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LiveDose · 03-22-2007, 12:56 PM

50 party crashers biatch.

LadyMischief · 03-22-2007, 01:10 PM

We have have events and sponsored many aspects of many different shows over the years, and we will continue to do so in the future. Everyone knows that Homegrown Hospitality goes a long way and anyone and everyone is always welcomed.

MissMina · 03-22-2007, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveLightspeed

I came into this business as a complete newbie. I remember feeling excluded and "lower-class" during my first couple shows. I swore that if I ever threw an event, everyone would be invited and there would be no "VIP section". I resented feeling left out, so I refuse to be part of making anyone else feel that way. I remember to this day which companies turned me away at the door, and it has always affected my attitude toward doing business with them.

We've thrown countless events now over the years, and that has helped us meet and do business with nearly everyone in the industy. No one can deny that our strategy worked, and we've had the time of our lives doing it all!

Everyone is invited to our parties at the Phoenix Forum. We are there to have fun, make new friends, and celebrate our success together! See you next week at the Forum!

Steve Lightspeed

What a great way to look at things....That's class....

Babagirls · 03-22-2007, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MissMina

Only been to one show so far....

same here. They're great for networking (as long as you do it before 8pm lol)

Linkster · 03-22-2007, 01:31 PM

Other than the "throwin-in" I do for some of the parties people here throw (hey D$) - I also always get together with some like-minded people I know like Greenguy etc and we open up our suites for the entire show for anyone who wants to learn traffic pushing, sales and search engine strategies - whether they are newbies or been around as long as we have, to trade ideas and enjoy a little company, food and drinks - been doing this at every show since 2001 that Ive been to as a little way to give back

seeric · 03-22-2007, 01:32 PM

I have. Ragecash has sponsored events and sponsored shows. Shane's World will as well. It's only fair to give when you receive.

The Heron · 03-22-2007, 01:53 PM

Since I've been to many shows I try to help be social and introduce around the people who might not have been to any conventions and don't feel comfortable yet.

seeric · 03-22-2007, 01:56 PM

if i get invited to shit i'm cool with it, otherwise i don't track people down to go. i figure if they want me there, i'd know already. life is too short to worry about if people think you're cool or not i guess. i didn't learn this overnight.

AK · 03-22-2007, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveLightspeed

I came into this business as a complete newbie. I remember feeling excluded and "lower-class" during my first couple shows. I swore that if I ever threw an event, everyone would be invited and there would be no "VIP section". I resented feeling left out, so I refuse to be part of making anyone else feel that way. I remember to this day which companies turned me away at the door, and it has always affected my attitude toward doing business with them.

We've thrown countless events now over the years, and that has helped us meet and do business with nearly everyone in the industy. No one can deny that our strategy worked, and we've had the time of our lives doing it all!

Everyone is invited to our parties at the Phoenix Forum. We are there to have fun, make new friends, and celebrate our success together! See you next week at the Forum!

Steve Lightspeed

Socks · 03-22-2007, 02:32 PM

Well, as an affiliate who does a small to moderate amount of business, I do make an attempt to do some work when I get home for the sponsors that showed us a good time, and make sure we have good coverage of their program.

What i've found from past years though is that I come home with a lot of business cards with people's names on the backs etc, and they don't get much use. This time around I'm going to try and nail some more concrete things down that we can act on (deliverables) and have a plan of action to come home with.

We can't afford to throw a big party, but I can try to make sure we do our part on promises we make at the shows, and my goal this time around is to be better at that.

So if anyone is throwing a party that would like a serious affiliate to attend, please hit us up. I'm not winging it again, we're going to plan this one out. We've been in business for 5 years, had a great 2006 and are working hard for 2007, with a new project in hand ready for PHX.

Make contact! ICQ: 1209684

Sly · 03-22-2007, 02:36 PM

I've helped out other webmasters when they were having a variety of personal problems, usually financial. Maybe that doesn't exactly "help the industry" or "give back to the masses", but it did give a few people the help they needed to get back into the game. Thats my small part for the time being.

