Comments on: Butterfly Life’s Golob: Failed Franchise Owners Should Blame Themselves http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/ Sports News - Tech Reviews - Entertainment - Life Tips for EveryJoe Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:00:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: sean http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-296652 sean Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:28:55 +0000 http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/#comment-296652 <p>Please visit and comment on the interview with Butterfly Life franchise owner Matt Wilson.  </p> <p>Please forward these links to others who would be interested, and encourage them to comment.<br>Franchise Pick:  <a href="http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-life-unhappy-franchisee-interview-with-matt-wilson-atlanta-franchisee/" rel="nofollow">BUTTERFLY LIFE: Unhappy Franchisee Interview With Matt Wilson, Franchise Owner</a><br>AllBusiness.com:  <a href="http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-structures-ownership/11584608-1.html" rel="nofollow">Unhappy Franchisee Matt Wilson Shares His Expensive Lessons</a><br>UnhappyFranchisee.com:  <strong></strong><strong><b><a href="http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/09/butterfly-life-interview-with-franchisee-matt-wilson/" rel="nofollow">BUTTERFLY LIFE: Interview With Franchisee Matt Wilson</a></b><br><a title="butterfly life franchise" href="http://www.unhappyfranchisee.com/2008/08/butterfly-life-franchise-discussion/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Read other Butterfly Life franchisee interviews</a></p> Please visit and comment on the interview with Butterfly Life franchise owner Matt Wilson. 

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]]> By: Linda http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-296727 Linda Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:31:57 +0000 http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/#comment-296727 Luxej - Can't believe I didn't see your post in July! You probably know the status of the arbitration that is pending and will hopefully move forward very shortly. There have been sooooo many people who have "come out of the closet" so to speak (old ex friends of the slim balls, ex corporate people, area reps, current and ex franchisees, vendors who were promised huge sales, "good Christians" that were buds with Tom boy........he always referred to himself as a "good Christian"!!!!) to support us with amazing testimonies....but then again, you probably wouldn't be surprised knowing their past history. Would you be willing to come forth in arbitration, if necessary, in order to protect others from being victimized by these ruthless scavengers? I'm sure you don't want to relive any moment you spent with those scammers, and most likely, you wouldn't have to. If you are willing, let Sean know through this site and he will release my contact information. Thanks for your thoughts and concern. Luxej – Can’t believe I didn’t see your post in July! You probably know the status of the arbitration that is pending and will hopefully move forward very shortly. There have been sooooo many people who have “come out of the closet” so to speak (old ex friends of the slim balls, ex corporate people, area reps, current and ex franchisees, vendors who were promised huge sales, “good Christians” that were buds with Tom boy……..he always referred to himself as a “good Christian”!!!!) to support us with amazing testimonies….but then again, you probably wouldn’t be surprised knowing their past history. Would you be willing to come forth in arbitration, if necessary, in order to protect others from being victimized by these ruthless scavengers? I’m sure you don’t want to relive any moment you spent with those scammers, and most likely, you wouldn’t have to. If you are willing, let Sean know through this site and he will release my contact information. Thanks for your thoughts and concern.

]]> By: BUTTERFLY LIFE: Interview with Former Franchisee Jeff Marks http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-297652 BUTTERFLY LIFE: Interview with Former Franchisee Jeff Marks Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:16:33 +0000 http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/#comment-297652 [...] fitness franchise chain that claims to be an improvement over Curves for Women. It was founded by Mark Golob, Tom Gergley, and, supposedly, Mark Mastrov. Golob & Gergley both have checkered pasts and a [...] [...] fitness franchise chain that claims to be an improvement over Curves for Women. It was founded by Mark Golob, Tom Gergley, and, supposedly, Mark Mastrov. Golob & Gergley both have checkered pasts and a [...]

]]> By: BUTTERFLY LIFE FRANCHISE DISCUSSION | Unhappy Franchisee http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-297659 BUTTERFLY LIFE FRANCHISE DISCUSSION | Unhappy Franchisee Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:43:28 +0000 http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/#comment-297659 [...] fitness franchise chain that claims to be an improvement over Curves for Women. It was founded by Mark Golob, Tom Gergley, and, supposedly, Mark Mastrov. Golob & Gergley both have checkered pasts and a [...] [...] fitness franchise chain that claims to be an improvement over Curves for Women. It was founded by Mark Golob, Tom Gergley, and, supposedly, Mark Mastrov. Golob & Gergley both have checkered pasts and a [...]

