John Schmidt RESUME

JoeyA

JoeyA

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I read John's resume recently and was impressed and I thought some of you might like to see it. Some sponsor is going to be very fortunate. The "Personal" note is a very powerful statement and shows that high level play is achievable without the use of drugs.

Can you imagine what John will be able to achieve with a sponsor?

If you know a prospective sponsor, send it to them.

Thanks,
JoeyA



John Andrew Schmidt , AKA Mr.400

Birthplace: Keokuk, Iowa
Born: April 12,1973
Current Residence: Pensacola, FL
Began Playing Professionally: 2003

Major Wins:
2006 US Open 9-Ball championship-Current Champion
2006 Mosconi Cup Team Member
2003 Reno Open
2003 Legends of 14.1
2004 Firecracker Open( Florida Tour)
2004 Capone?s 10-Ball (Florida Tour)

Finalist in the following Major Tourneys:
The San Destin Hilton Champ.(UPA Tour)
The Hard Times Jamboree
The Legends of One Pocket

Etc:
Original member of the International Pool Tour 1st 42.
Winner or Finalist in over 30 recognized prof. events.
30 runs of 200 plus @14.1, including a high run of 400.
Invitational Challenge of Champions ? Sudden Death 7 Ball
Texas Hold?em Billiards ? Hundreds of hours of television exposure

EXPERIENCE:
Lessons: Playing lessons one on one and group.
Instructional: Clinics , DVDs, Mental and Physical coaching.
Commentary : US Open and Mosconi Cup ? Taped and Live Television.

Ranking and Earnings:
Have stayed in or near the top 5 pro- rankings the last 5 years in tourney play alone.
Have done so with limited play and no sponsorship.

Personal:
Drug free, and willing to submit to any drug test at any time.

Outgoing ? Friendly with crowds - I see the crowds as friends, not spectators. The fans are what we are here for. Without them there would be no tours or Leagues. The future generations need to see this game as worthwhile, whether it is for hobby or profession. I think it is critical for them to see the professional players as clean cut individuals with drive and confidence. I feel I embody this image and would represent your company as such.

Thank you for your consideration and time,
Sincerely,

John Schmidt

Contact info:
Phone: 850-207-9023
E-mail: johnmr400@yahoo.com
 
That makes for some interesting reading. Glad you posted that, Joey. It never ceases to amaze me that JS doesn't have a sponsor yet, with emphasis on the "yet." I think he'd be a great choice for any sport, not just pool.
 
I find it very difficult to believe that somebody like Schmidt hasn't found a sponsor. Hell, a good friend of mine is looking at a sponsorship from Predator, and he isn't half the speed of Schmidt. There's a difference between being offered a sponsorship, and accepting a sponsorship. There are only two possibilities. He's not looking hard enough (not likely). Or he doesn't want what he's been offered. He's found sponsors right here on AZB. Granted it was only for one tournament, but he did find them. I'm sure there are others who are interested. Unfortunately, nobody out there is going to give something for nothing. It's an investment just like everything else. How much money is Schmidt going to make for someone else? A sponsor will offer you what they think you are worth, not what you think you are worth. Let's face it, this isn't golf or tennis. There aren't multi-million dollar sponsorships floating around. When you play pool, you take what you can get.
 
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I believe that John and SVB are going to be very good for pool, IF they can afford to stay around long enough for pool to support them. That's maybe on us!
 
That's maybe on us!
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Thats an interesting thought....or at least it got me interested.

Lets start the conversation here:
(because I have no clue)
How much would a sponser pay?Or in Johns case how much is enough?Are we talking 40g a year?100?More?less?
 
both right and wrong

Drew said:
I find it very difficult to believe that somebody like Schmidt hasn't found a sponsor. Hell, a good friend of mine is looking at a sponsorship from Predator, and he isn't half the speed of Schmidt. There's a difference between being offered a sponsorship, and accepting a sponsorship. There are only two possibilities. He's not looking hard enough (not likely). Or he doesn't want what he's been offered. He's found sponsors right here on AZB. Granted it was only for one tournament, but he did find them. I'm sure there are others who are interested. Unfortunately, nobody out there is going to give something for nothing. It's an investment just like everything else. How much money is Schmidt going to make for someone else? A sponsor will offer you what they think you are worth, not what you think you are worth. Let's face it, this isn't golf or tennis. There aren't multi-million dollar sponsorships floating around. When you play pool, you take what you can get.
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Drew,

There is a certain truth to what you are saying about pool being a sponsors market and having to take what you can get. At the same time a smart person knows that the wrong sponsor or wrong deal can hold you back, and John shows every indication of being smart.

Would someone take a quarter million a year sponsorship from Wal-Mart if part of the deal was that they had to walk into the local Wal-Mart before each event, buy a cue off the rack, and play with it exactly as purchased other than chalking? Maybe, it depends on their priorities. Would a top player take the same deal if only $2500 a year was involved? What if you dislike everything about a company and a deal except that they are offering you big bucks? Many would jump on the deal but it is like marrying for money, you earn every penny and then some.

I have been on both sides of the sponsorship equation and it is anything but as simple as an entity giving someone money to play.

Hu
 
ShootingArts said:
Drew,

There is a certain truth to what you are saying about pool being a sponsors market and having to take what you can get. At the same time a smart person knows that the wrong sponsor or wrong deal can hold you back, and John shows every indication of being smart.

