Who has left this biz rich? $$$

[BradShaw]

With all the people coming and going in our biz, here is something to ponder. Who has walked away from this biz with $1million, $5million, $10million? Alot of people have left this biz, but very few have left with their wallets full. Some have returned thinking the days of easy money never left us. Or they blew their $ and came back for more, only to see there is little left.

Lets start naming names.

For me, when I hit my goal, I plan to walk and become full time family man and part time fisherman.

[LittleC]

deleted by request of LittleC

[Peaches]

Originally posted by BradShaw@Jun 30 2003, 02:39 PM
With all the people coming and going in our biz, here is something to ponder. Who has walked away from this biz with $1million, $5million, $10million?
My friend that I'm working with that started Vendorcash left the adult biz in pretty nice shape. B)

[Billy]

Originally posted by LittleC@Jun 30 2003, 01:44 PM
The woman still believe your family man Act ?

Who said he was going to marry a woman ? ?

[BradShaw]

Billy hit the nail on the head. LittleC, go join the groups of attention whore loving deserpate bitter women because they have so many issues they can not find a decent man 12 step program.

[Vick]

Hmmm I could hazard some guesses (and I may be wrong) of a few who walked with substantial amounts of revenue
and there are more that I just can't think to name at this time

RB (even though Max Cash still operates)
Serge
Robin Nixon
John Ferber


another factor is the burn out
How many have left just because they were tired of the business? (I know that bears no relation to who left with $)

I know on a personal level it takes much motivation to keep the day to day operations running and can be challenging


Edit - a few more who left the biz with $$$
Dean Shannon (always a class act)
Crescent Publishing (say what you will, they walked with $)
Seth W (or maybe not, depending on who you believe)




Last edited by Vick at Jun 30 2003, 02:46 PM

[Forest]

Originally posted by LittleC@Jun 30 2003, 01:44 PM
lol Brad, how many "weddings" you will have announced before you do that ?

The woman still believe your family man Act ?

hihi :P
HAHAHAHAHAHAH

:okthumb:

[Toolz]

Originally posted by BradShaw@Jun 30 2003, 11:12 AM
Billy hit the nail on the head. LittleC, go join the groups of attention whore loving deserpate bitter women because they have so many issues they can not find a decent man 12 step program.
Um I think we met several hundred of these type of girls this weekend at our business "seminar"

[BradShaw]

Vick good list. Toolz, not sure if I got to say good bye, you were a little tiesd up, and I had to go as my nuts hurt after Grimm decided to punch me in them for the hell of it!

[Vick]

Thanks Brad

A few from the list I put together came back to the biz, and we will see how things turn out.

I think Dean got back in and then back out pretty quick. Looks like Serge has done well with Oprano. Robin Nixon just got back in with the Oprano group. Ferber left and went mainstream

Also the people from Xpics (was that how it was spelled) probably left with a good deal of $

Am sure there are many, many more who left with little or nothing (or sold out for pennies on the dollar) or still hang on with a much smaller revenue stream than in the heyday of 96-99

[photogregg]

Originally posted by Peaches+Jun 30 2003, 01:46 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Peaches @ Jun 30 2003, 01:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--BradShaw@Jun 30 2003, 02:39 PM
With all the people coming and going in our biz, here is something to ponder. Who has walked away from this biz with $1million, $5million, $10million?
My friend that I'm working with that started Vendorcash left the adult biz in pretty nice shape. B)[/b][/quote]
Hey Peaches..

Hadn't heard of VendorCash so I check out the site....have no clue from that site what sites or programs they have :)

no site list, payout info. what am I missing?

[KC]

Originally posted by BradShaw@Jun 30 2003, 02:51 PM
Vick good list. Toolz, not sure if I got to say good bye, you were a little tiesd up, and I had to go as my nuts hurt after Grimm decided to punch me in them for the hell of it!
Brad, you left too soon... Chris had a bunch of extra ice that you could have used to stop the swelling!

