By Paul Pannone

With Hurricane Sandy a bad memory there is another storm brewing called Samantha; Samantha Goldberg, the feared viscous wolf in sheep’s clothing  that arrives with some freshly baked cookies but leaves most of her victims three-quarters dead and unable to enjoy the treat. Goldberg says she is on to no less than a dozen stories and scams at any given time but this time her sights are set on what she calls a pyramid scheme.

Samantha’s followers on Twitter (@samanthaisgold) went from relatively nothing on September 1st, 2012 to the current   252,000 in less than ten weeks.

“They are coming out of the woodwork right now; they’re everywhere, preying on the hopes and fears of small people of our business that look to some higher, mystical magic that does not exist,” insists Goldberg.

Since taking on Wedding Wire and making their lives miserable for failing to admit there was a flaw with their rating system, Goldberg says she learned a lot in the way of patience and getting her point across. Goldberg won the support of others in the wedding business who could not get answers from Wedding Wire but the movement took it on the chin when Sonny Ganguly gracefully shot her down, refusing to take down an unflattering review. Ganguly wore Goldberg and the rest of the industry down by citing corporate policy and sticking to a scripted– canned– reply.

“It got the ball rolling and got me to this point, so it did serve a purpose,” according to Goldberg.

Now she says she’s back and ready to educate the wedding industry who she feels is being scammed by unscrupulous vultures that have set themselves up as experts; selling programs that help no one but the people selling the program.

On the top of her most recent hit-list is Natalie Bradley, self-proclaimed high-end bride expert. According to Goldberg, Bradley posted a proposal to donate a portion of money to help hurricane victims.

“She did; the problem was she never said what percentage or to whom the money would go. She would not divulge the charity until someone bought her program,” said Goldberg.

Goldberg sent the following e-mail to Bradley and copied the transmission to her fellow Wedding Water Cooler members:

Hello Natalie,

I hope all is well. I noticed that you were speaking of a great way to help earn money for the horrible issues we have had on the east coast on Linked in. I thought to include on this email a very reputable and rather large force of industry professionals. We speak of how we might change the industry. How to avoid the $10K in 30 days theory. You know this all too well. Wait, you are the 10K in 30 days concept…silly me.

I could sit back and allow you to find a small percentage that may pay for your services, but since I have no electric and (was) on hiatus, I can now address the issues I have with your theory. First, let me express how disgusted I am that you would use the “Make Money” concept during this time. I don’t care of retail, etc, and if they give percentages even better… BUT “YOU” are not using this in the fashion one would respect; you are using what they call “scare tactics”. Did you know that you are marketing this to my VERY own friends who have more damage than you can imagine, but were questioning if they should take your seminar as they need money quick.

Since I cannot speak badly of any program, I can only tell you, this is not a good thing to do right now. Please refrain from this angle. It’s not a threat, it’s a genuine ask. Your not going to get anyone 10K in 30 days Natalie. Well, you might- Free has a price tag…

If you are doing so well financially, why must you use the hearts/lack of funds from those who have NADA dime to pay, but yet take loans on credit cards etc because you tell them they could make 10K while this horrible issue is happening all around us?

If what you were teaching was of any value, I might be inclined to “spread the word”. Let’s be real shall we? It’s of NO value. Your lies with Linked In..stating that you were away and left someone to promote this svelte idea, was you. You forgot to change the comp and IP address. I don’t know why you would not just tell the truth and say it’s you…We all know it was.

By now, you’ve probably figured out, I have a BIG mouth..a REALLY big mouth. When I see things that are not kosher, I tend to open up a bit more…While I applaud anyone that is willing to help during time of need, I also have to look at ones history… Whom might you be giving this extra money o? Are they a 501c3? A 1023? Do they even know you are offering such an amazing bit of assistance? If they don’t, I have now made sure they do. You don’t have to thank me, I
did that already.

At the end of the day you have to feel good about the reflection in the mirror and sleeping at night knowing, your potential “hopeful” clients are really in dire need of help. Yet your making such promises that will not happen for them now, and possibly not ever.

Testimonials Pure and Heart Weddings- 2010? They are not in business any longer… a Moment like this ? Same thing.. No website No company? You listed this testimonial 2 times and 2 times is not in business. They should have taken
the 10K in 30 days I guess. www.moalifetime.com ? also just gone? You actually need to check your testimonial page– you doubled up babe.

I also did some research on my own as an industry member, I want to see what’s going on. I wasn’t thrilled with what I saw.  Natalie, you don’t have to listen to me, or anyone else…But for $199.99 I can ensure you I will teach at n/c to all of your students how to close a sale the right way. They don’t have to pay me, you do. We can donate that fund together OK? If you do sign people up with this fab deal of 10K in 30 days and have PUBLICLY listed you will help Hurricane Sandy Victims..It’s illegal not to list such funds and distribution of such… You have not partnered with Red Cross, FEMA, SA or etc. They should not have to pay you to learn where it goes.

From one woman entrepreneur to another, please do the right thing, and not take advantage of the heart strings of those who have lost everything right now. After 23 years, I teach at no charge. There are times I charge but have never had to promise anyone that they will create this massive income in 30 days. It’s wrong, and you know it.

Take time to reflect Natalie. Understand this is wrong. I am of no threat, but I do have a voice in this business a rather large one. Leave those who need to figure out where their next check comes to them. Nice gesture to offer assistance, but unless you have a valid place or organization to  donate to you cannot say this;  you can be fined and it’s a lot more than 10K. This advice is free, just like the $97 deal you offer…The difference, I give good advice and don’t promise the impossible.

Best,

Samantha Goldberg

eWedNewz read the original post/offer by Bradley that since disappeared after Goldberg emailed her what you just read. According to Goldberg the Bradley story ties into other marketing and pyramid type schemes involving well-known members of the wedding business. Goldberg promises to release more information in all her channels including this newZ source.

Ms. Bradley did not respond to Goldberg’s email nor our request to speak to her and give the opportunity to clarify the matter at the time of this story release.

eWedNewz will continue to investigate this story.

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