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MattO · #1 06-09-2009, 12:35 PM

Oh wait, he's serious isn't he...?

Let me be the first to tell you that you have ALOT of reading to do (and maybe a spelling lesson or two). Sponsors aren't going to just come to you, you have to find them, and you need to have something awesome to offer them; exposure.

Just an FYI; Your first trip to SEMA, your first magazine feature, your first build, will basically be on your dime. If the car is good enough to get some exposure (ie pics/features in magazines) then companies will be willing to talk to you, but even then it might not be what you think it is.

It isn't very often that a sponsorship will fall into your lap, you have to go out there and get it, otherwise no one will take you seriously...

EDIT:
Basics of a sponsiorship proposal... (not in this order)

Cover sheet
Project outline with objectives for the next two years
Rendering of the project
Your personal backround
Previous projects and their "exposure level"
Parts lists (and part #'s if possible)
A show schedule for the upcoming year

rich-allen · #2 06-11-2009, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattO

Oh wait, he's serious isn't he...?

Let me be the first to tell you that you have ALOT of reading to do (and maybe a spelling lesson or two). Sponsors aren't going to just come to you, you have to find them, and you need to have something awesome to offer them; exposure.

Just an FYI; Your first trip to SEMA, your first magazine feature, your first build, will basically be on your dime. If the car is good enough to get some exposure (ie pics/features in magazines) then companies will be willing to talk to you, but even then it might not be what you think it is.

It isn't very often that a sponsorship will fall into your lap, you have to go out there and get it, otherwise no one will take you seriously...

EDIT:
Basics of a sponsiorship proposal... (not in this order)

Cover sheet
Project outline with objectives for the next two years
Rendering of the project
Your personal backround
Previous projects and their "exposure level"
Parts lists (and part #'s if possible)
A show schedule for the upcoming year

I'm not sure all of that is necessary but for the most part you are correct.
Discounts on parts are getting harder to get these days. You might get a 10%-20% discount on a few things but your not going to get much more.
Like my grandma used to say, it never hurts to ask.

Good luck,

Rich

nvr2fst · #3 06-13-2009, 04:37 PM

IMO Your going to see alot more sponsorship caloboration when the builder has a proven name and rep. As far as discounts go, in this economy I have not seen or heard of huge examples. If I was a sponsor Id be more willing to work with somebody that has a publically viewed build going on in lieu of your secret one off car. A great example would be the e-ticket challenger. Cant say how much the costs were discounted but I like the way TJ shows off the prouducts that have been going into this bad ass car. Another example is the new thread by Rodger on the Chassis works camaro. His vendor products chosen for this build will be explained as to WHY he chose them. Again cant say about the discounts but the vendors IMO are being displayed well.
Now if your a magazine writer or a forum founder.... just joking with steve and scott LOL
My 2cents
Dave

nvr2fst · #4 06-13-2009, 04:42 PM

Byron,
Do you have a web site. Didnt find any matches close to your email shown.
Good Luck

98ssnova · #5 06-21-2009, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvr2fst

IMO Your going to see alot more sponsorship caloboration when the builder has a proven name and rep. As far as discounts go, in this economy I have not seen or heard of huge examples. If I was a sponsor Id be more willing to work with somebody that has a publically viewed build going on in lieu of your secret one off car. A great example would be the e-ticket challenger. Cant say how much the costs were discounted but I like the way TJ shows off the prouducts that have been going into this bad ass car. Another example is the new thread by Rodger on the Chassis works camaro. His vendor products chosen for this build will be explained as to WHY he chose them. Again cant say about the discounts but the vendors IMO are being displayed well.
Now if your a magazine writer or a forum founder.... just joking with steve and scott LOL
My 2cents
Dave

Agreed that is why I was asking if he had some credit with one post I as a vendor or somebody that is looking to sponsor would be weary of somebody like this.

nvr2fst · #6 06-21-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 98ssnova

Agreed that is why I was asking if he had some credit with one post I as a vendor or somebody that is looking to sponsor would be weary of somebody like this.

Maybe that is the reason why there has been no response to your original question.