1. This sounds awesome. Unfortunately I don’t think I could contribute much at this point. Sounds like a great prize for the winner.

   1. That’s a little pricey for my budget right now..

2. Plane ticket is only FROM the U.S.?

   1. yup foreigners are welcome to apply but you need to get to the us 😉

      1. Maybe you should pay for their visa fees too. 😀

      2. no prob to come to you guys… but would you write a letter to the embassy to help us obtaining a visa?

         1. Heh, I know it’s a joke but the visa won’t be approved in time. 🙂

   2. Damn, I hope I could buy a plane ticket to US once.

3. Hmm… Only for the top guys… Let’s see what I can offer them. 😉

4. Sounds awesome. I’m blown away by how many of these events are out there.

5. I have some ideas 🙂 I will have a post ready.

   Also, whats good with that design contest for ShoemoneyTools… I am still waiting to see if I need to pay or if I got a year free 😉

6. Sounds like an awesome deal. I’ll see what I can whip up. Be looking for my link to the post within the next couple of days.

7. Great idea, I’m going to have a go.

8. to rich for my blood

9. Why San Diego! T_T I can’t fly to san diego T_T

   1. umm for the record San Diego is the best place on earth. out.

10. sounds like an exciting event.

11. Dammit… I learned from the Olympics going first is usually not a good thing… oh well. Here is mine:

    http://www.sockmoney.com/2008/09/seo-thinktank-event-contest-san-diego.html

    1. lol, we have sockmoney, bootmoney, cog money, I better go buy slippermoney.com !!!

       1. I figured since I make peanuts compared to Shoe, I could only afford a sock… and not the shoe… 😉

    2. Good luck and nice name!
       Heh…

       1. Thanks! =)

12. This is an awesome opportunity, thanks ShoeMoney! I am already plotting my post. I can’t believe that this event is going to be in my backyard!

13. I think this would be probably one of the biggest opportunities to learn something and could change my life… I will be posting this weekend!

14. Sounds freaking awesome! I am stoked!

15. Thansk for the contest .. I am in

16. This is all awesome but I’m not sure how I can I relate this to my blog about finding a job?

17. Wow an amazing offer, if only i wrote a blog and lived in the US 🙂

18. Are you imitating Rich Jerk’s style with virtual girls.(;()

19. […] Come To The SEO ThinkTank 2008 ON ME! By Jeremy Schoemaker SEO ThinkTank THE Seo event of the year takes place in San Diego on September 26th, 27th and 28th. Its a fantastic event filled with no bullshit Internet Marketers and Business Owners who have built successful companies, … Shoemoney – Skills To Pay The Bills – http://www.shoemoney.com […]

20. looks great
    Why they are always away from me ? 🙁

    1. Because we’re not from US… 😉

21. I will be there. You all should come and see me!

    San Diego is my home turf! Lets hit the beach!

22. […] I am unbelievably grateful for Jeremy (Shoemoeny) for his contest. […]

23. So far…. and so expensive…

    1. You just need to sell a few thousand custom Ts.

       🙂

24. Unfrickenbelievable!
    You rock Jeremy!

    Note from the Purpose Inc. Legal Department

    Regarding the online contest mentioned above
    (Not Shoemoneys contest but the contest at the event)
    The attorneys are working out the rules, so it will in no way violate any laws of the United States. The full rules will be posted at purposeinc.com in the following weeks.

25. how much money should you be making to be considered a successful blogger that would make giving advice worth while?

    1. Well your site looks pretty damn popular (celebridiot).
       I definitely think you would be considered successful!

       1. hehhe.. i dont think i could contribute an advice either…

    2. Dug your site. Found myself clicking around. Very nice!

26. $2499 entry fee…

    What?! This event can just suck my stick.

    As for the req. that you must be enlightening and share good info…well, you’re asking your readers – so that’s like asking the student to teach the teacher something.

    1. why post the comment?

