The Neil Patel Tattoo – The Ultimate Sign of Success

by Neil Patel on October 8, 2008

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For each person success means a different thing. For me, it was when Pamela Lund tattooed my name on her body.

Life before the tattoo
pamela lund

The tattoo
neil patel tattoo

Life after the tattoo
pamela lund gun

What’s your ultimate sign of success?

** Update ** - For those of you who are wondering who Pamela is, she blogs at That Pam Chick and sells USB Memory Sticks for a living.

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Steven-Sanders Says:  
2008-10-08 08:20:40

What this really shows is that after you held her down and forced her to get that tattoo of your name, she got herself a bad ass gun as is now coming after you. :)

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 08:37:32

Pam’s too nice to ever shot anyone. Or at least shoot me. :)

 
 
Andrew Warner Says:  
2008-10-08 08:21:20

What’s your connection to her? Does she work for you?

Chetan Says:  
2008-10-08 08:25:56

She’s a good Internet Marketer!
At Thinkbig Marketing i guess.. heard sometime back.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 08:38:56

I’m guessing you mean the ThinkTank?

 
 
Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 08:37:48

She is just a friend.

 
 
Chetan Says:  
2008-10-08 08:22:57

That means i too have to get some one tattooing my name on their forehead ;) That would motivate me for my success :D

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 08:39:54

Forehead would be awesome, but it would be hard to get someone to do that.

Chetan Says:  
2008-10-08 10:20:11

I should meet you personally at least once in the coming time.. at least to get inspired :)
Then would find someone easily who would like to have my name on their forehead ;)

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 10:29:32

Let me know when you are in Orange County, we can meetup.

 
 
 
 
Zac Johnson Says:  
2008-10-08 08:25:49

The branding of Niel… however I think Pamela needs to make a post and show the “whole story”! :P

Chetan Says:  
2008-10-08 08:27:06

Heh that would be awesome! At least would make us know what made her get Neil’s name tattooed!

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 08:41:43

Who wouldn’t want a Neil Patel tattoo?

Zac Johnson Says:  
2008-10-08 09:10:07

I think you need to show a picture of your tat! :)

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 09:11:11

ROFL! Why do you have to go there…

Zac Johnson Says:  
2008-10-08 09:12:59

haha, the pics are safe with me!

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Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 09:26:43

I just updated the post with all of the pictures. I couldn’t hide it forever… ;-)

 
Zac Johnson Says:  
2008-10-08 09:30:51

haha, so sorry for ruining the fun!

 
 
 
 
 
 
Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 08:40:49

What do you mean by the “whole story”? I posted the “whole story”.

Alex Says:  
2008-10-08 08:54:26

I was there. That’s the “whole story”..

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 08:56:33

Thank you Alex!!!!!

Slaven Says:  
2008-10-08 13:09:47

And I disagree with the three of you!

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 13:53:02

Usually when there are 3 people against 1, the 3 people are right. ;-)

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Alex Says:  
2008-10-08 08:53:24

That tattoo truly changed her life. I heard she had never even touched a gun before, but now she is pursuing a career as a mercenary/bounty hunter. Amazing!

It is so exciting to see the positive impact you are having on the world!

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 08:57:33

LOL! Not sure if she is pursuing a career as a bounty hunter, but whatever she does, she will be successful at it.

 
 
2008-10-08 09:11:54

I didn’t know you had a harem of internet marketers Neil, bizarre!

Btw, if you haven’t read Tucker Max’s story about having a girl tattoo his name on her, it’s hilarious:
http://www.tuckermax.com/archives/entries/the_tattoo_story.phtml

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 09:13:15

I haven’t read the story…. thanks for the link.

 
 
Sean Kim Says:  
2008-10-08 10:49:18

Awesome!!!!! You got a chick to tattoo your name to her back. I wonder how drunk you had to get her before she decided to do it.

By the way, who is Pamela?

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 10:55:45

I just updated the blog post with her info.

 
 
Bryn Youngblut Says:  
2008-10-08 11:18:51

Very funny.

 
Deep Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 11:54:05

lol, now thats what I call branding.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 13:49:22

The best part about this kind of branding is that it is permanent. ;-)

Deep Patel Says:  
2008-10-09 08:46:25

hahaha, it sure is! You’ve taken branding quite literally, kind of like how cowboys do it in the wild wild west.

http://www.americaslibrary.gov/assets/sh/cowboy/sh_cowboy_branding_2_e.jpg

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-09 08:59:25

Dude, I should so create a branding rod with my name on it.

Thanks for the idea!

