What is Gene’s Boot Camp?

Gene’s Boot Camp is a success oriented training program for people in the prepaid telecommunications industry. It has been called “finishing school for prepaid”, “Prepaid U.” and “Prepaid 101”. We prefer to call it Boot Camp for Prepaid, since our mission is to train people to be successful in the prepaid telecommunications industry. We take an active interest in our enlistees and give them the knowledge, skills and resources they need to be successful in the prepaid telecommunications industry.

Who is Gene Retske?

Gene Retske is the leading authority on telecommunications competition. He is the author of two best selling books, and lectures around the world on telecommunications competition at trade shows, conferences and seminars, such as Intelecard Expo, Ascent, CompTel, Telecom Business, the Economist Magazine Forum, and the ITU. He also produced the first independent telecommunications trade shows focused on telecommunications competition in the US and Europe. Hundreds of the most influential people in telecommunications attended these highly acclaimed shows. Gene also published the most respected newsletter on telecommunications competition, International Insider, and TeleCompete, an international magazine on telecommunications competition. He has written hundreds of articles on all aspects of telecom for magazines like TeleCompete, Phone+, InteleCard News, Telecom Business, Communications Week International, Asia Business, Computer Telephony, Teleconnect and Newsweek, among others. He has appeared on television and radio and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal.  Gene is currently the Editor-In-Chief of The Prepaid Press , a trade paper focused on the prepaid industry.

Why should I attend Gene’s Boot Camp?

If you are not sure if you need to attend, maybe you shouldn’t! Gene’s Boot Camp is designed by the most respected authority on telecommunications competition for those who want to be successful in this exciting and vibrant industry. You should only plan to attend if you are committed to being a success in the prepaid telecommunications industry. This is a Training Program, not a class, not a presentation, not a speech, not a conference. We will talk, and you will listen! OK, OK, sorry we sometimes get too passionate. In fact, you will find that this Training Program is quite interactive. We have a lot of information to impart and a lot of work to do together, so the pace will be very intense. We ask that only people who are committed to success plan to attend. If you are not completely sure you want to be successful, and you are not ready to devote 100% of your time, attention and concentration to the Training Program, you might find that you will have a more pleasant and idyllic time by planning to go bowling or bird-watching.

Am I guaranteed to be a success if I attend Gene’s Boot Camp?

Of course not, no honest person could ever guarantee success, since success is based on your ability to plan, perform and sell. What we can, and do, guarantee, is that by enlisting in the Training Program, you will be part of the only success-oriented education program in the industry. Others focus on sales, technology, administration or drawing pretty pictures, but Gene’s Boot Camp focuses on giving you the skills, tools and motivation to become successful in the prepaid telecom industry.

What other Training Programs are there, besides Gene’s Boot Camp?

Frankly, we don’t know of any programs, classes or conferences that focus on training people to meet the demands of the prepaid telecommunications industry. There are very fine trade shows and conferences, like Prepaid Markets Expo, Intele-CardExpo and Channel Partners. They have lots of exhibitors selling their products and lots of sessions, most of them conducted by the same exhibitors who are selling their products on the exhibit floor. This does not mean you should not attend these sessions, by all means, you should. You should not, however, count on them to provide the training or resources you need to be successful in the prepaid telecommunications industry. There are also some excellent technology seminars that will give a wealth of technical information. We will give you exactly what we think you need to be successful, and not clutter your mind with unnecessary technical information. Our focus is on giving you the skills and knowledge you need to be successful.

What you will get in Gene’s Boot Camp

• An intensive full day of in-depth training, with all the tools, skills and knowledge needed to be successful in prepaid.

• A CD with dozens of resources, including prepaid profit models, pricing templates, marketing materials and contracts.

• An autographed copy  of A Guide to Competitive International Telecommunications, Gene’s new book on the history and technology of telecommunications, published by CMP Books. Retail Value - $39.95.

• A Prepaid Training Manual, a document with all the material covered in the training. Retail Value - $197.00

• One hour of individual consulting with Gene after the class, to help you get started. $500, if offered at all.

