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
The tattoo
Life after the tattoo
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 flash drives for a living.
Neil Patel is the co-founder of 2 Internet companies: Crazy Egg and KISSmetrics. Through his entrepreneurial career Neil has helped large corporations such as Amazon, AOL, GM, HP and Viacom make more money from the web. By the age of 21 not only was Neil named a top 100 blogger by Technorati, but he was also one of the top influencers on the web according to the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading
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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.
Pam’s too nice to ever shot anyone. Or at least shoot me.
What’s your connection to her? Does she work for you?
She’s a good Internet Marketer!
At Thinkbig Marketing i guess.. heard sometime back.
I’m guessing you mean the ThinkTank?
She is just a friend.
sure.. whatever you say kid
She really is. Nothing more… She is an awesome person.
That means i too have to get some one tattooing my name on their forehead
That would motivate me for my success 
Forehead would be awesome, but it would be hard to get someone to do that.
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
Let me know when you are in Orange County, we can meetup.
au contrare, that well known unnamed internet business paid a lady to do it. I guess with a lot of people it’s just a matter of price.
I didn’t pay Pam though.
The branding of Niel… however I think Pamela needs to make a post and show the “whole story”!
Heh that would be awesome! At least would make us know what made her get Neil’s name tattooed!
Who wouldn’t want a Neil Patel tattoo?
I think you need to show a picture of your tat!
ROFL! Why do you have to go there…
haha, the pics are safe with me!
I just updated the post with all of the pictures. I couldn’t hide it forever…
haha, so sorry for ruining the fun!
What do you mean by the “whole story”? I posted the “whole story”.
I was there. That’s the “whole story”..
Thank you Alex!!!!!
And I disagree with the three of you!
Usually when there are 3 people against 1, the 3 people are right.
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!
LOL! Not sure if she is pursuing a career as a bounty hunter, but whatever she does, she will be successful at it.
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
I haven’t read the story…. thanks for the link.
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?
I just updated the blog post with her info.
Very funny.
lol, now thats what I call branding.
The best part about this kind of branding is that it is permanent.
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
Dude, I should so create a branding rod with my name on it.
Thanks for the idea!
The Pam Stamp. Noticed she can shoot a gun. Good thing we kept the bullets away from her in SD.
LOL. Even if we gave her bullets, she would still need a gun.
I think that Uzi with the silencer is illegal. Very illegal. I wouldn’t mess with her.
You are probably right, but I don’t think that picture was taken in California. Maybe the gun laws outside of California are different.
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.
I surrender!
I accidentally read your comment as “I get to shoot anything I want”… you had me scared for a moment.
Thats awesome!
That is cool, is your dad a cop or something?
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.
Thanks! Now I have to figure out what to do next.
to be honest, the picture with the gun….
You must figure out what to do next…
ROFL! With most chicks you would have to worry, but Pam wouldn’t even hurt a fly.
This is one of the most notable examples of “personal branding”…
Thanks! Next time I’ll have to figure out who I can get to tattoo my face to their body.
I’m still not sure that’s the whole story…..
Don’t be a hater DK!
Thanks for backing me up Slaven!
Man, you guys always bully me in the comments section! I going to run and get Pam to protect me!
We bully you around out of love.
It is. Maybe you weren’t there for all of it.
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.
All of your guesses would probably be wrong. I have no tattoos.
Me too want the same branding !!!
What should i do for this ?????
Give some tips buddy.
All you have to do is find someone who is willing to tattoo your name to their body.
hey Chetan if u find one then let me know too … i will come Hyd to find one for me too … hehe
ROFL. That is pure awesome. You are the man!!!
~JV
Thanks! Now all I have to do is get someone to tattoo my face on their body.
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
Pam calls it the “Pam Stamp”.
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…
LOL. You might be pretty close.
I volunteered to do it because Neil is my hero. The link was just a bonus.
Thanks Pam!!!!!!
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.
Real… I don’t believe in temporary tattoos.
If every blogger had an uzi, we would be in big trouble.
You have to now change your name… and see what she will do!
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.
Pam’s awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
.. ha ha!
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.
Oh my! It seems like she’s running after you with that gun..^^
Pam doesn’t need to run after me, she is an exceptional marksmen.
This post and the follow up comments have been completely outrageous. I like it!
All of the Quick Sprout posts are outrageous.
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.
I am sure this ain’t permanent Tatto Niel, is it ?
What’s the point of having someone tattoo your name to their back if it isn’t permanent.
