How We Differ
a real difference in experience and attitude
• your success is our highest priority!
• we back up our training with a money-back guarantee!
• more experience: over a combined 45 years
• more actual tests administered: over 6500
• better instruction manual: viewable onscreen at your convenience and in print if desired
• better value: twice the information at half the cost
• much better support: responsive, helpful, and we do not talk 'down' to you
What Our Clients Say About Us
testimonials from our POLYGRAPH and VSA Manual Users
We receive many thank you letters every day. We have included a few of these in our Web site for your viewing pleasure. If you have a success story, please write us and let us know. We promise never to disclose any information that may be detrimental to you if you send us a testimonial letter. Thank you and keep 'em comin'.
To Peter Andrews,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note and let you know that your polygraph manual allowed me to pass my pre-employment polygraph exam with flying colors. The xxxxx Highway Patrol polygraph examiner was completely stunned at how truthful of a chart I produced.
I am hoping that you will publish this testimonial on your web site. I want everyone to know that your manual is far superior to the other manuals that are being sold.
The first manual that I purchased was from a gentleman who used to be a polygraph examiner for an Oklahoma town's police department. That manual was extremely longwinded and talked about items that seemed irrelevant.
Your manual, on the other hand, was brief and to the point. I was very impressed in the way you conveyed the information. I am the kind of person who wants to learn something quickly and easily and your manual did exactly that.
I was also very impressed at the price you charged for this extremely important information. Your manual was half the price of your competitors and seemed to have twice the information.
I want everyone to know that they should save their money and purchase your manual first. They'll never regret it.
I also wanted to thank you for answering all of my e-mail concerns so quickly. You guys are the best.
Riverside, CA
To whom it may concern,
I am SHOCKED at how well your manual worked. I was able to read and understand it in a matter of 40 minutes. My Voice Stress Analysis examination was on a Friday and I had ordered your manual the day before this examination.
Your manual saved me my career. Several employees and myself were being investigated on the charge of theft. I knew that I was innocent but I was so scared that I was going to fail. Your manual calmed my fears and gave me the courage to fight for my rights as an innocent person.
I think that you should raise the price you charge for that gold mine of information. Twenty-eight bucks is nothing to spend for the results I received. Thank you for everything; I can't begin to show my appreciation.
Anoka, Minnesota
Dear Mr. Mickelson,
First of all I want to thank you for answering all of my questions in a very timely manner. I know that I had a lot of questions and I realize now that almost all of them were answered in your manual. Thank you for your patience.
My husband said that I was wasting my money and that no one can lie to a polygraph machine and get away with it. I told him that I was more concerned about being deemed a liar by that stupid machine even when I was telling the truth.
I personally know of several people who have taken the polygraph exam and failed. I also know that these people told the truth during their exams. I can't believe that our society allows this damn machine to exist.
I will let you know how my exam went. Thanks.
---TWO WEEKS LATER---
I PASSED, I PASSED, I PASSED. I am so happy and it is all because of you. I LOVE YOU MR. MICKELSON!!!!
Portland, Oregon
To Kyle Hunter,
You may or may not know this, but your manual on passing a voice stress analysis (VSA) examination is the only one of its kind, anywhere.
When I was informed that I must take a VSA as part of my employment application process with the xxxxx I was terrified and I searched everywhere for information on how to prepare for this "interrogation".
Your manual was like manna from heaven. After purchasing it I read and reread it to make sure I knew everything. When the day came to take the VSA, I felt prepared and ready to go.
I am writing to inform you that I passed the examination with no trouble at all. Your manual taught me exactly what to do and how to do everything and I thank you.
I read that 50% of people who take these lie detector tests are falsely accused. I found that statistic shocking and I wanted to make sure that did not happen to me.
In my opinion you would have to be a complete fool to not prepare for this exam. Your manual certainly takes care of preparing someone for the VSA examination. I thank you and wish you well.
