REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Vending Scam Dashes Entrepreneurial Dream

Vending scams and fraudulent business opportunities like Revive Energy Mints vending opportunity can dash the entrepreneurial dreams of individuals of all ages.

Jerry, after a long career as a hotel manager, was hoping to retire when he invested $23,000 into the Revive Energy Mints franchise. (Read: REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Katrina Survivor Devastated by Vending Scam)

Liz, on leave recovering from surgery, was still employed but wanted to supplement her income when she invested her savings of nearly $16,000 (Read: REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Vending Fraud Victim Liz Speaks Out)

Kevin* is a young, ambitious business school graduate who dreamed of owning his own business.  Now he’s unemployed, depressed and out $18,250.

[For more information on Revive, check out: REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Vending Scam Information]

Kevin’s Vending Scam Story

In his early 20’s, Kevin’s career was off to a promising start.  Shortly after earning his degree in Marketing, Kevin landed a job as a sales rep with one of the nation’s best known companies.  He excelled at the job, managing to save nearly $20,000 for his dream of starting and building his own business.

Like others Unhappy Franchisee interviewed, Kevin ran across an enticing ad on the franchise opportunity website FranchiseGator.com.  The ad was for a vending opportunity for Revive Energy Mints.  It promised continued access to a proprietary energy-boosting product that contained multiple, popular anti-oxidents.  It promised branded retail displays and gumball-type vending machines for selling the Revive Energy Mints products.  And it promised both initial training and lifetime support and coaching to help ensure the success of the business.

Kevin did his homework, searching extensively online for info on the company.  There were no red flags.  The company had a positive rating from the Better Business Bureau.  It was a member of the International Franchise Association, and had been named distributor opportunity of the year by what looked like a legitimate trade magazine.  All of the reviews and articles that showed up on Google were positive.

After multiple phone conversations with the very polished and effective Revive Energy Mints sales representatives, Kevin was hooked.  In April, 2011, Kevin became a Revive Energy Mints franchise owner.  He sent the company $18,250 for 25 vending machines and a supply of mints.  He was so dedicated to making his new Revive Energy Mints business a success, he quit his job so he could focus on the new venture full-time.

Despite the fact that placing machines was nowhere near as easy as the company had said, Kevin got his business off to a decent start.  He received his initial training and coaching calls from Paul Haverstick. He got three machines placed, and multiple non-vending retail displays secured.  5 months after sending his initial check, he could no longer reach anyone at the company.   Suddenly, he had no way to replenish his vending machines or his retail displays, as the company was his only source of inventory.

He searched the Internet once again and this time found Unhappy Franchisee, and the stories of others who had lost their investments with Revive Energy Mints as well.

He joined up with other abandoned Revive Energy Mints franchisees as part of the Revive Victims Coalition to tell his story and seek justice and restitution (for more info on the RVC email UnhappyFranchisee[at]gmail.com)

Business Opportunity Fraud Takes a Personal Toll

Business opportunity fraud takes a personal, as well as a financial, toll on its victims.

One of Kevin’s motivations for quitting his job and starting his own business was to gain the flexibility to help care for and support his mother, who has severe health problems.

As a result of the trust Kevin put into Revive Energy Mints, he has less flexibility than ever.  He now must devote his time to seeking employment that will start as soon as possible.  He no longer has the $18,250 he had saved, just a garage full of machines he can’t place because he no longer has access to inventory.

Despite this major setback, Kevin hasn’t given up on the idea of owning his own business some day; he’ll just be more diligent on not rely on a vending or franchise company. 

Kevin’s also refusing to go away quietly.  The Revive Victims Coalition has documented their stories and complaints, which are being submitted to governmental and law enforcement agencies with the hope of bringing those responsible to justice.  If you’ve been the victim of Revive Energy Mints or other business opportunity fraud, email UnhappyFranchisee[at]gmail.com for info on what you can do.

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REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Katrina Survivor Devastated by Vending Scam

Jerry* lost his home to the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history: Hurricane Katrina.

But the latest devastation Jerry and his family have suffered was entirely man-made:  the Revive Energy Mints vending fraud.

Jerry searched for a franchise opportunity that would enable him to retire from the 12-14 hour days he was putting in as a hotel manager.  Instead, he lost his $23,000 savings to a group of individuals who disappeared without providing the services they promised, or providing access to the products he needs to run business.

Jerry’s Vending Scam Story

Jerry feels blessed that his family escaped the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005, even though they lost their family home in New Orleans.