    2. Yea why bother posting if you’re just going to flame it? Jealous much?

       1. C’mon…$2499/ticket,
          Need I say more?

          How the hell is that price justified
          you can read their blogs and what not, and learn the same thing – for free.

          1. um if you never go how do you know it’s the same thing? or are you just thinking too small?

    3. $2499 entry fee! Boy! That a lot. Although I have nothing against this contest. It would be great if I won a chance to go there. 😛

27. This contest is pretty sick. Good luck to whoever wins…

28. Well this even sounds killer and I would love to go on about what I could offer other guests but I couldn’t honestly offer much to other successful Guru’s.

    Is this like RJ’s Playboy mansion party?

29. […] I also read ShoeMoney a lot, because he is a smart guy (even if he has bad grammar). Shoe is giving away a trip to SEO Thinktank 2008 to the person who writes the best post on how they could contribute to […]

30. wellll I entered. Since I can’t even win the dail’y t-shirt contest I dunno about this one, but I have High Hopes.

    1. You’ll win it (the T-Shirt contest) this month, I’m sure of it! 😀

    2. Hey San Diego Cheap Used Cars,
       Where is the entry? I want to link to it?
       Fire me an e-mail, or comment on my blog.

31. I live an hour away from san diego so would go just need transpertation gotta think about going would be really fun

32. I want to participate in this contest. Wow. Great prizes.

33. $4100 is very good prize for the contest. i try to participate in this contest.

34. That is so cool Jeremy. Thanks!

35. Cool, interesting to see the contest prize.

36. Congratz on getting onto the frontpage of sphinn

37. Hi Shoe,

    I’m a kickass ghostwriter, and my services would be valuable to all ThinkTank attendees — I can write anything they need, and in huge quantity. I’m also hilarious, smoke huge cigars, and am the best poker player you’ll ever see…

    Joe

    1. I think the most important part of this comment is about playing poker. -)))

38. Enjoy your visit to San Diego. I’m a long-time resident so feel free to contact me for any visitor questions you may have.

39. First free imacs, now free flights… high roller!

40. Not a bad idea, I’ll pass on this one though..

41. Well you never have a chance unless you try so to all the people saying “I have no shot I won’t bother”, how will you ever get better? I will work on a post tonight Jeremy. Good luck everyone.

42. Nice invite, and idea. Sounds like fun.

43. Nice, Shoe I will def be in on this one. It would be nice to win, I love ad-tech’s and affiliate summit.

44. “Mongolian Stir Fry”

    mmmmm worth it just for that meal alone

45. Awesome contest… I’ll definitely be entering this one. EliteRetreat was amazing and I got to meet so many excellent people there. Glad to see that most of them are attending this event as well! Look forward to my post within a few days.

    1. Glad you are entering Zac!!

46. Shoe,
    What a great idea for a contest. I believe I can offer something very valuable to everyone who will be attending the event (and to anyone with an online business). Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the event. However, I invite everyone to still consider my offer.

    I am a software developer with 12+ years experience in internet / web application development. I have decided to make the big move…I am in the process of transitioning from a full time job to being self employed. I have a strong interest in blogging, web 2.0, an internet marketing. I will be offering my services to Internet Entrepreneurs, who (I know) have a ton of great ideas, and are looking for a developer that can help get them off the ground.

    Please check out my recent blog post about my move to being self employed and what I can offer anyone who attends the Purpose Inc. event, or any of your other readers for that matter.

    http://www.buzzmyblog.com/post/2008/08/Following-Your-Dreams.aspx

    Thanks,
    Jeff

47. […] This is an entry for Shoemoney’s “Come To The SEO ThinkTank 2008 ON ME!” contest, coming up soon in San Diego on September 26th, 27th and 28th. (see details here) […]

48. Hey Jeremy,
    Great contest. Here’s my entry.
    http://www.seologs.com/announcements/seo-thinktank-2008/

49. oh seems awesome… but then lets see…

50. I won’t be in on this one, but I’m sure that will be an amazing experience for the winner. Another generous offer, Shoe!

