How do skaters get sponsored

Start here. Everything has been done, nothing is new, what can I do? Being original is not inventing. It is taking small pieces of what has been invented and creating your own version.

I hate the industry, my last sponsor screwed me. If you want to be a professional skater then you have to forget everything about a bad deal, and never think about it again. You may not believe it, but you were at least half of the problem.

Can I be sponsored if I'm shy? Sure, they make some of the best pros. It is not a weakness but a strength. You are more focused, better at listening, make better networks see rule Education should never stop.

We never stop learning skate. We never stop improving our brain. The smartest people I know, failed at school. An exam is not a judge of intelligence, just as a competition is not a judge of a skater's skill.

If you don't understand, you need to read more books. Successful skaters network. A network is a series of circles - you are in the middle. First circle is friends and family. Second circle is local community. Third circle is online community. Fourth circle is events, competitions and races. Fifth circle is local industry - distributors, sales, shops. Sixth circle is brands. Seventh circle is leaders and mentors.

First rule of skate club: membership is not based on how well you skate, but only if you are holding a skateboard or longboard. There are so many haters, we need all the club members we can get! No one is going to pick you, pick yourself Credit to James Altucher for the original idea and the inspiration to write this list. I will be writing a blog soon: Why you dont need to be sponsored. Close menu. Log in Create account. Blog Menu. You need to skate more and skate every day. Will you sponsor me?

No, asking is not enough, you need to be worthy. How do I get sponsored? Follow the rules. Do I need to start a blog? Yes 5a. How do I start a blog? That is the subject of another blog post. How do I get noticed? Do something extraordinary. Do I need a manager? No you need to skate more. My sponsor wont pay for [fill in this area]. You should get more sponsors. I can not get money only flow, what should I do? Take it and get a job to pay for the rest.

I'm making lots of money, what should I buy? A house. Should I skate on Sunday or go to church? What am I a priest. How do I get good photos of myself skating? Pay a photographer. How do I get in skate magazines? Send them photos, write them articles. Why wont Landyachtz sponsor me? If they sponsored everyone, who would buy their boards.

Do I need a nickname? Yes it is goose. No you should skate more. My mum says I'm the best skater she's ever seen. She lied. What is the best thing you can do for a new sponsor? Over deliver in the first 3 months. What do sponsors look for in a skater? How many eyeballs look at you each year? How do I become a better skater? Skate with winners. Should I get angry when I don't win? See rule 1, and get even. Everyone passes me going downhill, do I need faster bearings? No, you need a better tuck.

If you are not progressing, you are not skateboarding Do I have to take drugs? Question why you need to be sponsored. I dont like skating in the rain.

Move to Vegas. How do I pay for my first overseas trip? Get a job Sign of a professional - they are an athlete - maintain their gear to get maximum performance - keep fit to get maximum performance from their body - practice when they are not skating - put the interest of the sport first - helping the next generation - humble Because we'll never run out of places that have never been skated Does it matter that I never get sponsored?

No, what matters is that you skate for life. All my crew and friends are give up skating, what should I do? Get new friends and crew. Having a passion does not guarantee success, loving what you do does. Stop worrying about what people think of you. You have two main tools: your body and your brain. Develop in equal portions. They have an amateur team of skaters, which might accommodate another skater if they got the skills. Easiest way to contact them is through their Facebook page, check it out here.

Founded in , Caravan is a small company operating out of North America. Mixing both their love for art and skateboarding. Caravan works closely with the community to produce quality products. They make both skateboards and clothes. These guys primarily make a sell skateboard hardware. This includes griptape, nuts, bolts, bearings, tools, wax and even clothes too. An unlikely company to try to get sponsorship from, but hardware components are an underrated part of your gear.

Making unique skateboards, Bamboo skateboards make … bamboo skateboards. Now before you write these guys off, their skateboard decks are high quality. Made from eco-friendly and sustainable materials. Their decks are bouncy, shock absorbent and durable. They might like to sponsor a talented skater to showcase their decks. Get their contact details here. Founded by Paul Rodriguez in , these guys quickly made a name for themselves in the industry.

They have unique products and mix popular culture designs with them. I think they are the only company you can get Dragon Ball and Naruto themed decks from. They are also one of the few companies with a small AMS team for young skaters. It might be good for a young upcoming skater, you can contact them here. A fairly established brand, Girl skateboards have been around for a while. I think it would be best to reach them through their Instagram.

These guys are also owned and distributed by NHS distribution. And they have been making some great trucks. From their standard shadow truck to their Pro III truck with its unique hanger. Reach them through their Facebook page here. Maybe one of the oldest skateboard brands, Santa Cruz has been around for a while. If you can get sponsored or noticed by the smaller brands, you can get to know the guys behind the bigger companies. This way, you can work your way into a great sponsorship deal.

Created by the technical skate wizards Rodney Mullen and Daewon Song, this company has been around since They are distributed by Dwindle Distribution. This brand would work great with a technical skater. You can reach them through their contact page. Short for Fucking awesome skateboards, this brand is for those skaters with no chill. It was founded by Jason Dill back in Some skaters may really like this. Among boards, they also make clothes and other gear. Talk to them here.

Born in , Welcome skateboards has quickly grown traction to become a popular brand. With their ethos of making boards for skaters who simply want to ride, these guys stand out in the industry. A sponsorship is when a company provides you with money or free gear in return for a service. This service could be you exclusively using their gear, advertising them on your social media, telling your crew about it, etc.

Your sales growth rates can actually be more important than your total sales numbers; sponsors who spot a clear opportunity to jump on board with a quickly growing trend may be willing to invest in a smaller company. Create a plan for the sponsorship opportunities you will offer. Never approach a potential sponsor without knowing exactly how much money you want from him and exactly what you will offer in return. Determine where and how pervasively you plan to allow sponsors to attach their brands to your products.

Determine, for example, whether you will offer sponsors co-branding opportunities on your skateboards or clothing items, advertising space on your website or other opportunities, and set specific monetary targets for each opportunity you offer. Compile a list of potential sponsors to solicit. Look for companies that serve your target market in an unrelated way. As a skate company, for example, target companies such as small record labels, independent film distributors and youth fashion clothing designers with sponsorship opportunities.