I have heard of Rich Dad Education and Robert Kyosaki for some years now and have done 2 individual classes with Rich Dad Education in the past on a smaller level. Last year I went to a "FREE" Introduction class to Real Estate Investing and paid $500.00 into a 3 day training in Charlotte on November of 2014. The entire time at the event the team continously made mention of opening credit cards to acquire a large line of credit, keeping checks from your credit card companies to fund deals, and while offering the Elite Training they also promoted Prosper (Private Lender) to help with the cost of the training. I along with a few other students noticed the impatience with the team in answering questions about the Elite Funding if they knew you couldn't qualify. I noticed this personally from Michael, his attitude was absolutely horrible and far from customer friendly, he was short, abrupt and abrasive.
I made mention to another team member who apologized, helped me and assured me this was a bad start and this isn't what I should expect moving forward. The team assured they were there to help where ever they could, they would only be an email away, they were there to support 100% of the way and whatever your pace is works!!! During that time I purchased into the Rich Dad Elite training under the impression I would be able to excel as quickly or slowly as I'd like as they continuously assured. I originally purchased the lowest package with a partner whom I was told could not be interchanged, at a later time I found this to be inaccurate. I later (within the cancelation period) canceled my partner via email and proceeded with my single commitment. We (all new students who signed up with Jayson (Mentor) developed a website to communicate with all of the students who registered during that time and promised to stay in communication. I was extremely eager to start my program and implement everything they showed us.
At the time of setting up the networking circle on REI Black Book, a friend request was requested to my Mentor Jayson, after a few weeks the request had not been confirmed or accepted. During this time which was less than 2 weeks into the online training, I requested to join the live event in New York that was apart of my Elite Training Package and I was told by Michael McNair that I hadn't paid enough. I was completely unnerved because I was extremely eager and less than 30days into my program. I asked what do you mean, I was told "I had to pay down more money". I thought to myself "what type of bait and switch is this". It wasn't even two weeks after the 3 day training not to mention all the back and forth phone calls I had to put in to get to this point. During my time at the 3 day training it was repeated several times that if you decide this isn't for you, they give you your money back within 30 days.
After numerous phone calls to Rich Dad and being constantly rerouted to different departments, not being able to jumpstart the program as quickly as I was hoping to, awaiting a friend acceptance from my Mentor Jayson, who assured he'd be there every step of the way and wasn't available for me to contact and share my concerns with, and lastly after a student who didn't choose to join within the 3 day workshop received a phone call stating for those that didn't take advantage there was another opportunity at a lower cost to purchase the Elite Training for a fraction of what others paid, I decided this program was not for me, I immediately emailed student resolution and sent in my cancelation form. I feel the commitment they had wasn't sincere. After all of my experience it occured to me that Rich Dad was really about making themselves Richer and not really helping and fulfilling on what they promised.
I was left feeling like they really wanted us to open credit accounts not to build credit, but to pay for their training. I have attempted phone calls which either I was rerouted to another department or my telephone call was not returned. I even got my attorney involved and they had 30 days to respond to them and to date they have not responded. I received an email letter identical to one found online when you google Rich Dad complaints. In between the time of the letter, I received numerous calls and emails from Jantzen Jarvis requesting that I contact him so that he can tell me of "another offer" that wasn't offered during my 3 day training and he wanted to discuss it with me....only for a "select few". How convenient??
When I finally reached him after several attempts and playing phone tag, I explained the only thing I am concerned about is getting my money back, I have not opened any of the products given to me except a CD and his words were "this promotion obviously isn't for you, so I'll transfer you to Student Resolutions. As of the 3rd week in February, I placed a called to Ayrin who wrote or shall I say filled in my name on the form letter and a week later no phone call back. It seems to me that they put you in a pool of phone tag and hope you get tired and give up and don't call back. I am beyond disappointed with this mult-million dollar scamming company.
I have to say that with the number of years and reputation of the company, I am more than surprised that they are getting away with this kind of scamming. I would love to ask Mr. Kyosaki what he has to say for himself, his company and his policies. There are many companies who capitalize on individuals who are trying to make a better life for themselves through education, I never thought Rich Dad Education would be one of them!!