Jerry redoubled his effort to rebuild his life and achieve retirement by working 12-15 hours in the hospitality industry and running an Internet business on the side.  Like most of the other victims, Jerry ran across an ad on a franchise opportunity website for an exciting new vending opportunity:  Revive Energy Mints.

As soon as Jerry responded to the Internet advertisement, he was drawn into the slick, aggressive and highly effective sales process used by the sales representatives of Revive Franchising LLC and Sito Marketing LLC.  They used the hard-sell techniques and the polished, manipulative telemarketing sales script that had literally hooked hundreds of other victims. 

Pretty soon, the slick salespeople of Revive Energy Mints had convinced Jerry to send them his $23,000 savings in exchange for 30 gumball-type vending machines, an initial supply of mints, lifetime support and coaching and access to their proprietary products as needed.

At first, the company seemed responsive.  Says Jerry:  “At first, I got many calls from them.  I spoke with [Revive business coach] Paul Haverstick 2 or 3 times.  Then I was told that Emma Burns would assist me with any questions I had and if she could not answer them she would have Paul Haverstick call me.”  Soon after that, neither phone calls or emails were answered. 

Jerry is stuck with 30 gumball machines and bags of energy mints.  He has not received the training and coaching he contracted for.  Even if he could place his machines, he’d have no way to restock them as the company is not responding to reorder requests.

However, Jerry is not willing to take this scam lying down.  He is part of a group of Revive Energy Mints vending fraud victims that have formed the Revive Victim’s Coalition. They are speaking out, naming names and telling their stories to both UnhappyFranchisee.com and to law enforcement.

What would Jerry like to see happen?  “I’m out of $23,000 and I would like to see all of those guy in prison and some type of restitution,” he says.

“I would’ve like to retire, but that’s out of the question now.”

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* Jerry is not his real name

REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Vending Fraud Victim Liz Speaks Out

Business opportunity fraud victims often go away quietly, allowing the perpetrators to freely move on to their next scam and future victims.

However, a group of Revive Energy Mints vending fraud victims have formed the Revive Victim’s Coalition.  They are speaking out, naming names and telling their stories to both UnhappyFranchisee.com and to law enforcement.

(Read more about the Revive Energy Mints vending fraud at Revive Energy Mints Franchise Information Center. To join the Revive Victims Coalition, email us at UnhappyFranchisee[at]gmail.com)

Here is the story of Liz (not her real name), a software industry professional who invested her savings of nearly $16,000 with the Revive Energy Mints company that promised her ongoing support, coaching and access to proprietary mints to restock her machines.  In August, 2011, the people who took Liz’  savings disappeared without a trace, leaving her without the services she paid for and no way to restock her vending machines.

Liz’s Vending Scam Story

For quite a while, Liz had dreamed of owning her own business.  When Liz was off of work recovering from surgery, she started to search the Internet for different business opportunities.  The franchise opportunity that caught her eye was a vending opportunity called Revive Energy Mints.  Here’s her story, in her own words:

“I was searching the internet for business opportunities. I found Revive and I asked for some info…

“Well, after I sent a request for information, I got a phone call. I guess they were checking how interested I was. I talked with Gerry Porter and he said he was going to talk to his colleagues and get back to me. It took a couple of weeks to get another call. Then they asked me if I was still interested in getting samples and a business outline. I said yes to go ahead and send them. We also set up an appointment for a Q & A.”

A common technique of scam artists is what’s called the “negative sell,”  where the salesperson skillfully manipulates the “mark” into thinking that there’s is a very exclusive offer with a rigorous application process.  Skillful salespeople manipulate buyers into trying to selling themselves and almost begging the scammer to take their money.  Says Liz:

“I was told to look everything over and make a list of questions to ask Mr. Wotocek when he called back. I then spent about an hour on the phone with him asking questions I thought pertinent. He asked for 3 character references. A man named Richard Gates called my friends to ask questions about me. Then I was told that he would call me back at a prearranged time about a day and a half later after he discussed me with his colleagues.”

Hard-sell salespeople skillfully create a “sense of urgency” to pressure the prospective buyer into making a decision to purchase.  In this case, they built up the importance of the call with Mr. Wotocek, then gave Liz the ultimatum that if she didn’t buy now, she couldn’t reapply in the future.  Liz recounts:

“He called me at the pre-arranged time and said they were still discussing it and he would call me back in a few minutes. He then called back and said ‘Congratulations we have decided to let you buy a franchise.’ I forgot to mentioned that during our Q & A he asked me some interview like questions as well about my character and such. As well I forgot that during this process they told me that I would only have one chance to buy a franchise. If I decided to not buy one this time I wouldn’t likely be invited to invest in the future. It was like now or never. I wish I had Never!!”

