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Found 450 of over 657 reviews
4.5
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Best Version Media Chief Executive Officer Kevin O’ Brien
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Pros
  • "A rare and amazing culture in this highly cynical society of ours.(in 53 reviews)
  • "Excellent Training Team with ongoing support(in 44 reviews)
  • "You will also meet some really great people along the way who will cheer you on as you create your own destiny at this company.(in 32 reviews)
  • "Amazing leadership and coaching.(in 22 reviews)
  • "Great opportunity to earn what you are really worth.(in 19 reviews)
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  1. 5.0
    Current Employee, less than 1 year

    Best Version Media

    May 26, 2023 - Anonymous Employee in Milwaukee, WI
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    The company culture is fantastic - the best I've ever experienced.

    Cons

    There are not many at all!

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  2. 1.0
    Former Employee

    Scam

    May 16, 2023 - Publisher in Dallas, TX
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    There are no pros to working at BVM

    Cons

    This company misleads its publishers and advertisers. The business model is to take unskilled or unemployed people, promise them the world, and then provide no practical support along the way. They pay their “employees” nothing to start a branch of the business and most magazines fail before they get off the ground, but BVM doesn’t care because they have nothing to lose. I would estimate maybe 5% of publishers ever see any kind of success, and even less see even close to the money and freedom they try to sell you. On top of this, your job is to prey on small businesses with “branding” that doesn’t lead to any sales. Talk to ANY company that has ever advertised with BVM, and they will all say the same thing: “we got absolutely nothing out of it.” On top of those, BVM is incredibly careful with their wording, and basically tell you that they know the advertisements do not work and they aren’t meant to, it is just “branding” and support of the community. Don’t believe the fake ads that they spend hours upon end adding everywhere.

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    Best Version Media Response

    Media Relations

    Our effective branding strategies have helped thousands of local businesses all across the United States and Canada by providing hyperlocal, targeted advertising to local businesses. While the Publisher role is not for everyone, many Publishers have found success and have magazines that've been in print for many years. We offer entrepreneurs the exciting opportunity to build their own business alongside endless training and resources.

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  4. 4.0
    Current Employee, less than 1 year

    Great job open for opportunities

    May 23, 2023 - Publisher in Orlando, FL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Great job position open for job opportunities with local businesses. However if you do not live in area that is high populated with businesses, it may be a bit harder to keep up with the “6-figure” goal each publisher had an idea of making. It is a great job for those interested in making up their own schedules but just know you have to be self trained and motivated or else you will not receive the results you need and of course want.

    Cons

    If there’s not enough businesses in your area, won’t be making much.

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    Best Version Media Response

    Media Relations

    We appreciate the feedback and suggestions! We believe anyone can find success with BVM by working hard and following the proven programs we've built.

  5. 5.0
    Current Employee, less than 1 year

    Highly recommended

    May 23, 2023 - Associate Publisher in Eugene, OR
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    • The company treats you like family, and is right there with you every step of the way. • The income you make is 100% up to you. If you’re not doing your job, you won’t have one. That being said; if you work hard, you wouldn’t believe how much money you could make.

    Cons

    • There’s no benefits. • Your only income is commissions.

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    Best Version Media Response

    Media Relations

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us! We work with hundreds of successful Publishers who have built amazing businesses alongside endless training and resources. We're so happy you're enjoying the opportunity!

  6. 1.0
    Former Employee, less than 1 year

    Don’t do it

    Apr 10, 2023 - Publisher in Charlotte, NC
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    If you happen to make it big, good money. If you have no sales experience, run. Do not come here.

    Cons

    The majority of people flame out early because there is no income to start and very little training. They’ll disagree, but don’t believe them.

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    Best Version Media Response

    Media Relations

    We proudly offer world-class training and resources every step of the way to help our Publishers find success. Our training is fully virtual and becoming a Publisher requires zero financial commitment to get started. It's an incredible opportunity to join an award-winning culture with uncapped income potential.

  7. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 5 years

    Great place to work...Fantastic Culture!

    Jan 12, 2023 - Publisher 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    BVM is committed to fully training their publishers and giving them ongoing support to help build the magazines they manage. It doesn't matter if you don't have experience...I've seen prior school teachers and stay-at-home moms work their businesses and make well over six figures a year. Median publisher age is 55 and many folks are attracted to the opportunity due to the flexibility in schedule and the focus on work/life balance. There is no cap to how much you can make with BVM if you're willing to put in the work.

