Here’s a little kick in the ass from my dad, Gary Raser…

Big things are happening this weekend in Dallas, Texas. The Limu Company, makers of Original Limu and Blu Frog Energy, are unveiling a completely new look at their National Convention. I don’t want to spill the beans, but these two convention teasers got me pretty jacked! Last year, Ted Murphy spoke about harnessing the power of social media after the official launch of Blu Frog and the debut of Blu Frog Motorsports. I’m stoked to see what’s in store this year. Stay tuned for details after the official announcements are made. Get you some!

Ben Backus and Ben Boutwell have done it again. They won another $2,500 for making yet another rad YouTube video for Blu Frog Energy‘s monthly YouTube Video Contest. Make that three in a row. Pow!

The best video submitted each month not only pockets $2,500 cash, but also has a chance to claim the title of “Best Blu Frog Viral Video of the Year” (I made that title up) and win the grand prize: $10,000 plus an all expense paid trip to Cancun, Mexico (that part is 100% real).

My question is where are all the other creative and talented videographers out there? Someone must be able to challenge these guys! I admit, their videos are incredible, but I know some of my readers can come up with a 90 second video that is both clever and professional. C’mon peeps! Show me something! Give these guys some competition! Get your butt up off the couch this weekend and try doing something both fun and rewarding!

A secret tip for my readers only: do/make something worthy of appearing on “The Soup” and you’ll win.

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Joanna Lord Co-Founder TheOnlineBeat.com

Guest Post by Joanna Lord Co-Founder and CMO of theonlinebeat.com. Follow her on twitter @joannalord
 

I like coffee. Correction…I love coffee. I’ve always been one of those people who kept a pot brewing, who kept Starbucks in business, who kept a large cup in her hand at all times. The past year my love for caffeine has peaked. I launched a company about 9 months ago and it has resulted is many late nights and early mornings.

Over the past year my love for coffee became one of my many sugary addictions. Before I knew it I was sampling (a.k.a. chugging) the other good stuff. This included jumbo diet cokes, RedBulls, sugar packed powders, energy drinks of every color, of every flavor…basically anything that promised I could stay up longer and do more.

Enter…a damn mess.

Yup that was me. I was a damn mess. You don’t realize what you are doing to your body until some random Thursday afternoon you catch yourself in the mirror and you look like hell. Your eyes are bloodshot from not sleeping, you have dark circles under them, and a tired look all around. I realized quickly that I truly didn’t feel very good. I was weak and shaky. Often times I had headaches, eye twitches, and an all around anxious feeling. Caffeine and sugary substitutes (my dearest loves) were turning on me.

About the time I realized this I started engaging with John Raser on Twitter. Randomly one day he mentioned Blu Frog energy drinks, and threw out a few random facts. Less calories than the others. More nutrition. Antioxidants. Delicious flavor. I must confess my skepticism grew, so I did what any good marketer would do… I asked for a free sample

After receiving a few cans I was eager to try them. So the next day at about 1 p.m. I embarked on what I was sure was going to be a let down. But I’ll be darned if it wasn’t exactly what he promised—delicious, low in calories, and packed with energy.

The flavor is a bit sweeter than some others, but smooth and refreshing. It reminded me of a green tea cocktail almost. I could definitely taste the natural sugars in there, instead of the fake sweeteners I had been chugging for months. I felt an instant perk and rode the BluFrog wave all afternoon.

Seriously, great stuff.

I talked to John and let him know my thoughts—letting him know if he ever needed a testimonial to the deliciousness (yes I made that word up just for this post) to let me know. If you are thinking about trying it out…get on it. Seriously.

I won’t say its replaced all of my coffee intake, but I will admit it has made me acutely aware of how bad all that other stuff is for me. If you are looking for a legit pick me up and a healthy alternative to the bad sugary drinks we all consume every day, check out the Blu Frog energy drink. Trust me…it’s a good decision.

Blu Frog Energy Dodge Driver Larry Foyt (son of NASCAR Legend A.J. Foyt) was interviewed on SpeedTV at Daytona Speed Week. Go Team Blu Frog!

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If I reach 1,700 followers on Twitter by 12am EST tonight, I will send one lucky person either (winner’s choice):

a) NASCAR helmet visor
b) pair of race-worn NASCAR gloves
*signed and personalized from NASCAR Driver Larry Foyt!!

