| Author | Message | ||
     Cblakel |
auyone know any places looking to sponsor a team any kinds of comanys | ||
| Garrett2 |
really? put together a resume and just start approaching people | ||
| Cblakel |
i mean companys like icon abernatheys any idea of companys | ||
| Garrett2 |
put a resume together and approach them and see | ||
| Cblakel |
wow seriously think that would work what would you put on the resume | ||
| Garrett2 |
yes, you need to get a resume together. on the resume - pictures of you, what youve done (racing), what your plans are (what you're going to race in 2010 etc) if you call them and ask for money they will probably just laugh at you. Put a racing resume together and go from there. i was going to post a link to a friends online resume, but it appears the page is no longer available. | ||
| Cblakel |
do you know were i could find one cause that would help me lot | ||
| Garrett2 |
no, like i said, my friend no longer has that page up, so i really cant point you in any direction that has one up. like i said, put something together with pictures and previous experience and what youre planning for 2010. I'm working on mine now | ||
| Slaughter |
You also need to come up with a plan of HOW you're going to get exposure for your sponsors. Types of events, type of exposure (print, radio, TV) - and in mass media, if you HAVE any past exposure - document it in terms of WHAT kind of visibility your sponsor can expect. Tailor your proposals specifically to your intended sponsor Resume' is good but ultimately, the sponsor is going to want to know what kind of publicity they're going to be getting for their money. Also - emphasize any and all connections to your sponsors product or service - ESPECIALLY if you have a personal connection (user, subscriber, etc) If you're starting out, just plan on spending a couple seasons on your own nickel getting pictures and images to put into your resume. Look into Sponsorhouse.com (seems OK for starting-out racers) Otherwise PLAN on having a LOT of homework and legwork outside of your saddle time!! | ||
| Garrett2 |
slaughter - great post. question though - sponsorhouse.com - what is it all about? i went to it but not really sure whats going on with it. is it like carsponsorships.com was a few years back where you pay 100 bucks to get 'sponsored' etc?? cause that stuff is bogus. but yes, i liked your post. a lot. | ||
| Slaughter |
I never had done the sponsorhouse thing but I've heard from a couple folks that it does give them a "website" address they can put on their business card and on their resume' Even better if you have a website or at least a facebook page of some sort that folks can go to for updates (and I don't do that either... hardley) | ||
| Slaughter |
The couple of racers that I married at Willow Springs - the wife (Jane) has a sponsor house site (even has a pic of the wedding kiss and a mention in her blog) http://sponsorhouse.loopd.com/Members/janes/Defaul t.aspx Don't know the details but with facebook being so dominant now, it's probably a better deal. (Message edited by slaughter on October 30, 2009) | ||
| Fast1075 |
Sponsorship is tuff to find...'specially in motorcycle drag racing...When I was racing, I had a couple of local sponsors...I got discounts on parts and supplies with the occasional freebie thrown in...in return, the sponsor expects benefits like steer in sales from fans you talk to...on a major level...big(er) bucks from corp sponsors....you still have to bring in sales....but you have to already be a winner....if your portfolio does not contain records and proof of winning major events and/or record setting performances...you are not going very far... In other words...you have to position yourself, market yourself, and sell yourself....you just have to be smart, present a sharp appearance, provide the performance, and be very, very much a promoter....of yourself and all things associated with your program....from the brand of bike, to the brand of soda you drink...it's deeper than it looks at first glance....you need a memory like nobody's business....the best will remember a face and name for years after a 2 minute conversation... |
