Ill Place the Bet

Update:  Dec 30, 2009

I’ve added a video at the recommendation of some friends… there are actually several (view here) and I get quite wasted….  I still encourage you to read the post and then go vote for Lyndon.

Wanna see all four videos? Click here.

Here is the original post:

In true Shoemoney fashion, Jeremy Schoemaker has launched a contest I must win.

Here is the haul:

• 1 Platinum pass to Affiliate Summit (by Affiliate Summit)
• 3 Nights hotel paid in full (by Affiliate Summit)
• Airfare – up to $500 in airfare reimbursement
• Roll with Shoemoney to some super badass private parties
• Either $1000 cash or $2000 to bet on one hand/roll  (by Azoogle Ads)

So, why do I deserve to win?

*barman: click here to skip this first paragraph as it might be far too serious and boring for you
I’ve been dabbling with affiliate marketing for a few years and following the industry for many more.  I have had some small successes but not enough to free me from the debilitating drudgery of my 9-to-5 job with the government as a software developer.  The knowledge, contacts, and motivation the conference and more importantly the networking will provide will allow to me to take things to the next level and bring me one step closer to living the dot com lifestyle.

Lyndon Reid as Miss Purpose Inc.

Judges, why should you pick me?

I live to have fun, love to party, socialize, and will do anything for a laugh and to have a good time. I am a good guy and I realize how huge the opportunity to roll with and party with the industries best is – I can assure you that I’d be a good man to have by your side.  It’s Vegas baby, I am ready to be sleep deprived, I am ready to party, to learn, and to have excessive amounts of fun!  Shoemoney, we gotta party sometime, this seems to be the right time.

I want it bad – There isn’t a trip that I want more.  Though hitting Vegas with Tiger Woods sounds like it could be a good time .

Am I am gambler?

You don’t get better odds than this!  Walk away with $1000 or play one hand to win $4000 at close to 50% odds!  You’d be crazy not to make the bet.

Las Vegas Hilton Promo Chips

The idea of placing this bet is causing a Déjà vu of an unreal time last month when I won a contest and found myself with a handful of promotional chips from the LV Hilton that had to be bet (turned over) before they could be cashed in.  The scenario led me to the craps table with @sugarrae where we drank vodka sodas (and Coors) and were forced to place $1000.00 bets.

Not only am I going to bet the $2000 but I will also put the reimbursed airfare on the table.  The game – a single hand of black jack.

Let’s assume we win. $500.00 will go to either the National Breast Cancer Foundation or the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation in support of Missy Ward and DK’s (Purpose Inc.) fundraising objectives.

We will spend the other $4500-ish on whatever the group deems fitting  - some things that come to mind:  drinks/bottle service/shooters will be in order, dinner at one of NickyCakes recommended Las Vegas restaurants (maybe Craft Steak?), gambling, buying links, or most probably bail and lawyers

Picking me should be an easy choice

• It’s guaranteed we will have a good time
• I stand to gain a lot and you guys can take all the credit when I “make it”
• I’ve been a huge fan of many of you for months or even years
• You’d be awarding someone who needs and wants this bad

I didn’t want to ramble on and on as I know you guys will need to sift through dozens of entries so if you have any questions for me or want a character reference from someone in the industry just fire me an email at contact AT lyndonreid.com  or give me a shout/fire me at text 204-292-6658.

PS:  I do come with some serious objectives.

Late Night Debauchery in Austin

David Dellanave:  I am hoping to have a few drinks with you and I am hoping you can teach me how to rank #1 for Viagra.  I’ve been trying to rank for Viagra ever since you announced it as a requirement in 2007 for the SEO Rockstar contest but I haven’t had much success though I have developed an addiction due to far too much product testing.

Shoemoney: I am hoping to have a few drinks with you and I am hoping you can introduce me to Dennis Yu as I’d like to get some Facebook advertising advice from him (total sarcasm, I’ve been following the saga).  Seriously, I’d like to talk to you about Facebook advertising and PPC in general and catch your panel if it plays out that Yu is out and you end up back on the panel.

Nickycakes:  I am hoping to have a few drinks with you and I am hoping you can tell me some stories from back in the day before you converted to a “mostly reformed blackhat”.  Finally, you’ll know me personally which means you may add me on Facebook. Dope

Erin Hughes:  I am hoping to have a few drinks with you,  I am also hoping that I can do something stupid enough to convince you that you need me at your next Playboy Mansion party (or whatever other over the top kick ass promotion Azoogle has).

George Avery:  I am hoping to have a few drinks with you.  You and your team seems to have earned a ton of respect for being all round good guys willing to help those who need it.  And so it’s obvious why I want to party with you.

Neil Patel:  I am hoping to have a few drinks with you or maybe even funnel a beer if the opportunity presents itself.  I’d also like lessons on how to give a lap dance if you have time…

Barman:  I am hoping to have a few drinks with you.  Obviously I want to join your network so I am hoping to talk to you about an expedited approval of my application.  I am probably going to pimp Viagra like it’s 1999 again.  Good news is that I’ll probably buy enough myself through my own links to make us both a boat load of cash.

Note the theme – a few drinks .

Thanks for considering me!