I attended the free seminar for Rich Dad Education on 1/31/15. I could see from the beginning they were priming to sell something, I however was looking for some information. I was looking forward to the actual courses, and I-Pad that was included with the $530 feefor the real seminar later in Feb 2015 they allowed you to bring a friend so I saw value- 2 for the $535. I did tell the instructor that I may have to work on one of the 3 days if that was the case I woulkd not be able to attend... and another lady wanted to split the fee with me and come as my guest if I was going. I was assured that I would get a refund easily within 10 days in the event I had to cancel, I had 3 business days to do so. I found out when I arrived home that evening we had a new COO and I was scheduled to work. I canceled first thing in the morning on the 1st business day as well as sent an email. I was confirmed on the 3rd day I was going to get a refund....now it has been over 2 weeks and still nothing, just shuffling and told they would be "mailing" me a check. Beware of what this company promises...snake oil salesmen...stay away. Broken promises and no refund as guaranteed.
I purchased the mentorship program for $33,000 on credit cards. I had problems immediately after starting the online classes. I begin contacting the organization customer service in reference to my issues about the program. I found the education I did take to be disorganized, poor quality viedo material, inaqudate software, overpriced for the quality received. I sent back software that was not readable. I purchased membership software site that they recommended I needed in which I was not able to use for 2 months. On day 1, I was told, I needed it asap. I was not able to use it until after 3 months and only after taking necessary classes. I made it known that within a few weeks of purchasing the program, I was not satisfied and request to be unenrolled and refunded for portions that I had not taken and or be downgraded to the basic course. I was convinced to give it a try a little longer and I agreeded. Bad Idea-it did not get better.
The program is not fulfilling the promises made due to the difficulty understanding the software, online material i.e. webinar presentations, ability to attend live classes; the telephone support was not useful and did not solve my issues or concerns. Not every one at the customer sercvice is on the same page, I got alot of different answers to the same questions. I was unable to get pass the CORE portion of the program, never taking one useful course before getting so discourage, I began having so much anxieties, I had to quit taking the online classes for fear of getting more of the same.
I was not able to attend live classes, I signed up for due to scheduling problems. I have continued to be verbal about not able to fully utilize the program with no fault of my own, due to the poor quality material, lack of reasonable communication efforts to solve my problems; causing me to miss weeks of training.
At the seminar I was promised, if I did everything my mentor suggested, I would be satisfied and successful. Well a few weeks into it, I was not satisfied with the program; nor with the mentor program. I was promised to be assigned to a mentor which I believed would be with me throughout the program - 2 year but I infact have had serveral mentors call me and they all gave me different advice about what my next step should be. The never question my goals based on my education, interests, experienced and funds. They never ask me the important question what my expierence and interest are.
I completed and did everything I was supposed to do according to the programs guarantee. I have not taken or enrolled in anymore online classes in the 2 year program although they have my money. I requested a refund for classes and services not yet utilized due to my not being satisfied with the overall program and was told to read the back of the contract. They will not refund my money because I had only 3 days to recind due to the law governing buyers remorse. Other than that they are not guaranteeing you anything.
If you think our program material is of poor quality, oh well, too bad for you. It was alluded to that I must be having buying remorse. When a person pays $33,000 for a course and is not satisfied with the presentation, quality of the program you should have recourse. THIS PROGRAM IS ALL ABOUT GETTING YOUR MONEY - UPFRONT-THEY ENCOURAGE POOR FOLKS TO PUT IT ON CREDIT CARDS AND TEACH YOU HOW TO ASK FOR AN INCREASE ON DAY 1 TO BUY THE PROGRAM.
THEY DO NOT GUARANTEE THE PROGRAM AS THEY PROMISED IN THE 2 DAY CLASS-ONLY FOR 3 DAYS. THEY ARE JUST GOOD MARKETING FOLKS WHO ARE OVERPRICED AND SELLING USING ROBERT KIOSHAKI'S NAME. ITS MY OPINION THE PROGRAM IS NOT WORTH IT DUE TO POOR DELIVERENCE, POOR QUALITY MATERIALS, DISORGANIZATION,ETC. THEY ARE GREAT AT BUILDING YOU UP.
