In this episode, we discuss the creation of Tell a Friend Tour, Andy's tips for getting sponsored, his thoughts on sanctioned competitions, and more.
Show Notes
0:00:00 Anchor Ad Read
0:00:30 Introduction
0:00:57 Andy Parry personal update
0:01:35 Tell A Friend Tour COVID-19 update
0:02:34 TAFT sponsors & personal sponsors
0:04:40 What is TAFT & wow does Andy Parry fit in?
0:07:27 Origins of TAFT & activation tours
0:09:45 Pitching Traveling Circus and activation tour to Line founder Jason Levinthal
0:13:40 Approaching sponsors, cold calls, building brand recognition vs. direct conversion
0:20:52 Selling yourself as an athlete out of high school & responsibilities of a sponsored athlete
0:29:25 Differences between Andy Parry and competition skiers
0:34:00 The death of cash rail jams thanks to FIS, USASA, and Olympics
0:42:58 Being a video-part skier
0:51:15 TAFT being disinvited from mountains & changing views on sanctions
0:56:20 Future of Tell a Friend Tour
