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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris Malta delivers! I'm currently a student in his eBiz Foundations program and it's very obvious that Chris knows what he's talking about. I've been exposed to other programs that make promises g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worldwide Brands is in a league by itself. Chris makes his phone number public to make himself available to answer questions, offer suggestions and provide advice from his decades of ecommerce knowled... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Watching Chris Malta's video series has confirmed my concerns with the online e-commerce gurus' content, advice and sales pitches. None of the gurus' dots were connecting. Chris Malta connects the dot... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent great training resources! I watched the 11 videos series. In my opinion this has been the most truthful and correct information about online businesses. I have been researching for awhile... See more

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A successful 33 year veteran of online business who teaches the truth about the ECommerce business, which is very rare in that world! Blog posts, Podcasts, a comprehensive free ECommerce Video Series and much more.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent video series - A must watch!

Excellent video series. This is a must watch for anyone serious about creating a successful online internet business. Chris does a great job of explaining the true methods for building a successful internet business and shows you how to avoid the traps and pitfalls that prevent us from succeeding. Very informative. A+++++

18 April 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have watched this video series a…An honest approach to teaching ecommerce; the real deal!

I have watched this video series a couple of times because I found it so informative as I debated about purchasing the actual course. I just purchased the paid course and so far, I am glad that I did. I have been in the ecommerce business for over fifteen years, and I am learning a better approach to business than I currently knew of. I have purchased a lot of marketing courses in the past; however, I really enjoy Chris’s approach and way of teaching over the courses that I purchased in the past. He seems to care that you really understand the material, and most of all benefit from it. He makes the material easy to understand. I have been part of Worldwide Brands for over fifteen years (signed up before starting my first online business), and always have found Chris to be honest and always consistent with the information that he provides. Chris truly offers honest advice to anyone wanting to make a better life for themselves with their own ecommerce business.

5 April 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris Malta Connects the Dots...

Watching Chris Malta's video series has confirmed my concerns with the online e-commerce gurus' content, advice and sales pitches. None of the gurus' dots were connecting. Chris Malta connects the dots and puts you on the right track. There were many concerns that I had with affiliate marketing, POD, AliExpress, branding, eBay and Amazon fulfillment. After watching Chris' videos and listening to his podcasts, I'm now focused on an e-commerce approach that has a chance of long term success. Thanks Chris!

4 April 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Typical just selling another course asking for fake reviews

Typical, everyone else is just trying to scam you and he’s the real deal …It’s all to sell sell sell…I’m pretty sure it’s a prerecorded video just acting like they’re engaging with attendees of the “free training” then asking you to sign up for the amazing price of over $2k (can’t remember exactly but I want to say it’s closer to $3k)

Then I get email asking for a 5 star review on Trust Pilot so he can get the “bad guys” out of course lol .

Wasted time listing to his “training” should change the name to a better fitting “sales pitch for my program” instead.

I don’t like the vibe from this guy it’s just scream scam, not legit, man trying to hustle people out of money with false advertising and false promises.

UPDATE: he FLAGGED my comment for “harmful and illegal content” …WHAT? This is my HONEST and UNBIASED opinion. How can that possibly be illegal ? I am not getting anything out of this besides warning people that i don’t think he offers a good program based on MY PERSONAL OPINION…the emails asked me to rate his program and review it with MY opinion and I did just that.

Threatening legal action for “defamation” when I’m giving my HONEST review lol. WOW speaks volumes about Chris and his program. Yes, I did receive an email asking for a GOOD review and ALSO asking that if I had anything bad to say to send Chris a message instead of putting it on Trust Pilot. But why would I do that it what I want is to give my HONEST review to the public?

I wish Chris would tell me what exactly he can sue me for instead of trying to BULLY a person with an HONEST review online.

I have no words for someone who tries to bully and intimate someone with an honest opinion on his course.

Chris…you got way more important things to do than to write a paragraph of threats to a regular person who just decided to give an honest unbiased opinion.