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.
There is nothing wrong with liking fancy cars. The Gallardo is a good goal.
Was there tequila involved?
Mostly vodka and champagne. If tequila were involved the tattoo would have been a portrait of his face.
Wow. We’ll have to make sure we party with you crazy kids next time we’re in SoCal.
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
Just hit up all the popular female bloggers… I am pretty sure one will accept a tattoo on your body.
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.
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…
For me, it is a sign of success. I always wanted my name tattooed on someone.
Wow Neil you are now officially a pimp along with being a blogger.
Thanks! Hopefully you achieve your ultimate goal in life like I did.
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.â€
I think that one is possible.
very creative , it is all about branding
Wow, I’d struggle to get my GF to do that
There is no harm in trying.
Haha, I’ll avoid the slap fest for now thanks!
Just bring a shinny present before you ask. It may help.
Neil you are my favourite blogger, your techniques are really strong and hard
and this chick tattooing your name
awesome
how cool is that
Thanks! I always love new fans!
I got the tattoo because of his strong & hard “techniques”
ROFL!
Look at you Pam
official internet bunny
if you would meet me you would tatoo my whole name and adress
Might as well all the way and have it say “property of …”.
one more question
shaved, little strip or whole bush?
Hey, that isn’t an appropriate question. Show some respect to Pam.
Outside of Pam’s house there is a parking lot, trees, bushes, and yes, a little strip mall. There is also a small Mexican restaurant, a pizza place, and a church. The pastor of the church does shave, otherwise people would not respect him.
Nicely said!
that’s photoshoped right? or she drunked enough?
I don’t know how to use photoshop.
yeah like i believe you…
No, I really don’t. The only paint program I know how to use is MS Paint.
you are too bad at convincing but i believe you… *wink*… lucky you… he he
The funny part is that I am not trying to be convincing. I am actually telling the truth.
LOL
Still not sure if it’s real. I’m not sure anybody will ever know.
Everyone knows it is real.
I think you have super imposed that tatoo on her back? Lets see another pix. I’ve got my boyfriends tatoo on bum lol. It definitely shows success Neil..All the best
mon
She volunteered to do it.
I wouldn’t want to be the guy taking her from behind and reading your name at the same time.
I once took her from behind the minivan, to the front door of the candy store to get a gum drop, and the tattoo apparently provided no problems.
ROFL! Nice comment DK!
Pam is a great person. Everyone should get to know her even if my name is tattooed on her body.
I know those two ladies in the pic…
They are both cool chicks! Always fun and entertaining.
Thanks for turning me on to her site… I wasn’t familiar with her prior to this post, how I’ve added her to my list of sites to frequent…
She is a very smart person. You can probably learn a lot from her.
At first I just thought you were the man, BUT now, I now IT.
LOL! I am not sure if I am “the man”.
You are the man to me…that’s why I got the tattoo!
Man, how did you get her do that, are you her boyfriend, or what? lol
She kindly volunteered.
Hey neil, did you make sexy love with her or she earned a lot of money, why did she tatoo your name, something stinks here buddy
maybe because he is special man
LOL, That’s just wrong! I can’t believe she just volunteered for this. Got to be link bait.
Pam is awesome. Who wouldn’t she want a tattoo of my name.
Neil, you do not know how lucky you are. I wish that some famous guy would tattoo my name on his back!
I don’t know if I am that lucky. I just have good friends.
“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.” ha ha ha, I am still rolling on the ground laughing, ha ha ha!
Yea, I would never mess with Pam. I am just glad that I am on her good side.
You sure about that? I’m starting to hate you like the little brother I never had/wanted. Hahaha j/k!
LOL, after yesterday I may now be on your bad side.
my ultimate sign of success in this world not about Tattoo but about people around me .. if i make them look at me as useful person , this make me happy
For each person it is going to be different. You just have to figure out what matters to you in life.
You lucky b…
My ultimate sign of success is my girlfriend supporting me 100%, when I am down she pulls me up..
That is a good sign of success.
Wow… someone tattooing your name on themselves is definitely flattering. I can understand how you felt! Heck, I would consider it a great achievement as well… Its like I finally left my mark on something… literally.
till then,
Jean
lol, yah it’s definitely a fantastic feeling. That’s when you know you made it
great idea comes from great mind, thanks neil, i wish to copy your tattoo idea searching girls to paste it.
- Chetan Patel
lol, that’ll be exciting
Well, work your butt off an become successful. Opportunities like this will naturally start to come your way.