How do you get Sponsored?

pros3lyte · Dec 8, 2014

So I've been just watching some different youtube videos, more specifically the Dirt Fishin' America guys, and I've noticed they're all decked out head to toe in Minelab gear.

Now I don't know for sure that they're sponsored by Minelab, but let's just say that I wanted to look into it.

How does a guy get sponsored by a Metal Detector Manufacturer?

Donneybrook · Dec 8, 2014

pros3lyte said:
So I've been just watching some different youtube videos, more specifically the Dirt Fishin' America guys, and I've noticed they're all decked out head to toe in Minelab gear.

Now I don't know for sure that they're sponsored by Minelab, but let's just say that I wanted to look into it.

How does a guy get sponsored by a Metal Detector Manufacturer?

you have to have some bada$$ skills like Dr. Tones and the rest.

chris kennedy · Dec 8, 2014

Donneybrook said:
you have to have some bada$$ skills like Dr. Tones and the rest.

they dont really have any skills they are just lucky.

pros3lyte · Dec 8, 2014

I mean it looks like they just hunt good locations. I've never seen them do anything really special.

But there's got to be a way to get the big production companies to let you detect for them..

Ice Scratcher · Dec 8, 2014

chris kennedy said:
they dont really have any skills they are just lucky.

Funny thing is, that sounds like the guys that never win ice fishing tournaments when they are talking about the guys who always win...

:laughing:

<*)))>{

LordOfTheZincs · Dec 8, 2014

I had a sponsor once but I had to drink A LOT in order to get one. :yes:

NectarDetector · Dec 8, 2014

chris kennedy said:
they dont really have any skills they are just lucky.

You really believe that? :roll:

WildDigger · Dec 8, 2014

You need great locations with amazing finds. Good video editing skills help.

CTCurt · Dec 8, 2014

pros3lyte said:
So I've been just watching some different youtube videos, more specifically the Dirt Fishin' America guys, and I've noticed they're all decked out head to toe in Minelab gear.

Now I don't know for sure that they're sponsored by Minelab, but let's just say that I wanted to look into it.

How does a guy get sponsored by a Metal Detector Manufacturer?

1)Marketing....You need to approach them and explain how being a sponsor for you will help them with sales.

2)Business Plan....Just like starting a new business. You have to convince them why you are a good investment. These guys probably made some awesome video, and approached them with their sales pitch.

I would contact their marketing department, and ask them what it would take. Be careful with your approach. I'm sure a lot of people do it just to get free stuff. I run my own business, and have been very successful at getting my products and services offered by major suppliers. They have to get some benefit though, or they won't even talk to you. Good Luck..... :yes:

Chad · Dec 8, 2014

A TON of subscribers and views on youtube helps also.

CoiltoSoil · Dec 8, 2014

Research is key, some guys just have better access to sites with great potential, while some of us don't. Luck does come into play, just like everything else in life you can study maps and theorize where the best spots to detect are, but it's luck that gets you over the target since not everything is lost where is should be. I feel that any one of us with access to those sites, and fair knowledge of our detectors, could find what they find. Basically find good sites, find good targets, and do a good job at promoting yourself.

pros3lyte · Dec 8, 2014

CTCurt said:
1)Marketing....You need to approach them and explain how being a sponsor for you will help them with sales.

2)Business Plan....Just like starting a new business. You have to convince them why you are a good investment. These guys probably made some awesome video, and approached them with their sales pitch.

I would contact their marketing department, and ask them what it would take. Be careful with your approach. I'm sure a lot of people do it just to get free stuff. I run my own business, and have been very successful at getting my products and services offered by major suppliers. They have to get some benefit though, or they won't even talk to you. Good Luck.....

Great idea. You pretty much gotta sell their product for them then, make it worth their while.

Hmmm This is Do-able I think, especially with a strong supportive forum to interact with.

itsaring! · Dec 8, 2014

With Minelab, brown nosing helps :lol:

chris kennedy · Dec 8, 2014

Ice Scratcher said:
Funny thing is, that sounds like the guys that never win ice fishing tournaments when they are talking about the guys who always win...

<*)))>{

ive been in many fishing tournaments in my life and i always win, hell ive won more fishing gear in tournaments than ive probably bought otherwise. first tournament i was even in was when i was 4 or 5 won a fishing rod and like $2000 it was a kids fishing tournament of course. won it with a pound and a half bluegill which is a really big bluegill.

pros3lyte · Dec 8, 2014

itsaring! said:
With Minelab, brown nosing helps

Wanted to submit for their find of the month club. Then I realized I use an ACE 350. Disqualified.

Garrett has one though, maybe I'll get in on theirs.

Chad · Dec 8, 2014

pros3lyte said:
Wanted to submit for their find of the month club. Then I realized I use an ACE 350. Disqualified.

Garrett has one though, maybe I'll get in on theirs.

Tell them you used your CTX3030, and your wife was using hers too, and your 18 kids were all using their CTX3030s too! Also mention that you have a STMR array mounted on your family station wagon, for those 'just in case' moments.

itsaring! · Dec 8, 2014

chris kennedy said:
ive been in many fishing tournaments in my life and i always win, hell ive won more fishing gear in tournaments than ive probably bought otherwise. first tournament i was even in was when i was 4 or 5 won a fishing rod and like $2000 it was a kids fishing tournament of course. won it with a pound and a half bluegill which is a really big bluegill.

My nephew won a Redfish fishing tournament fishing with us and he slept the whole time :lol:

He won Jr. Angler for being in the boat. His check was bigger than ours :lol:

chris kennedy · Dec 8, 2014

itsaring! said:
My nephew won a Redfish fishing tournament fishing with us and he slept the whole time He won Jr. Angler for being in the boat. His check was bigger than ours

lol

pros3lyte · Dec 8, 2014

Chad said:
Tell them you used your CTX3030, and your wife was using hers too, and your 18 kids were all using their CTX3030s too! Also mention that you have a STMR array mounted on your family station wagon, for those 'just in case' moments.

haha I wish I could "Like" this comment.

Although, they'd definitely know I was lying.

Nobody drives station wagons anymore. I'd have to say either a Minivan or an SUV!

Hook · Dec 9, 2014

chris kennedy said:
ive been in many fishing tournaments in my life and i always win, hell ive won more fishing gear in tournaments than ive probably bought otherwise. first tournament i was even in was when i was 4 or 5 won a fishing rod and like $2000 it was a kids fishing tournament of course. won it with a pound and a half bluegill which is a really big bluegill.[/QUOTE

you forgot to mention you are the newest owner of the golden gate ,,,oh wait.. i mean the brooklyn bridge.

seriously...do you have ANY idea just how big a 1.5 lb bluegill really Is???

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