New Video: Tony Robbins Talks w/Frank Kern & John Reese

[Christophe Young]

Just watched it last night.

I had seen TR speak live before at a learning annex a couple years ago. He doesn't like being referred to as that "motivation guy", but that's basically what he is. He gets people pumped up and "in state" so they will take action. It's a lot of "rah rah" stuff. If I ever want to get up for something, I'd look to TR in a heart beat. Problem is, the heightened state usually doesn't last long and it dissipates and you are left looking for more motivation eventually.

I was intrigued at all the "wow, great video" comments in this thread. I asked myself why people were saying that. Then I thought, well TR got them pumped up and excited. It's purely motivational. After watching TR, you want to take on the world and that's fine.

I think that's what this video was about mostly. The other guys didn't really share any deep insights about how to become internet millionaires other than saying that visualizing and believing that it WILL happen is how it's done. These are concepts rehashed from Napoleon Hill's book and even "The Secret." Hey, if that works for people and gets them motivated, then great. But, there's a lot more to the equation.

Tony is a great marketer for sure. If he's smart, at the end of the video there would be a link to a product about "Visualizing your way to success." Again, part of the picture, motivating and inspiring but not the whole thing.

[Marhelper]

Originally Posted by Jason Moffatt

One of the things I really credit Tony with is helping me to take passionate action on the things that were most important in my life.

After getting a invite to his Date With Destiny event in late 2007, my personal and business life transformed radically.

During the week long event, we had a few moments where we wrote down all the goals we wanted to accomplish in our lives. The purpose was to just write down anything you could think of that you wanted to do and keep writing.

Well, I took out that piece of paper yesterday and the results were very interesting to me.

While I didn't achieve the goals of hitting a home run in Petco park, or installing a bowling lane in my house, or buy my parents their retirement home (Yet), I did enjoy seeing that many of the things I had on my list have been accomplished.

I tell you these things below not to brag, but rather to illustrate that if you actually take the time to "write down your goals" and apply massive action, you can get just about anything you want.

For instance, here are some of the things on my list that I've achieved since that Date With Destiny event... (most relationship goals removed, but many of them were fulfilled)

1. Find my dream girl to apply all that I learned at DWD (Done)
2. Buy a beach front house in San Diego (I haven't bought a home yet, but am leasing a multi million dollar beach home for me and the lady)
3. Have a billiard room (Done)
4. Grow my hair to my shoulders (Done)
5. Make a million dollars in 2008 (I didn't quite make it, but I did make more money then I ever had in my life. And it's even better in 2009)
6. Beat Guitar Hero (Done)
7. Get over fear of flying (I've flown to Maui for Kern's Plastermind, Chicago for Eben's Green Room event, Portland Oregon for vacation, and flew with Marshall Sylver in private plane to Filsaime's Launch Tree) - (Done)
8. Join a softball team (Done) (Actually started playing with one of Tony's sales guy who's been with him for nearly 20 years)
9. Hire a personal assistant (Done)
10. Get better at Photoshop (Bought a photoshop site just to learn better) (Done)
11. Get Technic 1200's turntables (Done)
12. Play more with my dog (Done)
13. Wake up at 6 am (Don't always make it up that early, but getting much better)
14. Travel to Wrigley Field (Done)
15. Get in touch with god (Done)


I was really stoked to read this page in my booklet and to see that I had accomplished all of those things. Of course there are many things on the list that I haven't fulfilled yet, but I'm working on them.

Some of the unfinished, but started goals were...

1. Remodel my home in Oregon (Got started)
2. Publish a book (Did get published once, and have another book totally wrote just needs to be printed)
3. Dunk a basketball (I did buy a trampoline so I could start to jump higher)
4. Get six pack abs (I am in the best shape of my life)
5. Catch a barrel surfing (Still missing this one, but got the closest in my life about two weeks ago.)

...and then there's about 30 other things that I've yet to fulfill. Stuff like opening a Vegan restaurant and buying my parents a retirement home,

But I'm confident that someday I'll achieve just about everything on my list and then some.

And I have to admit, a lot of the encouragement to achieve these things came from good ol Tony Robbins.

Thanks dude.

Thanks Jason, you have inspired me to get the pen and paper out ... kewl.

