STARSCAPES - No Ripoff - "The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating."

For years I have been telling people that have expressed interest in the STARSCAPES^® business, that you, Joe, as trustee and founder, work hard for the success of everyone who buys into STARSCAPES^®. This is just one more proof. Giving us the new brochures at your cost. Actually way below any of our individual costs as my printer would charge me a minimum of 25 cents per unit for an order of 10,000! So thanks again, Joe, for helping each of us to market our work as SAI's in a most cost effective manner! You are the best and a very bright star! Frank Wilson SAI #1717

No problem with the economy. I'm averaging 3 to 5 a week, every week. At the fair, we got 156 interested leads which will result in closing 25% of them. Joe, it's easy to make $1,000 a week. Bruce Wingard SAI

I did a doctor's bedroom ceiling, and he said "It's the most relaxing thing! When I come home, I lay down for 15 or 20 minutes to unwind; and then, I go in and say hello to my wife. Believe me... doctors have bad days too." Charles Myers SAI

I've done eight murals over the last two weeks! (May 1, 2009) Len Sodenkamp SAI

I did my first job this week for $260. I was there for only 2 hours. I'm excited! Thanks a lot Joe, and may God bless you richly. Terrence Boutte SAI

I have done 14 rooms total so far. Lots of children's rooms. Belinda Blackburn SAI

Recent Q: How long does the Creation Paint™ last through the years?
A: It's been on my current bedroom ceiling since 1988 with no diminished quality. -Joe Petrashek

I hung the 3D Demo Poster up in the bathroom (which was the darkest room in the house during the day), and showed my 6 year old son. He like it so much, that he wanted to go get his pillow! As soon as I get my tax refund back, I'm in! I'm tired of working 12 to 14 hour days. Tanya Lewis, Rhode Island

I just want to thank you! You guys have been nothing but patient with me and all my questions! Even though you've been through many of the same inquiries, you have yet to act like mine are any less important than the first time you ever answered anything. You guys are great! I know I will enjoy working with you over the years!! Michelle Lambert, S.A.I. , Texas

At this time, January 2009, in my area, 20 stores have closed down, and 7 art galleries have just vanished. STARSCAPES^® is now my only source of income, as the fine art market has apparently died. We just completed a 9.5 foot by 11 foot room for this lady for $950, and gave her the walls as a bonus. She tipped me $50, and gave me the check for $1,000. This is the fourth time I've been tipped for my STARSCAPES^®! (In my other fine artwork, people don't consider tipping.) People, of course, don't need it, but they buy it because they become passionate about it. It's amazing appeal is universal. Frank Wilson, S.A.I. (See Frank in the TV News! Click here to watch "Art in the Dark" video!) (Please keep in mind that because you'll be using way less than an ounce of paint on the entire ceiling to create the masterpiece, your cost of paint for each STARSCAPES^® that you create, will only be about $5. Yep - that's five dollars each.)

I've never seen something more beautiful than this! Uchenna Okoludo, Nigeria

This has to be the most desirable product on the market! Gary Stark

I just want to report about the outcome of this job I was talking about back in June. It was a success! The starry sky came out just beautifully in this huge room with its church-like ceiling! The GM was absolutely indispensable since my client wanted about 15 constellations and was quite fussy about the astronomical correctness and so on. But they were overwhelmed with the result and very happy; and so was I. I'm very proud of my greatest STARSCAPES^® job ever, and more than content with the financial outcome. The job took me three days to complete and in these three days I made as much money as in three months at my ordinary, fulltime job! Photos are posted online at the (members only) SAI Inner Circle under Misc. folder. Thanks Joe, for this opportunity! I love STARSCAPES^®! Per Forsström, SAI

Listen to Bruce Wingard, SAI with 17 rooms to go!

Very cool; THE thing that's going to make me my first million. Susan Rand, Virgin Islands

The only star I ever see is the North Star. I live in New York. For the people here to see a STARSCAPES® would be amazing! Abdool Zaman

My friend and I are both new members and are excited about getting started with STARSCAPES^®. I must say this system has more potential than any other home based business that I have looked into (and believe me, I have checked out a lot of them). Butch Hollingsworth SAI

Everyone loves the night sky so I'm sure everyone will want STARSCAPES^® in at least one room! Daniel Pomeroy, California

Absolutely fantastic! Dennis Kuzmeskus, Massachusetts

Simply amazing and profitable. Everyone likes the Stars! Ralph Moore, Maryland

STARSCAPES^® is a wonderful consumer product and an even better product to sell. Dave Basawa, Ontario

The most fascinating thing I have ever seen. Gary Snider, California

I am grateful to have found STARSCAPES^®, Joe is a blessing... Darlene SAI

ODE TO THE HEAVENS

Wouldn't You Agree, That There's No, More Lovely Sight,
Than This Masterpiece That Resides, Above Us Every Night?
To View The Sparkling Heavens, That Shimmer Up Above.
Causing Deeper Contemplation, Inspiring Greater Love.

Prompting Works Of Art Like Van Gogh's Starry, Starry Night.
These Far And Away, Most Beautiful, Tiny Points Of Light.
In All Their Wondrous Glory, They Illuminated Our Sky.
Though Sadly We Can't See Them, Like We Could In Years Gone By.