[Marc De]

Hey KC - hit me up on ICQ please. 46972932

Thanks :)

[Peaches]

Originally posted by photogregg@Jun 30 2003, 07:58 PM
Hadn't heard of VendorCash so I check out the site....have no clue from that site what sites or programs they have :)

no site list, payout info. what am I missing?
You're not missing anything except the "email me to get started" B)

webmaster at onlinebeach dot com

I'm still working with the damn programers to get the Vendor cash site set up right. It works fine, but there's a lot of info they didn't seem to bother getting in there. They wanted the mechanics, I wanted the "show" :P The product sites are:

http://www.guaranteedissue.com
http://www.nationwidevoice.com

Reader's Digest version - non adult pay per signup programs with more of them coming. :)

Email me and I can get you affiliate URL's and tell you the payouts. I'd do it here, but I already hijacked a thread once doing it and I feel guilty doing it again. :unsure:

[Toolz]

Originally posted by KC+Jun 30 2003, 04:11 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (KC @ Jun 30 2003, 04:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--BradShaw@Jun 30 2003, 02:51 PM
Vick good list. Toolz, not sure if I got to say good bye, you were a little tiesd up, and I had to go as my nuts hurt after Grimm decided to punch me in them for the hell of it!
Brad, you left too soon... Chris had a bunch of extra ice that you could have used to stop the swelling![/b][/quote]
Grimm already dumped all the ice down Lee's pants, where was Lee anyways it was his bachelor party and all I saw were 6 other guys that weren't Lee enjoying themselves :)

Brad, yeah you're right I was a little tied up, damn business meetings.

[leeb]

Originally posted by Toolz+Jun 30 2003, 04:28 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Toolz @ Jun 30 2003, 04:28 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Originally posted by -KC@Jun 30 2003, 04:11 PM
<!--QuoteBegin--BradShaw@Jun 30 2003, 02:51 PM
Vick good list. Toolz, not sure if I got to say good bye, you were a little tiesd up, and I had to go as my nuts hurt after Grimm decided to punch me in them for the hell of it!
Brad, you left too soon... Chris had a bunch of extra ice that you could have used to stop the swelling!
Grimm already dumped all the ice down Lee's pants, where was Lee anyways it was his bachelor party and all I saw were 6 other guys that weren't Lee enjoying themselves :)

Brad, yeah you're right I was a little tied up, damn business meetings.[/b][/quote]
i enjoyed myself plenty. thanks to everyone who came out this wknd, it's great having such a great group of friends to enjoy all the "virgins" in vegas with.

[cj]

Originally posted by Vick@Jun 30 2003, 03:33 PM
I think Dean got back in and then back out pretty quick.
sold the business to a public company in 2001, escaped for a while, came back to jointly run it until 2002, now doing mainstream business with proven porn concepts (ie make more money than you spend) :okthumb:

[Diamond Jim]

I'm leaving broke.....

Real Estate is the new hobby... :nyanya:

[*KK*]

Hey Vickster -

Most of the old Xpics guys are still around, you'd be surprised at what they are doing.

Same thing with Seth...

And there's at least one member of the Crescent crew still in it.

[Hell Puppy]

Originally posted by *KK*@Jun 30 2003, 11:00 PM
Hey Vickster -

Most of the old Xpics guys are still around, you'd be surprised at what they are doing.

Same thing with Seth...

And there's at least one member of the Crescent crew still in it.
I know one of the Xpics crew has become an "intellectual property" pimp and is playing the patent game.

That game may actually be more sleazy than porn...

[Timon]

The short obnoxious jewish kid from Seattle is out but he sure didn't leave with an empty wallet ;-))

[BradShaw]

I think I saw more Jews this weekend than ever before. The detroit JCC was in Vegas, but no sign of seth. Although, I do not think Seth made off with much at all.

[Timon]

That's exactly what you're supposed to think ;-)

[Mike AI]

This is an interesting thread....

What I always found interesting, was the people who left the adult biz.... but then came back. Some people left at the top, but then had to try to break back in at the bottom....

[Timon]

I wonder how much Rick Somers made off with.....

[Timon]

at least a hundred bucks I reckon ;-)

[slavdogg]

Did DMR crew leave with any real cash ??
How about Ibill sellouts and Igallery founders ?

