NB Direct, Inc.

Has anyone worked for NB Direct Inc.? I have an interview with this company and have seen many job postings regarding the company but have not seen any reviews. They claim to be a sports marketing company with clients such as The Dallas Stars, Desperados, etc. Can anyone give me more information? Is this one of those door-to-door sales things? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Did you go on your interview? If so, what was your experience.

I received an email from NB Direct, Inc. saying they wanted to interview me. I did a bit of investigating of my own. They are really Synergy Promotions Group. The address is 14990 Landmark Blvd., Dallas, TX 75254. The phone number is 972-239-3673.

I did a Better Business Bureau search that didn't really tell me anything. I also Googled them using their real name. I found two reviews on a cite called City Search. Supposedly they are a door-to-door sales business.

I'm not going to call for the interview. Not interested.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the heads up. I will not be going on this interview either.

DO NOT deal with this company. I went for the "first" interview. I asked specifically about the type of work/pay and was told that that is discussed if you make it to the second interview. Ok so later in the afternoon I receive a call that I have made it to the "second" interview. After all was said and done they basically want you to walk around selling sports items to business' and it is for commission not a regular pay like they advertise on the ad. It should be required for these companies to specify whether they are commission or fee based when you apply for these jobs.

Yah they called me this morning and i googled them and there isnt even a web site. i will not be calling back for an interview. is anyone else on the infamous job search and just out of college?

I'm on the job search and going INSANE! I saw that NB Direct Inc, and like the rest of you, couldn't find much on them. That's always a bad sign!

Ugh...I don't even know where to begin!

i know it is terrible....i cant hardly get an interview...does anyone know anything about The Jung Group? I have a phone interview with them tomorrow.

I just spoke to the HR Manager and am supposed to go for an interview today. I have checked out their website, but am hesitant to go after reading the above comments. I also noticed that in the ad posting it says Lewisville and the offices are in Dallas.
Not sure what to do.........

It is just my personal opinion that anytime you are unsure about a company or can not find information on them that is important to you, you probably shouldn't waste your time. Just think about it. Why would a company not offer information about themselves especially when they are advertising for employment opportunities.

Remember when in doubt always trust your instincts!

I interviewed with them as well and all seemed fine in my interview. However, pay was not discussed and now I'm interested to see how that turns out. There is no doubt about it though, this IS a door-to-door sales company but if you know your $HIT, then you should do fine. I can tell you one thing, if you are not a good looking, well-dressed, articulate person, then don't waste your time. I know that may sound harsh but hey, just like Metallica said, "you know it's sad but truuuuueeWHAH!!!'' If you don't look impressive, then you're not going to be impressive. Look at your shoes....are they clean? Look at your suit....does it look like something Borat would wear? Listen to yourself when you speak.....do you say things like "Lemme axe you a querrrstion" or "Nah foo...it aint like that see"..or "what credick card do you need pacifically"..OK OK OK ....my point is: if you speak like Eminem, then contact him for a job and good luck being taken seriously in life.

I agree. If you don't mind doing door-to-door sales, and of course not being told the whole truth, then this is probably the place for you. They should definitely make know what they are looking for instead of having a job listing that is not truthful.

It really make me wonder what a company is hiding when they (1)won't answer simple, direct questions, and (2)aren't listed under the name advertised in the listing.

Listen up everyone. I have gone to the interviews for these jobs and got hired and found out how lame it is. First, guys realize that there are a number of these off shoots of synergy promotions around the metroplex. One is calles Evantage over off of preston Rd. in N. Dallas. Also there is one over off of S loop 820 in NE Ft. Worth called Bullet Marketing Enterprises. I just got a response from a third one called exclusive advertising and it is some where in North Dallas too. These are legal business's but they are not honest with their potential employees. If they were honest they would not ever get anyone to interview. They do have contracts with the "clients" they advertise, but they are not much more than legal hustlers. In fact they do have websites and if you go on them, you can see that they all pretty much have the same formats with some lame music. Each company is its own, but they are offshoots from Synergy and therefore a type of pyramid design. You guys coming right out of school should go on monster.com and write up your resume because there are always new listings for entry level/trainee employment. In fact a lot of employers prefer newbies that they can train themselves. Good Luck

Hi Everyone-
I'm a recruiter for Technology professionals in DFW and a college grad in 2004-- i completely understand everyone's frustration!! My fiance is also in this situation. The main thing that I want to stress to all of you is to really evaluate what you would like to do and try try TRY to get hooked into that industry/company/role. It is not stressed enough during school how important your first job is.. and how much future employers will question your decisions there. When you graduate, it is very frustrating and difficult when you are first out of school to know which direction to go-- I encourage all of you to revisit your school or departments to talk with them about career opportunities-- get involved with your alumni associations, get on Linked In and target the companies you are interested in working for, and yes go on Monster/careerbuilder/hotjobs/dallasjobs..there are a ton of sites. And follow up. As a recruiter, especially for entry-level positions, i guarantee that there will be 100+ people applying. Think about how it will make you look when you follow up a few days afterwards with the company (find their phone number or email info) to let them know that you applied and are very interested/available. It makes you STAND OUT from the crowd! I hope some of this info helps you all! Good luck in your job searches!

