Ambush Interview #120 The Legacy

this is gonna be fun! w00t for Robert!!

nice choice Sleazy!

Looking forward to this.

Robert is one of the few I consider a true friend in this industry.

Some great questions here, this is going to be a good one

what a Legacy, great guy and great ambush

This should be a great Interview.

The Legacy is one of the coolest people I've met in my short time in the industry, so I am excited to read all about him! And Robert, Justin is trying to post his congrats on the interview but having some problems, so a big woo hoo from both of us. (Though I doubt I will ever hear Justin shout "woo hoo!")

Give 'em hell Rob! Can't wait to see how this unfolds.

Congrats Robert , always great to hang out with you at ahows.

3. You used to train high school students?

Before I started in the adult industry I was National Director of Sales and Marketing for the educational market here in Canada. My job was to create CD-Roms of colleges and universities across Canada that had a virtual tour ? application for school and the ability to get scholarships and aptitude tests all in one place. These CD-Roms went into high schools.

I had to not only get the colleges/universities online with this but also gather the information and then sell the school boards and also train the students on how to use it along with government approval.

If anyone knows about government red tape then you?ll understand why I am very patient and careful in my speech along with being politically correct. Also if anyone knows about high school students then you?ll know about teaching them and not loosing your tempter when they don?t care. That is maybe why I am tolerated so well on GFY.

this one should be interesting!

Robert is one helluva reliable, honest, and hard working guy, and a good friend!

Thumbs up to Legacy and his sweet wife!

All I can say is thank you to all the little people who made me the man I am today

oh my....

Wow dude! this will be a great interview. hmmmm..

Legacy is one of the best guys I know in the industry. He's always there willing to help a fellow webmaster out. I can't wait to read the whole shebang

Man a very good interview.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Unless there is video tape of it. If that's the case, usually it's up for sale!

Robert has been a great source of advice and help to me. I'm really glad to read more about his experience in the industry and his life in general

Legacy is a very nice person.
This is a very good friend who is there all the time for you when you need help or advice.
All the time he will do his best to help you whatever the time this will take.
I remember when I start in the business, he says to me
*I will help you like people did for me*
I like him a lot and his wife she is so nice and pretty.
All the time when I talk to him and when I see him he is always happy with a big smile.
This is a true gentleman.
Good choice for an ambush!!

This should be very interesting.
I am looking forward to the answers.

Ohhhhhh TheLegacy is such a stud! I cant wait to read this one!!! BRING IT ON!!

great start Robert!!

awesome -someone who can WRITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4. Your family is dieing off ? your sister and your mother have both passed away. You also have your fair share of health problems. Are you concerned for your future?

This is a very personal question ? but yes. The birth of our daughter Mackenzie last year made me realize that being 46 may be an age she would regret if I don?t live longer. My dad is in his mid 80?s so I was born when he was in his early 40?s, but I don?t want her or any future children to grow up feeling that they got ripped off because they only lived to 30 or so and their dad dies of old age.

In saying that I have diabetes and ulcerative colitis I got when I was around 12 years old. Thankfully I try to keep myself active with karate classes and watch my diet. Also I have learned that running your body and mind to the max daily is simply not good for your health. In fact stress will kill you sooner.

You do better at your job if you only take time for yourself. I see webmasters, reps and owners running themselves almost 24/7 pushing the limits all the time. What is sad is that they don?t realize that it will only do their body damage and shorten their life span. You can achieve all the tasks ahead of you, and probably more if you have a healthy body and mind to go along with it.

Similar to a runner or a car that is kept moving at top speed all the time without a break ? eventually something is going to give and break down. Is life that invaluable that you feel burning it off with stress and tension is the best way?

Men/women who work so hard to achieve financial success that in doing so ? loose their families and personal values to get it? That?s not a life. I worked for many years with seniors who had that lifestyle, and all I kept hearing is regret. They missed out on the greatest moments of their life because they burned themselves out to soon. What?s all the money in the world going to do you if you die alone and missed out on what it truly means to live? I talk to webmasters and people who seriously consider suicide and the only thing that keeps them alive is work, sex or drugs. They do not consider what their life will be like in a few years - or the consequences. I am a strong supporter of a balanced life that will make you a better and smarter employee/person.

Personally - I use to smoke 3 packs of cigarettes a day a few years ago and lived off of junk/fast food - coffee and heavy pain med's before I met my wife. Now I am clean ? I haven?t smoked in over 3 years except a cigar or two per year and only smoke occasionally at trade shows and watch my carb?s daily. A week ago the doctor said that I am healthy with a strong heart rate of a younger man ? excellent control of my sugars/carbs and overall have it all under control. To date I am the happiest I ever have been in all my years, even with all the physical problems, I would not change a thing. I have what so many wish to achieve - peace of mind - body and soul.