Liz sent Revive Energy Mints Franchising LLC $15,800 for 25 vending machines and an initial supply of mints.  The vending machines were gumball machines worth less than $50.  However, Liz paid approximately $600 per machine because she was to receive unlimited support, coaching for life, and ongoing access to proprietary mints.  Says Liz:

“…at first it was good. The evening all the paperwork went through, Paul Haverstick called to introduce himself. We talked about my expectations and he sent me a business plan to fill out and email back to him. Then we discussed it and so on. I had a couple of other meetings with him to discuss vending machine placement. Then we had one meeting to discuss retail. After that I did not contact him for a couple of weeks. In the middle of August, I tried to call and book an appointment with him to discuss retail and I received no answer. No one ever called me back.

“My coaching call was scheduled, but the appointment was missed. I followed up with calls and emails but never got any calls in return.

“I’ve tried to reach Paul Haverstick and the company several times, but cannot reach anyone.”

In August, 2011, Revive Energy Mints abandoned their offices, changed their address to a P.O. box and disconnected their phones.  Tt appears they took the investments of 400+ individuals and disappeared without providing the services contracted for or supplying the mints  needed to operate the businesses.

According to Liz and other victims, the damage is both financial as well as psychological:

“The emotional effects have been worse than the financial ones. I am embarrassed and do not want to tell my family and friends.  I am mentally kicking myself daily for having gotten involved with them. It is like I took $16,000.00 and threw it away.”

However, Liz and others are refusing to be victims.  About joining the Revive Victims Coalition, she says:

“I am now feeling a bit better for taking some action. I just that I hope it is not too late to get them for something. ”

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REVIVE ENERGY MINTS For Sale Below Wholesale

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REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Vending Machines For Sale (NEW)

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REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Dalimara Vending Scam?

At Dalimara.com, you can buy a Quantum Energy Pendant that “Neutralizes Disharmonious Or Negative Energies,” “Retards Aging,” and even “Enhances the flavor of food, juice & wine.”

At Dalimara.com, you can buy a Church-blessed Divine Mercy Quantum Pendant that provides “God’s given natural protection to human against harmful radiation, free-radicals, evil spirits…” (Act now and you get a “FREE Bio Energy Card”)

At Dalimara.com, you can also invest in a Revive Energy Mints business opportunity that promises you a “profitable business,” “extra income” and a discount code for wholesale pricing in the future.

The only problem is, the Revive Energy Mints company appears to have gone out of business and dealers are unable to order product.

Who is Dalimara, and why are they selling a seemingly defunct business opportunity?

Dalimara is promoting $299 Vending Machine Business on Twitter, Craigslist and Dalimara.com

The Dalimara.com site claims:

For only $299 you can start a Vending Machine Business. Also a good source of funding for charity, community event, office party, xmas party, excursion, raffle and many more. . Limit 3 per customer.

Business Package Includes:

One (1) Revive Vending Machine worth $680

Start-up inventory 100pcs Revive Mint

Wholesale cost per mint 0.25/mint (MSRP 0.50 – 1 dollar)

Marketing Collateral (brochures)…

Our vending machine provides a wonderful business opportunity for individual wanted to make extra income and at the same time help increase company productivity at your work place or business…

Dalimara links to the company websites that franchisees report have been unresponsive.  It even promises future discount pricing from the company dealer’s can’t seem to reach:

Websites: http://reviveboost.com

http://easyvendingbusiness.com

Once you become a dealer, you will be provided a discount code to wholesale prices.

Dalimara is promoting on Twitter & Craig’s List, too.

On Craigs List in New York, the Dalimara ad reads:

“Brand New Revive Energy Mint Business Package – $299 (nyc)

”Date: 2011-10-09, 12:12PM EDT

 

“Standard Franchise starts $17,900. NOW ONLY $299 you can start a profitable Vending Machine Business. Offer a Revive Energy Mints to your company for better health & productivity. Best source of funding for charity, community events, office party, xmas party, excursions, and many more.

“Hurry limited stocks available!!!!

”http://dalimara.com/product/revive-energy-business-package”

On Twitter, @Dalimara promotes:

dalimara Quantum Science

Only $449 u can start a profitable Vending Biz.Offer Revive Energy Mints to ur office for better health & productivity.