Also everyone be aware of a company called The Lionheart Group. I'm sure some of you have received their generic email promising you great income potential. It's complete BS...they rent out an office/conference room in the KB Homes building in Dallas off Josey lane and 635 and make it look as though they conduct daily business from that office....they don't. The interview is not an actual interview. There were about 50 people in the room to get "interviewed" and we were ALL disappointed to learn that it is also a pyramid/network marketing scam (or possibly scammola...to quote the great Homer Simpson). Just thought I'd give ya'll a head's up on them too. Oh and to get back on the subject at hand...I won't attend my second interview with NB Direct thanks to the comment(s) posted by Tom in Garland. Thanks Tom, you validated what I had already thought to begin with. Nice of them to waste my time.

Roflz I appriciate all this information I went in a couple Days ago and then had my interview getting misleaded that I was going to get payed salary and make lots of money Now the truth is out there and I cant tell you how glad I am Tom for what you said has made me so releaved I am not nor ever going to work for them and whats funny is Evantage second interview for me was tommorow if there the same place thats not saying there the same no thank you THANK YOU TOM!

DOOR 2 DOOR SALES POSITIONING IT IS RIGHT HERE AND HAPPENING! LoL

Well RvB-WEst in Dallas, I would be very surprised if you find work anywhere using words like "misleaded" and misspelling NUMEROUS words as you did above. I know this is just a forum and most people don't proof read what they type but COME ON MAN...you're not even close on some of those words...I would love to see your resume for a good laugh. Consider this 'free advice'. Gud luc whith yor kuhrear!!!

Tom in Garland, Texas said: Listen up everyone. I have gone to the interviews for these jobs and got hired and found out how lame it is. First, guys realize that there are a number of these off shoots of synergy promotions around the metroplex. One is calles Evantage over off of preston Rd. in N. Dallas. Also there is one over off of S loop 820 in NE Ft. Worth called Bullet Marketing Enterprises. I just got a response from a third one called exclusive advertising and it is some where in North Dallas too. These are legal business's but they are not honest with their potential employees. If they were honest they would not ever get anyone to interview. They do have contracts with the "clients" they advertise, but they are not much more than legal hustlers. In fact they do have websites and if you go on them, you can see that they all pretty much have the same formats with some lame music. Each company is its own, but they are offshoots from Synergy and therefore a type of pyramid design. You guys coming right out of school should go on monster.com and write up your resume because there are always new listings for entry level/trainee employment. In fact a lot of employers prefer newbies that they can train themselves. Good Luck

Thanks for the info. that really helped, i am straight out of high school and i got an interview from NB direct and got so happy! now this just seroulsy annoys me to find out that it's some door to door sale. i actually thought they were interested for my abilities, guess not. o well, but im gonna take your advice on the monster thing. thankxxx :)

Has anyone heard anything about Decision 1 Homesavers?

Yes I have the same story as everyone here. I was signed up on career builder and looking for a job outside of here and they email me and called me for an interview. I called them back today and am expecting a call tomorrow. Now that I read this I wont be interested anymore.

TTUALum in Irving, Texas said: Yah they called me this morning and i googled them and there isnt even a web site. i will not be calling back for an interview. is anyone else on the infamous job search and just out of college?

Yup- same here. Sent me resume on Friday, received a call on Monday and after reading all the above, no way jose!

THANK YOU FOR SAVING MY TIME AND ENERGY!!!!!

Linda Kane in Dallas, Texas said: Has anyone heard anything about Decision 1 Homesavers?

Spoke with them for quite a while. I also did their webinar. They miss lead people into thinking they are a large company. They show a large building and say that is their corporate headquarters. Just suite 1700 that is, not the whole building. As it turns out all they do is rent a very small one room executive office there. Then they occasionally rent the conferance room. They litteraly have 1 processer, who hires 1 assistant. They always say they are only hiring 100 people to work with them, and they currently have 82, so this may be the last chance, and we won't hire just anybody. They offer 2 plans, $988 and $488. They say you can't change between the plans for at least 45 days, so you should sign up for the hirer plan, or you will regret it. Of coarse they have more then 100 people that have paid, it's just a way to get the sence of urgency into you. I would stay away from this company, the only leads you get, usualy don't speak english, or they would keep them themselves. The top producer has 4 assistants and says he does 20 per month, and gets over 1000 leads per month. He needs the assistants just to call them all. I for one don't have time to call 1000 people, just to get 20 closed, then split that 5 ways.

