skycop
Louisville,#2General Comment
Thu, March 24, 2011
This posting is in response to the posting previously
entered by an anonymous person on 13 March 2011 concerning Monolith Media and
specifically Wayne Lambert. While I am not affiliated with Monolith Media, I
have had the honor and privilege to know Wayne Lambert for nearly 35 years, and have worked for him twice since
1995 and would welcome the opportunity to work for or with him at any time.
Wayne has proven to be a man of the highest moral quality and integrity, and I
know he practices what he preaches to the very best of his ability. Over the
years his guidance and mentorship has been instrumental to the success I have
enjoyed since my retirement from the Military.
With that being
said, it is obvious to me that the posting by this person about Wayne Lambert
and the company are nothing more than the ranting of a malcontent. I would also like to point out a few
misleading items and outright falsehoods posted by anonymous, and make an
observation or two.
1.
Monolith Media hires account managers as 1099 independent
contractors therefore no contract exists.
2.
If
several of this persons appointment setters quit it would be apparent to me the
problem is with anonymous. I draw this conclusion from my knowledge of Wayne
Lamberts character weighed against the smug, arrogant and egotistical attitude
that is made apparent in the post by anonymous.
3.
If anonymous is so knowledgeable why
wouldnt he or she run his or her own
business as Wayne Lambert has with great success. You have the same
opportunities as anyone else in this great nation.
4.
If you are going to make accusations and false
claims about people and a company by name, at least have the courage to give
your own name.
5.
I will offer you some advice that you probably
will not take to heart. Judging from your post it is apparent you should work
on your people skills, so sales is probably not your strong suit. Maybe you
should consider a career path change. Grammar teacher perhaps, just a
thought.
Anne
Biloxi,#3REBUTTAL Individual responds
Sat, March 19, 2011
I appied initially for a sales managers position with Monolith Media Group. I spoke briefly to Wayne Lambert. I found him personable. He gave a clear description of the job. When he stated that appointment setters would make appointments for the sales managers, I was more interested in that position.
He referred me to Pam Maxwell who was extremely professional and forthright. She offered me an apppointment setter position and sent the independent contractor's agreement. The appointment setter was paid from monies collected from transactions made by the sales manager. This is the first time taht I applied for a job that my pay was solely dependent on the ability of another to close a deal. I declined the position.
Neither Wayne Lambert nor Pam Maxwell to my knowledge are responsible for the structure of this company.
I had a few email exchanges with Mr. Lambert and found him a very honest, decent and good man which is rarity in this day and age.
Mr. Lambert's character is so commendable that he is the only reason that I would have wanted to
work there.
I respect the sales pro that filed the complaint and only wish him great success but I really challenge his criticism of Mr. Lambert. I think it is totally unfair as Mr. Lambert did not created the appt. setter/ sales manager relationship or pay structure. I think Mr. Rogan is more responsible for any bad press coming from consumers about this company.
pissed off sales professional
Lawrenceville,#4Author of original report
Wed, March 16, 2011
The VP/Director of Operations for Monolith Media Group, Peter Depalma, called me this afternoon of his own volition to apologize for the “situation,” assure me that the company is doing everything in its power to resolve the issue, and make things “right.” Apparently, upper management was not privy to my situation until after my contract was terminated. Nick, who does not normally deal with employee issues, was acting on what he had been told and did not understand the source of my frustration. He has since been brought “up to speed” and has been instrumental in addressing the issues I alerted the company to.
Yes, Monolith Media Group has “pre-sold” a lot of advertising. It’s an incredible concept to offer cooperative advertising to the real estate vertical, and the “buy-in” from real estate agents all over the country is “proof positive” that an incredible number of professionals within the industry agree. I believed in the concept and the “product” before I originally accepted a position with this company. I still strongly believe it will provide pro-active agents in every market a tremendous rate of return for their marketing and advertising dollars.
I am not aware of any disgruntled clients, just employees like myself frustrated by “falling through the cracks” with brand new “Managers.” However, Nick Rogan has proven to me that he can – and has – surrounded himself with very professional, knowledgeable, and experienced executives. Similarly, Peter has demonstrated that he is willing to work through tough situations and address problems and/or concerns fairly and expeditiously.