In today's episode, we take a stab at an interesting topic that we feel has never been explicitly addressed: How to Get Sponsored in kendama.While we feel that there is no surefire way to achieve this, we do feel like execution of these 5 tips will only help one's chances. Hope this helps!
TIMESTAMPS
Don’t expect anything in return (#5) (1:10)
- 1:51-Companies don’t owe you anything (and vice versa)
- 2:28-Repping alone won’t get you there
- 3:44-Nick and Zack’s mindset before they got sponsored
Value Potential (#4) (6:27)
- Sponsoring a player is a business decision (7:15)
- What is value potential? (7:45)
- Does age play a role? (8:13)
Skill (#3) (13:26)
- How important skill was back in the day (13:32)
- How important skill is now (14:26)
- What is pro level? (15:03)
- “Am I better than you?" (15:50)
- Skill puts respect on your name (16:39)
- Playing to legitimately get better (17:35)
- The players who are relevant now are all really good (17:58)
Get to Know The Players (#2) (19:00)
- Raw skill alone sometimes isn’t enough (19:15)
- Important to get to know everyone (20:12)
- Getting on Nick’s radar (21:30)
- Connecting with people online (23:46)
- You never know what could happen! (24:33)
Being active on social media (#1) (26:28)
- Nick and Zack’s story of sharing online (27:11)
- Dama Dare FB group (27:55)
- Biggest factors that helped Nick and Zack getting sponsored (28:32)
- Be yourself and post. Most important thing. (31:22)
- It’s now easier than ever to get your name out there. (32:02)
DISCLAIMER (33:33)
- What is being sponsored right NOW in the kendama world like?
Wrap up (36:32)