[bobsedge]

As a graduate of Tony's Life Mastery program, I can tell you he is the real deal. His true motivation is helping turn peoples lives around. I graduated his program about ten years ago and almost immediately took my business from $500k to $6 million a year. Over the past two years I have had some major setbacks that have significantly damaged me financially. Yet, Tony's teachings have helped me stay relatively positive and I wake up each day ready to take on the world. Many days, the world kicks back but there is also another day.

[frank-kern]

I think the existence of this thread goes to prove that we all have too much time on our hands ;-)

So here's the inside scoop on that video:

John and I went to meet with Tony so Tony could film some footage with John to be used in an upcoming product (the one which will be sold as a result of this launch).

At some point, we were talking about random stuff and I mentioned some survey results where 70+% of the people in our little world had yet to set up a website or sell anything ...despite having bought tons of stuff. (That's pretty disturbing.)

One of us (can't remember who) said "Hey- let's talk about that on camera."

So we did.

I didn't talk much because I wanted to hear what Tony had to say. Also, I wasn't expecting to be on video that day. In fact, I was super tired from being out all night the night before with my degenerate cousin, Trey. (Damn him!)

It was all pretty spur of the moment. The intro was shot after the interview and was my idea.

I figured it would be kind of weird to just start a video out with three dudes sitting on a couch. So the intro is really more for entertainment.

We all realized the video wasn't perfect in terms of production and so forth and we all decided that we'd release it anyway because the message was good and could potentially help people.

The overall purpose of the video is two fold:

1. To generate good will and to help people. (Time for the skeptics to speak up, fine, but the fact that 70(ish)% of long time members of this community have YET to take action is something I'm very interested in changing for the better.)

2. To generate interest for the new product that's being offered shortly. I won't go into detail about it here because this isn't the place to try to sell it.

By the way, Tony is VERY cool, down to earth, and funny. He's really intense in person but not in a weird way, and he genuinely cares about helping people.

He also works more than any other person I've ever seen.

Some folks don't like him, I realize. But I do and always have.

His materials really helped me.

[Ace Spade]

I thought it was pretty good, thanks for posting it.

[Julian Lockhart]

Frank - the video is very good.

It will get some people off their arses. Maybe even me!

Don't worry about the people who said negative comments. Nothing you do will sway them.

I am fond of saying "work with the willing"

[Crew Chief]

Love him or hate him, one thing about Tony Robbins no one can argue is the results he has produced! He has helped mulititudes and that's the reason Frank Kern and John Reese tapped into his overflowing well.

I watched the video and TR was on point! Once again...

[frank-kern]

You wouldn't believe how big that guy is in person. I'm 6'1 and weigh around 220 and I feel like a dwarf standing next to him.

I've known the guy for almost a year and I still can't get used to that.

And while we're on the topic of Tony, there's a product he has called "Time Of Your Life" that is (in my opinion) the best one he's got.

It's about managing time and getting things done. Actually, it's about way more than that ...but that's the short version.

I used to when I was creating the marketing and course materials for my Serializer classes and without it, none of that would have happened.

Another excellent Tony product is "Living Health". I got a TON of value from that.

[sebber]

The video was brilliant, as it offered a lot of value and is full of quality insights about changing your state and envisioning success. Granted, I have ALL of Tony Robbins' products, so have heard most of this before. It remains very motivating and TRUE.

Pop on here and everyone is talking about how John looked, the way it was edited or the fact that Frank and John were quieter than usual :-)

It's Tony ROBBINS!!!

I saw the guy at his UPW seminar three years ago. He is a force of nature and, honestly, one of the most charismatic people I have ever witnessed.

Would anyone else have felt a little "quieter" or more awkward sitting across the couch from Tony Robbins?!

Without a doubt!

There are some great contributions here, too. I vibe with what Jason Moffatt is saying and I was honestly blown away by what John Reese wrote.

John, that took real balls and you went WAY up in my estimation for your candor...

For what it's worth, reading the way some people online pick apart valuable videos and bash successful people they've never met would discourage many of us from sharing a vid in the first place...

That aside, John Reese comes across as a genuine, decent guy and even a little quirky (in a good way!)...

All innovators tend to be quirky, by the way. Wear it with pride :-)

I got a lot out of this video, so thanks very much for taking the time and energy to make and share it...

[sebber]

Originally Posted by frank-kern

Get on my list and you will make a billion dollars instantly.

Frank!

