Is the Rich Jerk about to become a Poor Jerk?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by tazmart, Jun 10, 2007.

  1. #1
    Does anyone know anything about the rumours concerning the Rich Jerk selling up to avoid bankruptcy, or is it another RJ ploy to get more press?
     
    tazmart, Jun 10, 2007 IP
  2. leet

    leet Notable Member

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    Who cares about that jerk anyway? :rolleyes:
     
    leet, Jun 10, 2007 IP
  3. tazmart

    tazmart Peon

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    #3
    Probably everyone who's got his products!
     
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  4. Cyclops

    Cyclops sensei

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    #4
    This is old news, A couple of weeks ago Shoemoney posted The Rich Jerk was selling out for $8M?
    He also mentioned that a credible source told him the reason was to avoid bankruptcy.
    The Rich Jerk sent Shoemoney a Cease and Decist email along with a threat of legal action for slander. The whole thing is actually pretty funny, the business appears to be up for sale and Shoemoney states pretty clearly it’s all speculation until the rich jerk speaks up about it.

    Since then the article has been removed from Shoemoneys website.
     
    Cyclops, Jun 10, 2007 IP
  5. sHiKaRi

    sHiKaRi Peon

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    #5
    Interesting but crazy...They made there money already maybe moving in a different direction...
     
    sHiKaRi, Jun 10, 2007 IP
  6. gkgk11

    gkgk11 Peon

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    #6
    Rich Jerk itself was a huge hype, and the guy behind the product made a massive amount of money through it. His product however is terrible, it simply prodives information that is too vague.
     
    gkgk11, Jun 10, 2007 IP
  7. Nintendo

    Nintendo ♬ King of da Wackos ♬

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    Cyclops sensei

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    Hey Nintendo ... your name isn't on the richjerks uninvited list to the pary at the Playboy Mansion so I'm guessing your in :cool:. Take some vids, we want to see the King of the Whackos partying at the Mansion :D
     
    Cyclops, Jun 11, 2007 IP
  9. Raithe

    Raithe Well-Known Member

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  11. webmasterlabor.com

    webmasterlabor.com Peon

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    That dude definitely knows to play the online buzz game.
     
    webmasterlabor.com, Jun 12, 2007 IP
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    musicinstinct Peon

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    He certainly does know how to play the online buzz game... I wonder how many forums and blogs have threads started "is rich jerk about to become poor jerk"... look at this thread - it's one of the most read posts here today.
     
    musicinstinct, Jun 12, 2007 IP
  13. Marketing Consulant

    Marketing Consulant Banned

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    I think he finally realized that the Rich Jerk brand and the overall business model was finally becoming "boring" and now he might invest his money into newer projects. It was good while it lasted but now the money making market has become too saturated to say the least.
     
    Marketing Consulant, Jun 12, 2007 IP
  14. Benny_D

    Benny_D Peon

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    I noticed he is giving it away now for free!? - richjerk.com/

    You jus pay the P & P. I thought this thread was about this price shift.

    How long has that been for? Just shows that the whole package is about distributing his affiliate links
     
    Benny_D, Jun 12, 2007 IP
  15. bertamus11

    bertamus11 Well-Known Member

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    His products are pretty much useless in my opinion. They all include stuff you can find on the net for free. I think he knows he's going down hill, especially when looking at his sales charts... who knows though really. Time will tell.
     
    bertamus11, Jun 12, 2007 IP
  16. moneybully

    moneybully Well-Known Member

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    Dear Loser,

    My last email sent shockwaves. People are FURIOUS.

    Some because they know there's no way they're getting
    into my exclusive party at the *Playboy Mansion*.

    Others because I publicly BLACKLISTED them from attending.

    The blacklistees are people you probably know. Some celebrities,
    and some famous internet marketers.

    Not only are the blacklistees pissed, but their friends
    and loyal followers are angry too.

    My question is, why the fu*k are their friends and followers
    on my list?! Get the fu*k off. If you love those guys, there's
    no possible way you should be listening to me. I'll just
    end up hurting you, just like I (ahem) "hurt" my lady friends.

