helping my friend to get sponsorship
- Thread starter chrislie
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thank you for the valuable comment.
please don't be offended that i dont tell his name in public. i would tell you his name through pm though.
i don't want this matter become serious public exposure.
i don't want is something like "former world champ cant get sponsor" show up in the news.
again i apologize.
thanks:thumbup:
this is very helping.
thank you for the feed back. i start looking at it. :thumbup::thumbup:
you are right Sir. Chinese table manufacturer!!!
since Mr lee is asking, please check pm
thanks
chrislie.... If you tell one person privately, the world will know. The pool playing field, not only in the USA, but everywhere, is littered with "former world champions" who can't get sponsors. I could name you several dozen without even trying. If there's anyone who gave you the straight scoop it is Pool Dawg. Good luck in your quest...but like I said, your best options are in Asia.
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
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I used to live in Japan, and if your friend is world class talent, it seems to me that Japan has always been very 'friendly' to ANY asian players that are good enough to compete on the world level. Try Adam, Mezz, KeithAndy, USA Sports, ER-Sports (owned by Koreans), COSMO Japan, Alpha Billiards International
I know that Mezz and Adam always try their best to get world class players to play their cues, so even if he's not well known in Japan, try to get him some exposure in Japan by playing in the Japan Open, or the Tokyo Open. Even just playing small tournaments in and around the Tokyo area will get some peoples attention.
dave
I know that Mezz and Adam always try their best to get world class players to play their cues, so even if he's not well known in Japan, try to get him some exposure in Japan by playing in the Japan Open, or the Tokyo Open. Even just playing small tournaments in and around the Tokyo area will get some peoples attention.
dave
dave. thank you very much for the information.
thank you so much. i will try these company:thumbup:
Don't know anything about the Asian scene, so this may be one of my usually useless postings. 
Can he make money in other ways?
In the UK, before the big money, champion snooker players would give exhibitions as their major source of income.
Winning a championship gave them credibility and recognition by the public.
Requires talents beyond playing - telling jokes, interacting with the crowd.
Alex Pagulayan is a natural - he does this stuff while he plays.
Several European players do good work in the commentary booth.
Learning how to use the telestrator, if that is the correct word for the software used to draw predictions of how a shot should be played, is helpful.
The best in the business is Dennis Taylor on BBC snooker broadcasts.
Can he make money in other ways?
In the UK, before the big money, champion snooker players would give exhibitions as their major source of income.
Winning a championship gave them credibility and recognition by the public.
Requires talents beyond playing - telling jokes, interacting with the crowd.
Alex Pagulayan is a natural - he does this stuff while he plays.
Several European players do good work in the commentary booth.
Learning how to use the telestrator, if that is the correct word for the software used to draw predictions of how a shot should be played, is helpful.
The best in the business is Dennis Taylor on BBC snooker broadcasts.
Don't know anything about the Asian scene, so this may be one of my usually useless postings.
Can he make money in other ways?
In the UK, before the big money, champion snooker players would give exhibitions as their major source of income.
Winning a championship gave them credibility and recognition by the public.
Requires talents beyond playing - telling jokes, interacting with the crowd.
Alex Pagulayan is a natural - he does this stuff while he plays.
Several European players do good work in the commentary booth.
Learning how to use the telestrator, if that is the correct word for the software used to draw predictions of how a shot should be played, is helpful.
The best in the business is Dennis Taylor on BBC snooker broadcasts.
all comments from my AZ friend is appreciated.
its true that alex is naturally talented. it is a +1 if a pool player can play well while telling jokes.
thank you for the advice. :thumbup:
I have seen your pm and responded. Per your wishes I will not name the name, however like Itold you keeping it secret seems a little backward. You want people on here to know who knows what may come of it.all comments from my AZ friend is appreciated.
its true that alex is naturally talented. it is a +1 if a pool player can play well while telling jokes.
thank you for the advice. :thumbup:
Also there is no shame in your player activly seeking sponsorships and getting rejected. He will get rejected for one reason or another the reasons don't matter right now. Lack of marketing $$, Hes not American (Some American sponsors would like to put the $$ into a US player and have more chances to meet personally and attend events etc) There are plentyof reasons. and no shame in not getting the $$ I know plenty of champions that can't get sponsorship $$ here in the USA. Just hard times man I'm afraid. and the real crusher maybe for you looking on here for sponsorships as a new guy to the biz. The truth is this.