I've been on your list for ages and still haven't received my check.

I appreciate that you are just being sarcastic and actually meant a "million dollars"...

Want my Paypal?!

[Marhelper]

Originally Posted by frank-kern

I think the existence of this thread goes to prove that we all have too much time on our hands ;-)

So here's the inside scoop on that video:

John and I went to meet with Tony so Tony could film some footage with John to be used in an upcoming product (the one which will be sold as a result of this launch).

At some point, we were talking about random stuff and I mentioned some survey results where 70+% of the people in our little world had yet to set up a website or sell anything ...despite having bought tons of stuff. (That's pretty disturbing.)

One of us (can't remember who) said "Hey- let's talk about that on camera."

So we did.

I didn't talk much because I wanted to hear what Tony had to say. Also, I wasn't expecting to be on video that day. In fact, I was super tired from being out all night the night before with my degenerate cousin, Trey. (Damn him!)

It was all pretty spur of the moment. The intro was shot after the interview and was my idea.

I figured it would be kind of weird to just start a video out with three dudes sitting on a couch. So the intro is really more for entertainment.

We all realized the video wasn't perfect in terms of production and so forth and we all decided that we'd release it anyway because the message was good and could potentially help people.

The overall purpose of the video is two fold:

1. To generate good will and to help people. (Time for the skeptics to speak up, fine, but the fact that 70(ish)% of long time members of this community have YET to take action is something I'm very interested in changing for the better.)

2. To generate interest for the new product that's being offered shortly. I won't go into detail about it here because this isn't the place to try to sell it.

By the way, Tony is VERY cool, down to earth, and funny. He's really intense in person but not in a weird way, and he genuinely cares about helping people.

He also works more than any other person I've ever seen.

Some folks don't like him, I realize. But I do and always have.

His materials really helped me.

Thanks for the idea Frank. I really enjoyed it and I know it will help down the road.

[Harlan]

Those two products Frank mentioned are awesome.

Tony Robbins on Health and Time Management came at the right time in my life.

Man oh man. That was when MP3 players first came out. The Time program was so massive I remember days and days of ripping the CDs to mp3s

Just an incredible set. Probably worth thousands to me over the years.

And the health set is highly motivational too.

Tony studied with my teacher Dave Dobson for a while. I see a lot of what Tony does came from Dave's other than conscious processes.

Hey Frank, when you see Tony again, ask him if he knows his former teacher died and spoke highly of him.

Peace.

[TelegramSam]

Originally Posted by frank-kern

...but the fact that 70(ish)% of long time members of this community have YET to take action is something I'm very interested in changing for the better.

I think this is a common thing in life not just IM.

How many women buy stuff, stick it in their wardrobes and never wear it. That's even after spending umpteen hours dragging their husbands around the shops with them

I'm always on the lookout for that magic golf putter. I already have half a dozen which are perfectly fine.

Originally Posted by frank-kern

I'm 6'1 and weigh around 220 and I feel like a dwarf standing next to him.

Dude, just like me, we both need to lose about 20 pounds.

Thanks for the insights on the video and keep up your good work.

Sam

[tremayne]

Bruce:

I owe you a great debt! Frank Kern had sent me the video but I was busy and had no time for anyone's video that day or for several other days. (ADD people have to stay focused!)

I am getting ready to give a major talk at a university in Eastern Canada in less than a month, but for some reason when I got your link this morning I clicked on it and watched the entire video.

I am so excited! The finger pointing exercise gave me a great idea for ending my talk and encouraging sales. I will go through the exercise with half a dozen folks from the audience right on stage. That will enable many to overcome the fear that "this won't work for me"!

Great stuff and thank you for bringing it to my attention once more.

Sydney

[adamv]

Originally Posted by Christophe Young

I think that's what this video was about mostly. The other guys didn't really share any deep insights about how to become internet millionaires other than saying that visualizing and believing that it WILL happen is how it's done. These are concepts rehashed from Napoleon Hill's book and even "The Secret." Hey, if that works for people and gets them motivated, then great. But, there's a lot more to the equation.

Tony is a great marketer for sure. If he's smart, at the end of the video there would be a link to a product about "Visualizing your way to success." Again, part of the picture, motivating and inspiring but not the whole thing.

Do you really think that's all the video was about? Visualizing your way to success?

