Thor Schrock, successful business owner from Lincoln Nebraska - took part in The Next Internet Millionaire challenge and placed 3rd. When the show ended even though Thor did not win he was the top Affiliate from the show.
Since the show aired Thor has expressed his disappointment in the fact the show never really had much educational value to the viewers and also that the whole plan business plan was to sell the DVD set after the series was over. There is no plan for a second season of the next internet millionaire. I also have to say I was a bit upset by the fact I could not interview anyone from the show until there main sponsor got involved and told me they would get me whoever I needed to help the show get more exposure.
So after the Next Internet Millionaire was over I met with Thor a lot about about making another show. Its no secret I have always wanted to do a web style apprentice where people actually made money on the internet in a competition. Ideally one that would show true affiliate challenges every show would be decided by their results and not by one persons opinion. But like many other things I have just never had the time to put into it.
So Thor has been at it.... Like a mad dog. He has the city on his side.... local companies... video crew hotel sponsorship even the local airport is on board. He is currently talking to various Affiliate companies also who want to be involved but he is having a bit of trouble getting some to commit. Also not many Affiliate companies are willing to actually have their offers used. Just a lack of confidence that there offers are the best I guess =P
So how will it work? Basically 12 contestants will make up 3 teams. The coaches and contestants will be picked by viewers. All expenses will be covered for the contestants. flights/food/hotels all covered. I have told Thor I will participate as needed. I want to help him see this through as a success. I expect some pretty big names in affiliate marketing to throw there names in the ring as coaches. Well unless they don't think they have what it takes to compete against me!?!?
Anyway I am really proud of the work Thor has done on this and if you want to help it succeed get with your affiliate manager and tell them to support the competition. It will be aired on the web in real time and also archived. There is not going to be any behind the scenes up selling Thor just wants to make a really cool show and I am pretty sure he has the right ideas to make it a success!
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