New page.

:)

damn i freaking suck...congrats to the winner :/

12. How many shows do you go to each year, and which ones other than internext are your favorite and why?

I go to alot of shows. Shows are really my bread & butter. I feel strongly that their is no replacement for face to face relationship building. People (especially in our sector) want to do business with a person, not just a company. That being said, I also think that there has to be a limit on the number of shows our industry can sustain - people should support the shows that translate into returns for their business.

Last year I attended about 15 shows - give or take.

My favorites have to be (excluding our shows):

Phoenix Forum - Great Business, Sherri and the whole CC Bill crew really put on a top notch event.

Webmaster Access Europe - How can you not love this show? For biz and fun.

Webmaster Access West - Hometown Favorite

Costa Rica Bash - Tropical fave

XBIZ Summer - Vegas, gambling, pool, good times.

I havent attended Quebec Expo, WYPD, Curacao - but I hear great things about all these. Hope to get to them as well!


13. What is your favorite story from one of the shows?

Wow. So many stories, and they all seem to blend together.

At the last Phoenix Forum I have two memorable stories.

Lori Z and I we're hanging out late one night and feeling a bit silly so we took all the furniture from the 4th floor lobby and set up a little "office" in the elevator. The office was complete with couch, plants, tables, etc. I think she may have evidence in her camera.

At the same show a couple of unnamed associates and I went to Jenna's Strip club with the very generous co-owner of the club. I've never seen more cash thrown around at a strip club + we had the company of the unforgettable Ariel who also takes strip clubs to next level. During this time I missed the unforgettable Silver Cash Albert shot incident (see his Ambush for this one - quite a story).

Nothing to crazy - I try to keep it proffesional at shows.


14. Why do you live in Southern California and would you move if the right job opportunity came up?

Born and raised in Socal. Most of my life I have lived walking distance from the beach. You can't really beat the Socal lifestyle - Beach, Snow (when you want it) and great weather. I have lived in other areas for short stints, but always seem to return home.

Move? Job Oppurtunity? Haven't really thought about it? I am extremely happy at AVN and love the team we have put together. I really have a dream job (for me at least) I get to travel, see all my friends regularly at shows - and I am passionate about our products which really deliver value for our clients.

How much are we talking???:1orglaugh:1orglaugh:1orglaugh

15. What's your favorite drink and have you ever been shit faced at a show?

I tend to drink girly drinks. Kettle Madras (Vodka, Orange Cranberry and a little soda). I have been known on occasion to throw back a variety of spirits including Jager, Tequila, etc ..... but I tend to be a Vodka drinker. With the amount of "social drinking" drinking we do I like to play it a bit safe. I amaze myself sometimes - I can drink pretty much all day (tend to nurse drinks) and keep it proffesional and still have a good time.

Define shitfaced?

My first Internext Vegas / AEE with AVN I was hanging out with Tera Patrick and Evan at TAO - I drank what I think was a half a bottle of Patron. Felt great going down and at the club - but that turned into a rough night. Cold floors feel great when your in that sort of situation.... The funny part about this story is that I had taken a full glass of Patron back to the room. After I woke up from a wretched night of being ill - I reached for that glass thinking it was water - took a huge gulp. Ouch - not reccomended under any circumstance.

Good times, Chris!

:thumbsup:thumbsup

Lunch on me next week ... confirm with your cohorts :winkwink:

I remember seeing the end result of your handywork..... A ton of furniture in the elevator! I thought that was seriously funny!

16. What's the longest you've ever gone without sleep at a show?

I know where this question came from. LOL

I always swear that I will get a great nights rest on the first night of every show. I guess the best laid plans are always broken because that never seems to happen.

My record was Amsterdam, I think I went two nights without sleep - but slept for the entire flight home.

At shows I pretty much run on adrenaline - there never seems to be enough time to meet everyone, and get all the meetings in. I figure I can always sleep at home or when I die.


17. How much luggage do you haul to each show? Do you really need all of that stuff?

Bahahhaha. I have been scaling back on my luggage to shows.... I really do bring to much. I used to bring two full size suitcases - lol.

I like to be prepared for any type of situation and like to have a nice variety of clothes to choose from. Another reason for the large amount of luggage is I usually have to bring magazines and sales material to the shows.

I need to minimize my luggage alottment.

18. What kind of car do you drive?

Audi A6 - Black

19. How the fuck do you deal with all of that traffic?

I don't fucking know - the traffic in LA does blow. I recently moved closer to the office which cuts down on commute time. It's a small price to pay for living in Socal.

20. How many tickets have you gotten and how in the world do you still have your license? How much do you pay for it?

In the past two/ three years I got something like 6 speeding tickets. I still have my license because I have devised a plan (and with a little luck) that has gotten me out of every single one of them - havent paid a penny and have a spotless driving record. No tickets in the last 6 months - knock on wood.

89. Why do you send out so many links and not take the time to say hi?



j/k.. excellent choice for ambush

Chris is a great guy. Can't wait to see all of the answers.

Mitch

Congrats on getting Ambushed Chris :thumbsup

Like Chris needed more attention! lol

I am glad we have you Chris in our world, the shows wouldn't be the same without you!

Yo webmaster celeb
me, you, Vegas !

If anyone out there is thinking they have an idea about what the "right job opportunity" for Chris might be, I'm thinking I know some dudes who carry lead pipes. :winkwink:

[QUOTE=AVNChris;13007556]14. Why do you live in Southern California and would you move if the right job opportunity came up?