Rich Dad Education Reviews
I have heard of Rich Dad Education and Robert Kyosaki for some years now and have done 2 individual classes with Rich Dad Education in the past on a smaller level. Last year I went to a "FREE" Introduction class to Real Estate Investing and paid $500.00 into a 3 day training in Charlotte on November of 2014. The entire time at the event the team continously made mention of opening credit cards to acquire a large line of credit, keeping checks from your credit card companies to fund deals, and while offering the Elite Training they also promoted Prosper (Private Lender) to help with the cost of the training. I along with a few other students noticed the impatience with the team in answering questions about the Elite Funding if they knew you couldn't qualify. I noticed this personally from Michael, his attitude was absolutely horrible and far from customer friendly, he was short, abrupt and abrasive.
I made mention to another team member who apologized, helped me and assured me this was a bad start and this isn't what I should expect moving forward. The team assured they were there to help where ever they could, they would only be an email away, they were there to support 100% of the way and whatever your pace is works!!! During that time I purchased into the Rich Dad Elite training under the impression I would be able to excel as quickly or slowly as I'd like as they continuously assured. I originally purchased the lowest package with a partner whom I was told could not be interchanged, at a later time I found this to be inaccurate. I later (within the cancelation period) canceled my partner via email and proceeded with my single commitment. We (all new students who signed up with Jayson (Mentor) developed a website to communicate with all of the students who registered during that time and promised to stay in communication. I was extremely eager to start my program and implement everything they showed us.
At the time of setting up the networking circle on REI Black Book, a friend request was requested to my Mentor Jayson, after a few weeks the request had not been confirmed or accepted. During this time which was less than 2 weeks into the online training, I requested to join the live event in New York that was apart of my Elite Training Package and I was told by Michael McNair that I hadn't paid enough. I was completely unnerved because I was extremely eager and less than 30days into my program. I asked what do you mean, I was told "I had to pay down more money". I thought to myself "what type of bait and switch is this". It wasn't even two weeks after the 3 day training not to mention all the back and forth phone calls I had to put in to get to this point. During my time at the 3 day training it was repeated several times that if you decide this isn't for you, they give you your money back within 30 days.
After numerous phone calls to Rich Dad and being constantly rerouted to different departments, not being able to jumpstart the program as quickly as I was hoping to, awaiting a friend acceptance from my Mentor Jayson, who assured he'd be there every step of the way and wasn't available for me to contact and share my concerns with, and lastly after a student who didn't choose to join within the 3 day workshop received a phone call stating for those that didn't take advantage there was another opportunity at a lower cost to purchase the Elite Training for a fraction of what others paid, I decided this program was not for me, I immediately emailed student resolution and sent in my cancelation form. I feel the commitment they had wasn't sincere. After all of my experience it occured to me that Rich Dad was really about making themselves Richer and not really helping and fulfilling on what they promised.
I was left feeling like they really wanted us to open credit accounts not to build credit, but to pay for their training. I have attempted phone calls which either I was rerouted to another department or my telephone call was not returned. I even got my attorney involved and they had 30 days to respond to them and to date they have not responded. I received an email letter identical to one found online when you google Rich Dad complaints. In between the time of the letter, I received numerous calls and emails from Jantzen Jarvis requesting that I contact him so that he can tell me of "another offer" that wasn't offered during my 3 day training and he wanted to discuss it with me....only for a "select few". How convenient??
When I finally reached him after several attempts and playing phone tag, I explained the only thing I am concerned about is getting my money back, I have not opened any of the products given to me except a CD and his words were "this promotion obviously isn't for you, so I'll transfer you to Student Resolutions. As of the 3rd week in February, I placed a called to Ayrin who wrote or shall I say filled in my name on the form letter and a week later no phone call back. It seems to me that they put you in a pool of phone tag and hope you get tired and give up and don't call back. I am beyond disappointed with this mult-million dollar scamming company.
I have to say that with the number of years and reputation of the company, I am more than surprised that they are getting away with this kind of scamming. I would love to ask Mr. Kyosaki what he has to say for himself, his company and his policies. There are many companies who capitalize on individuals who are trying to make a better life for themselves through education, I never thought Rich Dad Education would be one of them!!
