Nate
Nashville,#2Consumer Comment
Thu, March 27, 2008
Xcel Marketing Inc and Stallion are sister companies. Same policies and procedures. There are many different divisions of this same company all over every major city in the US. They are specifically designed for Retail sales like Papa Johns coupons or Bell South contracts. The new division is a Home Improvement branch. They set up appointments for a manager to come by with some "free information" for the home owner. The sales person will then come by for the appointment with the homeowner and sell them the product. The companies that I know about in Nashville, Tn were: Home Improvement: 1. The Smart Circle 2. Focus Marketing Solutions Both have failed Retail: 1. Atlas Marketing Still existing It is difficult to keep track of these businesses because most go under or relocate and a new one takes its place. The funny thing is that they all take over the same office. 51 Century Blvd. Suite 308 Nashville, Tn 37214
James
Spring Hill,#3Consumer Comment
Sun, March 25, 2007
Stallion, INC. I can say that they are consistent. I received my phone call at 1:15 from Whitney congratulating me for being among the 3 out of 5 chosen to ride with the corporate trainer. I wonder why 1:15 is so significant. The next day we rode around, Lynn & I while she explained to me that if I keep making rights while driving I would end up in the same place eventually, thanks Lynn. I was told that I would be taken to lunch and there the details of compensation and more about the job would be explained. So here I am wearing a suit that is probably worth more than the car I was riding in thinking that lunch would be paid for by company expense, etc...WRONG, Lynn asked me where I would like to eat and I suggested a place like Ruby Tuesday, trying to be modest...well as it turns out the lunch was at an Arby's and I was expected to pay for my own plate. Well I didnt bring cash or credit card as I did not see a need for it, I only brought a state driver license for ID purposes. Lynn was sweet enough to pay for my number 3 and I do thank her. Once we returned to the evening atmosphere I filled out the famous survey and was then brought in to the room where I was told that work started Monday morning at 7:45, and that Lynn would personally oversee my training, I never showed up, maybe do to the fact that almost every business owner we encountered that day assumed that I was the boss and that I was told by Lynn that if I worked really hard I could earn up to 350 a week while driving my own car and paying for gas. I thank god that I am in my early thirties and have half a brain to recognize a joke when I see and hear it. One aspect that I didnt like is that Stallion likes to target fresh out military members such as myself to fill their seats. When I asked why this was Lynn told me that we have a better work ethic, etc..and as right as she may be, I think a fresh out ex-military guy or gal is easy to recruit into an office where the men wear ties and the women dress equally as nice. It was a very professional looking environment that reflects a good paying job I will give them that. To anyone thinking of joining this team, beware, anyone who is there now and isnt making at least 350 a week, quit, you're better. One more thing Lynn, Arbys isnt going to get you the kind of quality employee that Stallion deserves, if I happen to see you out and about its my turn to buy and since I have a great government job now we can go to a place with a menu
Annette
Nashville,#4Consumer Comment
Wed, January 31, 2007
Due to pure luck (and a rapid spamming of my resume,) I was contacted by Stallion Inc today by the individuals listed in this report. You have definitely given me something to think about. Thank you so much!
Amanda
Nashville,#5UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sat, December 09, 2006
I went through the whole process of being interviewed, job shadowing with the "corporate trainer" and being offered the job. In my experience I felt like something had to be wrong. My first interview lasted about ten minutes. I was told that two people would be called back for a second interview at about 1 pm that afternoon. Sure enough, at 1:15, my phone was ringing and it was Whitney herself calling to tell me the "good news". I was skeptical, but my boyfriend told me to go to the second interview and see what was up. I arrived for the second interview, where I was greeted with a smile. While waiting I heard Liz on the phone telling some poor person lies in order to get her to actually come to the interview. That was my first red flag of the day. Then after waiting about twenty minutes in the lobby, a girl named Lynn came out to tell me she would be interviewing me today. Actually, she was one of the nicest people I have ever met, but it is hard to tell about someone who is scamming people for a living. I thought it was actually cool that I could smoke during the interview...second red flag. I asked a ton of questions, which were all answered in a round-about way. When we came back to the office, about one hour past the time I was told the interview would be over, I was told to wait while Lynn and Whitney talked things over. At that point I saw them walking out the door with cigarretts in hand. Fifteen minutes later, I was called into the office and talked to about the "company standards" all the while Whitney had this serious stern look on her face. The bottom line is I was told that there would be no third interview, that I had gotten the job already. There was no room for me to say...can I think about it?...Third red flag. Needless to say, i was excited that I been hired, after months of interviewing with other places and getting nowhere. I was told that I would start the following monday. I called my boyfriend and he was even more skeptical than I was, which took away my excitement. I called Whitney to get my start date pushed back a day, due to another interview that I had scheduled with XCel Marketing...another scam. Then on Tuesday I decided I was through with Marketing altogether and called to say, Thanks but NO THANKS. I have zero regrets! DON'T do it. I am just sad that I had to take off work for two days for this wonderful job opportunity that never would have amounted to anything.
Jessica
Miami,#6UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sat, September 16, 2006
I recently quit the company. Cydcor has 2,000 reps. To substain that number, they have to hire 20,000 reps every year because of the high turnover. People leave after they found out the truth. Of the 20,000 reps, every year about 100 will open their own office. Every year Cydcor closes 90 offices. In my office rep makes an average of $300 a week. At at least 60 hours a week, that's $5 an hour.