 
 
 
 
Michael D Says:  
2008-10-08 13:07:25

The Pam Stamp. Noticed she can shoot a gun. Good thing we kept the bullets away from her in SD. :)

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 13:50:55

LOL. Even if we gave her bullets, she would still need a gun. :)

 
 
Sean Says:  
2008-10-08 13:48:53

I think that Uzi with the silencer is illegal. Very illegal. I wouldn’t mess with her.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 13:52:01

You are probably right, but I don’t think that picture was taken in California. Maybe the gun laws outside of California are different.

 
Pam Says:  
2008-10-08 14:49:14

It’s actually a MAC 10 fully auto 45 caliber with a silencer. And yes in California it would be illegal but that picture was taken in South Dakota and my Dad is federally licensed so he can have just about any gun he wants. Which means I get to shoot just about anything I want. :)

Sean Says:  
2008-10-08 15:27:54

I surrender!

 
Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 15:28:34

I accidentally read your comment as “I get to shoot anything I want”… you had me scared for a moment.

 
Marko Says:  
2008-10-29 14:57:05

Thats awesome!

 
 
 
Andrei Buiu Says:  
2008-10-08 14:13:26

Ok, so this is like really awesome that you have a girl tattooing your name on her back. Now everybody can see your name, in everyyyyyy moment, doing s..tuff. That’s very nice man. It’s pretty hilarious too.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 14:21:33

Thanks! Now I have to figure out what to do next.

Andrei Buiu Says:  
2008-10-08 14:50:03

to be honest, the picture with the gun….
You must figure out what to do next… ;) :)

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 15:27:10

ROFL! With most chicks you would have to worry, but Pam wouldn’t even hurt a fly. ;-)

 
 
 
 
Brett Borders Says:  
2008-10-08 15:32:23

This is one of the most notable examples of “personal branding”…

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 15:45:00

Thanks! Next time I’ll have to figure out who I can get to tattoo my face to their body.

 
 
purposeinc Says:  
2008-10-08 17:26:03

I’m still not sure that’s the whole story…..
;)

Slaven Says:  
2008-10-08 17:56:08

Don’t be a hater DK!

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 17:57:47

Thanks for backing me up Slaven!

purposeinc Says:  
2008-10-08 22:42:14

Man, you guys always bully me in the comments section! I going to run and get Pam to protect me!

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-09 08:50:49

We bully you around out of love. :)

 
 
 
 
Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 17:57:20

It is. Maybe you weren’t there for all of it. ;-)

 
 
David Temple Says:  
2008-10-08 17:30:15

Neil sorry I missed getting a shot of your tattoo at SES for the guess the seo’s tattoo. I’m sure it’s princess or something like that.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-08 17:58:44

All of your guesses would probably be wrong. I have no tattoos. ;-)

 
 
Chetan Says:  
2008-10-08 22:22:33

Me too want the same branding !!! :)
What should i do for this ?????
Give some tips buddy.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-09 08:40:10

All you have to do is find someone who is willing to tattoo your name to their body.

 
 
Jonathan Volk Says:  
2008-10-09 08:33:07

ROFL. That is pure awesome. You are the man!!!

~JV

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-09 08:40:52

Thanks! Now all I have to do is get someone to tattoo my face on their body.

 
 
2008-10-09 10:02:46

Hi Neil,

as usual, great story! I like the name tattoo on Pam’s lower back.. I guess that will change the slang from “Tramp Stamp” to “Champ Stamp”? :)

Next we need a portrait tattoo.. Perhaps you can hook up with Kat Von D over at LA Ink. She’s one of the best portrait artists around..

Keep it up, always finding new ways generate some buzz! I love it.

-Chris

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-09 12:56:48

Pam calls it the “Pam Stamp”. ;-)

 
 
Jonathan Volk Says:  
2008-10-09 10:07:12

Hahaha one has to wonder how the conversation went…

“I’ll give you a high Trust rank link from my blog in exchange… YOU TATTOO MY NAME TO YOUR BEHIND!” Lol…

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-09 12:57:32

LOL. You might be pretty close.

 
 
Pam Says:  
2008-10-09 13:08:23

I volunteered to do it because Neil is my hero. The link was just a bonus.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-09 13:10:23

Thanks Pam!!!!!!

 
 
SumContent Says:  
2008-10-09 13:54:02

Wow that is crazy, is it a real tattoo or just a temporary?

Also the Mac-11 or mini uzi is a nice touch, every blogger needs wordpress, feedburner, and an uzi.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-09 14:24:34

Real… I don’t believe in temporary tattoos.

If every blogger had an uzi, we would be in big trouble.

 
 
Kat Says:  
2008-10-10 00:45:22

You have to now change your name… and see what she will do!

Pam Says:  
2008-10-10 01:41:40

I would put “aka” and his new name because Neil is that awesome. I have plenty of back space for whatever he wants me to put. I am his minion.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-10 08:46:26

Pam’s awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
 
 
Vinay Says:  
2008-10-10 07:43:30

Great job Neil… I believe your next ultimate target to tatoo on Pam aka Pamela Anderson? And oh yea.. if there any space available..I am sure there must be one for you! Heeeh!