Who is Dalimara, and why are they promoting the Revive Energy Mints opportunity?

Who is Dalimara?

Is Revive Energy Mints trying to market their opportunity under the radar, or is this a distributor knowingly trying to unload machines on unsuspecting buyers?

Dalimara Vending Opportunity:  Buyer Beware!

If you are considering the Dalimara Revive vending opportunity or any other Revive Energy Mints opportunity, be sure you read our posts and discussion:

REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Vending Scam Information  October 2, 2011

REVIVE ENERGY MINT Franchise Complaints  June 5, 2011

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REVIVE ENERGY MINTS 15 Action Steps for Victims

If you feel that you’ve been victimized, ripped off, scammed or willfully mislead by those selling the Revive Energy Mints business opportunity or franchise, including the agents and employees of Revive Franchising LLC, Sito Marketing LLC, or RyLo Products LLC, you do not need to suffer in silence.

Remember:  “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

UnhappyFranchisee.com has compiled a list of 15 ways you can take action.  We have have put together contact information where you can file complaints and an overview page where you can refer law enforcement and/or the media to get the full story.  We have put together a Revive Victims Alliance to include your story and claims in our fight for restitution.

1.  Contribute to UnhappyFranchisee.com.  Your contribution, no matter how modest, will help us allocate time and resources to fighting for your rights and seeking justice for all victims.  Contributors will receive ongoing updates and ideas for recovering their losses and moving on.

 

2.  Join the Revive Victims Alliance.  We’ve created a registry of those who invested in the Revive Energy Mints opportunity and seek restitution.  We will add your story and restitution request to our petition to government agencies, law enforcement & litigation attorneys willing to work on contingency.  Your suggested $125 registration donation also gives you free ads to sell your equipment and product on this site. Contact us for more information UnhappyFranchisee[at]gmail.com.

 

3.  File a US Postal Service fraud complaint.  It was a recent US Postal Investigation Service investigation into American Vending Services that led to federal prison and millions in restitution from the top scammers. (The founders of Revive/Sito Marketing & Paul Haverstick reportedly worked for American Vending Services at one time).

 

4. File a complaint with the US Department of Justice.  The U.S. Department of Justice recently prosecuted American Vending Services and other vending operators for similar scheme as Revive Energy Mints investment.  The contact for the District of Colorado – Denver is:  Byron G. Rogers United States Courthouse and Federal Bldg, Suite C-120, 1929 Stout Street, Denver, CO 80294-0101, Phone: (303) 335-2427.  The prosecuter who took down American Vending Services is Patrick Jasperse, Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C., Patrick.Jasperse@usdoj.gov

 

5.  File a complaint with the Colorado Attorney General.  Colorado Department of Law Consumer Complaint Form.

 

6.  File a complaint with the Attorney General of your state.  You can get state-specific contact information at the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) website

 

7.  File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  Use the online FTC Complaint Assistant

 

8.  File a complaint with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  The FBI investigates white collar crimes, including investment fraud.  Contact the FBI, Denver Division, 8000 East 36th Avenue, Denver, CO 80238 Phone: (303) 629-7171

 

9.  File a complaint with the Englewood, CO Police Department.  An UnhappyFranchisee.com reader reports that the Englewood, Co. investigations division has assigned Case Number #11-11051 to Revive/Sito Marketing scam.  Add yourself as a complainant by calling them at 303-762-2460.

 

10.  File a complaint with your state’s franchise examiner.   According to the FTC, “Fifteen states have franchise investment laws…Thirteen of these state laws treat the sale of a franchise like the sale of a security… These state laws give franchise purchasers important legal rights, including the right to bring private lawsuits for violation of the state disclosure requirements.”  These states are California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, & Wisconsin.  Go here for state specific Franchise Administration Offices contact information.

 

11.  File a Complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).  This might not do a lot of good, but Sito Marketing LLC has an “A” rating and Revive Franchising LLC and RyLo Products LLC have no ratings, neither good nor bad.  Complain to the Denver BBB here.

 

12.  Contact your local media outlets.  Refer them to this page and have them contact us at UnhappyFranchisee[at]gmail.com for information/confirmation.

 

13.  Share information you have in the comment section below or by emailing us confidentially UnhappyFranchisee[at]gmail.com.  Add your suggestion for action steps to take, contacts to notify and progress and/or impediments.

 

14.  Leave comments on Revive Energy Mints blog posts listed & linked to from the central page:  REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Vending Scam Information.  If you have a website, link to the page.  The more traffic, links & comments, the higher the posts get in the search engines & the more pressure for the problem to be addressed.

