deedub
Sacramento,#2General Comment
Wed, August 01, 2012
I have a friend who works for this company, and he seems to really enjoys it and is relatively successful. I am supportive of what he does, and I try not to judge him or his actions. Is it possible to work this job, make a ton of money and "retire," in 10 years or so? He works hard and he's under the impression that one works through the ranks and ascends to the top. I just wonder if it's possible for him to achieve that kind of success.I support whatever he does as long as he's happy doing it. I have worked hard to achieve success in my endeavors, but I don't want to see my friend get hurt or taken advantage of.
deedub
Sacramento,#3General Comment
Wed, August 01, 2012
I have a friend who works for this company, and I'm not going to judge, but I have a question: Does anybody working at this type of job, "work for this company for ten years and able to retire, rich?" I support my friend's decision to work there. I notice that people become owner and either make it or not. My friend seems to dell with his job. I just wonder if he's just getting in too deep. I only see him once a week, and I wish him well as he has the personality to succeed at this job. It's FW1 wax he sells. I just don't want to see him get hurt or taken advantage of, but he's of age and know what he's doing...or I hope he does. Oh, please don't judge me for worrying about him as I have worked hard to succeed at what I doo Thanks to all who respond; I'm curious and can't wait to read responses.
zekeil
United States of America#4Consumer Comment
Mon, August 15, 2011
They just called me for an interview tomorrow here in Georgia and it sounded a bit weird compared to the other HR managers that called me ( i posted my resume online ).
I looked up the website and it just looked like a generic template with some basic info.
Now I'm reading all this and wonder if there was anything you think I should call them out on a couple of things during the interview...
Ash
Lawrenceville,#5General Comment
Fri, June 17, 2011
This company has in fact moved to the Marietta Area (2150 Northwest Parkway Suite T Marietta, GA 30067) to the above listed address. They are listed under Icon Industries at 770-644-2083. They are still operating and currently hiring a vast amount of people. Their website, iconinc.biz, does in fact look very fishy. Glad I decided to snoop around...
Q
United States of America#6UPDATE EX-employee responds
Fri, February 18, 2011
how are they still operating in 2011??? I couldn't find your report on Icon Industries.
Q
United States of America#7UPDATE EX-employee responds
Fri, February 18, 2011
Keith, did you ever hear anything about filing a law suit against the company to get money back for what they did to you? I am curious because I would like to do the same. I'm actually a former employee from a different state.
Former Employee
United States of America#8UPDATE EX-employee responds
Thu, February 10, 2011
Manny Fierro, Hithm Hussein, Mike Kriss are at it again. They moved the company to Georgia! It's called Icon Industries 2150 Northwest Pkwy SE Marietta, GA 30067-9305(770) 644-2085.
I created a new report for that company! Blast Them on There!!!
DONT LET THESE PEOPLE GET AWAY WITH THIS!!!
anon
United States of America#9UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sun, November 15, 2009
Mike Kriss is now under a new company name, National Promotions and Events (NPE Inc.). He is operating out of the same office as Doug Ascher in Lombard, Il. This office currently houses SMI and Associates, Sports Marketing Inc, Evolution, Evo Inc, Source Marketing Inc., Fast Track, and Appreciation Events. These are all the names that the company has used since the beginning of the year.
Student
Glendale Heights,#10UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sat, July 18, 2009
1125 Tower Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60173 847.285.5224 The move went on without a day of work missed, and it was to cover up the bad rep the office was getting. So what everyone is doing is working, and they had to move because of it! From what I can gather, Mike Kriss is not in the picture of managing, but he is still working in the same field. The main guys are Hithm Hussin, Manny, Pete & Josh Greifenkamp. Not sure about any others. The office name also changed, but I don't remember what it is. The office was Ellyn's office and I am not sure if she is still in the picture or if she got pushed out. Hope this update helps out people looking into the job of long hours and no money.
Anonymous
Tinley Park,#11UPDATE EX-employee responds
Wed, July 01, 2009
Just an update on Midwest Marketing Concepts/Hybrid, Global advertising... They are no longer located at 367 Rohlwing rd in Addison. That branch has either moved or Mike Kriss finally went down. Hey karma's a b***h. Just wanted any future employees to know. I'm sure they'll reopen with a new name and address probably not far from the old office. Beware job seekers.