John Reese and Frank Kern didn't "share any deep insights about how to become an internet millionaire" in this video because that's what their training materials are supposed to do and the meeting with Tony Robbins was supposed to help people take action on what's contained in the courses they've already purchased.

To me the video was much more than just motivation. It was motivational but there was more to it than just motivation and visualization.

[Steve Peters Benn]

Hey Frank,

Is Tony's health program, the one about acid / alkaline and separating out the blood cells?

[John_Reese]

Also as far as dissecting the video and there being awkward moments or we were in awe of Tony, etc. What people don't realize is that we were hanging out with Tony for like 10+ HOURS that day before this was even shot. As Frank stated above, the reason for the video was to let Tony talk and explain some things. It wasn't an interview or anything.

There's a PART 2 coming later today that is Tony asking me some stuff about the million dollar day. I think it's a great video and look forward to everyone's feedback on it.

[Steve Peters Benn]

Hey John,

I think we will all look forward to that. I'm not sure it will live up to the revenge fantasy / video store movie I have created in my head, but it will probably come a close second.

I don't see how anyone could have a bigger personality than Tony - nor why it should be such a problem in a free (free for cripes sake!) video.

Now Trials, Monkey Island or the Mentalist... hmmmm.

[Steadyon]

Hi John,

I just saw it. It is good.

I am very interested in the technology of changing one's mindset about things.

It is THE single most important thing you can accomplish.

Building your own inner strength, knowledge, confidence and certainty in yourself, is the single most important thing you can do for YOU.

Sonny

[SimonHarrison]

Originally Posted by John_Reese

Also as far as dissecting the video and there being awkward moments or we were in awe of Tony, etc.

Yeah but be honest John, when Tony joked about you sitting on his knee, you winced a little inside :-)

There's a PART 2 coming later today that is Tony asking me some stuff about the million dollar day. I think it's a great video and look forward to everyone's feedback on it.

It's an awful video, no wait, I've not seen it yet. :-)

[SimonHarrison]

Originally Posted by frank-kern

. Also, I wasn't expecting to be on video that day. In fact, I was super tired from being out all night the night before with my degenerate cousin, Trey. (Damn him!)

I did think you were less than your normal chirpy self.

The intro was shot after the interview and was my idea.

I figured it would be kind of weird to just start a video out with three dudes sitting on a couch.
.

Nah, Frank raw, beats contrived footage Frank into a cocked hat.

It didn't feel congruent

[Peter Bestel]

I enjoyed the vid and got quite a bit out of it. Thanks guys.

Yes it's all part of a launch (even this thread is now part of it) but so what, good information is good information.

However it happened I think it's great that the likes of Frank and John are tapping into resources as huge (pun intended) as Tony Robbins - and what's more they're sharing it with the rest of us.

I know there are ulterior motives, but again, so what? I'm looking forward to the next video and (Mass Control techniques permitting!!) I'll make my own mind up whether to buy. But whatever happens we'll more than likely get given a shed load of quality stuff for free.

I luurve big launches!

Peter

[SimonHarrison]

Originally Posted by Peter Bestel

I enjoyed the vid and got quite a bit out of it. Thanks guys.

Yes it's all part of a launch (even this thread is now part of it) but so what, good information is good information.

However it happened I think it's great that the likes of Frank and John are tapping into resources as huge (pun intended) as Tony Robbins - and what's more they're sharing it with the rest of us.

I know there are ulterior motives, but again, so what? I'm looking forward to the next video and (Mass Control techniques permitting!!) I'll make my own mind up whether to buy. But whatever happens we'll more than likely get given a shed load of quality stuff for free.

I luurve big launches!

Peter

About sums it up Peter.

[sebber]

Originally Posted by SimonHarrison

Yeah but be honest John, when Tony joked about you sitting on his knee, you winced a little inside :-)

When Tony said that, I think most of us winced a little inside. It would have been pretty funny had he actually done it, though. He's 6 foot 7 and all. Would be hard to escape his grasp :-)

[Peter Bestel]

Go on, I'll do them a favour (they obviously need it!) The next vid is up:

John & Tony

[JoeJ]

Originally Posted by sebber

He's 6 foot 7 and all. Would be hard to escape his grasp :-)

I heard that if "everything" was in the usual proportions he would be over 9 feet tall.