 

15.  Advertise your equipment and/or product inventory for sale.  The Federal investigator of a recent similar case assured vending fraud victims that they could sell their equipment without it affecting potential restitution.  For info on advertising, contact us at UnhappyFranchisee[at]gmail.com.

 

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REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Telemarketing Script

Here is the alleged telemarketing script used by the Sito Marketing and Revive Energy Mints sales staff used to sell the Revive business opportunity and, later, one would assume, the franchise opportunity.

[Also read:  Revive Energy Mints Franchise Information Center]

This sales script was (and is) published on a blog called Vend123 on a post dated April 26th, 2009.  According to the blog post author:

We were able to get our hands on the script the telemarketing room uses to sell the Revive Energy Mint biz opp. One of there ex employees was happy to hand it over after leaving the company. It is so funny the stuff that some of us fall for. When you read the script, I’m sure you will say to yourself no way does this work. Believe it or not it does. Revive Energy Mints also known as Sito Marketing makes a ton of money selling a Beaver gumball vending machine for a grossly inflated price. Last I heard it was $12,500 for 25 of them… Read up and enjoy. Please do not take this script and open your own biz opp. You can make plenty of money selling vending machines at a very fair price….

REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Telemarketing Script

Hello __________, this is _________ Revive Energy Mints. You requested a free business overview of the The Revive Energy Mint vending distributorships along with a few free samples Correct? Good, I’m calling to arrange for you to get the information.

Here is how the process works: all applications go before a selection committee before they are accepted…You see we only offer ONE exclusive distributorship per zip code. If you don`t make money…we don`t make money…so we only select our most motivated candidates…make sense? Good.

So if you don`t mind…Why don`t you tell me a little about yourself what you are doing now and why you chose the vending business as the more the know I know about you the better chance you`ll have with the Selection Committee. sound good? (DO NOT INTERRUPT the prospect here, wait until they are finished, ask a few probing questions as WE MUST have the REAL TRUTH, but do not press, you will go back in and get the information necessary before you turn it over for the second call)

Tell me what other business opportunities you are looking at. (NEVER KNOCK THE COMPETION! Just take notes)

I see…and what was it that attracted you to our product? (TAKE NOTES)

Do any of those opportunities offer you expert coaching to make sure your business is successful?

Are you open minded and coachable? Great, the reason I ask this is 90% of our clients have little or no vending experience and we prefer it that way…this way we our coaching staff can teach you the business the right way the first time without having to go thru months or years of trial and error. Does that make sense?

Are you doing this on your own…married? Wife? Partners?

On a scale of 1-10 how motivated are you to get a business started of your own?

IF less than 10 ask SO ARE YOU JUST LOOKING FOR INFORMATION? OR SERIOUS ABOUT CHANGING YOUR LIFE?

Okay. Sounds great. A little about us…our company has been INVOLVED in advertising and selling vending machines for a little over 8 years we have an A+ rating with the BBB. We have an A+ rating for a reason…We have no complaints because we know what we are doing and our distributors are making good money. Does that make sense to you?

You see this isn`t just your run of the mill vending route, we have perfected a very sophisticated system where our coaching staff will teach you how to incorporate your vending machines to set up your retail business…if you qualify of course…you see…there are only two people in this entire building who can authorize me to send you a free package, That would be Mr. Wotocheck or Mr. Miller. We`ll get back to that. OK?

My role is just to help you get your application in front of the Selection Committee. As I mentioned ALL DISTRIBUTORS ARE CHOSEN BY OUR SELECTION COMMITTEE.

Now: A little bit about the product and the price.

It took us over 2 and a half years of R & D to develop Revive Energy Mints. Understand, this is the ONLY product in the WORLD that combines the Energy Boost of a Red Bull or a cup of coffee IN ADDITION to the world’s most powerful antioxidants. So with just one mint, consumers are getting an energy boost plus the healthy benefit of a whole serving of fruit for just .50 cents. How much is a Red Bull? (LET THEM ANSWER!) Ever buy a Starbucks coffee? How much?(LET THEM ANSWER!) So would you rather spend the 50 cents for a clean healthy all natural energy boost or 3 or 4 dollars for a product loaded with caffeine and sugar? And how many other people do you think feel the same way you do?(LET THEM ANSWER!) Do you see how this product and price point could dominate the energy boost market? And it just happens to be the hottest Market out there. Imagine getting in on the ground floor of an opportunity like this…

Honest question for an honest answer….how many ground floor opportunities have you had in your life? If you are lucky…maybe you get one…tops two. The people sharp enough to recognize this become wealthy. The ones that are lucky enough to have the opportunity and pass it up rarely get a second chance and kick themselves for the rest of their life. I`m sure you know someone who has said…”if I only would have done this” You see if you choose to do nothing, nothing in your life will ever change. Isn`t that why you contacted us in the first place?