I attended the free seminar for Rich Dad Education on 1/31/15. I could see from the beginning they were priming to sell something, I however was looking for some information. I was looking forward to the actual courses, and I-Pad that was included with the $530 feefor the real seminar later in Feb 2015 they allowed you to bring a friend so I saw value- 2 for the $535. I did tell the instructor that I may have to work on one of the 3 days if that was the case I woulkd not be able to attend... and another lady wanted to split the fee with me and come as my guest if I was going. I was assured that I would get a refund easily within 10 days in the event I had to cancel, I had 3 business days to do so. I found out when I arrived home that evening we had a new COO and I was scheduled to work. I canceled first thing in the morning on the 1st business day as well as sent an email. I was confirmed on the 3rd day I was going to get a refund....now it has been over 2 weeks and still nothing, just shuffling and told they would be "mailing" me a check. Beware of what this company promises...snake oil salesmen...stay away. Broken promises and no refund as guaranteed.
I purchased the mentorship program for $33,000 on credit cards. I had problems immediately after starting the online classes. I begin contacting the organization customer service in reference to my issues about the program. I found the education I did take to be disorganized, poor quality viedo material, inaqudate software, overpriced for the quality received. I sent back software that was not readable. I purchased membership software site that they recommended I needed in which I was not able to use for 2 months. On day 1, I was told, I needed it asap. I was not able to use it until after 3 months and only after taking necessary classes. I made it known that within a few weeks of purchasing the program, I was not satisfied and request to be unenrolled and refunded for portions that I had not taken and or be downgraded to the basic course. I was convinced to give it a try a little longer and I agreeded. Bad Idea-it did not get better.
The program is not fulfilling the promises made due to the difficulty understanding the software, online material i.e. webinar presentations, ability to attend live classes; the telephone support was not useful and did not solve my issues or concerns. Not every one at the customer sercvice is on the same page, I got alot of different answers to the same questions. I was unable to get pass the CORE portion of the program, never taking one useful course before getting so discourage, I began having so much anxieties, I had to quit taking the online classes for fear of getting more of the same.
I was not able to attend live classes, I signed up for due to scheduling problems. I have continued to be verbal about not able to fully utilize the program with no fault of my own, due to the poor quality material, lack of reasonable communication efforts to solve my problems; causing me to miss weeks of training.
At the seminar I was promised, if I did everything my mentor suggested, I would be satisfied and successful. Well a few weeks into it, I was not satisfied with the program; nor with the mentor program. I was promised to be assigned to a mentor which I believed would be with me throughout the program - 2 year but I infact have had serveral mentors call me and they all gave me different advice about what my next step should be. The never question my goals based on my education, interests, experienced and funds. They never ask me the important question what my expierence and interest are.
I completed and did everything I was supposed to do according to the programs guarantee. I have not taken or enrolled in anymore online classes in the 2 year program although they have my money. I requested a refund for classes and services not yet utilized due to my not being satisfied with the overall program and was told to read the back of the contract. They will not refund my money because I had only 3 days to recind due to the law governing buyers remorse. Other than that they are not guaranteeing you anything.
If you think our program material is of poor quality, oh well, too bad for you. It was alluded to that I must be having buying remorse. When a person pays $33,000 for a course and is not satisfied with the presentation, quality of the program you should have recourse. THIS PROGRAM IS ALL ABOUT GETTING YOUR MONEY - UPFRONT-THEY ENCOURAGE POOR FOLKS TO PUT IT ON CREDIT CARDS AND TEACH YOU HOW TO ASK FOR AN INCREASE ON DAY 1 TO BUY THE PROGRAM.
THEY DO NOT GUARANTEE THE PROGRAM AS THEY PROMISED IN THE 2 DAY CLASS-ONLY FOR 3 DAYS. THEY ARE JUST GOOD MARKETING FOLKS WHO ARE OVERPRICED AND SELLING USING ROBERT KIOSHAKI'S NAME. ITS MY OPINION THE PROGRAM IS NOT WORTH IT DUE TO POOR DELIVERENCE, POOR QUALITY MATERIALS, DISORGANIZATION,ETC. THEY ARE GREAT AT BUILDING YOU UP.