[Nathan Hangen]

There's no doubt that Tony is an awesome motivator and a game changer. He is the master of his domain (motivation and empowerment).

The problem is that even though he's created infomercials before, this one seems a bit "off."

I think part of the problem is that most of us marketers have heard the stories of the million dollar launches over, and over, and over again and I think many of us are getting immune to them.

So...I'm thinking that with this product they are going after a new audience, one that hasn't heard these stories once a month for the past 2 years. If that is the case then, where is the congruency in the message? Are they really working to solve the problem of people not taking action or selling another 2,000 course to new IM'ers?

I love the way that Frank, John, and Tony do business, but I just wonder if people are already growing immune to launches like this?

I think it is cool that these 3 have improved the game and created a whole new playing field, I just wonder when the repetitive stories and feigned interest in them will end.

[sebber]

Originally Posted by JoeJ

I heard that if "everything" was in the usual proportions he would be over 9 feet tall.

Haha!

I think this is all building to video 3: "Tony Robbins indulges in spanking with famous Internet Marketer."

NLP can make you do ANYTHING!

I bet some of you sickos would watch too!

[frank-kern]

Dammit!! Now you ruined the surprise!!

[SimonHarrison]

Originally Posted by sebber

Haha!

I think this is all building to video 3: "Tony Robbins indulges in spanking with famous Internet Marketer."

NLP can make you do ANYTHING!

I bet some of you sickos would watch too!

You gotta ask if Tony figured doing a couple of IM vids would end up with a discussion on the size of his tackle and a potential soft core spanking video.

Gotta love this place sometimes

[John_Reese]

Originally Posted by Nathan Hangen

I love the way that Frank, John, and Tony do business, but I just wonder if people are already growing immune to launches like this?

Will movie studios stop releasing movie trailers months before a movie is released? Will automakers stop 'leaking' spy photos of new car models before they are released? Will music companies stop releasing singles off of albums yet to be released yet?

Although "launches" are somewhat new to our industry, it's been a part of marketing for over 100 years.

Will some become immune or less responsive? Absolutely. That's why techniques and strategies will continue to evolve. BUT the core of the process will remain. It's simply building ANTICIPATION for something that's coming out in the future.

-John Reese

[TiffanyDow]

Originally Posted by SimonHarrison

We should be thankful to Frank and to some degree John, as these guys are pulling in huge names from outside of the IM market and bringing us their beneficial content.

I didn't even think of this aspect of it but this is a good point. I talk to lots of people who hate the fact that when they tell people they're an Internet Marketer, they're eyeballed as if they're either a Spam or Porn king - because if it's online, it MUST be one of those two, right?

Bringing a name like Tony Robbins into the mix who everyday housewives and husbands know and respect could bring more legitimacy to the biz. Thanks for sharing that insight with me!

Tiff

[frank-kern]

When strangers at parties ask me what I do for a living, I often tell them I'm in Internet Porn. I tell them I make very short films.

John tells people he's a hand model.

[MichaelHiles]

Originally Posted by John_Reese

Will movie studios stop releasing movie trailers months before a movie is released? Will automakers stop 'leaking' spy photos of new car models before they are released? Will music companies stop releasing singles off of albums yet to be released yet?

Although "launches" are somewhat new to our industry, it's been a part of marketing for over 100 years.

Will some become immune or less responsive? Absolutely. That's why techniques and strategies will continue to evolve. BUT the core of the process will remain. It's simply building ANTICIPATION for something that's coming out in the future.

-John Reese

+1

Tell Apple that product launches don't work. [rofl]

... or the whole auto industry with concept cars and auto shows...

... SI Swimsuit Edition...

hell the list goes on and on

[TelegramSam]

In the UK one of my best friends sells hardcore.

In UK this also means rocks, stones and gravel, which is his business.

It has raised a few laughs at parties to say the least. He also has a lot of laughs with his adverts, such as "Clean Hardcore Wanted", "Hardcore Delivered to Your Door" etc. etc.

[XiahouDun]

Great information, loved the video, thanks!

[Matt Fulger]

Originally Posted by Peter Bestel

Go on, I'll do them a favour (they obviously need it!) The next vid is up:

John & Tony

Don't miss out on this one folks. John tells you a very important key to getting started.

Thanks for sharing the 2nd video Peter.

Originally Posted by sebber

Haha!

I think this is all building to video 3: "Tony Robbins indulges in spanking with famous Internet Marketer."