]]> By: BUTTERFLY LIFE: Jeff Marks, Ex-Franchisee | Unhappy Franchisee http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-297667 BUTTERFLY LIFE: Jeff Marks, Ex-Franchisee | Unhappy Franchisee Mon, 04 Aug 2008 10:33:32 +0000 http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/#comment-297667 [...] fitness franchise chain that claims to be an improvement over Curves for Women. It was founded by Mark Golob, Tom Gergley, and, supposedly, Mark Mastrov. Golob & Gergley both have checkered pasts and a [...] [...] fitness franchise chain that claims to be an improvement over Curves for Women. It was founded by Mark Golob, Tom Gergley, and, supposedly, Mark Mastrov. Golob & Gergley both have checkered pasts and a [...]

]]> By: Luxej http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-297861 Luxej Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:38:14 +0000 http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/#comment-297861 I am not surprised by what I'm reading. I worked with them when they had Linda Evans Fitness Centers. Everything I witnessed seemed crooked to me. There was constant drama in the office since their families worked there too. Both wives worked there and Susan Zaeger, the wife of Mark changed to her maiden last name so people would not know she was his wife. She called me a "b****h" when I gave fair notice when I got a new job. I experienced many promises that never came to fruition. The turnover rate was the highest I've seen at any job I've worked at. I got the heck outta dodge when one day, they locked their supposed CFO out of his office, then pulled all the employees (mostly young in their first jobs) one by one, in a closed meeting with Golob's lawyer in the room taping them and coaching them on what to say. Ultimately, they parted ways with Linda Evans herself due to some alleged shifty business dealings on the Golob/Gergley part. These 2 keep failing at businesses, closing them so there's no debt owed, then turning around and opening other businesses. All the while sitting pretty in their big fat houses and driving around in Porches and Mercedes. I was not involved in the Butterfly Life franchise. But it looks to me like history is repeating itself. I am sorry to all that got involved with these 2 slimy, despicable men. I am not surprised by what I’m reading. I worked with them when they had Linda Evans Fitness Centers. Everything I witnessed seemed crooked to me.

There was constant drama in the office since their families worked there too. Both wives worked there and Susan Zaeger, the wife of Mark changed to her maiden last name so people would not know she was his wife. She called me a “b****h” when I gave fair notice when I got a new job. I experienced many promises that never came to fruition. The turnover rate was the highest I’ve seen at any job I’ve worked at. I got the heck outta dodge when one day, they locked their supposed CFO out of his office, then pulled all the employees (mostly young in their first jobs) one by one, in a closed meeting with Golob’s lawyer in the room taping them and coaching them on what to say. Ultimately, they parted ways with Linda Evans herself due to some alleged shifty business dealings on the Golob/Gergley part.

These 2 keep failing at businesses, closing them so there’s no debt owed, then turning around and opening other businesses. All the while sitting pretty in their big fat houses and driving around in Porches and Mercedes. I was not involved in the Butterfly Life franchise. But it looks to me like history is repeating itself. I am sorry to all that got involved with these 2 slimy, despicable men.

]]> By: sean http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-298629 sean Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:50:09 +0000 http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/#comment-298629 Sunshine: I'm going to do a post shortly of the stores listed as open, and those that have closed. It will be a bit rough, so I hope owners & others will give input so I can make it accurate. A couple of stores at least are for sale through brokers. I also saw this on Craig's list. It doesn't say, but it sure looks like BL clubs for sale: <i><b>Fitness Franchise For Sale - $27500 (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)</b> Reply to: sale-726825240@craigslist.org Date: 2008-06-20, 1:36PM PDT Owners must sell! This is an opportunity to own a running women’s fitness center for what you would pay in franchise fees to start a club. The Club is turnkey in that the location (with a favorable lease), equipment, customers and support systems are all in place. For More Information, Please Contact Mark at 925-321-6344. Key Words: Butterfly Life, Curves, IT Figures, Liberty Fitness, Exercise, 30 Minute Work Out, Group Exercise </i> That's a Livermore phone # I think. Are there other stores for sale? Sunshine:

I’m going to do a post shortly of the stores listed as open, and those that have closed. It will be a bit rough, so I hope owners & others will give input so I can make it accurate.