    Cons

    We are independent contractors (1099) and this is a commission-only position. However, you'd be hard-pressed to find another job with as high a commission as what they pay. If you are not self-directed and able to hear a lot of 'no's', this will not be a good fit for you. If you are gritty, tenacious, and look at every no as an opportunity to get better and grow then you'll make it in BVM. There are multiple bonuses throughout the year you can take advantage of that is directly tied to performance.

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    Best Version Media Response

    Media Relations

    Thanks for sharing your experience with us! We proudly offer one of the highest commission structures in the industry and our Publishers enjoy endless training and resources.

  8. 5.0
    Former Employee

    Awesome Opportunity!!

    Apr 19, 2023 - Publisher Manager in Lansing, MI
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Unlimited income potential, superior support and management.

    Cons

    You need Grit and self discipline

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    Media Relations

    We appreciate the awesome review! The BVM Publisher opportunity is a flexible role for self-starters and we proudly offer our Publishers uncapped earning potential.

  9. 5.0
    Former Employee

    Great

    Apr 18, 2023 - Junior Graphic Designer in De Pere, WI
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Awesome leadership. Positive work place.

    Cons

    There were none for me.

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    Best Version Media Response

    Media Relations

    Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're so happy you're enjoying your time with us!

  10. 5.0
    Current Employee

    Working @ Best Version Media

    Apr 7, 2023 - Content Coordinator in New York, NY
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Flexibility makes work/life balance easy!

    Cons

    Sometimes content restrictions are strict and hard to work around.

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    Best Version Media Response

    Media Relations

    Thanks so much for the great review! Content Coordinators are so important to our magazines. It's a flexible and fun role that connects talented writers to the local community.

  11. 1.0
    Former Employee, less than 1 year

    Unethical

    Feb 12, 2023 - Publisher 
    Recommend
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    Business Outlook

    Pros

    If you can go a year without any income, there is the possibility to eventually make decent money

    Cons

    -Unethical: the ads provide no ROI. Google BVM and you will see tons of reviews from business owners who made the mistake of buying ads, only to get nothing out of them. BVM preys on small local businesses, offers them the world, and locks them into contracts that are impossible to get out of. -False information: they will throw tons of statistics at you about how great their ads are, how much ROI they provide, etc. but if you read the fine print you learn these statistics are all based on a very small town in Wisconsin from many many years ago and do not represent any type of metropolitan area. The ads are not allowed to have any trace back to BVM or the publication, they do this so it is more difficult for business owners to see what kind of ROI they are actually getting. -Terrible training: it felt more like a cult meeting than a training, they primarily just give you a script to read and then bring a bunch of people in saying how much money they have made through BVM. -No innovation: they do not allow you to come up with your own concepts or ideas -A lot of oversight for a job where you are supposed to essentially be your own boss. I was constantly bombard with meetings, phone calls, texts, etc. but this is a 100% commissioned position, anytime spent on these pointless calls is time that could have been selling (although it’s probably better for the community that you aren’t selling) -Very difficult to get off the ground: businesses do not want these ads. It is very difficult to find businesses that are interested, months and months of cold calling before you draw any kind of income. I quit this position pretty quickly because I saw what it was. I have a family member (essentially retired and started doing this) that has been doing it about two years, it took her around a year before she made a single dollar.

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    Best Version Media Response

    Media Relations

    Hundreds of entrepreneurs have built successful businesses working alongside BVM. Our Publishers are trained to never guarantee results, but our branding solutions have helped countless businesses build loyalty and recognition in their communities. Every Publisher takes a different amount of time for the magazine to go to print, with some going to print in as little as a few months. BVM Publishers are provided endless training, and resources to help them succeed and reach their goals.

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Best Version Media has an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on over 657 reviews left anonymously by employees. 91% of employees would recommend working at Best Version Media to a friend and 87% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Best Version Media employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Best Version Media. This rating has decreased by -4% over the last 12 months.

91% of Best Version Media employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Best Version Media 4.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.5 for career opportunities.

According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Best Version Media to be senior leadership, management, career development and the cons to be benefits, compensation.

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