Northern California
To Plain Spoken Publications,
This was the best twenty-eight dollars I ever spent. The first polygraph exam that I took was awful. I was informed that I had failed and that I should come forward and reveal the truth to the answers that showed I was lying. I was so frustrated with this entire situation. I had answered ALL of the questions truthfully and I was still called a liar. How can that happen?
After failing the polygraph I was informed by a friend to contact your company to get information on the polygraph and how to pass this ridiculous "lie detector". I did just that and after reading your manual I requested over and over to retake the polygraph examination.
Eventually I was granted a retest and I am here to tell you that I passed the polygraph. Your manual was key to the success I achieved. I must tell you that your manual was so easy to read and comprehend.
I did order another manual from one of your competitors and I was so disappointed with what I received. It was twice the money and half the information.
For those people who need to pass a polygraph, let me tell you that you only need to purchase this manual from Plain Spoken Publications. You will learn the proper techniques in a matter of minutes and will pass your polygraph the first time.
Thank you so much for helping me through this very difficult situation. God Bless.......
South Carolina
Dear Mr. Hunter
I briefly wanted to let you know that you are an amazing individual. Your description of the Voice Stress Analysis examination and the countermeasures that are needed to defeat it were exactly what you said they were.
I am an agent for the federal government and I was very skeptical that the countermeasures you taught would work. Those fears were immediately resolved when the examiner informed me that I had passed the VSA exam rather easily.
Your manual and training techniques are state of the art and I want everyone to know that you and your company associates are the most honorable people I have ever met.
Thank you so much for all of your help. I will never, ever forget what you and your manual have done for me.
Sacramento, California
To Steve Mickelson-
I recently purchased your pamphlet, due to my failing a polygraph for a serious crime I did not commit. I feared failing again, knowing that if I did not pass this time, my life would be miserable.
I honestly believe in my heart that had I not studied the material and read it over and over and over, I probably would have failed again even though I WAS TELLING THE TRUTH!!!
Thank you very much!
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
Susan
Australia
Hello Peter,
Your VSA Manual was great, and yes, I PASSED. What was even more incredible, like you explain in your manual, the Examiner was totally confused. Less than half way into the 29 questions, he was displaying the scrunched forehead, squinting eye look of confusion as he was reading my responses on the laptop after each question.
I read the manual at least 3 times and practiced. I got to the location of my exam 1 hour early and practiced again.
When It came time for the exam I felt in control and only mildly nervous, all I kept thinking about was what I had learned and practiced, and when the exam started, I was still in that mode.
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise.
Best Regards,
Kevin
South Africa
To Mr. Mickelson,
I just wanted you to know that I just took my polygraph test and PASSED!!! Thank you so much for the information for, it TRULY SAVED my future. I recommend this information to EVERYBODY that must take a test.
I only read through it twice-both times being on the same day of the test, and I did PERFECT!
I'm writing the following hoping that you will use it as a testimonial for, It may help put others at ease.
I was given less than a weeks notice that I would be given a mandatory polygraph test. I became instantly STRESSED to the limit of a nervous breakdown because all I thought was the worst! Maybe that's how readers are feeling right now?!
Well, if you order this manual as I did, I can assure you-you'll have every bit of knowledge you need to pass your test. I DID! The best advice I can give anyone who must take a polygraph is to DO exactly as this manual says.
Good luck!!!
Dear Mr. Hunter,
Thank you for your prompt response. I was able to download and read your VSA Manual, It was very informative and enlightening. I have no doubt it will help me pass my test this afternoon. Your time has been much appreciated
Best Regards,
Karen
California
The very next day
Dear Mr. Hunter
I PASSED with flying colors. I am so happy that I don’t have to worry about this anymore. I felt as if I were on trial for something that I did not do. Even my close friends were beginning to question me and my honesty. Its amazing that when you tell someone that you have to take a VSA they instantly think you must be guilty or why would they of asked you to take one.
Even though this was administered due to a theft in our office, everyone started accusing everyone else. I want to thank you so much for all the time and effort you gave to me. I was shocked to see that we had spent almost 90 minutes on the phone the last time I called you. Your reassuring words and answers to my stupid questions made all the difference in the world.