I want to achieve living well into my 90s and with future medical break-thru?s I feel that is possible ? but if not ? the best ?legacy? I can give her is that from day one every time my daughter looks up to see daddy?s face, he is smiling back at her. She will know she?s loved but also I want to instill in her the ability to make choices properly. She won?t fear strangers ? but strange behavior. Nothing more ? nothing less.

Bumpety bump for a good guy. Fun read too. =]

One of the few people I never managed to piss off or that ever got annoying. Great Person with a wealth of knowledge few ever take advantage of !
I'm looking forward to your Answer on the HOOKERS>
Much love.
Rinaldo

BTW - my wife says she missed you in Toronto for the GFY party but hopes to catch up soon to finish off what you started LOL

This is a gentleman I admire tremendously---he'd be a perfect case study in a University course in "Advanced Management" of a person who does everything RIGHT. THE LEGACY is someone I want to emulate, not only in his business acumen but also for his professional/personal standards and values. Thanks for being a great example, Robert!

Dave

Bump for GREAT questions and an awesome VP! here's to you Robert!

Great answers Robert, but I highlighted this because it's the one thing I think you've stated so far that I disagree with. I don't teach my children to be fearful of strangers, but they're taught to be WARY of them at the very least. Teaching your children to steer clear of those with strange behaviors, like myself, is easy. But I sure as hell don't want my children to find out too late that someone who behaved normally in public is strange behind closed doors.

looking forward to it ;- )

sorry guys, been tied up all day

The statement I believe said that - children are NOT to fear strangers, but only those that start showing strange behavior - to be wary as you said.

But this is only the first step in teaching your children. That was my only point. What happens behind closed doors no one can monitor - even my wife was assaulted by a family member in this manner. My brother was raped by a church leader when he was 12 - so it is hard to shield them from everyone since no one knows their true intensions.

My only hope is that by giving her confidence, even karate classes etc. and the ability to stand up for herself she may be able to survive any such attack. If something did happen, I can only hope she can tell us so that we can assist in the healing process unlike my wife and brother who were told to shut up and keep it hidden.

I'd say the odds of LC making an appearance in this thread are now about even.

yea, writing too much!!!!! hehe, just joking Legacy, great interview

btw, man, those LC pics crack me up everytime

should be interesting one!

All I have to say is you got yourself a great candidate...way to go Robert

I remember when I first started in the industry...Robert was one of the first people I met...and you all know how it is to be a newbie...I remember the first conversation I had with him and how relieved I was when he said to me "if I can help at all...let me know" I knew from that point forward that I would be just fine. It was comforting to know if I needed help I had somewhere to go. Robert and I have continued to be friends since then and have even worked together recently.

Robert is not only friendly but also very helpful and reliable. Its been a pleasure knowing him. For those who know Robert I think you would all agree with me on this.

Our boy Robert!!! From preacha to Legacy, he's all growns up. LONG LIVE THE LEGACY!!! Love these Ambush Interviews BTW.

5. Congratulations on the recent birth of your first child. Who your daughter's godfather?

Sadly the real godfather hasn?t been told yet. His name is Scott and for the entire birth and her first year he was basically locked up in the house with his wife of 20 years fighting cancer. She died a few weeks ago and he is now in grief counseling. I also knew her from high school when they were dating and was in their wedding party. I had hoped she could at least have seen her and shared in our joy.

Scott and I have been best friends since embryo?s ? can?t remember a day in my life that we weren?t friends nor have we ever fought. His last name is Mackenzie ? which is also the first name we chose for our daughter. When he is able to finally visit our home and see her for the first time ? then I will ask him to be the Godfather, but I didn?t want to ask over the phone.

Scott (Sleazy) is the crazy Uncle btw

Great Read...


The Legacy has always been a guy I watch... he says things sometimes that ... work ;)



hope to see you in Vegas, RObert

Great Answers.

Diggin' it, man.

Legacy, you're one of the people in this biz who I love to see at a show as I enjoy my time talking with you whether it is business or not business related. You're truely one of the nice guys in this biz... here's to a drink at the next show!



Charlie from Nats

6. You started your career at Python? You were their first marketing director? How did you get that gig?

I actually was part of a small online adult magazine called Hush before Python for a short time, but I had answered an ad in the newspaper for a marketing director for an online company – I do consider Python my first major gig in the industry though. From what I understood I was their first marketing director, actually they were just starting out themselves – before Aly (some of you remember her) even got into the industry. They basically hired me on the spot and the rest was history.

Now now people... there are many names people call us in the bedroom... daughter isn't until at least the 3rd time...

so that's his name for it huh... See I knew I'd figure it out.

Awesome candidate for an Ambush, Sleazy

Robert has built himself a great reputation over the years and is a textbook example that hard work, dedication, smart marketing and REAL relationship building breed good things and ultimately success!

I was fortunate to be on the same Content Panel with him at Webmaster Access West a few weeks ago. He surely knows his stuff!

I look forward to reading and learning more about "The Legacy"