Now, __________, the cost of the business depends on the number of machines you start with. If you were to be selected as a distributor in your area the minimum package includes 25 custom built vending machines, 25 retail displays, full retail rights with wholesale pricing for life and of course the guidance of our EXPERT coaching staff for $12,250.00. That is our starter package, you can invest up to 300K depending on how much territory you are interested in. Everything I am talking about here will be discussed in greater detail in the informational package I will be sending to IF APPROVED along with your free samples

Now after doing your due-diligence, if you should come to your OWN CONCLUSION that this is the BEST money making opportunity available would the $12,250.00 be immediately available? (IF YES) Great, and where would those be coming from, retirement account? Bank account? Checking account? Your mattress account? Credit Cards?

I don`t mean to pry, we are not asking you for a penny at this time, I`m just trying to get you approved for a free package…you have to like the materials and the committee has to accept you…it just wouldn`t be prudent to send a package to you if it were not affordable to you. Make sense?

Now, Your clientele will consist of everyday people looking for more healthy energy: students, travelers, truckers, office workers, athletes, your cousin…your wifes best friend, the list goes on forever. How many people do you know who take energy products?

After this super mint was created, we launched our national advertising campaign. We decided to follow Red Bull’s model in that we would allow our distributors the chance to get in on a rare ground-floor opportunity. And ________, you see where Red Bull is now, right? If you had invested in Red Bull six years ago when nobody ever heard of it we wouldn`t be talking right now, would we? You would be very wealthy. In addition to following Red Bull’s model, the national marketing campaign we created combines television with extremely heavy internet marketing. Imagine a business where YOU do not have to pay for advertising? WE DO THAT FOR YOU! What would advertising normally cost you…100K, 200K per year? You don`t have to spend that…we do that to insure your success as we make our money on the mints. The more you sell, the more you order from us, the more money we both make. It goes both ways. Are you with me on that?

This marketing plan has us projected at 12 million in sales this fiscal year doubling to 24 million the following year. Not bad for a product that has been on the shelves for 3 months…that’s how red hot this is.

Let’s get down to the money you can potentially make with this business. I’m going to have you do some quick math.

Let’s say you have a vending machine in a high-traffic gym that has 200-300 people day in and day out looking for that extra boost of energy. Now corporate wont let me give out any numbers or make any profit claims, but how many of these people in the gym do you think will walk by your flashy energy vending machine, see the benefits of taking a Revive energy mint and purchase one - (WFA – make the prospect come up with their own number- do not give them a number). Now, let’s get really conservative and say ONLY 10%. About 25 mints. Write that number down. So let’s take that number and multiply it by 37 cents which is how much profit you make per vend. Write down that number. Multiply this number by 25 machines. Remember, your machines are great employees, they don`t call in sick or ask for a vacation, they work 24 hours per day EVERY DAY 24/7. So Multiply this number by 365.….what did you get? We’re talking about having serious cash flow and making a pretty good living…wouldn’t you agree?

Now the best part of our business model is that this is only the vending side. I won’t make you do any more math because I know you’re looking for a business, not a high school diploma! (laugh with them), but let me give you the numbers on the retail side. With the entry-level package you would get 25 retail display boxes, each holds 12 sleeves. Each one of these sleeves you get for $1.04 and the suggested wholesale price to your retail location is $1.85-$2.20 so you make about one dollar per sleeve. Now of course they will sell it to the public for $3-4 dollars, so who wouldn`t put a box on their counter? It costs them nothing and they make a dollar a sleeve as well. Can you see the potential of having these retail boxes in a high-traffic gas station or wellness store, gyms, office buildings, bowling alleys, hospitals, universities and making one dollar for every customer who buys one?

Honest question for an honest answer…how many ground floor opportunities have you had in life? Yes…they are few and far between…if you are lucky you get ONE…maybe TWO…Right?. The ones that are lucky enough to have the opportunity and pass it up rarely get a second chance and kick themselves for the rest of their life. I`m sure you know someone who has said…”if I only would have done this” You see if you choose to do nothing, nothing in your life will ever change. You will just continue to remain in your current situation. Forever. Is that what you want? Isn`t that why you contacted us in the first place?