51. Great idea. Good way to spread the word about ThinkTank as well!

52. Very nice contest…. was tempted to throw the hat in but it really should go to someone not really known in the space who can bring an out of the box perspective…. maybe I should have my daughter apply and come along as her chaperone

    1. Thats me. 🙂

53. I wouldn’t be able to contribute and significant tips, but would love to go a soak everything in. Looks like if I would like to learn I would have to pay. Good luck to everyone!

    1. I think we really will learn a lot from it… 😉

54. I am trying to get ready. I think it is a great oppurtunity for many reasons.

55. […] excited to write a blog post. I just finished reading Jeremy Schoemaker’s (aka Shoemoney) post with his very generous offer of not only paying for but getting someone a ticket to the 2008 SEO Thinktank event. This post is […]

56. Heres my entry
    http://brynyoungblut.com/2008/09/04/a-look-back-and-my-entry-for-seo-thinktank/

    Good luck everyone!

57. Jeremy, I blogged about the Think Tank here:

    http://donotreadthisblogunless.blogspot.com/

    Thank you for the opportunity!
    Respectfully, Nicholas

58. that was a nice banner design jeremy.

59. […] for a conference in September, an awesome conference being put on this month is ThinkTank2008. Shoemoney is willing to pay your way if you have what it takes to win his contest. Check it out and support the […]

60. this would be so cool but I am going to san diego this weekend, so good luck to whoever enters.

61. Sweet idea! I like the banner design and that shirt is awesome… ironic, but awesome 😉

62. That is a very nice deal. Some day I may be up to it. 🙂

63. Wow – that is awesome. You are a real leader, Jeremy.

    1. Yes, this proposal is worthy of respect.

64. […] “http://www.purposeinc.com/pwp/2008/09/05/money-on-top-of-the-hoemoney-for-the-contest-winner/”; Shoemoney’s contest just took on a life of it’s […]

65. If I’d love to win, unfortunately I fall in the foreigner category, and seems like I can’t take the prize as cash 🙁

66. Sorry, take the “If” out from my previous comment please. BTW, I like the banner, Jeremy – you look so cool among the chicks.

67. Earlier today this post just blew up over on Sphinn. Was it removed, or can I just not find it?

68. thats a cool banner
    n u looking hot with dem

69. This is a great contest, I’m definitely going to give it a shot. I’ve never been to San Diego, but have heard great things. What better opportunity to soak up some knowledge, thanks!

70. SEMJ.org just sent me an e-mail, posted on my blog, that they are going to kick in $500 cash to the winner of Shoe’s contest for spending money!!

    1. As if we needed anymore incentive! Awesome!

71. I got to say this is a really good offer. To bad I’m busy with university stuff around those dates..

72. Wish I could contribute to you elites! One day maybee… one day!

73. This is really cool. I do not claim to the place, I simply expressing respect.

74. […] Next up is ThinkTank, an exclusive gathering of top SEO/SEM talent that will take place on the 26th-27th September in San Diego. The conference is a the idea of Dr. David Klein, who organises the popular Poker Championship held at PubCon. ThinkTank promises to be an awesome conference, with many top industry names already signed up. Places are very limited so apply now for your chance to attend or check out this competition. […]

75. […] Shoemoney is offering a free trip to SEO Think Tank 2008.  Yes, I would love to go.  To be honest, […]

76. Hey Jeremy … here’s my entry.

    http://www.curiouspursuit.com/2008/09/seo-think-tank-2008/

    Thanks for the consideration! This really is a generous offer and a very cool opportunity for one of your lucky readers.

77. Our attorneys just gave me this official statement about the contest taking place during the Purposeinc ThinkTank.

    “This is to clarify that this will not in any way be a game of chance. Instead Purpose Inc. and SEO Intelligence will be sponsoring a contest with groups of people working together on a project where prizes will be awarded based on value created.” – From The Law office of Brian M. Mahoney

78. if those girls arent gonna be there, then I aint coming.

