Alright, folks, let’s peel back the curtain on Eric Rosenberg’s so-called “success story” as a tech entrepreneur. You know, the guy who’s been strutting around Mississippi politics like he’s the next big conservative powerhouse? Well, if you dig into his business ventures, you’ll find JVZoo.com – a platform he co-founded that’s basically a marketplace for shady online schemes promising overnight riches. We’re talking get-rich-quick gimmicks that prey on desperate folks dreaming of easy money. And right smack in the middle of it? Products like “The Rich Jerk,” which Rosenberg’s site was hawking back in 2017. All this comes straight from public records, investigative reports, and Rosenberg’s own writings – no exaggeration needed when the facts are this damning.
First off, a quick rundown on JVZoo.com. Launched in 2011 by BBC Systems Inc., where Rosenberg is listed as an officer in Florida corporate filings, this site bills itself as an “all-in-one e-commerce platform.” But don’t let the fancy jargon fool you. It’s essentially a hub where sellers upload digital products – think e-books, video courses, and software – and affiliates sign up to promote them for a cut of the sales. JVZoo takes its own commission on every transaction, raking in cash while connecting hucksters with marketers. Rosenberg brags about this in his 2015 book “Millionaire Within,” positioning JVZoo as his ticket to wealth after ditching other gigs like selling hearing aids to “mean old people” (his words, not mine). He even got Inc. Magazine to name it one of America’s fastest-growing companies, but scratch the surface, and it’s clear this growth comes from peddling pie-in-the-sky dreams.
Now, let’s get to the meat: the products. A deep dive into JVZoo’s “Product Library” from around 2017 reveals a treasure trove of internet marketing scams. Top sellers weren’t legit tools or educational content; they were hype machines designed to suck people in with promises of effortless fortunes. Take “The Rich Jerk” – a $297 “program” that JVZoo affiliates were pushing hard. The sales pitch? A sleazy video ranting about how the “Rich Jerk” made millions online without lifting a finger, dangling secrets like “make millions without an ounce of effort.” Affiliates got 50% commissions, meaning JVZoo (and by extension, Rosenberg) profited every time someone bit on this bait. The promo page screams get-rich-quick: “I’m rich, you’re not. Follow my lead and get filthy rich.” Sounds empowering, right? Wrong – it’s classic snake oil, preying on vulnerable people during tough economic times.
But “The Rich Jerk” wasn’t alone. JVZoo was flooded with similar trash. “Make Money Selling Nothing” – yeah, you read that right – claimed to teach “insider tips to succeed in affiliate marketing” by literally selling zilch, pumping “fresh commissions into your PayPal account easily and quickly.” Then there’s “Internet Marketing Money Tree,” promising to “pump fresh commissions” with minimal effort. Or “Instant Expert Video Course: How to Earn $2-7K in Under 7 Days!” – complete with wild claims like “You WILL make money with this!” These aren’t isolated; a 2017 snapshot shows JVZoo’s top products were almost all web design, video production, and marketing schemes that scream “get rich fast.” Even health-related ones like “Diabetes Destroyer PLR Niche Package” or “Fat Diminisher System” smack of predatory tactics, targeting folks with serious issues and offering unproven “cures” via affiliate links.
Rosenberg’s fingerprints are all over this. In “Millionaire Within,” he boasts about building JVZoo from scratch, crediting it for his millionaire status. He even details outsourcing development to India for cheap, admitting in the book how he hired coders there for an online poker site earlier – but wait, he later bragged on Facebook in 2016 that JVZoo doesn’t outsource. Hypocrisy much? Public records from the Mississippi Secretary of State and Florida filings confirm his role: he’s tied to BBC Systems, which owns JVZoo. And in interviews, like one on “Entrepreneur on Fire” in 2016, he hypes JVZoo as a revolutionary platform. But revolutionary for whom? The sellers churning out these scams, or the suckers buying them?
This isn’t harmless entrepreneurship; it’s exploitative. Get-rich-quick schemes have wrecked lives for decades, luring people into debt with false hope. Remember the FTC cracking down on similar ops? JVZoo fits the mold – no real oversight on product quality, just a focus on sales volume. Affiliates blast these via spam emails, shady ads, and social media, often without disclosing commissions. Rosenberg’s platform enables it all, taking a slice while claiming to empower “entrepreneurs.” In his book, he even advises “schmoozing your way in” to niches and faking authority to sell more – tactics that mirror how these products operate.
And let’s not forget the gambling ties. JVZoo even featured poker-related products, tying back to Rosenberg’s mid-2000s move to Vegas for the poker industry, as detailed in his book. He dragged his family there to chase gambling dreams, building sites and admitting he’s a “born gambler.” JVZoo’s library included gambling schemes, further blurring lines between legit business and vice. Even a “Porn Star Stamina Ebook” popped up – not porn, they claim, but still, what kind of “empire” is this guy running?
Fast-forward to his political run, and the irony hits hard. Rosenberg positions himself as a conservative champion for Mississippi families, yet his business profits off schemes that exploit the very people he claims to represent. Voters struggling paycheck-to-paycheck get targeted by JVZoo’s junk, losing money on empty promises. His voter history? Spotty at best – nonpartisan registrations in MS and NV, no primary votes until recently. And those domestic violence allegations from 2015, tax liens in 2016 – it’s a pattern of dodging accountability while building wealth on others’ backs.
Mississippi deserves better than a guy whose “success” stems from peddling “The Rich Jerk” and its ilk. If this is the foundation of his empire, imagine what shortcuts he’d take in office. Public records don’t lie: JVZoo.com is Rosenberg’s legacy of hype over substance, scams over solutions.
For the full scoop on Eric Rosenberg’s web of controversies – from tax dodges to family feuds – check out gcliar.com. The truth is out there, and it’s not pretty. Stay informed, folks!
