bump for answers! :)

woot woot... go Robert!

more pics, more pics

This should be a good read.

They ALL call me "Daddy."

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Is the LC video on the web someplace? Some of us have never seen it. Post a link if you have it.

TheLegacy is one of the coolest guys on the net. He's bailed me out on more than one occasion when I felt really lost. I'm so fortunate to be able to call him my friend. He's like the Fonzie of the internet.

2. Jesus Christ ? You were a pastor? You toured as a "gospel singer"? What caused you to move over to the dark side?

Because the dark side has better cookies

26 years ago I entered into the seminary to be a pastor ? I also had the ability to sing and did solo work, even sung in Harlem New York but also toured throughout Ontario as I preached. This is where I learned my ease and comfort to speak in front of many people. The largest I preached and sung was 7000. One funny moment while singing in front of 1000 people was my eyes spotted this girl who was as beautiful as Sunny Leone and right in the middle of the worshipful song - I went - "oh WOW!!!" We both went red in the face and I had to finish the rest of the song embarrassed. Yet there were many factors that helped me change my direction. The final decision happened when I realized that going to church makes me as much of a Christian as going to the movies makes me an actor.

The ?church? was man?s best way to worship an entity they couldn?t understand ? so they created a building and a set of rules that in their heart they felt this God would want from us. After realizing that I preached on a phrase, ?in the beginning God created man ? later man decided to return the favor?

At 26 my sister died of cancer and it took a lot out of me. As I held her hand when she passed I didn?t blame God, but I did realize that I wasn?t living my life for me ? instead for everyone in the church. I had lost myself in it all. Fast forward a few years to when I arrived to the offices of Python, David asked me if I was okay with adult content and I had to make a decision there to work in an industry that I only heard rumors about and no fact. My first few weeks was a shock because I was not use to people so open about their lives and sex ? but found a great environment that David produced in the team he created, it was a family.

David was an owner with vision back in the late 90's as he realized that webmasters weren?t the only valuable resource to the company ? but also its employee?s. Weekly he would take someone out for lunch so that he could find what their concerns were and how he could help them do their job better and more effectively for the company. It worked and I respected him greatly for his ability to keep in touch with each of his employee?s. Did it cost money? Sure but the benefits of known exactly what your company needs for growth was greater as he took Python into the stratosphere in numbers and financial growth. I think that was well worth the lunch money don?t you?

Long after I left Python as their Director of Marketing and Sales ? David invited me back to look over the place. I was amazed that the lunch room had pinball machines and everything in place to make the employee?s feel like they belonged (free drinks etc) ? it was home to them as well. I attribute that attitude of David's to the great success this company has seen over these many years. The employee?s were happy and that spilled over to the webmasters ? enthusiasm is infectious.

You see many owners who mirror that today - Steve Lightspeed - Mark from 2much - PlatinumDave - Fred from Braincash - Ron (12clicks) from 12clickscash - Sleazy - AaronM - the list goes on as I have only scratched the surface. These men I consider friends and they have allowed me to learn from their success's and watch as they carry on that same mathematical equation for success - that is the formula of old school.

I had entered into the ministry to help people, but was not going to be bound by walls and regulations ? micromanaging your daily life to the point that the life God gave you was being sucked out by religious overlords who demanded obedience. I think that is why I am so opposed to the old 70?s style of management called ?micro-management? in any form. Owners who feel that watching their employee?s every movement and show a lack of trust in their abilities often fail and rarely get recognized as a good company to work for or do business with. They often fail and instead of blaming themselves for their poor management style - often push even harder their rep?s just give up. Watching pennies as dollars are passing them by.

Yet for some owners they are justified to a point that on the other hand, we have a new set of employee?s out who bring to the table a whole set of new game rules - there who now find acting irresponsibly at conventions and on webmaster boards is an acceptable way to represent the company. This also causes some employers concern as we hear of reps who leave their company taking lists and programs with them to share sensitive information with their new employer.

What amazes me is this is a multi-billion dollar industry and we are running it like a door-to-door vacuum sales company or a sleazy car sales company.

I am going to be soon 47 years old - and over the 12 years I have tried and kept true to my philosophy that I have grown up with. I don?t preach at all my beliefs ? it?s not my place, but I do hold fast to my ethics and morals in living a life free from lies and deceit. If I have a problem with someone or a company I generally allow Karma to catch up to them and not getting into any pissing matches. You attract what you put out ? simple as that. That is what I grew up with and was taught in seminary.

I help when I can without asking for anything in return. Often companies are amazed that I won?t take a referral fee or money under the table ? instead giving it to the company. Yet that is what you do when your under salary and have only one employer. Accept money elsewhere and now your working for two people.

I also have helped in the growth of a few companies out there who in return listen to me when I hear of someone who has contacted me because they are out of work. My network of friends often team up and we together can find mostly anything that is being asked out there. This is the walk I have chosen ? that has been taught to me by people such as Bob Rice and others ? to give back to a community that has given so much to me.

So religion has helped me become who I am today - and I will never regret that - my word is my bond. I do have pride as I have worked in keep my name good for so long with few enemies and a long line of those who would help me if I need be. I am living the best years of my life now - I have a great wife - awesome new child and one of strongest network of friends any person can hope for. I am truly grateful for everyone and take no one for granted.

Something about what happens in Vegas? Geez :321GFY

bump for a true industry hardworker.

gab

this is gonna be fun! w00t for Robert!! :pimp

nice choice Sleazy! :thumbsup

Looking forward to this.

Robert is one of the few I consider a true friend in this industry. :thumbsup

Some great questions here, this is going to be a good one:thumbsup

what a Legacy, great guy and great ambush

This should be a great Interview.