Ancient Egyptians Believed, Each Star Is Someone's Soul.
A Sentiment To Ponder, On Life's Journey That We Stroll.
They'd Paint Them On Their Ceilings, To Remind Them Of Who They Are.
They Said That When They Leave This Earth, They'd Ride A Shooting Star. Mark Stashis, SAI

I love what I'm doing! I get as much satisfaction out of this as my clients do! Joe Bradfield, S.A.I.

I have painted 4 rooms at a sleep disorder center and am in the process of bidding on a second sleep center and pursuing a third. Mark Garkow, S.A.I.

I just LOVE this opportunity to add joy and wonder to peoples lives. Coral, Pennsylvania

Really appreciate all that you and your team do for us. Len Sodenkamp S.A.I.

(Here's part of a recent conversation in the members' only Inner Circle for S.A.I.'s...)

Joe has written a LOT of ideas for us to use to get into their house and then how to make the sale once we are there. Read all his ideas and try them out.

It won't matter how great an artist you become if you cannot make a sale.

Most artists cannot sell, they only can create.

Joe has given us all the lessons we need to learn the art of sales as well, so try them. This I know because sales is something I was never good at. I read and practice everything Joe writes and although I will never be a great sales person, I am much better than I was. His ideas are great.

Practice makes perfect - or at least a great sale of a great ceiling.

I will add also (to make you feel better) that STARSCAPES^® is an art that sells itself once others see it. In other words, once you sell a few ceilings, people will see them and call you to
do their ceilings.

Most of my sales were made by people seeing ceilings I had already done. I have used very little sales skills for most of my work. Sometimes I offer a client a commission if their friends or family buy from me as well. They love to show it off anyway and this encourages them to sell for you.

The economic climate can work for you in this case as everyone likes the idea of making a little money on the side.

In my previous home state of Michigan I had a friend who made a few thousand dollars selling ceilings for me by showing her ceilings. She is a massage therapist and I had painted her therapy room. At the end of each massage she would tell her client to relax and enjoy the stars for a few minutes, then turn off the lights and leave.

They always asked about the stars when they came out of her therapy room. She was ready for the sale, with more info and flyers.

Terry Cork, S.A.I.
I've been thinking about the possibilities of creating a Press Release re: the ability of STARSCAPES^® to help children who are afraid of the dark. Lots of alternatives and opportunities in the wording! First of all, we can mention in the PR that it's a HUGE problem children have to try and cope with, and WE think that WE have the answer, and WE want to help!!!
Think of this: We would help any parent that has a child that needs it, and give them a FREE STARSCAPES^® (3 foot skylite, valued at $197), if they would just "pay it forward". In other words, they buy a $197 Gift Certificate for one of their friends, for a special discounted price of just $50 (or whatever they could afford) for a 3' Skylite or $197 towards a larger STARSCAPES^®; and give it to their friend. (Could be for a limited time or not.)
Of course, everyone in the house would want one for their bedroom also, and quite possibly this could end up with some big jobs, as well as small jobs, but heck... at least we'd be kept busy! The "word of mouth", I think, would be outasight! These customers would then be presented with a good opportunity to upgrade to a full "blanket of stars" STARSCAPES^® complete with guardian angels, even fairies or cool spaceships for the boys! What do you think? Good idea? Bad idea? Problems with it? Alternatives? Lets' get some ideas rolling about this. Everyone could send/fax the press releases to their local media, and get ready to hear the phone "ringing off the hook"! Post your comments to the S.A.I. Inner Circle.
Your Starbuddy, Joe Petrashek S.A.I.
Joe,

Well I think that line of advertising is a good idea and extremely truthful I have painted for several children in my old home state, who couldn't sleep, or wouldn't sleep without the TV and lights on. Now they sleep well with only STARSCAPES^® to lull them to sleep.

Their parents couldn't believe it and were amazed. I had a talk with the kids beforehand and explained the stars would help them sleep but they would only work if they kept other lights out, including TVs. They agreed before I painted so they felt like they were a part of it and really liked the idea of not being afraid anymore. They felt safe after because the glow of the stars helped them feel secure.

Children are a great focus. People will spend on their kids when they won't on other things.

Almost every job I did for a child also added the adults rooms after they saw their kid's room. They realized it wasn't just for kids or they realized it brought out the child in them. Either way, I sold 2 or 3 rooms in every home I painted for a child.

I am for it, Joe.

Terry Cork, S.A.I.

Thank you for sending me the StarBiz Introductory Package. It is beautiful! Shams, Saudi Arabia

We booked over $4, 800.00 in jobs from three such "star parties" that we had right in our own home. Paid for the business within six weeks and made a profit! And that was when we were charging only $4 per square foot, we now charge $8.50 per square foot. A small beginning right from our own home. Frank Wilson, S.A.I.

