(UnhappyFranchisee.com) Mars Venus Coaching may want to consider renaming its June 9th licensee training seminar to Women are from Venus, Men are from the Clark County Detention Center.
According to the Mars Venus Coaching website, the new coach training session will be conducted by none other than coach Richard Bernstein.
Who better to train the future business coaches of America than a man whose past, according to the Las Vegas Sun, “includes a conviction for credit card fraud,” and has “numerous civil judgments for breach of contract [and] two Internal Revenue Service liens totaling more than $200,000 in unpaid taxes that have been recorded against him”?
Who better to teach success secrets than a professional investment advisor currently facing felony fraud charges that could land him a 20 year prison sentence?
Unhappy Franchisee commenter Phil claims that Richard Bernstein will be conducting the training session adorned with an electronic monitoring device under his trousers.
UnhappyFranchisee.com Tip #6 for selecting a life coach is Avoid life coaches wearing orange jumpsuits and/or electronic ankle monitors.
But let’s cut Coach Bernstein some slack.
At least he isn’t on the Colorado Convicted Sex Offender Website, like, say, Mars Venus Coach and Marketing Director Scott Lippitt.
Women Are From 7th Grade, Men Are From the National Sex Offender’s Registry
Here’s an excerpt from the Meet The Team section of the Mars Venus Coaching website:
Scott Lippitt
Marketing Director
Based in Denver, Colorado
Scott is a highly experienced executive and consultant with more than 25 years of hands-on…experience…
In addition to being a Master Franchisee and Success Coach in Colorado, he also trains and coaches our new Mars Venus Success Coaching franchisees/success coaches on how to get their practices up and running as quickly as possible, how to gain awareness in their local markets, how to attract…
If anything, this bio understates Scott Lippitt’s “hands-on” experience, ability get things up quickly and his incredible talent for attracting awareness.
When he was EVP, Marketing for Quiznos, Scott Lippitt gained widespread attention by getting arrested in an online teen sex sting operation.
It seems the incredible Mr. Lippitt was busted after offering to Life Coach a supposed 13-year old girl on “how to be a woman.” Allegedly, when he arrived at the initial consultation (with such coaching aids as condoms and sex toys), the young girl was neither from Venus nor middle school, but rather from the Canon City, CO police department. Oops!
Scott Lippitt’s picture does not appear on the Mars Venus Coaching “Meet the Team” page, it does appear on his Colorado convicted sex offender web page.
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It would be very interesting to attend the June 9 licensing training session (or to watch from outside) just to see who would actually pay to be trained as a success coach by a convicted fraudster currently on bail and a registered sex offender.
Then again, I’m sure they’ll end up here eventually. This site is, after all, named Unhappy Franchisee.
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For Immediate Release
April 27, 2011
Mars Venus Coaching Global President and CEO
is Stepping Down to Resolve Legal Challenges
Mars Venus Coaching, a global coaching organization, has announced that its President and CEO, Richard Bernstein, will be stepping down to address legal charges that have been filed against him by the Nevada Attorney General’s office.
See the press release at our site here: http://www.marsvenuscoaching.com/about/medianews/
The charges relate to his involvement with the unfolding of a business venture that dates back to 2007 and well before Mr. Bernstein’s association with John Gray, Ph.D. and the Mars Venus Coaching organization. The Mars Venus Coaching organization has not been named by the Attorney General’s Office. Mr. Bernstein has denied any wrongdoing.
Dr. Gray, the founder of the Mars Venus phenomenon and the Mars Venus Coaching organization, has expressed his full support for Mr. Bernstein. “We have a high degree of respect, love and caring for Rich as a coach, mentor and friend. We wish Rich and his family the best during these difficult times. Our sincere hope and expectation is that Rich is exonerated from these charges and can return to lead Mars Venus Coaching as soon as possible” said Dr. Gray.
“We are confident that once the truth comes out, the charges will be dismissed in their entirety,” says Dheeraj K. Singhal, a Mars Venus Success Coach and California-based litigation attorney. “Rich has been the unfortunate victim of his former business partners, who by misrepresenting information, have persuaded the Attorney General’s office to take up a matter that should be handled in civil courts, if anywhere.”
Mars Venus Coaching is actively searching for an interim management team to run the day-to-day operations. While Mr. Bernstein takes time to address his legal issues, he will continue to provide support to existing coaches and the new management team, which is expected to be announced shortly.
All questions should be directed to Pam Lippitt, Corporate Spokesperson, pamlippitt@marsvenuscoaching.com.
Mars Venus Coaching is a global coaching company founded on the principles of best-selling author and speaker, Dr. John Gray. His 30 years of experience in the fields of psychology, relationships, communication, personal success, productivity in the workplace, wealth generation, and coaching systems have made this company a world leader in personal and professional coaching. Mars Venus coaches can be found around the world, including United States, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, India, China, and Australia.