• Unlimited reenlistment in Gene’s Boot Camp for Prepaid. Attend again as often as you like to learn the new techniques and renew your commitment to success. Retail Value - $495.00 times ??
• Free subscriptions to 5 of the most important periodicals about telecommunications and the prepaid industry. Retail Value – over $600.00

You will learn the secrets to success in prepaid

• The secrets of the master. Gene’s books and writings have generated many, many millionaires in telecom marketing, more than any other person, bar none.
• How to find profitable markets.
• How to create a distribution channel.
• An in–depth training in creating prepaid products.
• The complete details on how to design, print and package prepaid calling cards.
• Creating secure PINs.
• Contracting with service providers to get the best deal.
• How to create rate decks that make money.
• The important secrets on slippage, loss leaders, breakage, and rounding.
• Structuring commissions and discounts.
• The potential of theme cards and collectibles.
• Creating marketing materials like posters and brochures.
• How to handle customer satisfaction and support.
• Planning and effectively executing a sales program.

Come to Gene’s Boot Camp if:

• You want to learn the secrets of the masters in creating and selling prepaid calling cards
• You are serious about building a distribution channel that makes real money
• You are ready to move up and become a service provider and brand your own cards
• You want to learn how to design a competitive prepaid product, create a profitable rate deck, use loss leaders and get your own cards made
• You want to find out where the traps and “gotchas” are, and how to avoid making costly mistakes
• You are committed to being successful in the prepaid calling card industry
• You need to understand how the prepaid industry operates and where the opportunities lie.

Gene's Boot Camp is a complete training program for people who have the energy, drive and commitment to be successful in prepaid markets. Obviously, we can’t give you everything that is needed for success, but the Training Program will give you a holistic set of skills, knowledge and resources to become successful. The Prepaid Training Manual includes information and links to the most important resources you can find. Your success is your responsibility.

IF YOU ARE READY TO FULLY COMMIT TO SUCCESS IN THE PREPAID TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY, ENLIST NOW AND LEARN HOW TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS AND WEALTH!

Don’t come to Gene’s Boot Camp if:

• You are just curious about prepaid and have heard that there is money to be made. Save your money, and don’t waste a seat in Gene’s Boot Camp. Just read The Prepaid Press  and you will see how much money people are making in prepaid.
• You are unsure if you really want to “give it a try.” We have limited seating, and need to restrict our attendance to the committed.
• You are not ready to go out the next day and begin applying the knowledge you will attain at Gene’s Boot Camp. Things change too rapidly. If you are not ready to start immediately, wait until you are ready before you go to Gene’s Boot Camp.
• You are looking only for motivational BS. Or you are only looking to increase your knowledge of the industry. You must be committed to learning how to be successful in the prepaid industry. You are going to get the motivation AND increase your knowledge AND a whole lot more at Gene’s Boot Camp.
• If you are not ready to make a full, unconditional commitment to your success - save your money and time, and our mutual aggravation, and stay home, or go see “Lord of Rings,” or play golf, but don’t come and waste my time!

IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOU ARE READY FOR A FULL COMMITMENT TO SUCCESS IN THE PREPAID TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY – PLEASE, PLEASE STAY AWAY! GO BIRDWATCHING OR READ WAR AND PEACE.

No-Risk Money Back Guarantee

IMPORTANT –

Update to No-Risk Money Back Guarantee – PLEASE READ, applies to ALL enlistees.

“To further show how committed I am  to your success, I will buy lunch for anyone who takes the No-Risk Money Back Guarantee. This means my 100% refund is actually greater than 100%!

I do need to tell you that the lunch is a gift coupon for a Big Mac and a Regular Coke at McDonald’s. This is for your own good, because, if you fail to complete the Training Program, your dining out in the future might be limited to a Big Mac at McDonald’s, so my free lunch offer will prepare you for the life style you have chosen.

Graduates of Gene’s Boot Camp will probably be found eating at Tavern on the Green in celebration of their success.”

-Gene Retske

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