    You can get off my list here (good riddance!):
    http://www.elabs7.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=awmq,43tq,2bs,gb1g,7p2w,ekdy,6uen

    But on a serious note (not really), I did slip in a couple of
    names onto the blacklist of people who are actually "friends"
    of mine. Guys I wanted to FREAK OUT, because they thought they
    were 'shue-ins' for the party.

    And THEY TOOK THE BAIT.

    They've been calling, yelling, and leaving death threats on my phone.
    They've been pleading with other IM'ers to get in touch with me
    and "fix" this.

    Gimme a second, I'm trying not to laugh here.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .

    OK, I'm back.

    Well, I'm not going to tell you which of the guys it was, as
    not to embarrass them further, but here's my personal message to
    them:

    YOU'RE IN.....so stop your bitching and moaning! I'll be contacting
    you personally to "calm you down". Haha.

    Jesus, I would've thought the addition of Ryan Seacrest to the
    banned list would've been a sure sign that I wasn't serious.

    I mean what the fu*k would I EVER be doing hanging out with that
    douchebag?

    Anyway, back to the point of my email.

    Ever since I announced the 22 open slots on my guest list,
    I've received THOUSANDS of cash offers for the chance to attend.

    Let's just say, those 22 spots are SOLD OUT.

    But GET THIS:

    There STILL may be a remote chance for you to attend, you lucky
    sunuvabitches. I just talked to the managing director
    of events at the mansion, and he agreed that it IS possible
    for me to allow a few more people to attend.

    So, sometime next week I'm going to open a couple
    of remaining spots just for my own devious enjoyment. Becauase I
    love to create a frenzy, then sit back and watch people freak
    out. And that's EXACTLY whats going to happen when I release
    these few spots. Haha, I know....I'm sick....and you LOVE it.

    But I may not be as sick as you think I am.

    Why?

    Because in an unusual moment of generosity, I reluctantly agreed
    to make this party a CHARITY EVENT.

    That's right. I'm going to be cutting a MONSTEROUS check to
    a charity that I'll tell you more about very soon.

    So, if you want to grab one of the few remaining spots,
    PAY ATTENTION to your inbox. Because I'm going to let you know
    the exact day and time that they will be available very soon,
    and you better be ready to call in sick, grab an energy drink,
    and prepare to get a callus hitting the refresh button, cuz
    this handful of spots will probably sell out in 12 seconds.

    As if you didn't know, my party at the *Playboy Mansion* is
    building buzz like nothing before it. This is undoubtedly the
    networking event of the century. No stupid snorefest seminar.
    And it comes with all of the "perks".

    We actually have tons of celebrities contacting
    us for a ticket to the event -- because it doesn't matter
    if you're Brad Pitt, if you don't get your ticket directly
    from me, you absolutely cannot attend.

    Without a ticket you won't get past security. In fact,
    you'll be turned away in TOTAL EMBARASSMENT.
    Tons of the hottest women you'll ever see in your life
    will be strolling right into the party while rejected dudes
    trying to crash the party will be hanging their heads
    as they walk back to the parking lot.

    So make sure and keep an eye out for that email about
    possibly getting into my party next week...until then

    Later Losers,

    RJ

    P.S. Want to see what you'll be missing?

    www.richjerkplayboyparty.com/PlayboyPictures.html
     
    moneybully, Jun 12, 2007 IP
  17. BigBadWolf

    BigBadWolf Well-Known Member

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    why was I not invited to the playboy mansion? :mad:
     
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  18. peeg

    peeg Peon

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    #18
    Can't you guys see??

    When Shoemoney actually made those first posts it was remarkably near the time when he was launching AuctionAds. When RJ replied with the "lawsuit", he was pushing his Playboy party.

    See any co-incidence? Just because Shoemoney said he don't like hype doesn't mean he won't be a part of it...
     
    peeg, Jun 12, 2007 IP
  19. Catherine L

    Catherine L Peon

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    I too think it was all one massive publicity stunt. In fact I posted a comment saying that on the jerks blog, and he deleted it. And when you see some of the not so nice comments he gets - I think that's odd.

    You've got to hand it to him though - he's a genius at marketing.
     
    Catherine L, Jun 12, 2007 IP
  20. syedwasi87

    syedwasi87 Active Member

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    lol its crazy..rich jerk is just pure crap and has awfully flop ideas.!
     
    syedwasi87, Jun 12, 2007 IP