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      Best Version Media

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      4.0

      73% would recommend to a friend

      (536 total reviews)
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      Kevin O’ Brien

      76% approve of CEO

      75% positive business outlook

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      Best Version Media has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 536 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Best Version Media employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.4 stars).

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      536 reviews
      2.0
      Dec 13, 2017

      Be wise, really understand what you are getting into first!

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      Pros

      The company is doing a lot of things right, but know the focus is sell, sell, sell in a market that is moving to digital and already, in many places, saturated with local print media at a better value. If you have a good area and the timing is right, it could be a great opportunity for a self-starter. They aren't out to take your money and they have a good reward program to make back money spent to get their 2-day training. It seems rough, but it is exactly what is needed to really see if this is something you can do and get you doing it.

      Cons

      I checked out BVM before I joined and it was only rated a little over 2 stars. There has been an obvious effort to improve the ratings with a flood of recent positive reviews. Read the critical reviews carefully. Publishers and Associate Publishers who leave, and there are many who do, feel frustrated and that they have wasted time when they could have pursued another opportunity. The company has a system of recruiting that doesn't really tell you up front the whole picture, but gives it to you little at a time. You are selling advertising, full time. Yes, you can make a LOT of money, but you will always be selling because the renewal rate is only 50% and it is very hard to sell print advertising at BVM rates, when other publication rates are lower, less restrictive and offer cancellation policies. Purchasers of BVM ads may not cancel their contract. This is not industry standard. It is wise to tell customers this when they buy as it is your reputation that is in front of them. They will feel they have been tricked. You are selling to a community and if you live in that community, it is important to think through how you want to interact with that community. Every negative review posted here is responded to with some form of "that isn't true". Most people who leave BVM move on with their lives and do not post reviews. Those who have taken the time to do so may be frustrated and venting, but they aren't all liars, but people with experiences. Also - there is a lot of talk about "culture" - what culture? Unless you work in the BVM office, which is awesome, you are on your own and the culture is to produce and get rich.

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      8y
      BVM has never had a 2 star average in our entire Glassdoor history. That establishes a baseline to the creditably of the review. Secondly the role is a Publisher role that includes much more than selling, however selling is at the forefront. That is direct and upfront in all of our materials from the beginning. In fact, it is required to confirm that all candidates have watched videos that present that reality before being accepted into the interview process.There's no further need to address the rest based on those observations. We wish the reviewer well.
      5.0
      Dec 10, 2017

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      Pros

      I've been with the company for almost a year. It is by far the best job I have ever had and the best company I have ever worked with. The company provides excellent training and support all the time, not just in the beginning, like some firms. I've been able to build my own business, making an excellent salary while maintaining the flexibility my life requires. I've met many great people in my community. The residents tell me how much they enjoy the magazine so I know I am making a difference in the community while also helping businesses grow.

      Cons

      Can't think of any negatives. If you treat it like a regular job and follow the training process, it works very well.

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