Your kindness will never be forgotten.
Karen
California
THANKS!
Your instructions helped me out immensely. I had to take a polygraph for a police officer job and was pretty nervous. I'd left off something from my application (Nothing too serious) but was very worried that I'd fail the polygraph because of it.
I bought your guide and practiced a bit and passed with flying colors. I knew I had him when he asked me why I would have shown a reaction to "Is your first name...". I had a convenient story - "I'm David but some people call me "Dave" and that bothers me." and he said I passed.
I think the main thing that your manual did was give me confidence and an important understanding about the process the examiners will use during the examination. With this knowledge I really felt that I was in control and not at their mercy.
What amazed me most of all was how your manual predicted exactly how the examiner was going to attack me and my life story. When I read in your manual all of the unbelievable thing that you stated and examiner would do I thought you were crazy. I was STUNNED when these very things were now being thrusted upon me. I am so happy that you manual prepared me for these types of situations.
Without this knowledge you end up being a sitting duck for these examiners. I have one word for you and your manual, and I really do mean it….. THANKS
David
Hi Kyle,
Took the test yesterday. I am so glad that I was prepared for what to expect. They did everything you said to look for. And it was as though he had just read your transcript. What I was surprised about was the amount of time spent to get me to say I was guilty of something I knew I had not done. He even said it was in my mind I just needed to say it and everything would be over. He even went as far as to say “if I would confess I would feel better.” At one point he also said “if I would just tell him what he wanted me to say I would feel better.”
The more he tried to get me to agree with his theory the more I realized that this was the highest form of interrogation. How can you know what I don’t know. He told me if I did not confess today he would see me in court. He stated time after time that he was there to help me and to end this.
This entire experience was very trying but it convinced me even more that he wanted and needed a confession. This did not happen after 45 minutes of constant drilling trying to get me to say what he wanted. I realized that he wanted nothing less than a confession. I realized that it was time to end this. I never raised my voice. I asked him was there anything else. He said we can end this today. I stood up. Told him to have a great day. And walked out. I cannot confess just to make the problem go away. He said the next time he would see me it would probably be in court testifying against me. He was there to help me and that anything I say to him is between us. It amazes me how long he interrogated me.
Thank you for preparing me for one of the worse days in my life. The more he drilled the more I realized that they really want and need a confession. It is not about the truth but about getting you to confess no matter what.
Carol
Indiana
I've been a police officer for about 10 years. To say I was a bit skeptical at first would be an understatement. I recently purchased your manual because I am relocating out of state for another job in law enforcement. I followed the instructions and practiced religiously.
The day of the test I was a bit nervous I took several breaths, regained control of myself, went in there listened to the examiner brag about his credentials and his unbeatable polygraph and smoked him! At the end he asked me questions almost verbatim from the manual I was amazed.
All I can say is this manual helped me a great deal. Thank You.
J.R.
Ohio
I wanted to let you know that your manual helped me successfully pass my polygraph exam last week. I had to take a polygraph for a criminal investigation, the manual gave me the confidence I needed to pass this exam. I really felt in control during the entire process.
The arrogance of the examiners is amazing. Many thanks for helping me restore my life and my reputation.
Peter:
Please find my testimonial below. Once again, thank you for all your time and help; you are providing a wonderful service!
I recently took a polygraph as part of the application process for a local law enforcement agency(LLEA); unfortunately, I failed it because although I was telling the truth, the machine registered some false positives. Luckily, since I was considered a strong candidate, the LLEA gave me the opportunity to take a VSA in order to confirm or refute the polygraph that I had taken. I was told that if I failed the VSA I would be eliminated as a viable candidate.
I found that news devastating for I really wanted to work in law enforcement; and I found it hard to believe that after going through an arduous, four-month application process, my entire career was resting on one VSA exam. Therefore, in desperation I searched the Internet for information on the VSA, and when I found your website I was hopeful.
