Turned Down from Market Leverage
So I’ve been toying around / working on affiliate and web development projects for the last eight years. Back in College I did a lot more web development and web hosting and slowly started into making sites of my own and monetizing them. I started making decent money with affiliate programs but those of you know me, my life kind of switched directions and I sold / ignored the majority of my sites for a while.
Lately I’ve started getting back into web development. I have a couple of blogs going, a membership site in the works, and a few affiliate sites. I’ve once again started researching the different networks and reading how various folks are making money. I’ve also toyed with PPC, however I’m not a fan for the amount of time it takes.
After reading about Market Leverage on JohnChow.com and TylerCruz.com I decided I needed to get into their network as its the current “big one”. I decided to enter Tyler’s contest to see if I could take one of the new sign up prizes. From reading about Market Leverage I applied on their site and was expecting a phone call. Now, I’m getting back into this game so I figured I would have to sell myself a little bit in the phone call, but hey, if a guy who doesn’t have a website and is just promoting zip code offers can get in it shouldn’t be a problem. right?
Well, instead of getting a phone call I received this email:
Hello Dan,
Thank you again for applying to MarketLeverage. Unfortunately, we are unable to approve your application at this point. Please contact me with any questions or to receive the specific reason why we can not approve your application at this time.
Thanks,
Sal Guarino
President
So instead of getting the opportunity to speak to an affiliate manager and talk up some of my past sites, my current sites, and my plans on utilizing Market Leverage to build back up my network of sites, I received an impersonal email from the “President”.
With the way Market Leverage presents itself I wasn’t expecting a form email… disappointing. Kind of goes against all of the reasons I wanted to be part of their network. They present themselves as working with bloggers and connecting with their publishers, but can’t even follow through with a phone call?
Looks like I won’t be winning Tyler’s contest…
Bring Back Crystal Pepsi!
Dude I totally agree! Bring back Crystal Pepsi!
For those that are young: Crystal Pepsi on Wikipedia
It Works!
This is the first time I have seen the ACU actually work… impressive!
“Last Lecturer” has Passed On
Randy Pausch, a Professor who was made famous after giving his “last lecture” celebrating his life and lessons learned, has passed away at age 47.
Professor Pausch, taught computer science at Carnegie Mellon University, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in September of 2006. Approximately a year later he gave a 76 minute speech about living life to the fullest and fulfilling childhood dreams.
In case you haven’t seen the lecture yet, here you go:
If only all professors were this passionate! Prof. Pausch brings some good points to the table, here are a few that stuck with me:
- Have something to bring to the table.
- The “Brick Walls” are there for a reason. They are not there to keep us out, they are there to let us prove how bad we want things. They are there to stop the other people that don’t want things bad enough.
- It is important to know when you are in a pissing match, and to get out of it as soon as possible.
- Let your kids paint their bedroom!
- Focus on other people not on yourself.
- Be Prepared: Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.
I haven’t read it yet, but I would encourage you to consider buying The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch and Jeffrey Zaslow. I just purchased it from Amazon, and will hopefully be able to read it during the next month in between my various trainings.
R.I.P. Professor Pausch. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.