DirectNIC in Entrepreneur Magazine's 10th Annual Hot 100 listing - GoFuckYourself.com

Mike AI · 05-25-2004, 02:21 PM

Wow! I am got a call from Sig, and he sent me this link. Of course we also bought all the Entrepreneur Magazines in New Orleans.

This is a link to the article.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/Magazine...315557,00.html

InterCosmos Media Group, the parent company of http://DirectNIC.com , and http://Zipa.com was ranked #34

http://www.entrepreneur.com/hot100/r...l?iRowStart=20

All of the credit for this honor goes to Sig and the top notch staff of InterCosmos.... those guys bust their ass everyday.

fatbaby · 05-25-2004, 02:26 PM

One of many reasons I would not register domains any other place! ;-)

Great achievement guys!

Cory W · 05-25-2004, 02:26 PM

This is awesome news.

Congrats to all of you

Mutt · 05-25-2004, 02:27 PM

15.1 million a year?

that's a lot of lapdances!

congrats to Sig, Mike, Grimm and Noah. bunch of perverts trying to go straight. at least u still slum it here unlike RB.

bawdy · 05-25-2004, 02:27 PM

cool!!

(mike are you greek?)

aaron · 05-25-2004, 02:28 PM

grats

Mike AI · 05-25-2004, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mutt
15.1 million a year?

that's a lot of lapdances!

congrats to Sig, Mike, Grimm and Noah. bunch of perverts trying to go straight. at least u still slum it here unlike RB.

HAHA I wish. That is a gross number, net is a totally different number. Plus we continue to invest profits back into the business.

Mutt, you know me, I am a board whore from back in the day...

Bawdy, I am not Greek. Why do you ask?

bawdy · 05-25-2004, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike AI
Bawdy, I am not Greek. Why do you ask?

ah you have your location set as Elysian Fields which is part of greek mythology...

Mike AI · 05-25-2004, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bawdy
ah you have your location set as Elysian Fields which is part of greek mythology...

Ahh yes. Well I am some what familiar with Greek Mythology.... it is also a big street in New Orleans. The Greek version is in a better neighborhood!

dantheman · 05-25-2004, 02:50 PM

good job guys

NatNetMatt · 05-25-2004, 02:55 PM

I just wanna add my congrats to you Mike and of course to Sig, Matt, Noah and the whole Directnic crew!

What a great accomplishment...yall have come a long way from Sig's little business plan!

Long live Lawyers who don't practice law!!

Matt

EviLGuY · 05-25-2004, 02:57 PM

Nice work.

Mike AI · 05-25-2004, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NatNetMatt
I just wanna add my congrats to you Mike and of course to Sig, Matt, Noah and the whole Directnic crew!

What a great accomplishment...yall have come a long way from Sig's little business plan!

Long live Lawyers who don't practice law!!

Matt

Ahh yes, I remember him writing it on the plane on the edges of some magazines I had bought. The next day after landing, he had 60+ pages typed up as a business plan.

Sig is Superman.

Thanks for the kind words.

Jman · 05-25-2004, 03:00 PM

Nice work guys

pradaboy · 05-25-2004, 03:04 PM

wow great achievement guys... congratz!

Mike AI · 05-25-2004, 03:08 PM

Hopefully this is inspiration for all you hardworking people out there. All 4 owners started in the adult interent business. Sig and I with HiRise/PureCash and Noah and Matt with free hosting.

I am the only one still operating in the adult world, but am happy to have some non-adult interests doing well.

Here is the official press release the PR person just sent me:

May 22, 2004
Press Release

Intercosmos Media Group Inc. Garners National Recognition

New Orleans, LA ? Intercosmos Media Group Inc. is the 34th fastest growing entrepreneurial company in America, according to Entrepreneur Magazine?s 10th Annual Hot 100.

Its fast track to success began in February 1999 when Sigmund Solares, Noah Lieske, Michael Gardner and Matthew Smith founded the company. Since its inception, Intercosmos Media Group has grown from one employee to 56. Intercosmos grossed $15.1million in 2003 alone, primarily on domain name registrations through its registration website, directNIC.com. The company?s success can be attributed to Intercosmos?s commitment to listening to customer needs and offering both excellent products and support. The company also has shown a high commitment to its employees, which is cited by CEO Sigmund J. Solares, J.D., as a significant factor in its success.

?We were happily surprised to be chosen for this distinction,? Solares said. ?Intercosmos is an excellent company worthy of our best efforts, and it?s clear we earn our more than 400,000 clients? trust.?

Qualifications for the distinction of being named to the Entrepreneur?s Hot 100 included the company being formed after 1998, having more than $1 million in annual sales for 2003, and having a founder who is actively involved in daily operations and who has a controlling interest in the business.

