You don't know me. I don't know you. I have never dealt with you before. I have never spoken with you before. I never even knew who you were, until clients of mine wrote to me with concern that you posted a completely erroneous and libelous blog about me and my company, Cain Talent. You completely trash my reputation. You call me a scam. You say that I "prey on children and their parents." You attack my business. You attack me personally.
Yet, we have never crossed paths before.
Why? Why do you feel so threatened by me as to defame my character as well as my business? Furthermore, your blog post has encouraged hate mail. I have received emails threatening me and my children. Yes, Mr. Russell, there are sick people out there that are threatening the lives of my seven year old twins. Does this please you?
What truly baffles me beyond you and I never having any contact before is the fact that you disabled comments in all of your posts about me and Cain Talent. My clients - who I happen to take VERY good care of - sprung to my defense. They told you that they do not feel that I am a scam, that I take care of them, that I have helped them go far, that their children have been given more opportunities through me and my company than anyone else that they have ever worked with before. Most of all, they said that I am NOT a scam. You deleted their comments. You disabled the comments on your FaceBook page and on your blog. Why would you do this?
In your blog, you mention that I own Candy Cain Travel, as though it is something to be ashamed of. Yes, sir, I do indeed own Candy Cain Travel. I have owned this company since 2006. Yes, I still book clients that contact me. I do not actively market the company, unless I see a great deal that I think my friends would like to take advantage of, such as free dining at Disney. My mother, who retired from her teaching job in 2008, has taken over my company. She can provide you with an excellent quote, should you like to travel. She doesn't charge a fee-- Candy Cain Travel has never charged fees.
In your blog, you mention that I owned the "now defunct" Wedding Lane with Candy Cain. That, too, is true. I was the most successful destination wedding planner in the USA for a couple of years, and even had a reality show in development over it. (You can watch the trailer HERE, if you'd like.) You make it sound as though Wedding Lane went out of business. In reality, I closed that division of Candy Cain Travel because I did not want to do destination weddings anymore. I didn't want to do ANY sort of weddings anymore. I closed it because I wanted to, not for any other reason. I didn't - and still don't - like planning weddings anymore. It doesn't make sense to keep a business open that isn't in, well, business.
You call things that you have copied and pasted on your blog "screenshot." Those aren't screenshots, Mr. Russell. It is you copying and pasting something. A screenshot looks like this:
A screenshot is a picture of a website. You have no pictures. You simply copied and pasted something from an old website. Yes, I had a Wix website. There is nothing wrong with a Wix website. The reason I had it was because my website was being designed and the Wix site was used as a placeholder. If you had contacted me and asked me about it, I would have been happy to tell you that. I'm an open book, Mr. Russell. I'm happy to tell you anything that you'd like to know.
I don't exactly understand what you are trying to accomplish with your blog. I have indeed tried to reach out to you. I really wanted to speak with you before a cease and desist letter was sent to you. The things you said about me in your blog are indeed untrue. I'm sure you got your information from someone else, and I do know who she is. Unfortunately, I believe that she is an unreliable source. It's a shame that you would put your reputation on the line for someone that isn't telling the truth.
After all, isn't it the truth that is indeed important? I'm in business to help people cultivate careers in the entertainment industry. I help people-- Especially children. I am very proud of what I do and what I have done. I don't attack people. I don't spread rumors. I don't talk about people. And I certainly don't say anything negative about someone until I get my facts straight-- And, even then, I tend to keep my mouth shut.
I welcome you to call me, Mr. Russell. I welcome you to talk with me for the first time. I have emailed you. I have sent you private messages on your FaceBook pages. I filled out your contact form on your website. My phone number is 914.861.5437.
Sincerely,
Candice Cain
Owner, Cain Talent
www.caintalent.com
914.861.5437
Great letter Candy! Good for you for defending yourself from this type of bullying and for protecting your Caniac family. I hope that he can redeem himself and give you the explanation and apology that you are so deserving of. We have your back all the way!
ReplyDeleteWe are new to Cain Talent, My son is 9 years old and has been on Cain Talent Roster for 2 months. I am not only pleased with our experience but have recommended her to several friends. She is professional , courteous, honest and direct !! She has brought a comfort level to an industry I did not know much about and was intimidated to introduce my son to. I am very thankful to have found her and have been able to expose my son to such an enlightening fun experience that suites his unique personality. Keep up the great work Candice we are very proud to be part of the Cain Talent Family !! Thank you =)
ReplyDeleteI read Paul Russell's blog prior to reading this one and I disagree with him on all counts. I find it interesting that he has an event for actors that he's charging money for. It's ok for him to charge a fee for his services but Cain Talent can't? As a mom of a child on the Cain Talent roster I can honestly say that I have been very happy with all of the opportunities my child has been given, and not just in background work. I have friends who've worked with other companies and everyone has their own fees, at least there is no hidden ones with Cain Talent. You know exactly what you are getting into going in. We looked into getting work on our own via Backstage and other "casting" listings and got zero work. I love that my daughter gets submitted to things that are appropriate for her age and I get an email giving me explicit instructions before every day of work so we know what we are walking into. I love that I can email Candy with questions or suggestions and get quick responses. The talent on Cain's roster consider themselves a "family" and will often reach out to each other on set to do group photos or just to meet and greet and get to know each other. I know I feel like I'm part of a team and I root for all the kids on the roster. I doubt that there are other agencies that share the camaraderie that this group does. I consider myself an educated consumer and have been extremely happy with my experience with Candy Cain and her company. All too often the internet is used as a place to spew negativity regardless of truth to further one's own agenda.
ReplyDeleteLol!!! BRAVO Candy Cain!! I find these acts of mendacious and untruthful acts to be nothing but ridiculousness!!! What has this come to?? To spread rumors and lies to what?? Better yourself Mr. Russell? To make other people entertained?? I never felt the need or desire to knock another down or stoop so low that is unless "I am helping someone UP"!!! Anyway.. I am a parent of two children one being on Candy's talent Roster since the age of 4 and she is now 6... I have seen her in television appearing in many sitcoms and also movies... She has appeared on Tru T.V. And I have gotten the opportunity with her to meet Robert Debiro and Ann Hathaway.. She has worked with Meryl Streep... In watching her success and I am also EMPLOYED I decided to work with Candy part time and I have loved every second of watching myself on "The Following" and many other projects that I feel I don't have to justify but have had a blast and was paid while doing it!!! Candy is VERY reputable and she works tiredly and effortlessly through all hours of day and night for ALL the children that are signed with her!!! She in no way had ever mislead or guided us in the wrong direction but pointed us in the direction to go with a HELPFUL HAND! How can people who do not know her or her family write anything of such distasteful BOLOGNA!! I guess misery does love company!! Well knowing Candy and in seeing her response to the blasphemy I know she will turn out just like her Grandma and will continue to GROW IN SUCCESS and figures as you all sit back and watch! I pray for you all to find better things to do than to try and destroy people's lives especially when their children are at stake!!!!!!! Stop the nonsense!! For anybody that is looking for a reputable and CARING talent management Look NO FURTHER CANDY CAIN is tops in what she does not because the money and the fame but because she cares about her kids!!! Kudos to Candy and for the rest of you I pray.............. Candy I'd would like to Thank you again and wish you much continued success and happiness in all your endeavors.. We will stand by you and be committed to you as you have been to US FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS!!! God bless!!!!!
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