Anyways , NO SORRY but you will NOT bully me to remove this review just because I said the TRUTH and you don’t like it. hope that one day your professionalism exceeds your ego over a comment that hurt your feelings

If you’re looking for a better course try Dan Vans Ecom Freedom? I have not taken the course myself but I have watched many helpful videos on YouTube and the correspondence I’ve had with them has been nothing short of PROFESSIONAL. I was between these 2 courses and have clearly found a winner in the one where I’m not trying to be bullied by the owner to remove and honest review.

2nd UPDATE: Chris, I have NEVER paid for a course before so therefore have NEVER been scammed and you keep ASSUMING. For the 3rd time, my review WAS MY PERSONAL OPINION after watching YOUR entire FREE webinar you offer. I watched the ENTIRE thing and, AGAIN, these are and continue to be my HONEST thoughts on what I watched.

And yes you are correct, I have admitted I have never paid for a course. But have watched many videos on e-commerce on YouTube to make my informed and best choice in who to take my training with. I have never taken a course with anyone, BUT, again, just basing it off the FREE material out there I have watched I would personally invest my money into training with others. How is that me making “false, illegal” accusations that warrant you flagging my comment?

I personally, did not like your approach or sales tactics (again in MY opinion) In the course you offered.

Why is it so hard to understand that not everyone will like your course and have good things to say about it? Why is it so hard to believe that a person can have HONEST feedback that is not to your liking ? I have no alternative motive I have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to gain from my review. Besides to hopefully help out the many people out, like myself, watching videos after videos trying to filter thought and determine which is the the right course for THEM???

Again, people have a right to their OWN OPINION, which may be complete opposite of yours. I’m sorry if it hurt your feelings but I thought this was a platform to share honest feedback and this was mine.

3rd update: I never thought one review ( first one at that) would lead to so much hostility.

I apologize if you think my review is misinformation. That’s where OPINIONS come into play. That is MY opinion and I’m sorry you feel it’s a fake or an unjust one. I’m sorry my personal opinion offended you. I didn’t realize anyone would take MY opinion personal.

And the entire point of this site it to give others honest feedback. What exactly would the point be of me contacting YOU to give YOU feedback? I’m here to give my honest feedback to the public who is looking for a course to take, not the owner of the course itself? You say I’m angry? I ask that you please look at your response and see how who’s the angry one

And I’m glad you’re so incredibly successful and therefore a simple comment like mine should not matter. Nor should it make you take extremes like flagging my comment and accusing me of lying.

3 April 2022
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Reply from Chris Malta

Hi, Marsha!

It's pretty clear to me that you HAVE been scammed before, since the tactics you outline are classic scam tactics. So I have a hard time understanding why you would NOT believe it when I tell you that pretty much everything else out there is a scam. :o)

You've gotten several things wrong here. You clearly did not bother to contact me before trying to trash my name and reputation online, which a highly irresponsible knee-jerk reaction before obtaining any facts. You could easily have learned the actual facts first, since my direct cell phone number, 888-824-7476 is right there in the Series and on the site.

So I'll correct those misconceptions for you here.

1. I don't understand what you mean by "asking for fake reviews"...unless yours is a fake review? I've had plenty of ECommerce marketers try to trash me online for exposing their scams over the years.

2. My free Video Series is NOT a sales pitch. It contains hours of truly valuable information that you won't find anywhere else. That fact is verified by nearly 1,000 5-Star TrustPilot reviews; only 3 negative reviews including yours.

3. The Video Series DOES mention that I'm willing to teach people who want to learn from my 29 years of real-life success in this business, but there is absolutely NO pressure to do that. If someone wants to call me and ask about it, they're free to do so. If not, they're free to simply use what they've learned here. Nobody asked you to "sign up" for anything, so that's incorrect.

4. You say you're "pretty sure" that the Education I teach is "a prerecorded video just acting like they’re engaging with attendees". That's called a Webinar, Marsha, and yes, that's how Webinars work, but I DON'T do Webinars, ever. Again, something you could have learned if you just asked, but you didn't. What I DO teach is an 18-Course, 120-Section Education that's taught and mentored one-on-one. It's equivalent to a two year college degree program. It took me 3 years to write, and I've been teaching it for 10 years with virtually NO complaints about it online. Not exactly some prerecorded Webinar, but again you didn't ask, so you don't know. It's also clear that you didn't watch the entire Video Series, since that information is fully transparently disclosed there.