Chris is the bomb. Looking forward to all the answers, love ya babe!

21. Have you ever owned a fleshlight? If so, have you ever used it on yourself?

I have never owned a genuine fleshlight. I have had the chance occasion to take one back from the show, but honestly I couldnt fit anymore stuff into my suitcases..... lol. I have on occasion been known to sport a Mr. Limpy from my back pocket.

Fleshlight is an outstanding product though - I think its one of the only quality sex toys for men - quality novelties made predominantly for the fairer sex.



22. How old are you? Really? No Really?

Reallly? No Really? How old do you think I am?

23. What is your vision for your personal life by next year? in 5 years? what is your vision for your career?

Lets see - besides world domination - I was thinking I'd own AVN in 5 years. :1orglaugh:1orglaugh

Actually I am very content in my life right, both personally and proffesionally.


24. Do you have any stories from band camp?

This one time at band camp..........





























I got nothing on this one. Sorry.

Few of my favorite shots:


Magalie and me in Toronto

http://www.fubarwebmasters.com/galle...570/z01708.jpg

Sunny is always so sunny...... I am so un-photogenic.. bahahahah

http://www.fubarwebmasters.com/galle...569/z01575.jpg

Me and the SCA

http://www.fubarwebmasters.com/galle...501/z02928.jpg


Sean expressing his love...bahahha

http://www.fubarwebmasters.com/galle...516/z05816.jpg

Chris, Love ya man:thumbsup:thumbsup

Chris always has a smile and a good word for everyone.

Good people stand out in a large crowd of just people.

Goon on ya mate.

;-)

25. Why do you smile so damn much?

:):):):):):):):):):)

Why wouldn't I smile. I genuinley love what i do. So many people waste time on the negative, I figured out early in life that stress and anger are usually wastes of time and energy.

I smile alot because what you put out there is what you get back. Positive energy usually attracts positive responses.

One of the keys to being fulfilled and happy in life is having a career that you love - I am lucky enough to have found that. It hasn't always been that way, and my one advice to people who are unhappy in what they do is to find out early what you are passionate about and work your ass off to make that what you do.

:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

26. What do you think is the most important thing affecting the adult online industry today?

The adult online industry on the whole is still doing well. In the short two years I've been a part of it I've seen some major shifts and changes.

I think free content and social networking/tube sites are having a major effect on companies bottom lines. In the past our industry has capitalized on these types of trends, I see some doing this - but alot are not. Capitalizing on major trends like this will be keys to success of our industry in the future. My two cents.

Piracy of course is another huge issue affecting our industry and draining profits from almost every sector.

I also see a trend of some programs shifting away from the webmasters and focusing more on direct to consumer and brokering deals with other programs for traffic - how this will effect the industry?

27. Like poker, golf and you do not seem to be a fit. What do you think is the problem there and why do you back out whenever you are asked to play?

I'm actually a great poker player if I am at a card club or a house game. At shows when I play I have my mind on so many other things so I tend to get impatient and go all in with junk. Winning at poker is all about patience - and I tend to be a bit busy at shows. (I should relax a bit more,,,lol)

The same cannot be said for golf- I suck.

I played a tournament with the L.A. crew last year and my game was so sloppy it's infamous. I actually do love the game and need to practice my long game in order to feel comfortable out on the green. Thats one of my goals for 2008.

Thats why I back out when Im asked to play - sorry Mitch. Lets hit the driving range and get in some practice.

Good interview very interesting.

Good interview so far....Chris is a great guy!!!! Thanks for all your help!

doing awesome so far!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK - Im finishing this off today.

28. You have been at AVN for some time, how much would Alec have to offer you to join the Xbiz crew?

As I said in a few previous questions I am extremely happy at AVN. I do however have a tremendous amount of respect for Alec and quite a few of the XBIZ crew.

I have never been one to take lateral moves, and I feel a huge amount of loyalty. If I we're ever to make a move I think it would be in bad form to go over to such a direct competitor.

I also feel that the product portfolio that AVN Media Network offers allows me to give my clients full penetration into print, tradeshow and Online properties that I really could not do anywhere else.



29. Your voice is very raspy, is that from smoking too much or genetics?

Don't make fun of my sickness. LOL. I have always been an Alto.

30. Where do you see the adult internet going in the next five years? What problems do you see us having?

In the next 5 years I think there will be even more consolidation in our segment of the industry. The demise of the DVD will come, which will usher in more profits for our segment.

As for problems I think Piracy, Government oversight/ prosecutions are always problems and arent going anywhere.Overall I think our segment of the industry is doing great and will do even better in the years to come.

number 114 already, wow congrats to you Sleazy !

Great interview for a great guy:thumbsup

Very nice Chris!

Good stuff Chris.... come out next week and lets have lunch and hit some balls.

Mitch

thank you chris for a GREAT interview!

You kick ass, Chris! There are some freakin' classic answers in there.

Great answers~! AH HA it was you who put the furniture in the elevator lol... I thought it was so funny!

Finally got around to read this...

Chris is a true friend and great guy!

Great ambush!!!

I attest that :thumbsup

Great interview, Chris is awesome!

Ah memories...

Great job on these Interviews SleazyDream. Can't believe you stopped them for a while.

2 out of 3 ain't bad... :thumbsup :winkwink:

ADG