MikeVega · 03-22-2007, 03:35 PM

I do what i can ... I used to sponsor more things but know i just tend to try to buy more dinners and drinks for people. attend the events and try not to be a freeloader .. just do whatever i can to make the events fun

WiredGuy · 03-22-2007, 04:28 PM

Its hard to even find webmasters who are appretiative of the things sponsors do for them. It seems every webmasters wants more, more, more and doesn't even have the courtesy to say thank you. Its nice to see the tables turn on a few occasions when webmasters actually thank the people that pay their bills. Here's to your numerous events sleazy, have a great weekend and see you in a week

WG

Madame0120 · 03-22-2007, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveLightspeed

I came into this business as a complete newbie. I remember feeling excluded and "lower-class" during my first couple shows.
Steve Lightspeed

We feel truly fortunate that our first show was YP Mexico. With just one site barely launched a week and only known via the boards - it was the warmth and welcoming spirit that IS YNot Bob, that we try to emulate in our own business model.

In No other industry, could a green as grass company suck down cocktails with the best and biggest, and be made to feel like you belong. That wonderful begining, turned into Coffee Talk at YP, our way of repaying the hospitality shown us, without having to mortage our house, to pay a bar bill.

6 years in mainstream toys, and I never got past the lobby of Tyco.
Less than a year in adult, and there's Presents!

That's why I'll take the time to e mail a bad link, or send a heads up to a vendor who hasn't noticed he's getting attention on a board thread.

You don't have to be a big player, to pay it forward.

V_RocKs · 03-22-2007, 11:11 PM

Damn, Scott... I have to hand it to you. You look like a completely different person.

Off of this picture alone,

I wouldn't even recognize it was you under her.

Hats off to the weight loss.

V_RocKs · 03-22-2007, 11:19 PM

I went to the Amateur Bash in Vegas 2006.

When I arrived (as a webmaster/attendee) I noticed an alarming thing.

There was no beer and it was only 10pm!

I found someone with a car (I think it was Nubiles people) and we headed off to the store. I paid for a lot of beer. I don't remember how much we bought... But it was a couple of hundred dollars... $250 or more... For some reason I have $400 in my head.

Then they paid for the hard alcohol. Jager, Vodka, etc...

The whole time they thought I was a fellow sponsor and were shocked to shit when they found out I was an affiliate buying beer for a party. I got a lot of thank yous.

Then some girl friend of one sponsor sees me grabbing 4 beers for my GF and I to hold double stacked and she flips out on me. She starts going off on her boyfriend about how this whole party sucks because these fucking affiliates are just mooching off of him and that he needs to start kicking people like me out so the true money makers can get enough alcohol.

I got a pretty good laugh at that. She didn't like me laughing so she went off on me... Ohh well...

Even when you give back, you still get shit.

SleazyDream · 03-22-2007, 11:21 PM

this thread makes me happy

BrettJ · 03-23-2007, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by V_RocKs

I went to the Amateur Bash in Vegas 2006.

When I arrived (as a webmaster/attendee) I noticed an alarming thing.

There was no beer and it was only 10pm!
....

Then some girl friend of one sponsor sees me grabbing 4 beers for my GF and I to hold double stacked and she flips out on me. She starts going off on her boyfriend about how this whole party sucks because these fucking affiliates are just mooching off of him and that he needs to start kicking people like me out so the true money makers can get enough alcohol.

I got a pretty good laugh at that. She didn't like me laughing so she went off on me... Ohh well...

Even when you give back, you still get shit.

Sorry to hear on both accounts. I was one of the sponsors and organizers. first time I have heard this story. (although running out of beer and liquor has happened a few times.) When we threw it at the Luxor... it was a 3 day party and we had to resupply 3 separate times. And at the house off the strip ...we had to make a couple jager runs.

oh well. sorry to hear that bro. but that was cool of you. so thanks again. find me in phx and I'll try to return the favor =) ....

karlm · 03-23-2007, 03:52 AM

I would if i could afford to go to a show. Im still working on making a good income and im getting there

jscott · 03-23-2007, 04:06 AM

Brett and all you guys that sponsor Amateurbash have always showed me a great time, ABash is seriously my favorite thing to look forward to at the shows

Juicy D. Links · 03-23-2007, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVega

I do what i can ... I used to sponsor more things but know i just tend to try to buy more dinners and drinks for people. attend the events and try not to be a freeloader .. just do whatever i can to make the events fun

u owe me 3 dinners!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lolol

V_RocKs · 03-23-2007, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrettJ

Sorry to hear on both accounts. I was one of the sponsors and organizers. first time I have heard this story. (although running out of beer and liquor has happened a few times.) When we threw it at the Luxor... it was a 3 day party and we had to resupply 3 separate times. And at the house off the strip ...we had to make a couple jager runs.

oh well. sorry to hear that bro. but that was cool of you. so thanks again. find me in phx and I'll try to return the favor =) ....

