Hi everyone!
The following is the joint press release that StomperNet (Meaning, Brad) and I collaborated on. Actually, that’s a complete lie – Jayne Hallock of StomperNet wrote it and Brad and I said “Looks good – SEND!” This is the same release that they are currently publishing.
I’m going to post it here in it’s entirety, and ask you to leave you own comments and thoughts. Then over the next day or so, I’m going to post a little FAQ thang and talk about my personal and professional reasons that lead me to hang up my Stomper Spurs and put on my Lone Wolf Internet Marketer costume — complete with cape and mask.
Seriously, I’d like to hear from you, so drop me a comment. It might take a while before your comment gets posted, cause I’ve got it set to manual approve.
Here ya go!
The Evolution of an Internet Marketing Titan. Today, StomperNet announces that the management isn’t the only thing about to change.
July 30, 2009 - Last week, Andy Jenkins and Brad Fallon negotiated the future of their online school of IM education, StomperNet. When they emerged, Brad Fallon was the new CEO and Andy Jenkins was moving to California. Each is pleased with the turn of events. And each other.
“That’s about the size of it,” reports Jenkins. “It’s really that simple. People are speculating like crazy about what kind of behind-the-scenes dramatics went on, but it’s something far more boring: I was ready to pass the StomperNet baton in order to work on other stuff. Brad was ready to take it.”
“The only fireworks are those we see happening online with all the gossip and rumors.” chuckles Brad Fallon “Frankly, we were surprised by how much everyone cared! Happy…but surprised.”
But it’s no wonder this announcement has caused so much speculation. StomperNet, which opened its doors in October 2006, has been the talk of the IM space for years. They broke records when they first launched, selling over 2000 membership slots, at a price point of $10,000/year (Or $800/month.) Over the last three years, they’ve assembled a faculty of world-class subject matter experts on virtually every aspect of internet marketing. This faculty guides and educates their members (who refer to themselves a “Stompers.”)
Jenkins, Fallon and this esteemed StomperNet faculty have also compiled the largest, most comprehensive IM library of over 1400 videos, audios, and other online courses. They host a vibrant community of online entrepreneurs, who regularly share tips and advice in the famous StomperNet forums. Forums that are currently going almost 200,000 posts strong.
StomperNet Live events are also legendary, attracting top speakers from all over the world to address Stompers and help them grow their businesses. The popular “site review” section of the Live Events also makes StomperNet Live events extra unique. Attendees can submit their URL and enjoy a thorough one-on-one analysis of their site, conducted by a StomperNet faculty member. Attendees have called these personal reviews “priceless” and “the smartest thing I’ve ever done for my business.”
As if that wasn’t enough, last year StomperNet launched another new product. One that was – once more – unlike anything else seen in the IM market. Called “The Net Effect“, this printed monthly journal is sent to subscribers in more than 200 countries, and is more handbook than magazine. Its focus? Teaching readers tactics and strategies that will allow them to maximize their presence (and profitability) online. Each issue features instructive, execution-focused articles penned by the StomperNet faculty and other featured writers. At the end of each issue is a summarizing checklist that combines all the action items discussed throughout of the magazine. Readers report that they love to tear these checklists out and work on them each month.
“As big as StomperNet is right now…we’re about to get bigger.” explains Fallon, “I can’t go into the details yet, but suffice it to say that this Fall will see some incredible new offerings from StomperNet. Stuff people have been begging us to do for years now. We’re incredibly excited about the future of StomperNet and our mission of supporting internet entrepreneurism around the world.
Intense, eh?
Like I said, in my next post, I’m gonna drill down and talk about the juicy stuff – all the sex, drugs, illegitimate children, violence, gun smuggling and ouija boards.
And then there’s a bit with a dog
and a slip n slide. It’s totally sinister.
Talk soon!
AJ
P.S. I put this blog up like 17 minutes ago, so forgive the stock header graphic, etc. I’ll replace it with something appropriately delicious as soon as I can remember my log ins to Clip Art.com
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