A couple of stores at least are for sale through brokers. I also saw this on Craig’s list. It doesn’t say, but it sure looks like BL clubs for sale:

Fitness Franchise For Sale – $27500 (dublin / pleasanton / livermore)
Reply to: sale-726825240@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-06-20, 1:36PM PDT
Owners must sell! This is an opportunity to own a running women’s fitness center for what you would pay in franchise fees to start a club.

The Club is turnkey in that the location (with a favorable lease), equipment, customers and support systems are all in place. For More Information, Please Contact Mark at 925-321-6344.

Key Words: Butterfly Life, Curves, IT Figures, Liberty Fitness, Exercise, 30 Minute Work Out, Group Exercise

That’s a Livermore phone # I think.
Are there other stores for sale?

]]> By: Sunshine http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-298626 Sunshine Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:51:22 +0000 http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/#comment-298626 Sean and all those concerned...check out the web site for BFL today and check the clubs that are no longer there, including those of Area Reps. Although the Area Reps pictures are still posted on the web site...those of you that Mark said were such "bad business people"....add 2+2 and figure out "whatever happened to Susie Henderson"? She had the beautiful showcase club in Colorado.......which is also closed! California has only 15 clubs-showing on the web site??? I guess the "smarter" business people were able to hold out hope and had more money than the ones whom Mark thought had such "bad management" skills. OK, boys...you were able with your 30 day extension to barely get in under the wire with the DOC........are ya'll seeing the writing on the wall yet? We are NOT going away, we are NOT going to let ya'll continue to ruin good people's lives. We are standing united to see justice for ALL. Ouch....being beaten down, broke and scared hurts like hell.....doesn't it? Another interesting note for some-does any one know why Janet's hours have been cut to part time and she is having to freelance in other places? Making a living in Calif. is expensive-just like it is on the east coast! And life goes on.... Sean and all those concerned…check out the web site for BFL today and check the clubs that are no longer there, including those of Area Reps.
Although the Area Reps pictures are still posted on the web site…those of you that Mark said were such “bad business people”….add 2+2 and figure out “whatever happened to Susie Henderson”? She had the beautiful showcase club in Colorado…….which is also closed! California has only 15 clubs-showing on the web site??? I guess the “smarter” business people were able to hold out hope and had more money than the ones whom Mark thought had such “bad management” skills. OK, boys…you were able with your 30 day extension to barely get in under the wire with the DOC……..are ya’ll seeing the writing on the wall yet? We are NOT going away, we are NOT going to let ya’ll continue to ruin good people’s lives. We are standing united to see justice for ALL. Ouch….being beaten down, broke and scared hurts like hell…..doesn’t it?
Another interesting note for some-does any one know why Janet’s hours have been cut to part time and she is having to freelance in other places? Making a living in Calif. is expensive-just like it is on the east coast! And life goes on….

]]> By: The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Small Business Failure http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-300575 The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Small Business Failure Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:43:18 +0000 http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/#comment-300575 [...] Butterfly Life’s Golob: Failed Franchise Owners Should Blame Themselves [...] [...] Butterfly Life’s Golob: Failed Franchise Owners Should Blame Themselves [...]

]]> By: sean http://www.everyjoe.com/articles/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/comment-page-1/#comment-300649 sean Mon, 03 Mar 2008 22:22:21 +0000 http://www.franchisepick.com/butterfly-lifes-golob-failed-franchise-owners-should-blame-themselves/#comment-300649 Controversy seems to follow Mark Golob. At that time, did franchisees know that he and Gergley were sued by Linda Evans? Or about the judgement against them for the way they closed the Linda Evans clubs? Was that a red flag at the time... or explained away? Controversy seems to follow Mark Golob. At that time, did franchisees know that he and Gergley were sued by Linda Evans? Or about the judgement against them for the way they closed the Linda Evans clubs? Was that a red flag at the time… or explained away?

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