If the committee selects you…Well, this is your shot.

So let’s review: You have the lowest price point of any energy product on the market.

You have your own distributorship and exclusive territory where nobody else has this product = meaning…YOU HAVE NO COMPETITION!

So before I send you a free package….I need you to do just TWO things for me:

#1 – fill out the online questionnaire which I have emailed to you. It will take you just a few minutes to complete and helps the committee determine how motivated you are and how many machines you will be allowed. It is also an FTC regulation.

#2 – I will also need to get approval from our one of our VP`s of operations, Mr. Wotocheck or Mr. Miller… as I mentioned earlier they are the ONLY two people in the building who can approve a package.

IF YOU DID NOT GET THE TRUTH, here is where you go back in. Mr._____________ is going to ask me why does this guy/gal want their own business. So far, all I know about you is…(repeat what they told you) He is going to want the REAL MOTIVATION BEHIND YOUR INTEREST in starting your own business as we are ONLY looking for people with integrity who want to make a lot of money. I`m the guy who is going to bat for you here…and MR.____________is going to need as much information as possible to approve a package. (ASK PROBING QUESTIONS UNTIL YOU GET THE TRUTH)

I`m going to put you on hold for a bit…I see MR. ————– door is open and let me see what I can do for you…OK? Now he if going to want to have a very brief conversation with you before he approves a package, so I`m going to see if and when he will be available to speak with you as well… Hold the line, I`ll be right back.

(THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF YOUR CONVERSATION STARTS WHEN YOU GET BACK ON THE LINE WITH THE PROSPECT. This is how you CLOSE your front!)

OK_________Mr.__________ has agreed to speak with you. Pay close attention to what I`m about to say as this is the most ctitical part of the process. Now take into consideration that not only is MR. ___________part of the selection committee but he has a rather daunting task. You see, the companies goal is to create several MILLIONARES in the upcoming year to use as success stories. Mr.___________ is in charge of that task. He will also give you the names and phone #`s of a couple of our distributers so you will have the confidence and the confirmation that this IS THE HOTTEST PRODUCT out there. So MAKE SURE you convince him as to why you would be an asset as a distributer. Otherwise, I`ll tell you right now he will NOT approve a package.

Now if he does, you will need to call me back and give me your address so we can fed-ex a package to you which will be in your lap tomorrow morning. Take down my number.

You sound like a good guy/gal and if you listen to what our EXPERT coaching staff tells you what to do you COULD make a lot of money here and REALLY achieve what you want in life. (REPEAT THEIR HOT BUTTON TO THEM)

So good luck, I did all I could for you…the rest is up to you. OK? Great, he is finishing up a call right now and should be back with you within 15 min. You will be at this # correct? Great, good luck, and if he approves a package, when you call me back let me know how the conversation went.

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REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Vending Scam Information UPDATED

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Revive Energy Mints Posts

REVIVE ENERGY MINT Franchise Complaints  June 5, 2011 – 2 months before the aggressive Revive Energy Mints franchisor disappeared, UnhappyFranchisee.com started reporting on complaints and warning signs.

REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Victims’ Stories  October 31, 2011 – Read the accounts of Revive Energy Mints victims, including Katrina survivor Jerry, software professional Liz, and young entrepreneur Kevin.

REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Vending Franchise: What Happened?  September 12, 2011 – In August, 2011, franchisees could no longer get in touch with Revive to reorder, receive the services or machines they paid for.  Phones were disconnected.  The corporation addresses were changed to a P.O. Box and no physical address.

REVIVE ENERGY MINTS: Where’s Paul Haverstick?  September 28, 2011 – The main contact for many franchisees was Paul Haverstick, Business Coach & Marketing Manager of Revive Franchising LLC.  Turns out, Paul had previously worked for a scam vending operation whose principals are now in federal prison and owe $10 Million in Restitution.

REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Telemarketing Script  October 2, 2011  The alleged telemarketing script used to sell the Revive vending business opportunity offers a revealing inside look into the deceptive hard-sell process of the Revive boilerroom.

REVIVE ENERGY MINTS 15 Action Steps for Victims  October 2, 2011  UnhappyFranchisee.com has compiled a list of 15 ways you can take action.  We have have put together contact information where you can file complaints and an overview page where you can refer law enforcement and/or the media to get the full story.

Remember:  “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

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REVIVE ENERGY MINTS: Where’s Paul Haverstick?

