@ IamBlackhatter
Ah, be sure and investigate keeping your outbound links too low, as it does factor into your overall authority and PR value.
The reason those sites that people call authority sites have reached that level is because they support just as many outside resources as they do internal...it is all about information, which is what google is all about in the first place.
That is their business...leading clients to the information they are searching for. They would rather have reference than a sales page any day.
Not trying to bust your chops here or anything, just stating the point that it is actually a solid business practice to promote MORE outbound links...just keep them clear of linking to your money pages, so that the traffic doesn't follow them offsite.
Food for thought.