NLP can make you do ANYTHING!

I bet some of you sickos would watch too!

ROFLMAO

Originally Posted by frank-kern

Dammit!! Now you ruined the surprise!!

At least he didn't reveal who's getting the spanking.

So there's still a small element of surprise lurking.

Originally Posted by frank-kern

When strangers at parties ask me what I do for a living, I often tell them I'm in Internet Porn. I tell them I make very short films.

John tells people he's a hand model.

ROFLMAO

You're killing me over here Frank, my face is starting to hurt from laughing so hard.

[SimonHarrison]

Second video an equally decent watch.

Cheers .

[Rob Hall]

Will have to watch this one again tonight, from the short preview I got this morning seemed like it's going to be another decent one chaps!

[Nathan Hangen]

Originally Posted by John_Reese

Will movie studios stop releasing movie trailers months before a movie is released? Will automakers stop 'leaking' spy photos of new car models before they are released? Will music companies stop releasing singles off of albums yet to be released yet?

Although "launches" are somewhat new to our industry, it's been a part of marketing for over 100 years.

Will some become immune or less responsive? Absolutely. That's why techniques and strategies will continue to evolve. BUT the core of the process will remain. It's simply building ANTICIPATION for something that's coming out in the future.

-John Reese

We're not talking about new movies, we're talking about using the same stories over and over again. Still, you didn't address my question about audiences. Kind of like watching the same movie launch every month for 2 years.

John, I'm not trying to insult you, I like what you do. These are just my own observations.

[TelegramSam]

Roll up. Roll up. Place your bets. Place your bets.


How much will it cost?


My Guess Number 1
What are the chances of the forthcoming release costing $1,997


My Guess Number 2
My other alternative is just $1 with a monthly continuity of $97


Place your bets now...

[tremayne]

I haven't seen that one. Do you have a link?

Sydney

[ajbarnes777]

Originally Posted by tremayne

I haven't seen that one. Do you have a link?

Sydney

2nd Video link

[d101]

... loved it (!) ... the 'hobbit versions' of John and Frank made me laugh, though ... my vote: excellent content! ... the sizes might well have been done by design, but for the rest of us, here is a little tip: - beware of your wide angle lenses, it makes the objects further away very small and the foreground REALLY BIG. ...

[Charybdis]

Originally Posted by TimPhelan

Well, wasn't this supposed to be an interview? I mean, Robbins is great at some things but as an interviewer he kind of sucks since he talks over 90% of the time. :-) A good interviewer should let his guests talk a bit more don't you think?

Lol, that is exactly what I think This wasn't an interview, only one question in the beginning, but after that only Tony spoke.

However, worth watching.

[Brian McElroy]

I watched the first video 3 times. Other than the
poorly contrived intro, the content was awesome.

-Brian

[Lance K]

Originally Posted by TelegramSam

Roll up. Roll up. Place your bets. Place your bets.


How much will it cost?


Place your bets now...

Put me down for $297

[Lance K]

Originally Posted by John_Reese

Also as far as dissecting the video and there being awkward moments or we were in awe of Tony, etc. What people don't realize is that we were hanging out with Tony for like 10+ HOURS that day before this was even shot.

What? NO WAY. I saw you guys drive up and walk in. And wasn't it freaky how Tony read your minds and already had the 4 squares drawn on that pad of paper?

All kidding aside, far too many people take things way too seriously. It must be hell living in their world. Always looking over their shoulder to see if that shadowy figure behind them is Kern, Reese, Robins, etc. just waiting to throw the wool over their eyes.

[tremayne]

Many thanks ajbarnes777!

Sydney

[John_Reese]

Originally Posted by Nathan Hangen

We're not talking about new movies, we're talking about using the same stories over and over again. Still, you didn't address my question about audiences. Kind of like watching the same movie launch every month for 2 years.

John, I'm not trying to insult you, I like what you do. These are just my own observations.

Nathan, I went back and reread what you posted. I had misunderstood you.

Yes, it's very possible that many will become immune since they've heard the same story before. It also depends how that story is being positioned.

As far as the congruency, and as you'll notice in the 2nd video, it's not just only about helping people to take action per se. That was just the initial piece of content to 'introduce' Tony to us and vice versa to get everything started and to giveaway some great content to get people interested.

-John Reese