I can think of more people i helped put out of biz than those that retired with gold in their pokets :)


DJ, i'll trade you one of my condos for some of your eReal Estate :)

[voodooman]

Lets not forget about LikeWhoa!!!

:o

[Timon]

Originally posted by voodooman@Jul 1 2003, 01:24 AM
Lets not forget about LikeWhoa!!!


Yeah great example.... Nick left the business with a $157,000 debt ;-)

[Diamond Jim]

Originally posted by slavdogg@Jul 1 2003, 12:40 AM
DJ, i'll trade you one of my condos for some of your eReal Estate :)
LOL....forget it, Slavik...the eReal Estate returns are way better than normal dirt...as you are no doubt aware...I'd trade ALL my dirt for your eRealty.... :wnw:

Have you been finding it more difficult to find anyone with a clue about what a domain is worth? For me, they tend to be too low or absurdly high.....very few are realistic.....or what *I* would consider accurate...

I'm not sure what "rich" is supposed to mean in this thread anyway...enough to retire forever? And live what kind of lifestyle? Rich is relative to the friends you have... :ph34r:

[sextoyking]

Hi DJ,

Well Said there. :)
------------------

Rich is relative to the friends you have

[slavdogg]

Originally posted by Diamond Jim@Jul 1 2003, 02:22 AM

I'm not sure what "rich" is supposed to mean in this thread anyway...enough to retire forever? And live what kind of lifestyle? Rich is relative to the friends you have... :ph34r:
yeah being rick in Texas is not the same as in Cali
thats why Brad is a parttime fisherman :D

[sextoyking]

God I am glad we don't have sales tax in oregon. :)

[*KK*]

Originally posted by Timon@Jun 30 2003, 09:29 PM
That's exactly what you're supposed to think ;-)
Timon, don't be telling secrets ;)

Then they'll all want to go to Thailand lol

[spanno]

why leave if you're making money

[funkmaster]

no me.

[Vick]

Hey KK - hope all is well
I don't know if much about the old Xpics crew would be surprising but them again ....
It's funky to say but they were in some form pioneers in the industry (some things not in a positive fashion)


Another one I forgot who left with some $ (and a lot of, well ..... )
Kid Slick - Rick M
He did the Ranks thing but ended up coming back to the biz

spanno - sometimes you need new ventures or challenges to keep the juices flowing but it's very hard to walk away from the revenue


I spent 14 months with only one foot and half a hand in the pot in the adult on line industry (but Cloud 9 keep right on chugging along)

[sinsin]

Why is Robin Nixon returning? Or to be more direct, why is he returning to work as a webmaster? I haven't seen any changes yet on Oprano, so what is Robin doing that Mutt didn't do? :redance:

[BradShaw]

Slav, for sure it is easier to be rich in Texas, thats why I love it here! I would be in 1 bedroom condo in SF, but here I can own 2 homes and 10,000sf, not to mention an office building that is crazy cheap.

[Cassie]

i know someone personally who is well known in this biz. this person had a fortune only to have accts seized, hence losing all that money. starting over isnt so easy now for that person and i feel bad for what that persons mind must be going through. :(

[*KK*]

Originally posted by Vick@Jul 1 2003, 06:06 AM
Hey KK - hope all is well
I don't know if much about the old Xpics crew would be surprising but them again ....
It's funky to say but they were in some form pioneers in the industry (some things not in a positive fashion)
Oh most of them have been around the entire time, keeping below the radar, as with a few others.

[Peaches]

Originally posted by leeb@Jun 30 2003, 10:59 PM
i enjoyed myself plenty. thanks to everyone who came out this wknd, it's great having such a great group of friends to enjoy all the "virgins" in vegas with.
Well crap - I just found out who "leeb" was! I asked Shok "Who's this "Lee" fellow that everyone seems to know??!! I've never heard of him!" (like that means anything, LOL!) I've always known you as "That P word" Lee :awinky:

Congratulations on the pending nuptials! :okthumb: :inlove:

[Winetalk.com]

Originally posted by BradShaw@Jun 30 2003, 01:39 PM
With all the people coming and going in our biz, here is something to ponder. Who has walked away from this biz with $1million, $5million, $10million? Alot of people have left this biz, but very few have left with their wallets full. Some have returned thinking the days of easy money never left us. Or they blew their $ and came back for more, only to see there is little left.