Paul Haverstick is listed as Business Coach & Marketing Manager of Revive Franchising LLC, franchisor of the Revive Energy Mints vending franchise opportunity.

Paul Haverstick is the last person many of the Revive Energy Mints franchisees heard from before the franchisor – along with their contracted services and source of inventory – vanished without the courtesy of an email or phone call.

It turns out that Paul Haverstick may have ties to an earlier vending scam that sent his previous bosses to prison and ordered to pay nearly $10M in restitution.

Also read:  REVIVE ENERGY MINT Franchise Complaints, REVIVE ENERGY MINTS Vending Franchise: What Happened?

Paul Haverstick: Business Coach of Abandoned Vending Franchisees?

According to the Revive Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), Paul Haverstick joined Revive Franchising affiliate Sito Marketing LLC as Business Coach & Marketing Manager in October, 2008 where he “coached distributers on Key fundamentals of the business.  Furthermore, Mr. Haverstick helps manages [sic] many marketing incentives to help ensure proper branding of Revive Energy Mints.  Prior to working for Sito Marketing, Mr. Haverstick was a business coach for AVS [American Vending Services] in Centennial, Colorado from January 2008 – October 2008.”

Paul Haverstick was also a manager for Penthouse Movers in Denver, Colorado and Two Men & a Truck in Boulder, Colorado.

Revive Energy Mints franchisees are asking:  Where’s Paul Haverstick?

Steve wrote: “I think Paul Haverstick ran off with our money.”

Steve Gill wrote:  “…Haverstick is more than likely setting on a beach somewhere.”

On Scambook, Jeff wrote:

“I wanted to invest into a franchise and after speaking with a Mike Ramirez and Paul Haverstick with Revive Energy Mint franchise, I decided to get into the franchise opportunity and spent over 16K. After getting the product into a few stores and a couple of vending machines in place I got a lead with a large distributing company to service several contracts. I could not get in touch with anyone from Revive to get orders or ask questions.

“After speaking with Franchise Gator, I find out that Revive Energy Mints went out of business around August 23rd and they apparently took my money and ran. I do not know how many others this has happened to but it is very despicable.

“I did some checking and found that Paul Haverstick who was a marketing person with Revive, lives in Littleton Colorado and after calling his number from the white pages a lady answers and said she is renting the house from him but declined to give any information.”

Jim wrote:  “The last time I talked with Paul was when I placed my first product order on August 16. It arrived on August 23 so I called Paul and from that day forward through emails and phone calls there has been no response.”

Wyatt wrote:  “I emailed Paul [Haverstick] and he contacted me from a different number than usual, he told me there was difficulty through the website and he said he would place the order for me. I have had no contact since after making numerous attempts.”

Paul’s Previous Employer, American Vending Services, Was a Scam.

A search for “Paul Haverstock” uncovered a Ripoff Report complaint for American Vending Services, Haverstock’s previous employer:

July 25, 2008, Taylor wrote:

“Watch out for the Buzz Bites opportunity, American Vending Systems, and Selective Consulting Group.

Initially I thought this was a great concept energy vending, sounds great! Be careful, this is an over hyped over priced scam. I worked with a company called American Vending Systems, AVS and was lied too and cheated. I invested over $15,000 into machines, candies and locations all of which are not what I was promised. The machines are poor quality, jam constantly and are just overall poorly made…”

The rebuttal was made by none other than Paul Haverstick:

My Name is Paul Haverstick and I am the Office Manager for American Vending Systems. Not only am I the Office Manager for American Vending Systems I am the personal coach for all route owners. It is my main priority to provide the highest level of customer service to all of our route owners.

A search for Paul Haverstick’s previous employer, American Vending Services, reveals that it was a scam busted by the FTC.  In March, 2011, AVS principals Gary Luckner was sentenced to 90 months in prison and was ordered to pay $4,524,456 in restitution and Richard Black was sentenced yesterday to 97 months in prison and was ordered to pay $5,066,456 in restitution.

According to the Department of Justice:  “The two men arranged for various telemarketing sales rooms to sell business opportunities for vending machines that dispensed highly caffeinated energy chews and energy shots… Most of the victims never made any money and lost their entire investment. The largest of the telemarketing sales rooms involved – and the one that made the most sales – was American Vending Systems, which was located in Centennial, Colo.”

If you are a victim of Revive Energy Mints franchise, Rylo Products or Sito Marketing, email us at UnhappyFranchisee[at]gmail.com.

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