It's interesting that Scott Lippitt and Pam Lippitt share not only the same passion for this dead-end franchise, but the same last name too. I bet she was happy when Scott was convicted of a sex crime involving a child. Hey, maybe they can sell me some more bogus securities, and continue to neglect my rights to dividends, balance sheets, ledgers, etc.
Is Pam Lippitt's husband Scott Lippitt, the convicted Colorado SEX OFFENDER?
Why doesn't Bryan Drewes take over at Mars Venus? After all, he is accused of being an expert at filing bankruptcy and stiffing creditors. Every coach should be able to teach students such tricks as that for when the "coaching" fails.
Pam Lippitt states Bernstein's theft and fraud happened "well before" he became involved with John Gray, PhD. That is totally untrue. He touted himself as John Gray's partner to perpetrate the theft and fraud which has him involved in his SECOND Felony trial. Oh yes, stand by to see how John Gray looks in a prison jump-suit while Bernstein's wife, Valerie, joins Bernstein in a prison cell. What a cute couple they will make.
Interesting how John Gray is always referred to as "Dr. John Gray" or "John Gray, Ph.D" Seems that he's been accused of hyping phony credentials and that his Ph.D may have been purchased from a mail order diploma mill that's been closed down by court order.
According to wikipedia: "Gray received his Ph.D. in 1982 from Columbia Pacific University (CPU), after completing a correspondence course.[3][6] CPU, an unaccredited institution, was closed by California court order in 2000.[7] The court ruled that Columbia Pacific University (CPU) has not had legal authorization to offer or award degrees since June 25, 1997"
Inside edition: "Dr. John Bear, an author and top expert on correspondence schools, tells Inside Edition that Gray's doctorate degree is from an unaccredited school, which is problematic"
Is anyone involved with this organization even remotely legit?
Interim Management Appointed at Mars Venus Coaching
Apr 29, 2011
Mars Venus Coaching, a global coaching organization, has appointed an interim management team to take over a number of the day to day responsibilities that were being handled by President and CEO, Richard Bernstein. Mars Venus Coaching (MVC) has appointed Dheeraj K Singhal as interim CEO of Global Operations and Andrew Smits as interim Managing Director of European Operations. Reflecting the depth of leadership within MVC, both individuals are certified Mars Venus Success Coaches who have worked with small and large businesses.
“It is a great honor to be asked to oversee the global operations at Mars Venus Coaching, a leader in providing executive coaching and life coaching services,” said Dheeraj. “I expect Rich to return to the helm of the organization soon, and I will do my very best to make sure the organization runs well and grows around the world.” Mr. Singhal will be assuming responsibilities starting May 1st 2011.
“This is an incredible opportunity to assist Mars Venus Coaching in this capacity,” said Mr. Smits, “and, I’m happy to take the position and also pleased with the confidence of the members of the new management team. With all the developments we have in progress, I expect the expansion of the Mars Venus Coaching brand to flourish worldwide and welcome new members onto the team.”
Mr. Bernstein has elected to take an extended personal leave of absence to address several legal matters that have recently arisen. The legal matters concern his involvement with the unfolding of a business venture that dates back to late 2007, prior to Mr. Bernstein’s association with Dr. John Gray and Mars Venus Coaching.
Mars Venus Coaching is a global coaching company founded on the principles of best-selling author and speaker, John Gray, Ph.D. His 30 years of experience in the fields of psychology, relationships, communication, personal success, and productivity in the workplace, wealth generation, and coaching systems have made this company a world leader in personal and professional coaching. Mars Venus coaches can be found around the world, including United States, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, India, China and Australia.
To see the press release visit our website here: http://www.marsvenuscoaching.com/about/medianews/
also at freepressrelease.com: http://www.freepressrelease.com/interim-management-appointed-mars-venus-coaching/191782/
THESE MARS VENUS PEOPLE ARE COMPLETELY FULL OF IT AND THE ABOVE PRESS RELEASE PROVES IT.
OUT ON BAIL JOHN GRAY’S PARTNER RICH BERNSTEIN IS STILL RECRUITING SALESPEOPLE ON CRAIGSLIST AND EVEN SELLING MARS VENUS FRANCHISES ON THE INTERNET. THE PHONE NUMBER LISTED ALL OVER CRAIGSLIST ADS LIKE THE ONE BELOW LOOKING FOR SALESPEOPLE IS BERNSTEIN'S CELL PHONE WHICH OBVIOUSLY MAKES IT EASIER TO COMMUNICATE WITH POTENTIAL PROSPECTS WITH AN ANKLE MONITORING BRACELET ON.
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PAM LIPPITT THE HEAD OF THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT FOR MARS VENUS RECENTLY PUT OUT SEVERAL PRESS RELEASES LIKE THE ONE ABOVE THAT RICH BERNSTEIN HAD STEPPED DOWN. BUT IF YOUR INTERESTED IN BUYING A MARS VENUS FRANCHISE OR WORKING WITH "THE KING OF CON" THE NUMBER LISTED ON THE MARS VENUS WEBSITE AS SHOWN BELOW IS RICH’S CELL PHONE.
