Here's a SERIOUS MISTAKE I made. - GoFuckYourself.com

PornHero · 03-07-2005, 06:14 PM

I spent the first 8 years of my adult internet business pretty much a solo, one-man operation.

I could count on one hand how many people I had on icq. I probably had 10 conversations over icq in those 8 years.

Don't make that same mistake.

Just this morning I got involved in a icq conversation with a webmaster who posted in my thread about blogs HERE

Turns out this webmaster owns and shoots the content for one of the first sites I ever promoted when I started in this business. I freaked - what a coincidence...

The site?
http://www.amateurupskirts.com

This person gave me some great business advice this morning - and I returned the favour.

Who knows how much quicker I would have reached this level if I made more of an attempt to network and let myself be known in this industry.

Don't make the same mistake... network, email people, ask questions (especially in my threads) and have conversations over icq. Help others... whatever you put out there will come back to you tenfold - you'll be amazed, I am.

Did you build something today?

PornHero

This is a *PornHero* certified business thread.

HATERS KEEP OUT.

hydro · 03-07-2005, 06:16 PM

never doubt the power of networking, but don't try to network with people by promising to deliver too much. That doesnt help.

InkedUpMess · 03-07-2005, 06:16 PM

I'm a networking whore from ICQ to the bar~LOL

JFPdude · 03-07-2005, 06:17 PM

I was told 3 times in the last week I'm an idiot for helping others out.

BTW keep doing a great job with your blog.

PornHero · 03-07-2005, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hydro

never doubt the power of networking, but don't try to network with people by promising to deliver too much. That doesnt help.

Very good point, dont over-extend yourself.

sickkittens · 03-07-2005, 06:18 PM

I'm on the other side of the spectrum. I have too many people in my list.

PornHero · 03-07-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sickkittens

I'm on the other side of the spectrum. I have too many people in my list.

lol, I wouldnt know what that's like.

I guess I'm startin' to find out.

Spunky · 03-07-2005, 06:20 PM

Good advice...networking is about the most important thing you can do

TORTOISE · 03-07-2005, 06:23 PM

Thats what l.m trying to do more of..thats if people will network with me ....

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nojob · 03-07-2005, 06:26 PM

I am all about networking. I love icq and gfy.

PornHero · 03-07-2005, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spunky

Good advice...networking is about the most important thing you can do

You are right. Just make sure the people who you are talking to on message boards don't get paid to post in threads

PornHero · 03-07-2005, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFPdude

I was told 3 times in the last week I'm an idiot for helping others out.

BTW keep doing a great job with your blog.

Hey JFPdude,

wassup... lol, you were taking it on the chin pretty good in that thread

thanks for reading my blog

V_RocKs · 03-07-2005, 06:58 PM

Blog is great... though I comment under sudonyms, my comments are legit and heart felt.

Ecksent · 03-07-2005, 09:37 PM

So, I know most of you guys are on here during the day right? Is it rude to leave someone you don't know an offline ICQ message? I'm a night owl, and I work on my sites at night. There have been times when I've wanted to ask questions, but just didn't feel right leaving an offline at 2:30am.

Tala · 03-07-2005, 09:39 PM

I love networking. fun and it helps!

sickkittens · 03-07-2005, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tala

I love networking. fun and it helps!

Too bad you never message me anymore.

JFPdude · 03-07-2005, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ecksent

So, I know most of you guys are on here during the day right? Is it rude to leave someone you don't know an offline ICQ message? I'm a night owl, and I work on my sites at night. There have been times when I've wanted to ask questions, but just didn't feel right leaving an offline at 2:30am.

Hahaha my ICQ always shows me offline. Keeps the trolls away that want me to join aff under thier code because they are so hot ... blah blah blah

Just leave a message is ok ... however I warn you ICQ is screwy the messages don't always come through.

DateDoc · 03-07-2005, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ecksent

So, I know most of you guys are on here during the day right? Is it rude to leave someone you don't know an offline ICQ message? I'm a night owl, and I work on my sites at night. There have been times when I've wanted to ask questions, but just didn't feel right leaving an offline at 2:30am.

If you have something to ask just ask it. What is the worst they can do? Not answer you?

Sly · 03-07-2005, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ecksent

So, I know most of you guys are on here during the day right? Is it rude to leave someone you don't know an offline ICQ message? I'm a night owl, and I work on my sites at night. There have been times when I've wanted to ask questions, but just didn't feel right leaving an offline at 2:30am.

I usually wake up to 4-10 messages every morning. Messages that people send while I'm offline. Perfectly fine.

Meloman · 03-07-2005, 09:42 PM

I think one of the most important things everyone needs to do in this business is network.

I prefer networking at shows and getting to know people in person. I have a better feeling if I can trust someone or not from in person contact.

JFPdude · 03-07-2005, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PornHero

Hey JFPdude,

wassup... lol, you were taking it on the chin pretty good in that thread

thanks for reading my blog

I can hold my own. I think if me and Baddog had a sit down about all this both would see things differently .. oh well.

And reading and learning is what I live for.