Hybrid Hater
Chicagp,#12UPDATE EX-employee responds
Fri, May 15, 2009
since i know it was you who responded i thought i would address you personally. How is it working those long hours manny? look i know you believe in this company but you should read the writing on the wall. its quite sad you have to resort to petty attacks about my family and what you think you know about my current job. seriously i hope you figure it out sooner or later cause its gonna be crushing for you when you get screwed. Yea i'm angry because i was stupid enough to work for you at this errible job. i was upset for being conned into working long hours for slave labor pay. So i decided to check up on this so called company and see if anyone else got screwed after i left, and some people did. Don't you think its strange so many people take the time to write something bad about your company? i know mike will have you believe we "didn't have what it takes" but how many times can you use that excuse. I think its time for you to go back to harrisburg. your in way over your head. By the way you shorted me on my check, but you obviously need the money more than i do(i.e. for your jacked up car) best of luck, Kyle
Anonymous
Addison,#13UPDATE EX-employee responds
Tue, May 12, 2009
Kyle stop worrying about what they do at that company, and go stay with your parents and work your dead end job.Go do something you went to college for instead of trying to blame others of why you are worthless to other companies and why your still unemployed and worrying about this company. Good luck
Hybrid Hater
Chicagp,#14UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sat, May 02, 2009
the description of the interview process and the inner workings are all true. I have read every report on this company (Hybrid, Midwest Marketing, GQ Imports, Global Advertising, etc.) and they all are very similar to what i experienced. It was this website and my suspicions that led me to confront these scam artists. I am an ex-employee who has documents and information on their home depot operation and a real hatred for this company. I left the company earlier this year and checked back recently to see if anymore people were taken in by this company. I believe we can move forward and take legal action against this company with the proper motivation. I have notified the Department of Labor, The BBB, and the Attourney General Lisa Madigan. I would like to get some media attention on this company, also. Please, if you are interested in doing something about this, write me a response so we can get in contact. Lets all combine our efforts so no one else has to go through this ever again. I want nothing more then to see Mike Kriss, Manny F., and Ed out of a job, behind bars, or in a dark alley. JUICE! -Kyle Chicago, IL
Crook.beater
Addison,#15UPDATE Employee
Sat, February 21, 2009
hey keith.... im a current employee at the office you are talking about and i would like to get in contact with you because i have noticed somthing fishy going on also and i do feal the same way you express yourself on this report.. if you can e-mail me to get in contact and see what we can do so they wont abuse our rights..
Crook.beater
Addison,#16UPDATE Employee
Sat, February 21, 2009
hey keith.... im a current employee at the office you are talking about and i would like to get in contact with you because i have noticed somthing fishy going on also and i do feal the same way you express yourself on this report.. if you can e-mail me to get in contact and see what we can do so they wont abuse our rights..
Crook.beater
Addison,#17UPDATE Employee
Sat, February 21, 2009
hey keith.... im a current employee at the office you are talking about and i would like to get in contact with you because i have noticed somthing fishy going on also and i do feal the same way you express yourself on this report.. if you can e-mail me to get in contact and see what we can do so they wont abuse our rights..
Crook.beater
Addison,#18UPDATE Employee
Sat, February 21, 2009
hey keith.... im a current employee at the office you are talking about and i would like to get in contact with you because i have noticed somthing fishy going on also and i do feal the same way you express yourself on this report.. if you can e-mail me to get in contact and see what we can do so they wont abuse our rights..
Artty
Newburyport,#19UPDATE EX-employee responds
Fri, February 13, 2009
Many thanks go out to people like Keith that are not afraid to call a spade a spade - he is 100% right about Mike Kriss and the awfulness of working 70-80 hours, six days a week for a few bucks a day - IF you're lucky - I was one of his 'guys' too - and I lead the office multiple times - and he tried telling people the same thing, that he let me go - RIGHT - Mike Kriss doesnt cut anyone - as long as you're willing to work as a slave every day he keeps you - no matter what - anyone that he says he 'blew out' really just quit I would LOVE to confront him face to face