“To start the process of learning more about Mars Venus
Success Coaching licensing ownership, contact us either by
phone at 702-271-3677 or by Completing an Inquiry Form.
BUT HECK WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM THE MARS VENUS TEAM OF CAREER CRIMINALS. PAM LIPPITT'S HUSBAND SCOTT LIPPITT IS A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER AND AT THE SAME TIME IS PUSHING JOHN GRAY'S POSITIVE PARENTING VIDEOS AND TRAINING MARS VENUS FRANCHISEE'S.
I GUESS SEX OFFENDER IS ALL RIGHT IN GRAY'S BOOK CAUSE SCOTT LIPPITT IS STILL LISTED ON THE MARS VENUS WEBSITE UNDER EXECUTIVE TEAM.
I WAS WONDERING WHERE JOHN GRAY WAS DIGGING UP ALL THESE LOSERS AND REPACKAGING THEM AS PILLARS IN THE COMMUNITY BUT IT APPEARS HE MIGHT BE CONNECTING WITH THEM ON CRAIGSLIST OR PERHAPS THEY ARE FELLOW JAIL HOUSE INMATES OF BERNSTEIN.
DR. JOHN GRAY ENDORSES SCOTT LIPPITT A REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER
http://www.casttv.com/video/cqvwgj/meet-mars-venus-success-coach-scott-lippitt-video
(CANON CITY) Scott Lippitt, a current Mars Venus Coaching executive from the Denver area, was tried in 2006 after a judge found that probable cause existed on several felony counts. Judge Marshall heard testimony from Canon City Police Officer Michelle Sage, who assumed a Yahoo profile of a 13-year old girl and entered a yahoo "chat room" on the police computer. She testified that a man, identified in court as the defendant, engaged in four "chats" with her in July and August of 2006. The talk turned to sex within the first six minutes of "chat" and culminated in the defendant telling her online how to masturbate. That is the essence of a new felony that became law July 1, 2006, called Internet Luring of a child. Eventually, her character agreed to meet him at a secluded place in Canon City, where he was arrested. A search of his car at the scene revealed a backpack full of condoms and sex toys. Lippitt's statement to police that night was that he thought she was 18, not 13 years old.
CBGB:
Was the Dr. John Gray Scott Lippitt video set to private when you posted the link? It is now.
Also, Scott Lippitt has been deleted from the Meet The Team page on the Mars Venus website. http://www.marsvenuscoaching.com/about/meet-the-team/
But he is still listed in the Coaching directory for Colorado and there's a testimonial on the site from Scott's Client Jonathan Comyn, Chief Operating Officer, American Red Cross Mile High Chapter.
"“The coaching provided by Scott Lippitt has been invaluable to our organization. On a weekly basis Scott works with me on current situations and challenges me to think out 90 days to see what needs to be done over that period of time. He provides key coaching around organizational situations to help me think about other options and opportunities to move situations forward in a productive manner. The coaching provided by Scott has really helped me be intentional in my daily activities to complete tasks in a more timely fashion.”
– Jonathan Comyn
Chief Operating Officer
American Red Cross Mile High Chapter"
Do you think Comyn is aware of his coach's past? Do you think Red Cross contributors would be happy with how their money's being spent? http://www.marsvenuscoaching.com/2010/04/20/client-testimonial-6/
Kind of weird that before joining the Red Cross Jonathan Comyn was a law enforcement officer and a deputy in the Sheriff's office one county over from where Lippitt was arrested and convicted. Why would he hire a registered sex offender as a coach and then provide a public testimonial. Doesn't seem real prudent for an ex-LEO and exec with a nonprofit organization. Or maybe Scott Lippitt just that good of a coach ;)
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jonathan-comyn/3/a22/92a
JOHN GRAY AND RICH BERNSTEIN'S LATEST SCAM
John Gray has discovered a new way to utilize his partner Rich Bernstein's skills of ripping innocent people off even though Bernstein is out on bail with an ankle monitoring bracelet on facing felony theft charges. John Gray may be telling law enforcement that he is no longer involved with Bernstein and putting out press releases that Bernstein has stepped down like the one above but the below link of an audio of Bernstein and Gray tells a complete different story.
http://connectpro91191648.adobeconnect.com/life/
On this audio John Gray refers to Bernstein an ex felon as his partner. Furthermore Bernstein's linkedin still has him listed as CEO of Mars Venus Coaching.
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rich-bernstein/8/113/a85
I have a question for you John Gray. How can you wake up in the morning and look at yourself. Instead of talking the talk why not try practacing what you preach. People have been ripped off by this scam, they have lost their homes, their dignity, even have been unable to feed their families because they have been scammed out of their life savings. Some have been taken for over 200,000.00 each.
I have been told John Gray is facing criminal charges for his perjury pertaining to Rich Bernstein and is scheduled to go to trial in October. Hopefully he to will be prosecuted so the victims will have some sort of closure for all the hate and disaster he has inflicted on so many.