Uploaded April 2012 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I admit the money was tempting for a while but I turned him down. The call took place on August 8th 2011 and on August 14th I emailed him and told him I could not accept. I have decided to release this phone call for documentation purposes. In Arizona it is legal to record phone calls even without consent from the other party. Furthermore, Ben Alexander was informed that the call was being recorded.
I did originally tell him I was not going to post the video but in light of his recent actions to threaten lawsuits to anyone who criticizes him, I have decided these words need to be heard.
In it you can hear Ben Alexander admit that for a time he did not have liability insurance when he first launched his company. Yet he is dumbfounded at why his detractors believe he doesn't have insurance. Of course I told him the easiest way to prove these allegations false is to disclose the insurance policy number. He has yet to do this.
Despite the fact that I could really use the money right now, it would be unethical for me to accept compensation from a business that I believe is detrimental to the balloon industry. Not only would I be aiding in his devaluing the balloon market, but also I would be helping him further what I believe substandard service to the restaurant industry.
My only regret is that I did not refuse his money right off the start.
I admit the money was tempting for a while but I turned him down. The call took place on August 8th 2011 and on August 14th I emailed him and told him I could not accept. I have decided to release this phone call for documentation purposes. In Arizona it is legal to record phone calls even without consent from the other party. Furthermore, Ben Alexander was informed that the call was being recorded.
I did originally tell him I was not going to post the video but in light of his recent actions to threaten lawsuits to anyone who criticizes him, I have decided these words need to be heard.
In it you can hear Ben Alexander admit that for a time he did not have liability insurance when he first launched his company. Yet he is dumbfounded at why his detractors believe he doesn't have insurance. Of course I told him the easiest way to prove these allegations false is to disclose the insurance policy number. He has yet to do this.
Despite the fact that I could really use the money right now, it would be unethical for me to accept compensation from a business that I believe is detrimental to the balloon industry. Not only would I be aiding in his devaluing the balloon market, but also I would be helping him further what I believe substandard service to the restaurant industry.
My only regret is that I did not refuse his money right off the start.