?We are just getting started really. Expect to see profound growth in the years to come, especially in the paid hosting and corporate Internet services arenas,? Solares said.

For additional information, contact Intercosmos Media Group Inc. at (504) 679-5170 or visit www.intercosmos.com

Sharky · 05-25-2004, 03:11 PM

Congrats InterCosmos!

That's probably the best recognition I've seen for the Adult Internet Gone Mainstream types!

LA Mike · 05-25-2004, 03:13 PM

Congrats you cock holster.... lol

Only cuz you called me that once.

... seriously though thats cool

Mike AI · 05-25-2004, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LAMike
Congrats you cock holster.... lol

Only cuz you called me that once. ... seriously though thats cool

HAHA Thanks Mike. I am just jealous that you have cooler cars then me!

Sharky, if I bring you a signed copy of the magazine will you buy lunch?

Peaches · 05-25-2004, 03:21 PM

Directnic ROCKS!

Many congrats to all the Intercosmos folks

amacontent · 05-25-2004, 03:23 PM

Great Site as ive registererd many domains there since Mike told me about it

sextoyking · 05-25-2004, 03:29 PM

Mike,

A big congrats and kudos to all of you over at directnic!!

The Dawg · 05-25-2004, 03:30 PM

Fantastic. Congrats.

Vitasoy · 05-25-2004, 03:42 PM

Gotta love DirectNic, oh and congrats.

The Truth Hurts · 05-25-2004, 04:14 PM

directnic rocks.

Pornwolf · 05-25-2004, 04:34 PM

Congrats Mike! That's something the family can be proud of right there

makefuckingmoney · 05-25-2004, 04:38 PM

Wow...congrats mike!

Can I buy an autographed copy?

I am sure it was my 250 domains that I have there that put it over the top!

Chris

pornstar2pac · 05-25-2004, 04:39 PM

that's awesome MikeAI. Things are looking up for you. I feel a IPO coming soon from you....

KC · 05-25-2004, 04:55 PM

Congrats Mike, Sig, Noah and Matt!!

This is an awesome accomplishment. Good for you guys.

It's time for Noah to make a second infomercial with the Mayor to update the claims! ;)

AWW - Kevin · 05-25-2004, 06:11 PM

Congrats Mike, been using DirectNic for years and love it,
tell all my friends about it as well !

magicmike · 05-25-2004, 06:16 PM

Wow, thats great stuff.

Mike AI · 05-25-2004, 08:16 PM

Pornoman I will get Grimm to personally deliver a signed copy!

KC - We have that infomerical on tape. It is a classic!

Thanks for all the kind words!

05-25-2004, 02:21 PM	#1
Mike AI Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Elysian Fields Posts: 3,624	DirectNIC in Entrepreneur Magazine's 10th Annual Hot 100 listing Wow! I am got a call from Sig, and he sent me this link. Of course we also bought all the Entrepreneur Magazines in New Orleans. This is a link to the article. http://www.entrepreneur.com/Magazine...315557,00.html InterCosmos Media Group, the parent company of http://DirectNIC.com , and http://Zipa.com was ranked #34 http://www.entrepreneur.com/hot100/r...l?iRowStart=20 All of the credit for this honor goes to Sig and the top notch staff of InterCosmos.... those guys bust their ass everyday. __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!

05-25-2004, 02:26 PM	#2
fatbaby Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 486	One of many reasons I would not register domains any other place! ;-) Great achievement guys! __________________

05-25-2004, 02:27 PM	#4
Mutt Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 34,431	15.1 million a year? that's a lot of lapdances! congrats to Sig, Mike, Grimm and Noah. bunch of perverts trying to go straight. at least u still slum it here unlike RB. __________________ I moved my sites to Vacares Hosting. I've saved money, my hair is thicker, lost some weight too! Thanks Sly!

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05-25-2004, 02:55 PM	#11
NatNetMatt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ATL Posts: 55	I just wanna add my congrats to you Mike and of course to Sig, Matt, Noah and the whole Directnic crew! What a great accomplishment...yall have come a long way from Sig's little business plan! Long live Lawyers who don't practice law!! Matt __________________

05-25-2004, 02:26 PM	#3
Cory W Deeply shallow Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hollywood, Ca. Posts: 9,133	This is awesome news. Congrats to all of you __________________ ICQ: 292310358 Offering writing and content services (mainstream). Marketing for L3 Payments

05-25-2004, 02:27 PM	#5
bawdy Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,424	cool!! (mike are you greek?)