5. You mention an "amazing price of over $2k", but NOWHERE in that Video Series or anywhere else online do I mention any kind of price or cost, so you've got that statement wrong as well.

6. The reason I ask for reviews of the Video Series IS because it helps me get the message out to others that most online money-making schemes ARE fake. I've been sending out that messaging through my website, my books, my blog, my podcast, my radio shows, in national internet conference speaking engagements and social meeting collectively for nearly 20 years. If you'd taken a minute to look at my website, you'd know that too.

7. If you feel you "wasted" your time in this Video Series, you didn't pay attention to it and didn't finish it, as I said before. You're only the 3rd person out of nearly 1,000 reviewers who have had ANYTHING bad to say about it.

8. You say you "don't like the vibe". I'm not here to provide a VIBE, Marsha. That's EXACTLY how the bad guys get you. The happy-happy rainbows and unicorns "vibe" that they all use to cheat people out of their money. If you want a good "vibe", there are thousands of fake EBiz 'gurus' all over Google and YouTube who just can't wait to "vibe" you out of all your money. I'M here to tell people the TRUTH, and unfortunately the truth isn't as pretty as all the lies. Nevertheless, it remains the truth.

9. You've publically accused me and my company IN WRITING of "false advertising". That's not a smart thing to do, Marsha. First, it's not at all true; I would not have lasted in this business for nearly 30 years if it were, and second, a written, publically published statement like that is LEGALLY ACTIONABLE. It's called Defamation of Character by Libel. You should look it up. Don't EVER let a moment of frustration lead you to do something illegal...especially online; it never goes away even if you attempt to remove it.

Marsha, I've been dealing with people who are frustrated about ECommerce for almost 20 years now. More than 80% of the people who call me or meet with me online have already been scammed before we met. I truly believe that YOU have been scammed, probably pretty badly. I UNDERSTAND that you're likely very frustrated and angry about that, and you have EVERY RIGHT TO BE. But I'm not one of those people. I didn't scam you. It's unfair but UNDERSTANDABLE that you saw an opportunity to lash out and took it out of anger. We all do those kinds of things from time to time.

Your frustration and anger is misplaced, but as I said I understand it. I'm still here if you have questions for me, and would be more than happy to talk with you if you'd like to call me directly at 888-824-7476. NEVER a 'pitch', just an honest conversation. I can probably help you get back some of that money you were scammed out of, also. There are ways to do it.

I truly with the best for you in your business ventures.

Chris Malta

In reply to your UPDATE:

Marsha, I'm sorry to say it but in my opinion your original review was neither honest nor unbiased. I don't believe it was honest because the many inaccuracies in your comments made it clear to me that you barely even watched the content you claimed to be "reviewing".

I don't believe it was unbiased because I believe you were heavily biased; it's clear to me that you've been scammed before. You outlined many techniques of an actual scam that my material does not contain, anywhere. But as soon as you saw the fact that I do offer to teach teach people IF they want me to (which is transparently revealed right from the beginning), you immediately and unfairly lumped me in with people who have likely scammed you in the past.

You were never "threatened" or "bullied", and nobody ever said anything about "sueing" you or asking you to "remove" your review. That's obvious to anyone who reads this exchange. I simply pointed out to you that you should never make a statement that falls under the legal definition of Libel in writing in a public place (which you did) because that's something that you and everyone else should be aware of for future reference in anything they do online.

Your post was flagged to TrustPilot as a matter of course; TrustPilot encourages Members to use their flagging system when a review fits their flagging categories, which yours did.

In your "update", you even attempt to use this review to advertise for someone else, even though you admit that you haven't seen THEIR material any more than you have mine. You claim to have communicated with them, yet you have never tried to communicate with me even though you've had ample opportunity to call me directly. First, that just doesn't make any sense, and second, trying to use a review to advertise for someone else is not the action of an honest reviewer, Marsha.

