Not all CE providers show you the real price upfront.
Randy works for other CE providers. He's the guy who shows you a great price upfront, waits patiently while you take the course and pass your test, then steps out of the shadows to hold your credits hostage until you pay his "state submission fee."
See those pockets stuffed with cash? That's from Wisconsin agents who didn't see the extra charge coming. And that certificate with the padlock? Those are your hard-earned credits — and Randy's not releasing them until you pay up.
By the time Randy shows his face, you've already invested your time. You've already passed. What are you going to do — walk away from credits you've earned? Randy knows you won't. That's his whole business model.
The Ransomworths have been in the "surprise fee" business for generations.
Randy's great-grandfather invented the "resort fee" at hotels. His grandfather pioneered the "convenience charge" on concert tickets. His father perfected the "document preparation fee" at car dealerships.
Young Randy grew up learning the family trade at his daddy's knee. "Son," his father would say, pockets already stuffed with cash, "the secret is timing. You don't spring the fee at the beginning — that's when they can still walk away. You wait until they're committed."
When Randy discovered the CE industry, he knew he'd found his calling. Agents who'd already studied for hours? Already passed their test? Already counting on those credits for their license renewal?
🤌 Chef's kiss.
"The Ransomworth family motto," Randy likes to say, adjusting his padlock cufflinks, "is 'Gotcha.'"
Here's how Ransom Randy operates — step by step.
Randy shows you an attractively low price. "$45.99 for 24 CE credits? What a deal!" You click. You buy. You feel great about the savings.
"Look how affordable this CE course is!"
You take the course. You study the material. You find a proctor. You pass the test. You're done — or so you think.
Hours of your time invested...
Randy steps in. "Congratulations on passing! Now pay the $36 state submission fee, or those credits stay right here with me."
"Gotcha!"
Your credits. Held hostage. Classic Randy.
Some CE providers separate their pricing to look cheaper upfront. They advertise the course cost, bury the submission fee in fine print, and count on you not noticing until it's too late.
By then, you've already invested your time. You've passed the test. What are you going to do — walk away from credits you've already earned? Randy knows you won't.
| Provider with Randy | CEWisconsin | |
|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | $45.99 (looks great!) | $81.99 |
| State submission fee | +$36 (surprise!) | Included ✓ |
| Actual total | $81.99 | $81.99 |
| When you find out the real price | After you pass 😤 | Before you start 😊 |
The "cheap" option wasn't cheaper. It just hid the truth until you were committed.
At CEWisconsin, Randy's not welcome. Never has been. Never will be.
When we started CEWisconsin back in 2002, we made a simple decision: show people the real price. No gimmicks. No checkout surprises. No Randy.
That decision has guided us for over two decades. It's why thousands of Wisconsin agents trust us with their continuing education year after year.
The price you see is the price you pay. Always.
24 Wisconsin CE credits. $81.99. Everything included. No surprises.
On February 1, 2026, the Wisconsin state submission fee increased from $1.00 to $1.50 per credit. Other providers will wait until after you finish your course to spring this on you.
Classic Randy move.
At CEWisconsin, the updated fee is already included in your price. What you see today is what you pay. No surprises.
Join thousands of Wisconsin agents who reject Randy.
All-in pricing. No surprise fees. Just CE done right.
Questions? Call/Text Uncle Bill: 608-219-4985 | Email: Bill@CEWisconsin.com