If you didn’t already know, Larry Foyt is an up-and-coming star in the racing world and is the son of Legend A.J. Foyt (Winner of 6 Indy 500′s) So tell your friends who are Blu Frog Energy Drink and NASCAR racing enthusiasts to follow @johnraser for a chance to win!

To Enter:

1) Follow me on Twitter @johnraser
2) Tell your friends about the contest by tweeting “I just entered to win signed/personalized NASCAR gear on Friday 13th! To enter follow @johnraser and RT http://bit.ly/k85Ws”

Rules:
All new followers and Retweets will be entered to win.

Make sure to check out my Friday the 13th Blu Frog Energy Swag Giveaway!

I’m very lucky to have some amazing sponsors behind me. It is extremely important to me to endorse products and companies I whole-heartedly believe in. Blu Frog Energy is one of those products.

I have been sponsored by The Limu Company since I turned pro in the Summer of 2006 and really believe in their one-of-a-kind nutritional products. When The Limu Company introduced Blu Frog Energy Drink, I saw the tremendous potential to generate multiple streams of income because Blu Frog literally pays you to drink it and share it! So, what did I do? I signed up as a member! I’m making supplemental income weekly to help cover my expenses while I grind it out on the road to the PGA Tour. I’ve got all of my friends and fellow players hooked on them too-and it’s all natural, healthy energy!

So I decided I’m giving away a ton of Blu Frog Energy Swag to one lucky person this Friday the 13th. Here’s what’s included:

-Case of Blu Frog Energy (24 cans)
-Blu Frog Flag
-Autographed picture of NASCAR Driver Larry Foyt (personalized to you)
-Blu Frog Motorsports Hat
-Blu Frog Polo Shirt
-Blu Frog-on-a-stick
-Tons of Blu Frog temporary tattoos

To Enter:

1) Follow me on Twitter @johnraser
2) Tell your friends about the contest by tweeting “Just entered to win tons of Blu Frog Energy Swag on Friday 13th. To enter follow @johnraser and RT http://bit.ly/Oqfl“

The contest begins today and ends on March 14, 2009 at noon EST. One lucky person who is following me on Twitter will be chosen live at random on March 14th. Don’t tell me Friday the 13th isn’t lucky! My anniversary is on Friday, May 13th!

Rules:
This contest is open to anyone in North America 18 and older. Must receive 50+ entries.

More Info:
I recommend checking out these posts:
What the heck is Blu Frog?
What’s In Blu Frog?
Seven Ways to Make Money Sharing Blu Frog.

If the World didn’t know about Blu Frog Energy, it definitely does now. The Limu Company unveiled Blu Frog Motorsports at the mack-daddy of all NASCAR events, the Daytona 500. Blu Frog sponsored three vehicles; the 75 car driven by past Daytona 500 champion, Derrike Cope, the 56 car and 75 camping world truck driven by Larry Foyt (son of 8-time Indy 500 Champion and NASCAR Legend A.J. Foyt). I got hooked up with Pit Passes and had some incredible behind-the-scenes access. Blu Frog was, undoubtedly, the talk of Daytona! Every driver and crew was pounding the Frog in the garages, trailers, and pits. They alone went through over 3000 cans! NASCAR fans from around the world also got to try this new wildly healthy energy drink and meet the Blu Frog Girls. It was an awesome week! Check out all the sweet pics from Daytona on flickr.

Larry Foyt / Blu Frog NASCAR Interview on SpeedTV
Blu is the new Red, No Bull.
Blu Frog FAQ’s
Seven Ways To Make Money Sharing Blu Frog

Blu Frog is the best tasting, healthiest energy drink on the market. It’s actually GOOD for you to drink! I’ve been drinking it for about two months and it is perfect for giving me an early morning or mid-afternoon boost on the golf course. It doesn’t give me the jitters like most energy drinks out there because of the radically different ingredients. There are no artificial colors or flavors and only 68 calories. Blu Frog is refreshing and has a fruit-juicy mountain dew like taste, but without tons of bubbles. It’s packed with natural fruit flavors including mango and papaya puree, combined with pear juice and apple juice concentrates. Not to mention, there are 2 ounces of Original Limu in every can.