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My interview with Around the Cage
Posted by Jason Appleton on May 28th, 2009
Making Money Morally with Positive Karma
Posted by Jason Appleton on May 28th, 2009
So often I come across people willing to sell their mothers to make money, or get promoted, or get ahead of others. The thought patterns of people like this are truly confusing and messy.
Growing up an a young man I was always tested in my morality, always having to prove myself at 6 feet 6 inches tall at only 15 years old, I was always pushed. Ended up running with a bad crowd always in the back of my mind knowing that I was destined for something bigger.
I started my first company after leaving high school early. Felt it was a complete waste of time for someone like me. I wanted to explore and make money, find success and build a name.
Now, I’m 31 years old, I have a gorgeous wife, 3 beautiful children, I’m self employed and work from a nice house promoting MMA fights.
It’s been a tough road full of financial ups and downs and so often did I tell myself, “If only I was willing to stab people in the back, lie, cheat and steal, I could be successful” I always felt that it was the shady crooks who built wealth and that if I ever wanted success, I should be like them. I’ve just never had it in me.
However, I found the perfect center. You see, I’m a blunt and brutally honest business man today that pulls no punches and works hard to achieve my goals and I find success through work ethic and dedication instead of being lazy and shady. I’ve realized that by sticking to my moral base and following my instincts of right and wrong and making the right moral decisions wherever tested, my karma is free, I’m guilt free and all of the success I build isn’t a deck of cards ready to tumble the moment truths are revealed.
Making money morally takes longer. It is harder. It’s rarely an easy path but to know that the race to success isn’t just about how much wealth I can accumulate in my life time but rather the the way I feel about what I’ve done in my life on my last day here.
What sense does it make to rob a bank for money you can’t keep in prison?
What sense does it make to lie and cheat to get a deal that will only serve you for a short time?
What sense does it make to build a foundation for business based on B.S and self serving manipulation easy to crumble at any moment?
In my entire life I’ve never cheated in a relationship and I’ve dated some baaad apples. I’ve always been committed to whomever I was with thinking, I could handle anything. It would have been easy to continue the cycle of being lied to and cheated on and then to take it out on the next person I dated using my past as an excuse to be selfish. But I knew that if I became like those I despised, I would be as mixed up and confused and ultimately alone as they are destined to be. Now in my early 30’s the decisions I’ve made my entire life have come back around to me in many positive ways.
In summary, the decisions we make today will either haunt us or reward us for years to come as we are ultimately building the fabric of our lives. It can either be a beautiful quilt or poppers rag, easily torn and forgettably tossed out.
Got the Tahoe Wrapped!
Posted by Jason Appleton on May 19th, 2009
We got the Tahoe back this morning and it looks amazing.
BMBA Signs & Apparel did an amazing job on this.
Chevy Tahoe Vehicle Wrap – MMA Big Show
I do websites.
Posted by Jason Appleton on May 16th, 2009
I’m opening myself up to do websites for folks that are interested.
I am finishing up one called BelloStoneCare.com
I also of course did my own site mmabigshow.com for the promotion etc.
I am not a programmer, but for simple sites like these I can do them pretty easily.
If you or someone you know is interested in getting a website designed, let me know. I won’t bother with anything less than $2,000 but I can get most sites done in a week or two tops and I will save you at least 50% from any quote you get from a firm.
I can also setup WordPress blogs on the cheap.
I can do just about any kind of web design, promotional marketing design, business cards, corporate branding etc.
MMORPG Freak!
Posted by Jason Appleton on May 14th, 2009
I’m an MMORPG addict. I admit it. I’ve been playing MMO’s since Ultima Online, pre Trammel.
I’ve either played or Beta Tested:
Ultima Online, Shadowbane, Lord Of The Rings, World Of Warcraft, Everquest 1 and 2, Anarchy Online, Lineage 2, City Of Heroes (sucked), Asherons Call, Age Of Conan (I’m playing this now after a long break and if a Necro named Deathrattle or an Assassin named Holes whoops ya, thank me here.), Atlantica Online, Eve Online, Dark Age Of Camelot, Dungeons and Dragons Online (Turbine sucks, sorry), Entropia Universe (Made a couple grand in real money playing this game and still have an account), Final Fantasy X1 (total grindfest with forced grouping), Guild Wars, Vanguard, RF Online, Star Wars Galaxies, Tabula Rasa (RIP), Matrix Online (Crappiest excuse for a game ever and of course, SOE bought it because they revel in crap), Warhammer Online (was ok but felt like more of the same with a twist)…and I think that covers it.
So, I was waiting on Darkfall to come out but of course the dev team for DF are apparently completely incompetent and you still can’t just purchase the game and play it even months after release. You have to luck out and get a copy when they open their online store. It’s rediculous, so I gave up and am waiting with high hopes for Mortal Online to launch on time which I doubt will happen anytime soon as it will probably get pushed back several more times and fail like Darkfall did.
*sigh*
So I’m just playing Age of Conan again and it’s been a pretty good time so far. Star Trek MMO looks interesting as well.
I’ll play them all eventually I’m sure.
I visit www.mmorpg.com almost daily to find out whats new in MMO’s. Good site that has come a long way over the years.