WE ALL KNOW EACH OTHER! This is not saying that you will not be successful but giving you a reality check. For example, I had dinner last month with Rory Mueller, I speak with Mark Griffin a couple times a week. If the sponsorship dollars were there I would have a little taste of it for some of the players I work with. I know that Scott knowseveryone too andI am sure would not turn down sponsorship either. Again, this is not me being an ass its just me letting you know what you are up against here and with the current times. I really do wish you the best with your friend and hope that things go well for you. Everyone just about on here is willing to give you advice but remember this is how some people on here make a living and they are not just doing it as a part time thing and doing a friend a favor so some things will be guarded from you probably.
Mark...Good post. There have been many positive posts in this thread...all given with the idea of trying to help. While you're right...I probably wouldn't turn down some extra sponsorship (I have some now), like you, I am proactive, and MAKE things happen because I work hard at it. Through efforts like yours, more players have had the chance to meet, play with, and learn from many top American players, that would not have had that opportunity if you didn't bring it to them. Even though I make my living from it, I don't give "guarded" responses. I am happy to share with anyone the secret...well it's really not a secret...it's just hard work and persistence, and a little bit of luck! See you the next time our paths cross!
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com
The best way is for your friend to become a current champion or that places high in big tournaments.
Sponsorship is all about exposure and keeping the persons name in the media.
If he was a former world champion that still has major talent, why don't you come out with "Former world champion [name of person] needs sponsorship" and not like you put it "former world champion can't get sponsorship"???
Maybe have him, or her, win a few events that are close to home to start getting press and post positive results on AZ Billiards forums. If he or she is indeed great and can actually compete with current world champions, then you got a good shot.
Bring him or her to Manila and start gambling with some of the great players. Then you can ask for sponsorship. Maybe all you need is a good backer to play money games. Are you looking for money?? What is it?
Why is the person a former world champion? I think this is all BS or just plain ignorance. Sorry to say that.
--Jeff
Sponsorship is all about exposure and keeping the persons name in the media.
If he was a former world champion that still has major talent, why don't you come out with "Former world champion [name of person] needs sponsorship" and not like you put it "former world champion can't get sponsorship"???
Maybe have him, or her, win a few events that are close to home to start getting press and post positive results on AZ Billiards forums. If he or she is indeed great and can actually compete with current world champions, then you got a good shot.
Bring him or her to Manila and start gambling with some of the great players. Then you can ask for sponsorship. Maybe all you need is a good backer to play money games. Are you looking for money?? What is it?
Why is the person a former world champion? I think this is all BS or just plain ignorance. Sorry to say that.
--Jeff
you are 100% right about this. i have been thinking about this and ask his permission for the exposure.
ok, he is Ricky Yang From indonesia.
hi jeff,
the man i mention is ricky yang from indonesia
he is still number 1 player in indonesia. still winning major event in south east asia.
you are right jeff. i am helping him to find monetary sponsor. it would be great if a company in billiard industry is able to sponsor him.
although you are also right about gambling. i prefer not to help him through gambling.
thanks for your comment
Thanks much for naming the player. Yes, Ricky Yang is a great player.
Gee, I would think that he could get some kind of sponsor. What about Puyat or Bugsy Promotions in Manila? I read that two Taiwanese players, Jung-Lin Chang and Pin-Yi Ko were taken in by Bugsy Promotions.
Good luck!
==Jeff
Sponsorship
Chrislie-
Can Ricky travel to US?
Does he have a passport and other papers that are required to travel to US?
Will he need a translator while in the US?
Just thinking.
Mark Griffin,
Chrislie-
Can Ricky travel to US?
Does he have a passport and other papers that are required to travel to US?
Will he need a translator while in the US?
Just thinking.
Mark Griffin,