Originally Posted by webninja

Neat idea SEO_Mike. First build up respect on a forum and later start offering consulting services

Although I don't doubt your expertise, if I was new to all this I would want to see some proof of your skills. Basic stuff like seeing a few of your sites, how they rank, etc. Maybe you could PM that to those who are interested. Just an idea. (I remember when I started doing SEO a few years back. All those experts on every forum yet little to backup their claims)