MMA Big Show To be Nationally Syndicated
Posted by Jason Appleton on May 13th, 2009
MMA BIG SHOW ANNOUNCES
HUGE TELEVISION SYNDICATION AGREEMENT
Goliath Promotions, AMG Networks and British Sky Broadcasting to Broadcast MMA Big Show Action
OHIO (USA): MMA Big Show, one of the top mixed martial arts (MMA) promotions in North America, is pleased to announce a national syndication agreement with Goliath Productions and AMG Networks now including the Sky Network in the UK. Scheduled to begin airing nationally and internationally in the Fall of 2009. MMA Big Show events have garnered a reputation as some of the hottest cards in the sport of MMA. Fight fans can expect two hour broadcast specials from each event to air leading into the next event, while every two major events will be edited into 13 half-hour episodes, which will also feature fights not included in the two-hour specials. With MMA superstar Phil Baroni and FOX Sports’ Jeff Piecoro manning the commentary mics, and featuring some of the hottest MMA action in North America, MMA Big Show events are sure to be a big hit with the national and international TV viewing audiences. Regarding the agreement with Goliath and AMG, MMA Big Show owner and promoter Jason Appleton said, “After 3 years in promotion and building a reputation and it’s finally happening. We are negotiating with various sponsors and looking forward to developing many solid relationships moving forward! I’m very excited” Expect an announcement soon on exact air times, and a full TV schedule for each market at http://www.mmabigshow.com. “We are starting out by airing some of our historical fights such as Mojo Horne Vs Josh Haynes which was a banger, then move to airing our new matchups starting from our March and April events while aiming towards live 2 hour specials.” Explains Appleton.
MMA Big Show’s next event is “CONVICTION,” scheduled for June 20th at Belterra Casino Resort & Spa at Veevay, Indiana. Featured in the main event is MMA Big Show Middleweight Champion Mojo Horne (6-0) taking on Revolution Fight League Middleweight Champion and Bodog/Belator Veteran John Troyer (8-3). The question has always been asked, “What would happen if one promotion’s champion were to fight another?” MMA Big Show is providing the MMA world with the answer. The undefeated Horne is coming off a devastating TKO win over Brendan Seguin (16-13), while Troyer (8-3), fighting out of Louisville, KY, brings his equally impressive resume with the RFL Middleweight belt and his Bellator experience. The crowd is sure to be hot for what is sure to be a very exciting fight. The co-main event will feature former MMA Big Show Lightweight champ Joe Ammerman taking on Team Tarhe’s own former Navy Seal Danny Woodruff. In addition to all the hot MMA action, a special Playboy Playmate surprise is planned to entertain the crowds, as a new MMA Big Show ring girl will debut on June 20th. She will also be available for photo-shoots after the show. MMA superstar Phil Baroni and FOX Sports’ Jeff Piecoro will call the action, and with 12 fights total scheduled, “CONVICTION” is sure to take hold in the MMA world. Tickets are $35, $45 and $55, and are on sale through TicketMaster.com, BelterraCasino.com, or MMABigShow.com.
About Goliath Promotions
Goliath specializes in the development, production, and distribution of quality film and television projects for the US and international marketplace. Goliath Promotions (www.goliatharts.com) is a licensed content provider delivering programming to both free and premium pay channels in Europe and throughout the US. Goliath Promotions is also a licensed content provider for one of the largest video on demand providers, distributing to HBO, Showtime, Starz, Time Warner Cable and others. As a production company, Goliath continues to engage in original programming in both development and co-production ventures.
About AMG TV
AMGTV is one of the fastest growing broadcast networks in the industry, delivering television to viewers through their affiliated broadcast stations and cable stations. AMG TV programming is useful and informative, entertaining and distinctive. A slice of life with shows that highlight the entertainment wishes of viewers: Home Life, Adventure, Sports, Drama, Comedy, Health, Finance, Instruction, Travel and Children’s programs. AMG claims 200 terrestrial affiliates in North America and Latin America, many of them in the exurbs of major markets. AMG has also recently announced its plans to become the world’s first 3D broadcast network. “Terry Elaqua, President of AMGTV noted “We are pleased to add MMA Big Show to our lineup. AMGTV viewers have enjoyed the weekend sports block and we show some of our highest viewership levels at that time – we want to give the people what they want. Obviously MMA Big Show will be something to keep our viewers coming back for more.”.
For more information on MMA Big Show, please visit http://www.mmabigshow.com/
If you are interested in more information, or in sponsoring MMA Big Show, please contact Phil Lanides, Publicist
phil@fightofyourlife.com
(408) 439-3245
http://www.fightofyourlife.com/
So I have been planning this MMA Reality show.
Posted by Jason Appleton on May 11th, 2009
I’m having a hard time planning this reality MMA show. There are just so many different ways to do it that would be fun and interesting to watch that I want to do them all. Maybe I can down the road but I need to focus on the best of the best concept. Problem is I don’t want to get too deep into any of those concepts here because I want to be the one who puts them to the screen. heh
I would love to hear any ideas any of you 2 readers might want to share.
I have to think internationally, exciting, informative, interesting and most of all entertaining.
Chris Bennet – 155lb AM – 7-0 Interview
Posted by Jason Appleton on May 10th, 2009
Chris Bennet is still fighting as an amateur and currently have a 10-1 AM record.
This interview was while Chris was 7-0.
http://www.mmabigshow.com/radioshows/chrisbennet.mp3
Chris Bennet
Fernando Rivera Interview
Posted by Jason Appleton on May 10th, 2009
IFL/Bodog Veteran Seth Bacynski
Posted by Jason Appleton on May 10th, 2009
Download the MP3 Interview here with me and IFL/Bodog Veteran Seth Bacynzski before his fight with Roger Bowling.
IFL/Bodog Veteran Seth Bacynzski