Don't be sorry... I make a lot of money because you guys put up a lot of money (content, hosting, design, etc) so it was my way of giving back...

So spending the money was a no brainer... It was just the GF of someone popping off to me right after I got back, restocked shit and all that made me laugh.. Though I was a bit peeved by it, I chose to laugh it off because the irony was... well... Ironic to the core?

I enjoyed myself fully, gave a lot of free info to people who later paid me back in different ways... made some new connections.. got to see people I old read about... Got to see some pretty funny shit... BP4L to Vegas cops... that was classic.

I got to meet a lot of people I only knew by nickname on GFY even though I'd done business with them for several grand either as an affiliate or consultant of one kind or another....

I also would like to thank Uno for sending the tickets to my hotel room. Damn convenient of you! And it was a pleasure meeting you finally.

And... finally.. I won't be in Phoenix so perhaps a later show.. sucks too... this one is the solo girl show of the century...

03-22-2007, 12:56 PM	#51
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03-22-2007, 01:31 PM	#55
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03-22-2007, 01:32 PM	#56
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	I have. Ragecash has sponsored events and sponsored shows. Shane's World will as well. It's only fair to give when you receive.

03-22-2007, 01:53 PM	#57
The Heron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,488	Since I've been to many shows I try to help be social and introduce around the people who might not have been to any conventions and don't feel comfortable yet.

03-22-2007, 01:56 PM	#58
seeric .......... Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: .......... Posts: 41,917	if i get invited to shit i'm cool with it, otherwise i don't track people down to go. i figure if they want me there, i'd know already. life is too short to worry about if people think you're cool or not i guess. i didn't learn this overnight.

03-22-2007, 02:32 PM	#60
Socks Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: Toronto Posts: 8,475	Well, as an affiliate who does a small to moderate amount of business, I do make an attempt to do some work when I get home for the sponsors that showed us a good time, and make sure we have good coverage of their program. What i've found from past years though is that I come home with a lot of business cards with people's names on the backs etc, and they don't get much use. This time around I'm going to try and nail some more concrete things down that we can act on (deliverables) and have a plan of action to come home with. We can't afford to throw a big party, but I can try to make sure we do our part on promises we make at the shows, and my goal this time around is to be better at that. So if anyone is throwing a party that would like a serious affiliate to attend, please hit us up. I'm not winging it again, we're going to plan this one out. We've been in business for 5 years, had a great 2006 and are working hard for 2007, with a new project in hand ready for PHX. Make contact! ICQ: 1209684

03-22-2007, 04:28 PM	#63
WiredGuy Pounding Googlebot Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 34,482	Its hard to even find webmasters who are appretiative of the things sponsors do for them. It seems every webmasters wants more, more, more and doesn't even have the courtesy to say thank you. Its nice to see the tables turn on a few occasions when webmasters actually thank the people that pay their bills. Here's to your numerous events sleazy, have a great weekend and see you in a week WG __________________ I play with Google.

03-22-2007, 11:11 PM	#65
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	Damn, Scott... I have to hand it to you. You look like a completely different person. Off of this picture alone, I wouldn't even recognize it was you under her. Hats off to the weight loss.

03-22-2007, 11:19 PM	#66
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	I went to the Amateur Bash in Vegas 2006. When I arrived (as a webmaster/attendee) I noticed an alarming thing. There was no beer and it was only 10pm! I found someone with a car (I think it was Nubiles people) and we headed off to the store. I paid for a lot of beer. I don't remember how much we bought... But it was a couple of hundred dollars... $250 or more... For some reason I have $400 in my head. Then they paid for the hard alcohol. Jager, Vodka, etc... The whole time they thought I was a fellow sponsor and were shocked to shit when they found out I was an affiliate buying beer for a party. I got a lot of thank yous. Then some girl friend of one sponsor sees me grabbing 4 beers for my GF and I to hold double stacked and she flips out on me. She starts going off on her boyfriend about how this whole party sucks because these fucking affiliates are just mooching off of him and that he needs to start kicking people like me out so the true money makers can get enough alcohol. I got a pretty good laugh at that. She didn't like me laughing so she went off on me... Ohh well... Even when you give back, you still get shit.

03-22-2007, 11:21 PM	#67
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03-23-2007, 03:52 AM	#69
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03-23-2007, 04:06 AM	#70
jscott So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Taipei Posts: 25,198	Brett and all you guys that sponsor Amateurbash have always showed me a great time, ABash is seriously my favorite thing to look forward to at the shows