79. Surprised this was kicked off of Sphinn. I thought they liked off-topic posts based on the hundreds of Happy Birthday posts that have hit the front page. It seemed to be 1 comment by a fellow named Jeeb that caused a hailstorm of madness to surround the post.

    1. You can read the story here,
       http://sphinn.com/story.php?id=70960

80. Kudos to you and your contests — they are definitely “no bullshit” giveaways… I like that you give the every day person a chance to score big.

81. […] by Steven-Sanders on 5th September, 2008 | Jeremy over at Shoemoney.com is giving away an all inclusive paid vacation to the SEO Think Tank this year, and everyone’s invited… to participate in the contest that is.  So […]

82. Ok, I’ve made my blog post about what I could contribute to the SEO Think Tank.

    When you read it, please leave me a comment and let me know what your thoughts are.

    Thanks.

83. I guess it’d help if I left a link. http://www.steven-sanders.com/high-hopes-for-the-seo-think-tank/

84. This is one of the coolest things I have seen anyone do. I just wish I had a little more experience and could contribute.

85. […] Yesterday Shoemoney wrote a post about a $4000 giveaway for someone to win a free trip to the PurposeInc ThinkTank in San Diego. Airfare, hotel, food, […]

86. check my post http://www.cpapimp.com/?p=38

87. […] Tank, SEO for Opera, & Sustainable Online Business Models Shoemoney is giving away a free ticket to ThinkTank, a free form gathering about Internet marketing on September 26th through 28th. My wife and I will […]

88. […] i­s­ gi­vi­n­­g away­ a­ fr­ee t­i­cket­ t­o­­ T­hi­nkT­a­nk, a fre­e­ form­ gathe­ri­n­g about […]

89. […] is giv­in­g away a f­ree ticket to ThinkTank, a­ fr­ee for­m­­ ga­ther­i­ng a­bou­t […]

90. Looks like alot of fun.

91. […] is giving away a free ticket to ThinkTank, a free form gathering about Internet marketing on September 26th through 28th. My wife and I will […]

92. Here is my entry!

    http://www.deservingwinner.com/2008/09/deserving-entrepreneur-needs-to-go-to-2008-think-tank/

93. Ok, I just posted why I should be chosen for this awesome prize. Here is my link: http://furryhatguy.com

94. […] Come To The SEO ThinkTank 2008 ON ME!, ShoeMoney […]

95. I’m in. Here’s my entry.
    http://www.wallanet.com/node/86

    I hope you like it.

    Ashley

96. […] is giving away a free ticket to ThinkTank, a free form gathering about Internet marketing on September 26th through 28th. My wife and I will […]

97. I’m having a hard time believing that a sausage is going to win this one. I think they probably wanna give this one to the ladies. lol

98. Well, I’m new to blogging but I’m willing to throw my hat in the ring!

99. […] started following Shoemoney’s blog. I had read about his generous invitation to attend the 2008 SEO ThinkTank and immediately went to work creating this […]

100. Wow! Awesome incentive! Like most newbies, I think my odds are slim, but hey, I’m going to take aim and try to shoot the cherry off the poor boy’s head . .

     Here’s my entry: To build big ships you must sale in deep waters

     http://buildbigships.wordpress.com

     1. Sorry, it will make more sense if you use this link instead 🙂

        http://buildbigships.wordpress.com/2008/09/06/shoemoneys-2008-seo-thinktank-contest/

101. Timing is not great because my parents can come with me. If it was after October 2nd.. I would’ve considered. Also those days is when I am getting my first set of exams.