Interesting discussion here btw.. lol! You have been inspiration for many and this (tattoo) only helps us improve better :P .. ha ha!

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-10 08:51:05

I would never want my name tattooed on Pam Anderson’s back! Why have your name tattooed on Anderson’s back when I have a tattoo on Pamela Lund’s back.

 
 
2008-10-10 09:36:45

Oh my! It seems like she’s running after you with that gun..^^

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-10 21:47:07

Pam doesn’t need to run after me, she is an exceptional marksmen. ;)

 
 
Brett Tilford Says:  
2008-10-10 10:57:32

This post and the follow up comments have been completely outrageous. I like it!

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-10 21:47:29

All of the Quick Sprout posts are outrageous. :)

 
 
guess who Says:  
2008-10-10 16:13:43

if a chick tatoos your name above her ass, its a pretty clear signal she’s willing to nail you. if you havent already, you better hit that. shes cute.

 
Krunal Chauhan Says:  
2008-10-11 08:14:04

I am sure this ain’t permanent Tatto Niel, is it ?

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-11 08:15:31

What’s the point of having someone tattoo your name to their back if it isn’t permanent. ;)

 
 
javed Says:  
2008-10-12 01:48:36

Awesome! But for me, success means having Lamborghini Gallardo in your garage (materialistically) and the real success is when you feel completely satisfied with your present life whatever it is.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-12 16:29:37

There is nothing wrong with liking fancy cars. The Gallardo is a good goal.

 
 
CultureMob Says:  
2008-10-12 14:22:26

Was there tequila involved?

Pam Says:  
2008-10-12 14:52:41

Mostly vodka and champagne. If tequila were involved the tattoo would have been a portrait of his face.

CultureMob Says:  
2008-10-12 15:52:35

Wow. We’ll have to make sure we party with you crazy kids next time we’re in SoCal.

 
 
 
2008-10-13 04:31:04

My God.. I am waiting when I will be labeled on any part of cute ones. Now I am thinking that why should I write plain and informative post on my blog…. now onwards will start writing crazy things like you. Neil, If there is any cute blogger you know, I am ready to reciprocate her name anywhere on my body …. LOL

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-13 16:42:24

Just hit up all the popular female bloggers… I am pretty sure one will accept a tattoo on your body.

2008-10-15 21:05:22

Thanks for your nice advice.. Hey All female bloggers……. Is there anyone who want to reciprocate Tatoo dont hesitate to contact me. Let me know your name will send you my pic with tatoo and expect my name on your body.

 
 
 
Jeffrey Posner Says:  
2008-10-13 10:24:48

Either this is a joke, or publicity stunt…

I hope you plan to marry Pam, because there aren’t many men who will date a woman with a Neil Patel tramp stamp…

Is this really your sign of success? Please tell me this is a joke…

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-13 16:42:56

For me, it is a sign of success. I always wanted my name tattooed on someone.

 
 
2008-10-13 15:49:10

Wow Neil you are now officially a pimp along with being a blogger.

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-13 16:47:22

Thanks! Hopefully you achieve your ultimate goal in life like I did.

 
 
2008-10-14 09:23:18

[...] What is the ultimate sign of success? An expensive sport car? A big house? A mega yacht? A Black Amex? How about a sports team? According the Neil Patel (who already has a Black Amex), the ultimate sign of success is when a hot chick tattoos your name on her body. [...]

 
Shanker Bakshi Says:  
2008-10-14 22:03:52

My ultimate sign of success is

“To have a ride on the streets of Las Vegas in Hummer with Neil Patel and John Chow are on back seats, I am on front seat and Shoemoney is driving.”

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-15 08:58:30

I think that one is possible. ;)

 
 
eGruve.com Says:  
2008-10-15 05:22:40

very creative , it is all about branding

 
2008-10-15 08:46:22

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Danny Cooper Says:  
2008-10-15 09:06:05

Wow, I’d struggle to get my GF to do that :P

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-15 09:09:34

There is no harm in trying. ;-)

Danny Cooper Says:  
2008-10-15 09:22:34

Haha, I’ll avoid the slap fest for now thanks!

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-15 17:30:42

Just bring a shinny present before you ask. It may help. :)

 
 
 
 
Seo los angeles Says:  
2008-10-15 14:58:52

Neil you are my favourite blogger, your techniques are really strong and hard

and this chick tattooing your name

awesome
how cool is that

Neil Patel Says:  
2008-10-15 17:25:35

Thanks! I always love new fans!

 
 
Pam Says:  
2008-10-15 16:07:27

I got the tattoo because of his strong & hard “techniques”