Ecksent · 03-07-2005, 09:49 PM

Alrighty then. All of you fuckers are going to have full paragraphs to wake up to tommorrow morning. HAHA. No, when someone messages me that I don't know, I'm like WTF? But I just guess it just a thing I have alway had. Time to get over it.

Tala · 03-07-2005, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickkittens

Too bad you never message me anymore.

Awwwww.

I'll drop ya a line. How's that?

Tala · 03-07-2005, 10:02 PM

So hey, PornHero, wanna cyber? 11120676

cambaby · 03-07-2005, 10:11 PM

Adult blog webmasters can network with me ICQ in my sig.

Tala · 03-07-2005, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cambaby

Adult blog webmasters can network with me ICQ in my sig.

Just added you to My list.

reynold · 03-07-2005, 10:19 PM

Nice point. Thanks for sharing.

03-07-2005, 06:14 PM	#1
PornHero Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,381	Here's a SERIOUS MISTAKE I made. I spent the first 8 years of my adult internet business pretty much a solo, one-man operation. I could count on one hand how many people I had on icq. I probably had 10 conversations over icq in those 8 years. Don't make that same mistake. Just this morning I got involved in a icq conversation with a webmaster who posted in my thread about blogs HERE Turns out this webmaster owns and shoots the content for one of the first sites I ever promoted when I started in this business. I freaked - what a coincidence... The site? http://www.amateurupskirts.com This person gave me some great business advice this morning - and I returned the favour. Who knows how much quicker I would have reached this level if I made more of an attempt to network and let myself be known in this industry. Don't make the same mistake... network, email people, ask questions (especially in my threads) and have conversations over icq. Help others... whatever you put out there will come back to you tenfold - you'll be amazed, I am. Did you build something today? PornHero This is a PornHero certified business thread. HATERS KEEP OUT. __________________ PornHero.com

03-07-2005, 06:16 PM	#3
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03-07-2005, 09:37 PM	#14
Ecksent Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Near Vancouver Posts: 1,415	So, I know most of you guys are on here during the day right? Is it rude to leave someone you don't know an offline ICQ message? I'm a night owl, and I work on my sites at night. There have been times when I've wanted to ask questions, but just didn't feel right leaving an offline at 2:30am. __________________ Anyone wanna sig spot.......cheap????

03-07-2005, 06:16 PM	#2
hydro Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Dirty 3rd Posts: 4,216	never doubt the power of networking, but don't try to network with people by promising to deliver too much. That doesnt help.

03-07-2005, 06:17 PM	#4
JFPdude Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mountains of Western North Carolina. Posts: 4,027	I was told 3 times in the last week I'm an idiot for helping others out. BTW keep doing a great job with your blog.

03-07-2005, 06:23 PM	#9
TORTOISE Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: LONDON/MONTREAL Posts: 734	Thats what l.m trying to do more of..thats if people will network with me .... -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Increase sales by a Massive 30% with www.livexxxsupport.com We supply the staff and the solution for your own ONLINE VIRTUAL SALESMAN and customer service needs.

03-07-2005, 06:26 PM	#10
nojob The Original NoJob Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jerzzey Posts: 3,682	I am all about networking. I love icq and gfy.

03-07-2005, 06:58 PM	#13
V_RocKs Damn Right I Kiss Ass! Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cowtown, USA Posts: 32,409	Blog is great... though I comment under sudonyms, my comments are legit and heart felt.

03-07-2005, 09:39 PM	#15
Tala Fucked if I know Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Do you have a flag? Posts: 23,368	I love networking. fun and it helps! __________________ ICQ: 11120676 \| Google: mindcrime \| Skype: suitemindcrime\|E-Mail: mindcrime AT gmail.com\|PR girl with great writing skills for hire!!!! Contact me to work for YOU!\|TECHIEMEDIA? 24/7 support from some of the best techs in the biz. Tell Jim that I sent you.

03-07-2005, 09:42 PM	#20
Meloman Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacramento,CA Posts: 1,540	I think one of the most important things everyone needs to do in this business is network. I prefer networking at shows and getting to know people in person. I have a better feeling if I can trust someone or not from in person contact.

03-07-2005, 09:49 PM	#22
Ecksent Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Near Vancouver Posts: 1,415	Alrighty then. All of you fuckers are going to have full paragraphs to wake up to tommorrow morning. HAHA. No, when someone messages me that I don't know, I'm like WTF? But I just guess it just a thing I have alway had. Time to get over it. __________________ Anyone wanna sig spot.......cheap????

03-07-2005, 10:02 PM	#24
Tala Fucked if I know Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Do you have a flag? Posts: 23,368	So hey, PornHero, wanna cyber? 11120676 __________________ ICQ: 11120676 \| Google: mindcrime \| Skype: suitemindcrime\|E-Mail: mindcrime AT gmail.com\|PR girl with great writing skills for hire!!!! Contact me to work for YOU!\|TECHIEMEDIA? 24/7 support from some of the best techs in the biz. Tell Jim that I sent you.

03-07-2005, 10:11 PM	#25
cambaby So Fucking Banned Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: CR Posts: 3,141	Adult blog webmasters can network with me ICQ in my sig.

03-07-2005, 10:19 PM	#27
reynold Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Global Traveler Posts: 51,271	Nice point. Thanks for sharing.