Get Sponsored for 2005 Through Sponsor House.com
“So Why is Sponsorship So Important? To make it to the next level, it takes 100% dedication, hours of training each week, and great equipment. Dedication and training are free providing you have the time, but great equipment can come with a hefty price tag. What many riders dont realize is that regardless of whether you are a sport rider or a top pro, there is support available from most of the biggest companies in the industry to help put more money in your wallet keeping you on the road to the biggest events.”"Why Do Companies Sponsor Riders? Whether its discounts, free product, contingency, or factory salaries, companies offer sponsorship to riders for one reason and one reason onlyTO SELL MORE PRODUCT. Getting their products on racers like you increases awareness of their brand among your buddies, at the races, within magazines, and every other person you come in contact with. Once you accept their support, be prepared to do your part and refer some new customers any way you know how. Doing your part is the easiest way to get more support down the road. How Do Discounts Translate Into Covering Entry Fees? Its simple math really, but here goesMost riders will spend on average $10,000 a year on bikes, parts, and gear throughout the season. That tightens up the budget for travel and entry fees for those of you paying your own way. If you pick up a 30% discount deal from one company for every product category like bikes, wheels, gear, brakes, etc. thats an extra $3,000 youll have available next season to either hit more races or have a little extra green in your wallet. Average 50% and you got an extra $5,000. So How Do I Find Sponsors? Youll need to create a professional resume, research the right person at each company, figure out when they accept resumes, then send in your information and hope for the best. This process can take quite a bit of time and can be frustrating because youre not alone in the search for support so often times companies are way overloaded on requests for sponsorship. Enter SponsorHouse.com: SponsorHouse.com has connected more than 130,000 deals in motocross, bmx, and mountain biking since 2001. As riders themselves, the boys over at SponsorHouse help to educate you about sponsorship and marketing while you create your own online profile for other riders and potential sponsors to check out. Its easySignup, create your resume, scan the list of more than 50 leading players in the industry, and submit your request for 2005 support. No longer do you need to print out individual resumes and send them via snail mail and pray for a response. Similarly, companies no longer have to deal with processing each resume manually and replying traditionally via mail. Sponsors can receive your request, view your pertinent information and reply instantly online providing a quick and easy to use solution. Sample Companies: Intense BMX, Sun Ringle, Oneal/Azonic, Smith, Supercross, No Fear, I, ATi, Marzocchi, and a host of others who are expanding their teams while making an effort to simplify there sponsorship programs. Are you in the HOUSE? Rich Houseman Director of Bike SponsorHouse 305 Airport Rd. #200 Oceanside, CA 92054 rich@sponsorhouse.com tel: 760-722-3350 fax: 501-636-2210 mobile: 951-733-1991″
