I started blogging six years ago with two primary goals.
First, to monetize the site, make a gazillion dollars, and retire early.
Second, to be a guest on one of the late-night talk shows.
Well, at this point, my agent has not been able to find a time that works with my schedule to appear on the late-night shows.
However, it looks like it may be time to cash in.
As some of you may know, a couple of years ago I wrote a post about the World’sLargest Tire Manufacturer that for some unknown reason became my most popular post of all-time, by far. The post has over 64,000 views; the second most popular post, about Tootsie Rolls at Planet Fitness, only has 10,000 views.
I never thought much of it, figuring it was just some random occurrence, and that nothing would come from it.
But then a couple of days ago I received the following email:
Dear Sir/Madam, Good day. This is ****** for trading company in Turkey, we do tyre buisness since 2005, we find your address in the website and we would like to have chance to work with you, and we deeply appreicate your kindly response Regards ******** P.R Manager
While I am disappointed the manager did not know that I was “Sir”, I can overlook that because of what this email means:
- financial freedom
- retirement, ahead of schedule
- no more tests to grade
- no more meetings to attend
- a chance to say “I told you” to all those who doubted me
- a chance to stop blogging, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
So I plan to reach out to the P.R. Manager this week. If I suddenly stop blogging, you’ll know why.
Of course, there is always the chance that the email is spam…
Woohoo you finally made it! Don’t worry about replying to this comment if you’re too busy now that you’re rich and famous lol!
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if this works out, I’ll have all the time in the world! ๐
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Did he also mention that you have a long lost relative from Nigeria that needs your help?๐ He must have heard that college professors are rolling in the dough.
What would make this story truly memorable is if you start doing tire commercials. “I used to know that Borden guy before he became famous!”
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or perhaps he heard that college profs are quite naive… ๐
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Well its been nice knowing you! I think I better do a tire post so that I can soon get a spam, I mean legit email like you got. Looking forward to that beach house that you are going to purchase for all your readers. ๐
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you’ll be the first to know about the beach house… ๐
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Awesome! ๐ I will try not to hold my breath until I hear!
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good idea… ๐
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๐ Don’t forget us little people when you’ve made it to the top.
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and hopefully people don’t forget me when I come back from Turkey broke and embarrassed ๐
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I did a tired post once, but so far I haven’t had near that many views. That’s phenomenal.
I think you should get in touch with this manager and talk Turkey with him. He could very generously Greece your palms. But be careful. Don’t go Russian too quickly into any deals.
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the tire post will soon have me rolling in the dough…
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And your blog will soon be a great hub of business.
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I hope it will help my blog gain some traction…
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Just don’t get too tired, with all the new traffic on your blog.
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I do believe I already met my quota of head smacks for this morning!
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Do you feel better, now?
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you may have to up your quota…
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“Thanks” for that helpful tip!
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my pleasure… ๐
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Oh, I am sure it was! ๐
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fingers crossed that my hopes don’t get deflated…
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That often seems to happen right after one thinks they’ve nailed it.
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there will no doubt be bumps on the road…
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Anticipating those bumps will keep you in suspense.
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right now you are gaining eye rolls, as I see the punster Tippy has too greatly influenced you once again!
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likes, comments, puns, eye rolls; they all count in my blog stats… ๐
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“Haha!”
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Let me know if you need an assistant. I work cheap, very cheap.
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you can be in charge of all travel arrangements…
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๐And and unlimited budget
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of course…
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Congratulations,
it sounds promising! ๐
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I think so… ๐
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LOL, Jim. I hope that it is not spam. I did get a book contract almost the same way without nearly the number of views that you got, so you never know. Throw away red pens for chance to work tyres in Turkey. ๐
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that’s great that you got a book contract in a similar way! And I am sure my students would be happy if I threw away my red pens… ๐
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LOL , not โmyโ red pens, only red pens, no articles, I noticed. Iโm not sure whether it is spam or not, is there an email you can answer. I wish you the best. Iโm over the moon with 50 likes!
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I get excited about one like!
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Well, here is one for you!!! ๐ I bet your kids love you. You are funny! ๐
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thanks, you made my day!
and hard to tell if my students are laughing with me, or at me… ๐
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Being a former teacher and knowing kids, probably a little of both! ๐
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I’d be happy with that ๐
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Congrats!! Let us know how it all works out for you:)
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I’ll post pictures of my beachfront property… ๐
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All I can say is that is going to be one hell of a commute! I am not surprised by the interest though. We all love your blog and style of writing. It would also make for a great last couple of chapters for your memoir. At least the drive on the correct side of the road there.
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hopefully Zoom will help cut back on the travel. and that’s good to know they drive on the correct side of the road, the tires work better that way ๐
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Ha!
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early retirement here you come!
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I may wait a few weeks to hand in my resignation…
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yes, i’d say hang in there just a bit longer…
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haven’t resigned yet…
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They “do tyre business” in Turkey, huh? Not sure I’d trust that. I think I’d hold out for the late night talk show deal.
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once this deal goes through, the late night shows will be fighting each other for me to come on their show… ๐
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Congratulations! Can you put in a word for me as well?
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of course; I’ll see if there is a need for a travel writer in Turkey ๐
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Jim, you might want to trace the origin more deeply. Does Nigeria ring a bell?
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but this just seems so more legitimate… ๐
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Wow, that’s fantastic Jim, but poor Jasper is going to miss the president of his fan club!๐ณ
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maybe I could buy Jasper peanuts for life… ๐
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Now you’ve got him flying around those branches!๐๐ฅ๐ฅ
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go Jasper!
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He appreciates that I’m sure, he had a bad fight this morning!
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uh-oh. I hope he is OK… I should be reading your post later this afternoon…
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Yes, he’s fine and was here for his afternoon snack. He hasn’t given up yet! I hope he doesn’t.๐ณ
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that’s great news!
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Go, Jim! Do you need a P.A.? Happy New Year to you and yours and here’s wishing you all many blessings and abundance, peace and love in 2021. Xx
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thanks, Jane. And Happy New Year to you as well. and I wouldn’t want to drag you in on such a deal, there is a chance it doesn’t work out… ๐
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Shocker! ๐
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Does that PR Manager also known some African princes with recently deceased relatives, by any chance?
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they have the same writing style… ๐
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Thought they might…
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Wow, congrats! Do remember us, peasants, once you’re up there with the rich and the famous ๐
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I’ll invite all my blogging friends onto the late night talk shows…
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Yes! I’m looking forward to it ๐คฉ
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me too… ๐
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I trust you will blog the follow up?
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Or if things work out, I’ll just hire someone to write the follow-up… ๐
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Well I hope it works out for you, and you can get financial freedom.
All the best. Nice to meet you just before you become famous.
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thanks, but it’s a good thing I still have a day job… ๐
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Awesome news, hereโs hoping all works out well!
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thanks, Lea!
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Hahaha! Great news! So will you move to Turkey, Sir or Madam?
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hmmm…. I hadn’t considered that possibility. I may have to rethink this whole get rich thing…
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