I’ve decided to enter a contest to become The Next Internet Millionaire. Basically, it’s an online reality show where contestants complete for $25,000 and the opportunity to do a joint venture with internet marketing legend Joel Comm.
Check out my video audition. Hopefully I’m not too different from what you’ve imagined. 
While you’re there please vote for me too.
Obviously the potential for this to be ridiculous is enormous, but I decided to go for it anyway for a few reasons.
- $25,000 is a very large amount of money to me. That money will help me reach my goals much faster. Also, the show is being filmed in Colorado and contestants receive a paid trip. I’ve always wanted to see the Rockies.
- This is a great opportunity to learn entrepreneurship from the experts. I was skeptical at first, but when I checked out the teachers I realized Rich Shefren is one of them. I have a great deal respect for Rich (I referenced his work in this post) and the opportunity to learn from him would easily make this contest worthwhile. Anyone interested in starting an online business should checkout Rich’s Internet Business Manifesto(pdf) and Gaining Momentum Video. I learned a lot from both. If the other teachers are of the same caliber this could be the educational opportunity of a lifetime.
- An internet reality show has never been done before, and although reality TV has beaten the concept into the ground, this show is the start of a new era where the internet challenges mainstream media for control. This show is going to make waves, and will be a great way to get some exposure for the site and develop my online persona.
Regardless of how it works out, this will be an interesting experience. Voting counts for 50% in the first round and I need some help, so please go vote for me if you haven’t already. If this is something you’re interested in, it’s not too late to submit your own audition.
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I dunno. That video on the front page of the competition website doesn’t look convincing at all.
I voted for you though. Good luck!
Thanks, Ivan. You’re right, that video isn’t the greatest. The way I look at this though, I don’t have very much to lose. Why not give it a shot?
Hi John,
Good on you for pursuing this if you want it. It’s also nice to see people whose blog I read in ‘real life’, even if you’re just talking to a camera. I’ve voted for you, I hope you get in! Keep us posted.
Thanks, Minx! It seems to be going pretty good so far. My average score right now is just over 5 and that seems to be better than most people.
I voted for ya John…
Good Luck!
Thanks, Steve.
Yep… Gave you a 10. I really hope ya get there. I see you made the front page of delicious again. Way to rock man!
good job - John, I was gon to put up a video myself - I just been to damn busy - good that you doing it big - good luck to ya
Thanks, Ian. Hopefully it works out and I can let everyone in on what I learn.
you’re from Arlington? cool, I’m from Nova as well, Springfield.
but I got to VCU now.
and that was a nice video. I voted for you… good luck with it all
Thanks, Ahmad. I’ve actually only lived here about a year. I moved here after graduating from UVA. I grew up in CT.
Gave you a 10, John - eloquent story and as a thank you\stimulus for your blog.
One question though: does the concept of ’say cheese’ ring a bell? Loosen up man
Good luck!
Sjefke,
Thanks, and you’re right, I do need to loosen up! This is one of my first videos so I’m still getting the hang of it.
Hey John!
“Cheese”. Nonetheless, you got a 10 from me!
BTW, post this post at Joel’s blog here, at least you can try to win an Ipod:
http://nextinternetmillionaire.com/blog/creative-contest
I’ve been meaning to “audition” too…but, I’m routing for you!
Hi John,
Thanks for the article and the links in it. I voted 10 for you. Good luck! One way or the other, you’ll make your goal with your perseverance, fired by your passion.
Thanks, DweezelJazz, for the vote and vote and the vote of confidence!
John,
I love your website and check it all the time. I also voted for you as you are a great motivator. I wish you the best of luck! Thanks for all of the useful tips on blogging. I haven’t started one yet, but seriously considering it. I’m a quick learner, but I need to “see” it, not just read about it - so getting started is a little slower than I’d lilke.
Thanks, Marie! If you’re interested in blogging, I’d recommend diving right in. You’ll never know if you like it until you try.
You have our votes dude! Thnx again for the nice comment. Good luck with it. You have a great blog and a new subscription!
I gave you a 10! Because I know you’ll fulfil your promise of sharing this knowledge with us, your readers
All the best, John… Ellesse
Voted for you, not because i think you are the most eligible, bu just because i love your posts. I also liked the one about the pitfall in motivation and how to overcome it(i havent posted on my blog, which did start to make some money in weeks now).
I’m *bleep-ed.
PS: The “Notify me of followup comments via e-mail” is what brought me back to your blog, and now i have subscibed on google reader(so i will only be back to comment). But just was just to tell you that it is a great feature to remind users that you have a great blog running with good posts.
All the best.
Well, John, if it doesn’t work out, have a look here for some inspiration (or job- and stock-option hunting :-)):
http://money.cnn.com/popups/2006/biz2/next_net/frameset.exclude.html
http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2007/biz2/0702/gallery.nextnet.biz2/
Plus, a complete overlooked way (at least by me) to make a few bucks:
http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2007/06/01/100050989/index.htm
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John,
I totaly forgot you entered this until Andrea mentioned it on her blog. If I had rememebered I would have told others to vote for you. Bummer you didn’t make it on the show.