Spoke with them for quite a while. I also did their webinar. They MISLEAD people into thinking they are a large company. They show a large building and say that is their corporate headquarters. Just suite 1700 that is, not the whole building. As it turns out all they do is rent a very small one room executive office there. Then they occasionally rent the CONFERENCE room. They LITERALLY have 1 processer, who hires 1 assistant. They always say they are only hiring 100 people to work with them, and they currently have 82, so this may be the last chance, and we won't hire just anybody. They offer 2 plans, $988 and $488. They say you can't change between the plans for at least 45 days, so you should sign up for the HIGHER (WOW...YOU'RE REALLY STUPID) plan, or you will regret it. Of COURSE they have more then 100 people that have paid, it's just a way to get the SENSE of urgency into you. I would stay away from this company, the only leads you get, USUALLY don't speak english, or they would keep them themselves. The top producer has 4 assistants and says he does 20 per month, and gets over 1000 leads per month. He needs the assistants just to call them all. I for one don't have time to call 1000 people, just to get 20 closed, then split that 5 ways.......
........................I am LITERALLY amazed at your spelling errors. I can maybe see spelling the "big words" incorrectly but for God's sake man, you spelled the word "HIGHER"...H-I-R-E-R....I'm embarrassed for you.

Thanks a bunch guys. I almost went and wasted my time tomorrow. I really appreciate it. I feel with you guys. Have a great day not interviewing with NB or Synergy. Good luck!!

Tom Foolery in Bedford, Texas said: Spoke with them for quite a while. I also did their webinar. They MISLEAD people into thinking they are a large company. They show a large building and say that is their corporate headquarters. Just suite 1700 that is, not the whole building. As it turns out all they do is rent a very small one room executive office there. Then they occasionally rent the CONFERENCE room. They LITERALLY have 1 processer, who hires 1 assistant. They always say they are only hiring 100 people to work with them, and they currently have 82, so this may be the last chance, and we won't hire just anybody. They offer 2 plans, $988 and $488. They say you can't change between the plans for at least 45 days, so you should sign up for the HIGHER (WOW...YOU'RE REALLY STUPID) plan, or you will regret it. Of COURSE they have more then 100 people that have paid, it's just a way to get the SENSE of urgency into you. I would stay away from this company, the only leads you get, USUALLY don't speak english, or they would keep them themselves. The top producer has 4 assistants and says he does 20 per month, and gets over 1000 leads per month. He needs the assistants just to call them all. I for one don't have time to call 1000 people, just to get 20 closed, then split that 5 ways.......
........................I am LITERALLY amazed at your spelling errors. I can maybe see spelling the "big words" incorrectly but for God's sake man, you spelled the word "HIGHER"...H-I-R-E-R....I'm embarrassed for you.

Someone really needs to GET A LIFE!!!!! This is not the first time you have gone on your little nit picking rampage. Who cares if a posting has a few typos!? You get the gist of it,......don't you? That's all that really matters. We are all here to share information and experiences and you're just being condescending. I'm embarrassed FOR YOU!!! "FOO!"

Bulletme.com or Bullet Marketing and Envantage both tried to sink claws into me. I'm so happy I did research, found a lot of info about them and other DS/MAX Cydor, synergy type schemes.

Here is what I know.

They do door to door sales. Commission only with downright shadey practices.

They do have big name clients ( Rangers, other professional sports teams) Because they are just another marketing tool.

However because they have these large clients does not mean they themselves are large. I found it interesting to note Evantage and Bullet Marketing inc both list the Rangers and Stars as "exclusive" clients.

End of the day - unless you need a job desperately and want to get into sales .... desperately. Stay away.

I am so glad that everyone here thinks they know everything about Bullet Marketing but have never worked here. Bullet HAS gone door to door before but that is not the only thing that we do. We also attend events, work inside our clients stores along beside them (Home Depot), attend client meetings, etc. The positions that we hire for are not just entry level sales and marketing that is commissioned based. We also hire for account managers. Account managers have a base plus commission. Assistant managers have base plus commission and bonuses/overrides and stay in the office most of the time unless they are attending client meetings. We work with pro sports teams like the Texas Rangers, San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Stars. We also work with Home Depot and Sears. If we are not a legit company than neither are the clients I just listed. Working with Bullet has a lot of advantages. We get free sporting tickets. We also work with your schedule and the possibilities are endless. It is very unfortuante that the way we conduct business may upset some and have influence on others. Before you think about writing negative comments, make sure you know what you are talking about first.

thankful in Arlington, Texas said: Bulletme.com or Bullet Marketing and Envantage both tried to sink claws into me. I'm so happy I did research, found a lot of info about them and other DS/MAX Cydor, synergy type schemes.

Here is what I know.

They do door to door sales. Commission only with downright shadey practices.

They do have big name clients ( Rangers, other professional sports teams) Because they are just another marketing tool.

However because they have these large clients does not mean they themselves are large. I found it interesting to note Evantage and Bullet Marketing inc both list the Rangers and Stars as "exclusive" clients.

End of the day - unless you need a job desperately and want to get into sales .... desperately. Stay away.[/QUOT