102. Let’s see if this one disappears!

103. It’s definitely posted right now. Why does it constantly
     disappear????

104. You can find my submission on my blog, Jeremy:

     http://blog.scope.is/marketing_safari/2008/09/are-you-a-commu.html

     Cheers
     Hjortur

105. Since no one’s responding to why my posts with my URL in it are disappearing, here it is for the 6th time:
     http://bridgeway2success.blogspot.com/

106. […] ready about the Contest that Jeremy at ShoeMoney is holding right now – the one where you go to the SEO ThinkTank 2008 on his dime? Yeah I thought so. Of course I want to go, everyone does. A chance to learn and network from the […]

107. Fingers crossed. http://www.adbotic.com/2008/09/08/shoemoney-and-adbotic-bff-hopefully/

108. I would love to attend

109. Let’s try this again 🙂

     http://divorcingforever.blogspot.com/2008/09/seo-thinktank-2008-or-how-shoemoney-got.html

110. Jeremy – here is my entry.

     http://www.codesqueeze.com/about/5-traffic-tips-for-thinktank-2008/

     Check it out – I hope you and your readers find some value in it…

111. I am making multiple entries here, since I do not see a limit. Shoemoney, please choose one to be the winning entry.

     1. I will offer my concierge services to all those in attendance, with a max. limit of 30 minutes per guest, so that I can be spread around evenly amongst the guests

     2. I am a very experienced business owner that has helped multiple companies make millions of dollars online. I can contribute in a standard sense providing insight to both seo and ecommerce. Those that know me will tell you that I can find an answer to most any problem and can show you the difference between what works and what doesn’t.

     3. I can provide a “30-second with Mr. E” platform
     I am ideal for showing the potential strengths and weaknesses in almost any business idea rapidly, or can help the person to ask the right kinds of questions to elicit it from themselves.

112. excuse me, I realize I need to post that information on my blog and not yours.

     http://knowledgescraper.blogspot.com/2008/09/seo-think-tank-2008.html

113. seo is very important for site, traffic and business

114. […] Shoemoney Announces a Huge Contest Win a Trip and Entry to Purposeinc ThinkTank […]

115. Thanks Shoemoney for the generous invitation.

     This is my post for the event

     http://blog.mosesinhomefitness.com/2008/09/think-tank-2008-shoemoneys-contest.html

     I have been reading your blog for a few months now and love it. I really enjoy learning about the latest online ideas about. blogging, SEO, adsense, and all the other interesting topics.

     Here’s my blog post for this event.

     I’m assuming that my service of personal training would be different from most.

     I’m a Fitness Coach with a degree in Exercise & Fitness. I’m national certified with the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and have been for over 10 years. I’m an entrepreneur pursuing my dream of helping others get fit and enjoy helping them reach their goals. In my spare time I own and run my own apparel line of motivating phrases.

     The service that I would provide for the group would be, “How to stay fit at the computer”. I do in home personal training and I know how sitting at the computer can be detrimental to your health. Learn to stay healthy and fit.

     I could do mini-workouts, group workouts, how to workout at home, and stretching exercises to help elevate pains in the back, neck, shoulder, and leg.

     I live in San Diego, so no need for airfare or a place to stay.

     I have been blogging for a few years and do it almost everyday. I blog about my personal training world and other fitness topics. I love sharing my passion with other like mined people.

     I would love to learn more about the online potential of personal training. I receive requests on a daily basis and feel this would be great niche for me. This Think Tank sounds like an awesome opportunity and I look forward to attending. Please!

     Thanks again Shoemoney. If you have any suggestions on to reach the blogger who sits on his or her computer for hours that could use some fitness help, please let me know.

     Kevin Moses BS, CSCS

116. You are very generous. It sounds like fun. This will surely help that lucky person out. Like the photo at the top of the post too.