Lets start naming names.

For me, when I hit my goal, I plan to walk and become full time family man and part time fisherman.
brad, just blow me
;-)))))

[LittleC]

Billy hit the nail on the head. LittleC, go join the groups of attention whore loving deserpate bitter women because they have so many issues they can not find a decent man 12 step program.


What the fuck brad ??? That was not me saying that !!!

Sorry but my marriage is fine !!!

Me = confused now....

:(

[masterp74]

Originally posted by Mike AI@Jun 30 2003, 09:32 PM
This is an interesting thread....

What I always found interesting, was the people who left the adult biz.... but then came back. Some people left at the top, but then had to try to break back in at the bottom....
it's a challenge to start back, reinvent yourself and see if you still got game.

[LittleC]

Serge, mikeAl.. Please check that posting because For sure it was not me !!!

check my IP please... !!! not funny !!!

:cryin:

[Winetalk.com]

Claudia, which post is in question?
I was on vacation when thsi thread started...I saw it today for the first time

[dantheman]

hey littlec :inlove:

hey serge, when you get a sec can you icq me 25135623
I'm planning a trip down there with Jim for some meetings and wanted to see what your itinary(sp) is for march.

[Winetalk.com]

Originally posted by dantheman@Mar 1 2004, 12:01 PM
hey littlec :inlove:

hey serge, when you get a sec can you icq me 25135623
I'm planning a trip down there with Jim for some meetings and wanted to see what your itinary(sp) is for march.
sure, we are leaving to meet LittleC, Meat and Aga on March 22nd
;-)))

[dantheman]

Originally posted by Serge_Oprano+Mar 1 2004, 12:03 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Serge_Oprano @ Mar 1 2004, 12:03 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--dantheman@Mar 1 2004, 12:01 PM
hey littlec :inlove:

hey serge, when you get a sec can you icq me 25135623
I'm planning a trip down there with Jim for some meetings and wanted to see what your itinary(sp) is for march.
sure, we are leaving to meet LittleC, Meat and Aga on March 22nd
;-)))[/b][/quote]
damn I envy you now :/ pass along my hello to all the aboved mention people, whom are all topclass folks in my book and GREAT friends to boot
: ))))

[Winetalk.com]

u bet, I'm sure I'll see you before we leave
;-)))

[dantheman]

Originally posted by Serge_Oprano@Mar 1 2004, 12:19 PM
u bet, I'm sure I'll see you before we leave
;-)))
what day are you leaving, I'm going to get with jim and greg later today and decide when to head down in march.

[Winetalk.com]

Originally posted by dantheman+Mar 1 2004, 12:22 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (dantheman @ Mar 1 2004, 12:22 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin--Serge_Oprano@Mar 1 2004, 12:19 PM
u bet, I'm sure I'll see you before we leave
;-)))
what day are you leaving, I'm going to get with jim and greg later today and decide when to head down in march.[/b][/quote]
are you driving?
getting to Florida during the spring break on the short notice is a bitch
;-(
we leave on 22nd

[dantheman]

jim is driving(he doesnt fly:) I'm flying, i dont drive : ))))

[Winetalk.com]

Originally posted by dantheman@Mar 1 2004, 12:26 PM
jim is driving(he doesnt fly:) I'm flying, i dont drive : ))))
I hope he brings waverunners!
;-))

one of my best memories of recreation in SF!
;-)))

[LittleC]

serge,

today I also saw the post for the 1st time...

The post about Brad's marriage was 100% not me !
(so thankx for the reply Brad LOL)


I always post from 2 ip's either my house or at the office. you can check my IP's are fixed ones !!!

for sure I hope there are no other posts pretending to be me...


Claudia

[Winetalk.com]

cool,
if you are being impersonated on the boards-
it's a sign
"You've made it!"
;-)))

[turbomax]

I sure did'nt but I will one of these days :agrin:

[LittleC]

LOL Serge.. What a crazy people !!!