Your website appeared to be very concise and sincere. However, I must admit that when I purchased your manual regarding how to pass a VSA, I was a bit wary. For I wasn't convinced that the techniques you were recommending would actually work; at that point I felt that I had just been taken for $30.
However, it turned out that my reservations couldn't have been further from the truth. I studied your manual and practiced your suggested techniques for three days prior to taking the VSA; and much to my elation, I easily passed the VSA !
So, I am writing to you to let you know that your manual is exceptionally effective and invaluable. I am also writing to express my thanks to you, for I really appreciated the time you spent with me corresponding on the phone and via emails.
Your support was integral in enabling me to acquire the confidence to pass the exam. Thanks again for all your help!
Northern California
To Peter Andrews:
I just wanted to let you know that with your help I passed the VSA exam! Thank you very much for your assistance; I really appreciated the time that you spent with me going over the various countermeasures. I still don't know if Oakland is going to accept me, but at least I have passed one more hurdle. I will update you to let you know if I am accepted. Once again, thanks for all your help!
Oakland, California
Hello, it's me again. First, just wanted to say that your were very right! I was over analyzing this thing way too much! I took my test today, if you even call what I took a test! I passed alright! I don't even think this examiner had the machine plugged in. I feel like such an ass for sweating this test so much, for four days. I am relieved, and I'm just glad that I did not have to lie.
I just want to say thank you so much for your time and attention. And I'm sorry if I came off like a worry wart. I'm past the most stressful part now. So I can only hope that the rest of my transition into becoming a "fireman" will be all smooth and downhill from here. You are right about the poly being nothing but conjecture and assumptions.
Keep preach'in what cha teach'in. Thank you again!!
Sincerely,
Jay
I just wanted you to know that I just took my polygraph test and PASSED!!! Thank you so much for the information for, it TRULY SAVED my future.
I recommend this information to EVERYBODY who must take a test. I only read through it twice-both times being on the same day of the test, and I did PERFECT! Again THANK YOU.
Sincerely,
Chris
Dallas, Texas
...The examiner kept saying I "failed" those two questions...After several weeks of waiting I received news that I had passed the polygraph. What the hell was all that "failing" about? I reread your manual again and right there in front of my eyes you had written "Examiners will lie to the examinee in order to get the examinee to reveal incriminating information about themselves." That's exactly what my examiner did. That SOB lied to me to squeeze more info out of me. Polygraph examiners are dirt bags and I'll tell you one thing, I thank God that there are people like you helping people like me pass this ridiculous test. Thanks for all you have done for me and my family.
Alabama
Hi I just ordered and am reading your PassaPolygraph manual.
My boyfriend is taking me to a polygraph test tomorrow and I am scared senseless.
If I read this manual is there a good chance that I will pass this test?
Our response: If you read and practice the manual you will do great
Four days later
I passed.... Your the sweetest man I have ever spoken to. I really can't believe that the polygraph is still being used in this day and age.... I was shocked to see how “OUTDATED” of a machine it really was. Once again I really would like to thank you.
Without your help and support I would have never had the confidence to go through with this polygraph examination.
Sonia
Texas
...Is this normal for an examiner to start tearing you apart for no reason?
I have learned one thing, you are NOT innocent until proven guilty, you are guilty until proven innocent
Thank you for your manual and helping us.
Nebraska
I bought your VSA manual recently. It was very easy to understand.
I took the VSA just recently. Guess what? I passed!!!! The examiner did every single trick to me that you explain in your manual. I expected that and was very prepared.
After the first two questions I realized that this really was the actual test and started doing what your manual taught me to do.
…As soon as I answered, she looked at the screen kind of surprised. That's when I knew I had tricked her.
I have feared this test for years, but thanks to you it was like a walk in the park.
Thank you.
To Steve Mickelson,
I PASSED!!!! This polygraph was by far the worst. They had sensor pads under my feet, arms, and butt to detect movement. They also made me close my eyes. I also noticed a camera in a smoke detector in a separate room, while I was filling out the booklet.
Thanks for your help.
I feel like a ton of bricks are off my shoulders.
Tom
Canada