117. […] put this blog up as a temporary place to host my entry into Shoemoney’s SEO ThinkTank contest, since I no longer have a personal blog.  I want to warn everyone in advance that my post […]

118. My Entry – http://startasite.org/blog/seo-thinktank/

119. […] is my official entry in Jeremy Schoemaker’s Seo ThinkTank 2008 contest. I need to explain what I have to offer the other attendees and why ShoeMoney should shell out over […]

120. And the oscar goes to 😉

     http://www.myjobnextdoor.com/blog/2008/09/11/what-i-can-bring-to-the-table-seo-think-tank-2008/

121. Here’s my entry and blog post:
     http://zacjohnson.com/seo-think-tank-networking-event/

122. […] have put together an event called SEO Think Tank. This post will not only act as my entry into ShoeMoney’s contest, but also to inform others on the event and who you can expect to meet with at the […]

123. I have one more entry I added. This could very well be the winner shoemoney. I mean it really fulfills a real need at all seo conferences.

124. […] question was asked at a very popular blog: “How can you offer value to big time web wigs as a regular Joe blogger?” This […]

125. […] successfully waited long enough to miss out on the contest that Jeremy had over at Shoemoney.com, Come To The SEO ThinkTank 2008 ON ME!. Procrastination will keep you from getting everywhere you don’t really want to be […]

126. […] Come To The SEO ThinkTank 2008 ON ME […]

127. Was there a deadline on this? Here is my blog entry;

     http://www.nadnayr.com/?p=3

128. Why I would be a good addition to the ThinkTank conference:
     (I hope I didn’t get to this to late, as I just found out about ThinkTank today)

     I care about start ups:

     When it comes to startups I care. I co-founded ActionsTalk.com, a startup spotlight site that interviews and brings attention to startups. The whole point of the site is for my co-founder and I to meet and get to know how and why people run startups. I spend 8-10 hours a week currently with no fiscal return. I do it because I love helping start-up founders and I love learning their stories and experiences. Straight up, I love this stuff.

     I have a process background and all businesses need process:

     I currently work at GE Healthcare in an IT Management training program. I am constantly thinking ‘process improvement’. Whether a startup company likes it or not, as they grow they will have to implement processes. I do that every day and I can talk to how and why processes are implemented into a business. I understand, first hand, the pains of being “over processed”, but I also see how that process focus can help a business team operate effectively and profitably.

     I will listen:

     I’m 25 years old and I fully realize that I have A LOT to learn. ThinkTank will be packed with guru’s and I can’t wait to keep my ears and eyes wide open during this event. One of the most valuable assets someone can have, in my opinion, is the ability to listen and it’s something that I focus on all the time. Many people who have a lot of experience think that they don’t need to learn or listen…they are wrong. I will learn a ton, contribute a ton, and add to the overall value of ThinkTank.

     I can’t wait to win! Regardless of the outcome I hope that you guys have a blast at the event and I hope that the attendees take away something of extreme value. Talk to you guys soon!

     my blog http://ryanagraves.com

129. Link to the post on my blog: http://ryanagraves.com/09/12/2008/why-i-would-be-a-good-addition-to-the-thinktank-conference/

130. Hey Shoe, hope it’s not too late to enter. Was thinking about going but hey if it’s on your dime even better,
     http://www.epitunes.com/Members/toren/Blog/SEO-Think-Tank

131. I live in san diego, too bad can’t afford to go to it 🙁

132. […] excited to write a blog post. I just finished reading Jeremy Schoemaker’s (aka Shoemoney) post with his very generous offer of not only paying for but getting someone a ticket to the 2008 SEO Thinktank event. This post is […]

133. Great contest, but just found out about it tonight!

134. Sweet contest! Too bad the event is the same weekend as the Decibel Festival up here in Seattle; and too bad I love electronic arts more than SEO. But SEO is a close second.

135. […] Come To The SEO ThinkTank 2008 ON ME!, ShoeMoney […]

136. […] I’m all set to crash Shoemoney’s 2008 SEO Think Tank! […]

137. Cool I am coming.

138. […] Shoemoney.com if you are interested in […]

139. […] Come To The SEO ThinkTank 2008 ON ME!, ShoeMoney […]

140. I think so i have missed this party.But anyways i would also like to know of the next party and Web Analytics.

141. […] Come To The SEO ThinkTank 2008 ON ME! […]

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