The Legacy is one of the coolest people I've met in my short time in the industry, so I am excited to read all about him! And Robert, Justin is trying to post his congrats on the interview but having some problems, so a big woo hoo from both of us. (Though I doubt I will ever hear Justin shout "woo hoo!"):thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

Give 'em hell Rob! Can't wait to see how this unfolds.

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Congrats Robert :thumbsup, always great to hang out with you at ahows.

3. You used to train high school students?

Before I started in the adult industry I was National Director of Sales and Marketing for the educational market here in Canada. My job was to create CD-Roms of colleges and universities across Canada that had a virtual tour ? application for school and the ability to get scholarships and aptitude tests all in one place. These CD-Roms went into high schools.

I had to not only get the colleges/universities online with this but also gather the information and then sell the school boards and also train the students on how to use it along with government approval.

If anyone knows about government red tape then you?ll understand why I am very patient and careful in my speech along with being politically correct. Also if anyone knows about high school students then you?ll know about teaching them and not loosing your tempter when they don?t care. That is maybe why I am tolerated so well on GFY.

this one should be interesting!

Robert is one helluva reliable, honest, and hard working guy, and a good friend!

Thumbs up to Legacy and his sweet wife!:thumbsup

All I can say is thank you to all the little people who made me the man I am today

oh my.... :thumbsup

Wow dude! this will be a great interview. hmmmm..

Legacy is one of the best guys I know in the industry. He's always there willing to help a fellow webmaster out. I can't wait to read the whole shebang :)

Man a very good interview.:)

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Unless there is video tape of it. If that's the case, usually it's up for sale!

Robert has been a great source of advice and help to me. I'm really glad to read more about his experience in the industry and his life in general

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Legacy is a very nice person. :)
This is a very good friend who is there all the time for you when you need help or advice.
All the time he will do his best to help you whatever the time this will take.
I remember when I start in the business, he says to me
*I will help you like people did for me*
I like him a lot and his wife she is so nice and pretty.
All the time when I talk to him and when I see him he is always happy with a big smile.
This is a true gentleman.
Good choice for an ambush!!:thumbsup

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This should be very interesting.
I am looking forward to the answers.:thumbsup

Ohhhhhh TheLegacy is such a stud! I cant wait to read this one!!! BRING IT ON!!

great start Robert!! :)

awesome -someone who can WRITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. Your family is dieing off ? your sister and your mother have both passed away. You also have your fair share of health problems. Are you concerned for your future?

This is a very personal question ? but yes. The birth of our daughter Mackenzie last year made me realize that being 46 may be an age she would regret if I don?t live longer. My dad is in his mid 80?s so I was born when he was in his early 40?s, but I don?t want her or any future children to grow up feeling that they got ripped off because they only lived to 30 or so and their dad dies of old age.

In saying that I have diabetes and ulcerative colitis I got when I was around 12 years old. Thankfully I try to keep myself active with karate classes and watch my diet. Also I have learned that running your body and mind to the max daily is simply not good for your health. In fact stress will kill you sooner.

You do better at your job if you only take time for yourself. I see webmasters, reps and owners running themselves almost 24/7 pushing the limits all the time. What is sad is that they don?t realize that it will only do their body damage and shorten their life span. You can achieve all the tasks ahead of you, and probably more if you have a healthy body and mind to go along with it.

Similar to a runner or a car that is kept moving at top speed all the time without a break ? eventually something is going to give and break down. Is life that invaluable that you feel burning it off with stress and tension is the best way?

Men/women who work so hard to achieve financial success that in doing so ? loose their families and personal values to get it? That?s not a life. I worked for many years with seniors who had that lifestyle, and all I kept hearing is regret. They missed out on the greatest moments of their life because they burned themselves out to soon. What?s all the money in the world going to do you if you die alone and missed out on what it truly means to live? I talk to webmasters and people who seriously consider suicide and the only thing that keeps them alive is work, sex or drugs. They do not consider what their life will be like in a few years - or the consequences. I am a strong supporter of a balanced life that will make you a better and smarter employee/person.

Personally - I use to smoke 3 packs of cigarettes a day a few years ago and lived off of junk/fast food - coffee and heavy pain med's before I met my wife. Now I am clean ? I haven?t smoked in over 3 years except a cigar or two per year and only smoke occasionally at trade shows and watch my carb?s daily. A week ago the doctor said that I am healthy with a strong heart rate of a younger man ? excellent control of my sugars/carbs and overall have it all under control. To date I am the happiest I ever have been in all my years, even with all the physical problems, I would not change a thing. I have what so many wish to achieve - peace of mind - body and soul.

I want to achieve living well into my 90s and with future medical break-thru?s I feel that is possible ? but if not ? the best ?legacy? I can give her is that from day one every time my daughter looks up to see daddy?s face, he is smiling back at her. She will know she?s loved but also I want to instill in her the ability to make choices properly. She won?t fear strangers ? but strange behavior. Nothing more ? nothing less.

Bumpety bump for a good guy. Fun read too. =]

One of the few people I never managed to piss off or that ever got annoying. Great Person with a wealth of knowledge few ever take advantage of !
I'm looking forward to your Answer on the HOOKERS>
Much love.
Rinaldo

BTW - my wife says she missed you in Toronto for the GFY party but hopes to catch up soon to finish off what you started LOL

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This is a gentleman I admire tremendously---he'd be a perfect case study in a University course in "Advanced Management" of a person who does everything RIGHT. THE LEGACY is someone I want to emulate, not only in his business acumen but also for his professional/personal standards and values. Thanks for being a great example, Robert!

Dave

Bump for GREAT questions and an awesome VP! here's to you Robert!:thumbsup