I have made myself available to you or anyone else who has questions or concerns for me, but again, you have never tried to contact me. Since there seems to be nothing else I can do for you, I'll just let my ratio of 99.993% of 5 Star Reviews to .003% of 1 Star reviews (out of nearly 1000 total reviews) speak for itself.

As the 15th century poet John Lydgate said, “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time.”

As I did before, I still wish you success in your business endeavors.

In reply to your 2nd UPDATE:

Marsha, you very angrily and sarcastically accused me of things that simply are not true:

"I’m pretty sure it’s a prerecorded video just acting like they’re engaging with attendees of the “free training”"

Not true. There ARE a lot of people who do that, but I never have, in my entire 30 year online career. If you had just asked, you would have learned that.

"trying to hustle people out of money with false advertising and false promises."

Not true. I have never once falsified anything online, and when I make a promise, I keep it. If you had contacted me, you would have learned that as well.

I'm a huge proponent of people voicing their opinions; I voice my own as well. But with the power that free speech confers to allow people to openly voice their opinions comes a responsibility to verify those opinions before placing them in the public view.

If you had simply contacted me, which is extremely easy to do directly day or night 7 days a week, I'm certain that your review would have been much different.

Please understand that after a total of 47 years owning businesses, you didn't 'hurt my feelings'. :o) You prompted me to correct a mischaracterization of myself and my business, and like anyone else, I will always defend myself when people say things about me that are not true.

Also please understand that I have no animosity toward you whatsoever, and am still more than willing to talk with you about anything you'd like. 888-824-7476, any time. :o)

So once AGAIN, I'll let all my other reviews speak for themselves and wish you success in whatever you decide to do.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very informative

Very informative. I'm just beginning to understand some of the eCommerce jargon.

Thanks much Chris.

E. Sinclair
Jamaica W.I.

21 February 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just Completed Chris's Education Course!

My husband and I have just completed the education course that Chris developed. First, we listened to Chris’s 11 part video series. We learned a lot just from listening to that series and after calling and talking with Chris a couple of times, we decided to embark on the journey of creating our own business under Chris’s education program.

Chris was very honest about the amount of work that it takes to create an online business. And he wasn’t lying! It was A LOT of work. But with Chris's teaching, patience, and OUTSTANDING course material, we now have our very own business! The course material he has created is invaluable. It covers absolutely everything from managing your own accounting to how to pick a successful niche, how to market, and SO much more. We feel fully equipped to run every aspect of our business and never could have done it without taking this course.

During the education, Chris was always available to answer questions, responded within 24 hours to our emails, and gave us constructive feedback on each section we completed. We didn’t pass each section unless it was excellent- which is what you need in a business instructor. That’s another thing that is invaluable about this course- where else can you build a business section by section and have an expert in the field give critiques and suggestions every step of the way?

The course is definitely a “you get out of it what you put into it.” When Chris says to learn something thoroughly, we learned it as thoroughly as we possibly could. In sections where you might could just zoom through, we really tried to take our time and learn everything really well. After doing this, we feel fully confident in our abilities to run our business and are so proud of how our site turned out.

We cannot tell Chris “thank you” enough. We are excited to embark on our business journey and are so thankful for the education course that he put together. It helped two people who knew nothing about online business, launch an online business.

Anyone can complete this education if they are willing to LEARN, PERSERVERE, and WORK VERY HARD!

15 February 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect for beginners and struggling…

Perfect for beginners and struggling sellers. I did have to wait a little bit to find the info I was wanting, since I'm a struggling seller. It was very helpful and I plan to use his input. I thank him for his wisdom.

6 February 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent great training resources!

Excellent great training resources!

I watched the 11 videos series. In my opinion this has been the most truthful and correct information about online businesses. I have been researching for awhile thinking I found some reputable people to help build my business online, until I saw Chris’s courses. It has really opened my eyes thank you Chris for explaining E-commerce in such an honest and truthful way. Jayne

6 February 2022

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