Thank you for the opportunity! I love STARSCAPES^®! I like to do something for people that makes them happier. STARSCAPES^® is the thing that gives everybody joy and happiness! Oleg Rodin S.A.I., Russia

Here's my latest sale: My customer knows that his job was valued at $3,995 for all three bedrooms. His room was $2495, and the next two rooms were $750 each. With an "unveiling party" he agreed to, I agreed to do the work for a total of $1900. He wrote a check right on the spot. I did the job all in one night! Now, I've got $7,000 worth of jobs booked, and I just started! Jay Svacina, S.A.I.

I've got 14 jobs booked. I'm 83 years old. Charles Myers S.A.I.

People that see it, want it! Mike Gadd, Indiana

Did a skylite in my home first, showed the kids, they just jumped up and down and immediately ran downstairs to grab my equipment so I could do their bedrooms! Tonight I'm doing an 11 x 14 foot room for $1500. If they like it, they'll get it for the kid's rooms. And if they get 3 couples over, I told them that I can save them a couple hundred dollars. This is everything I expected, Joe, and I've got 18 demos to do! Jay Svacina, Texas

I received my StarBiz from the U.S.A. in four days, and painted my bedroom. Two of my friends came over to see it and they both want it! They have agreed to pay me $1,000 and $1,200! I am so excited to be a licensed STARSCAPES^® Artist-Illusionist! Thank you, Joe! Vinoo Varghese

I continue to be pleased with the excellent customer service exhibited by the STARSCAPES^® staff. A true testament to Joe and the group he has put together. Kelly B.

What a great way to make a living! Coral S.G.

I have been doing stars for three years and it is the best thing I've ever done. Thanks to Joe, my star buddy. J.Hinson

Woohoo! I just love this business! Coral, Pennsylvania

I bought all of those real estate courses, and that's why I'm in with a legitimate business now--STARSCAPES^®! Will Williamson, S.A.I.

I've got lots of jobs lined up worth over $100,000 from clients calling me! And I project 1/2 mil $ in business by year end! Steven Larsen, S.A.I.

I made $450 on my first job which was a skylite! Ray Livermore, S.A.I., Michigan

There are a lot of scam business opportunities out there, and there are also a bunch of legitimate operations that really don't offer much support. And, of course, there are always good opportunities to fail in. But I would have to say that anyone who CAN do this, who fails under your tutelage, would not have made it in any other business. You are giving a great opportunity to agreat number of people at a time when it is sorely needed. Joseph Hall, S.A.I., West Virginia

TIPS FOR NEWBIES:

I want to welcome you to the STARSCAPES^® family.  This is a business
that has been a major blessing in my life.  I have come to appreciate Joe and
Matt at the office and all the wonderful Starscapes artists who have been a
great source of information and inspiration.  This is a business with a great
potential for decent income and a whole lot of fun and joy giving people
something that they can enjoy and benefit from for years.  I love this job. 
 
It can be challenge in this economy but there are still people out there who
have the desire for our product and the means to pay for it.  Just keep in mind
that you may have to be flexible with your pricing to make Starscapes availble
to ALL people.  A little sacrifice in price will be provide an opportunity for 
your work to been seen by others.

Keep talking to people you meet about the amazing illusion that you can paint 
in their homes and do it with enthusiasm.  Tell them about all the benefits 
ie. fun for kids, makes a great nightlight for those afraid of the dark, 
inspirational, soothing and romantic for adults. 
 
Get excited and this will influence others.
 
If you work with integrity and strive to do your best on every job, this will
make a good impression on your clients and they will really want to show it off
to others.  I always try to give my clients more than they are expecting.
 
And last of all practice, practice, practice.  The results will be seen on your
customers ceiling.  You will be proud and your customers will be amazed.  I just
love seeing their reactions when they come in the room and I turn off the
lights.  That alone makes it worthwhile.
 
Also, read through the multitude of postings from fellow artists in the Inner Circle.
You will find a wealth of information from years of experience.  This will save you 
a lot of time and heartache from making mistakes.
 
Well, take care and I wish you much success,

Mark Garkow,s.a.i.

I have received the STARSCAPES^® business package and was highly impressed with the quality of the Galactification Machine, and all the other materials that came with it. The heavy package arrived at our door with amazing speed. I sent you a bank draft on a Monday afternoon, and the package arrived Wednesday at 1 pm. I'm extremely cautious of any internet offers, and took a full 5 months of careful research, including the Phoenix, Arizona, Better Business Bureau (BBB), before I finally made a decision to purchase.

My initial reaction to the STARSCAPES^® web page was that it was too good to be true, however I sent for the "demo poster" just to see if it would impress me and my friends, as the site promised. I was very pleasantly surprised with the results.

I showed a few friends the poster to see if there would be a market for STARSCAPES^® in my area. Most of my showings were very positive, with the end result being, 5 to 8 ceilings to do before I even decided to buy the business package.

Before I made the final decision to purchase, I had a number of questions that needed to be answered. Alex Page, from STARSCAPES^® returned my call within minutes. Over the next two weeks, I made further calls, and each time my call was returned within minutes. I have found that the EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE has continued even after I bought the package.

To me, Alex Page was the "face" of STARSCAPES^®, a very sincere, no pressure, representative. Thanks for your help, Alex. Ray Cornell from Canada