05-25-2004, 02:28 PM	#6
aaron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: USA Posts: 4,452	grats

05-25-2004, 02:57 PM	#12
EviLGuY So Fucking Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: malta Posts: 12,745	Nice work.

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05-25-2004, 03:04 PM	#15
pradaboy sell me your banners Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: on the tubes Posts: 12,931	wow great achievement guys... congratz! __________________ Media Buyer - Sell me your traffic! FREE to register domains... Better than 99% of the crap sold here!

05-25-2004, 03:08 PM	#16
Mike AI Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Elysian Fields Posts: 3,624	Hopefully this is inspiration for all you hardworking people out there. All 4 owners started in the adult interent business. Sig and I with HiRise/PureCash and Noah and Matt with free hosting. I am the only one still operating in the adult world, but am happy to have some non-adult interests doing well. Here is the official press release the PR person just sent me: May 22, 2004 Press Release Intercosmos Media Group Inc. Garners National Recognition New Orleans, LA ? Intercosmos Media Group Inc. is the 34th fastest growing entrepreneurial company in America, according to Entrepreneur Magazine?s 10th Annual Hot 100. Its fast track to success began in February 1999 when Sigmund Solares, Noah Lieske, Michael Gardner and Matthew Smith founded the company. Since its inception, Intercosmos Media Group has grown from one employee to 56. Intercosmos grossed $15.1million in 2003 alone, primarily on domain name registrations through its registration website, directNIC.com. The company?s success can be attributed to Intercosmos?s commitment to listening to customer needs and offering both excellent products and support. The company also has shown a high commitment to its employees, which is cited by CEO Sigmund J. Solares, J.D., as a significant factor in its success. ?We were happily surprised to be chosen for this distinction,? Solares said. ?Intercosmos is an excellent company worthy of our best efforts, and it?s clear we earn our more than 400,000 clients? trust.? Qualifications for the distinction of being named to the Entrepreneur?s Hot 100 included the company being formed after 1998, having more than $1 million in annual sales for 2003, and having a founder who is actively involved in daily operations and who has a controlling interest in the business. ?We are just getting started really. Expect to see profound growth in the years to come, especially in the paid hosting and corporate Internet services arenas,? Solares said. For additional information, contact Intercosmos Media Group Inc. at (504) 679-5170 or visit www.intercosmos.com __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!

05-25-2004, 03:11 PM	#17
Sharky Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,938	Congrats InterCosmos! That's probably the best recognition I've seen for the Adult Internet Gone Mainstream types! __________________ Sharky

05-25-2004, 03:13 PM	#18
LA Mike Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 3,056	Congrats you cock holster.... lol Only cuz you called me that once. ... seriously though thats cool

05-25-2004, 03:21 PM	#20
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	Directnic ROCKS! Many congrats to all the Intercosmos folks

05-25-2004, 03:23 PM	#21
amacontent STANLEY CUP CHAMPION ! Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,959	Great Site as ive registererd many domains there since Mike told me about it __________________ Joe Loughlin [email protected] TEAM- joeloughlin. Telegram - AMA_JOE https://www.amaproduction.com

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sextoyking Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 6,034	Mike, A big congrats and kudos to all of you over at directnic!! __________________ ICQ: 52344098 -------------------------------------- 50% Commissions on all Product Sales. http://www.wishing.com/money

05-25-2004, 03:30 PM	#23
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Vitasoy GFY HALL OF FAME DAMMIT!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 58,202	Gotta love DirectNic, oh and congrats. __________________ [email protected]

05-25-2004, 04:14 PM	#25
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Pornwolf Drunk and Unruly Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hollywood Posts: 22,712	Congrats Mike! That's something the family can be proud of right there __________________ I've trusted my sites to them for over a decade... Webair, bitches.

05-25-2004, 04:38 PM	#27
makefuckingmoney Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 3,277	Wow...congrats mike! Can I buy an autographed copy? I am sure it was my 250 domains that I have there that put it over the top! Chris

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05-25-2004, 04:55 PM	#29
KC Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 1995 Posts: 2,417	Congrats Mike, Sig, Noah and Matt!! This is an awesome accomplishment. Good for you guys. It's time for Noah to make a second infomercial with the Mayor to update the claims! ;) __________________ Jupiter Hosting, Inc. Vice President, Business Development kc (AT) jupiterhosting.com

05-25-2004, 06:11 PM	#30
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05-25-2004, 08:16 PM	#32
Mike AI Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Elysian Fields Posts: 3,624	Pornoman I will get Grimm to personally deliver a signed copy! KC - We have that infomerical on tape. It is a classic! Thanks for all the kind words! __________________ Make big money on your Domains! Why wait 40 days to get paid with the other guys? Parked.com pays the most for your traffic, and cuts checks twice a month!