From The (Contest Queen)
Helene Hadsell & I Helped Wendy Win a House!
Originally posted on June 7th, 2009. It's time to reshare her story of good fortune. Months ago, Wendy emailed me. She required my help and encouragement. A pair of radio stations in her city had [...]
Using SPEC to Win!
I wrote about how I helped Wendy win a house by recommending she learn from Helene Hadsell, "the woman who won every contest she entered" and author of The Name It & Claim It Game. [...]
How to Enter 100 Contests in an Hour
One morning on my local radio station, the DJs, Roz and Mocha, discussed how the show Pawn Wars was set up. I had to call in and chat with them about how ALL of those [...]
Are you a “Professional” Sweepstaker?
Sometimes it seems as if nothing has changed. Many companies still do not want 'professional' sweepstakers entering. I want to know, if we don't enter, who will?! I also chose to remove the sponsor's name [...]
Are You a Prize Pig?
In 2008, when we attended the Annual National Sweepstakes Convention in San Antonio, TX, I was invited to be a guest on the morning show on 99.5 Kiss Rocks. During the interview, the DJs use [...]
Another Sweeper’s Convention Experience
Last year Captain Billy J. showed us his perspective of the 33rd Annual Sweepstakes Convention in Manchester, NH. Well, he did it again this year with his take on all of our shenanigans in Scottsdale, [...]
34th Annual National Sweepstakes Convention – Day 4
DAY 4 - FINAL DAY Sunday, July 9th The last day is only a 1/2 day, allowing those needing to be back to work on Monday to travel. We began the session with convention statistics. [...]
34th Annual National Sweepstakes Convention – Day 3
DAY 3 Saturday, July 8th There was a late start to the day because we had brunch instead of the traditional banquet dinner. (I am not sure when the conventions switched formats as I missed [...]
34th Annual National Sweepstakes Convention – Day 2
DAY 2 Friday, July 7th I got up early to hide the first batch of Fairy Prize Dust packs around the main conference hall. (The hotel was spread over 40 acres, and I was worried [...]