Would someone take a quarter million a year sponsorship from Wal-Mart if part of the deal was that they had to walk into the local Wal-Mart before each event, buy a cue off the rack, and play with it exactly as purchased other than chalking? Maybe, it depends on their priorities. Would a top player take the same deal if only $2500 a year was involved? What if you dislike everything about a company and a deal except that they are offering you big bucks? Many would jump on the deal but it is like marrying for money, you earn every penny and then some.

I have been on both sides of the sponsorship equation and it is anything but as simple as an entity giving someone money to play.

Hu
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I could pretty much guarantee that the Wal Mart rack would have a few "extra special" cues on those days.

Sponsorship within the pool world is truly a tough decision for the sponsors. Pool just doesn't provide the exposure that a sponsor can measure. For impressions - which is one way the advertising industry measures the impact of an advertisment the best thing going is to sponsor events that get shown on ESPN ad nauseum.

Or sponsor Allison - who has more TV hours than any male or female player on Earth - at least in the USA. But the sponsors of the WPBA events have more TV time than Allison does.

Sponsoring players in today's climate is almost a labor of love. Most companies don't have the money to get the most out of the sponsorship nor even a plan as to how to advertise the relationship.

Nike signed Tiger to a 60 million dollar contract. How much do you think that they budgeted on top of that for advertising and promotion? Probably another 60 million or more.

John, if you are reading this, talk to Ralf Souquet. He can give you advice about how to conduct your business as a professional and how to get and retain sponsors.

John Barton
Former Sponsor
 
hi

thanks for the advice everybody.actually several pool companies have made me offers this year and the right one has not come along.i have been made a nice offer three days ago by a company who makes what i think is a great product. as i said before if im going to play with it i have to believe its good.this product is great and i will most likely be announcing our partnership together in the next week or so.
 
john schmidt said:
thanks for the advice everybody.actually several pool companies have made me offers this year and the right one has not come along.i have been made a nice offer three days ago by a company who makes what i think is a great product. as i said before if im going to play with it i have to believe its good.this product is great and i will most likely be announcing our partnership together in the next week or so.
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good on ya John,good luck with that sponsorship.
 
John is a great player .What's most impressing to me,is his effortless stroke and fluid motion .I was there in Bayou Billiards the night he beat James Walden in 9ball .He was as smooth as silk.
 
john schmidt said:
thanks for the advice everybody.actually several pool companies have made me offers this year and the right one has not come along.i have been made a nice offer three days ago by a company who makes what i think is a great product. as i said before if im going to play with it i have to believe its good.this product is great and i will most likely be announcing our partnership together in the next week or so.
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John...Good for you to maintain your integrity. It is something not seen often enough in our industry (sadly), and tough to do, in the face of such small sponsorship opportunity. You're a great talent, and I hope the sponsorship you're contemplating will allow you to play as many tournaments, in as many places, as you wish! Best wishes for a profitable future in our sport! :D See you in Louisville!

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Scott Lee
 
Sounds like a win/win deal

Sounds like a win/win deal. Congratulations to you and the company if you are able to get together. It is for the betterment of pool too, we need you in more events!

Hu



john schmidt said:
thanks for the advice everybody.actually several pool companies have made me offers this year and the right one has not come along.i have been made a nice offer three days ago by a company who makes what i think is a great product. as i said before if im going to play with it i have to believe its good.this product is great and i will most likely be announcing our partnership together in the next week or so.
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John Schmidt

JoeyA said:
I read John's resume recently and was impressed and I thought some of you might like to see it. Some sponsor is going to be very fortunate. The "Personal" note is a very powerful statement and shows that high level play is achievable without the use of drugs.

Can you imagine what John will be able to achieve with a sponsor?

If you know a prospective sponsor, send it to them.

Thanks,

JoeyA
[Collection Guru


John Andrew Schmidt , AKA Mr.400

Birthplace: Keokuk, Iowa
Born: April 12,1973
Current Residence: Pensacola, FL
Began Playing Professionally: 2003

Major Wins:
2006 US Open 9-Ball championship-Current Champion
2006 Mosconi Cup Team Member
2003 Reno Open
2003 Legends of 14.1
2004 Firecracker Open( Florida Tour)
2004 Capone?s 10-Ball (Florida Tour)

Finalist in the following Major Tourneys:
The San Destin Hilton Champ.(UPA Tour)
The Hard Times Jamboree
The Legends of One Pocket

Etc:
Original member of the International Pool Tour 1st 42.
Winner or Finalist in over 30 recognized prof. events.
30 runs of 200 plus @14.1, including a high run of 400.
Invitational Challenge of Champions ? Sudden Death 7 Ball
Texas Hold?em Billiards ? Hundreds of hours of television exposure

EXPERIENCE:
Lessons: Playing lessons one on one and group.
Instructional: Clinics , DVDs, Mental and Physical coaching.
Commentary : US Open and Mosconi Cup ? Taped and Live Television.

Ranking and Earnings:
Have stayed in or near the top 5 pro- rankings the last 5 years in tourney play alone.
Have done so with limited play and no sponsorship.

Personal:
Drug free, and willing to submit to any drug test at any time.

Outgoing ? Friendly with crowds - I see the crowds as friends, not spectators. The fans are what we are here for. Without them there would be no tours or Leagues. The future generations need to see this game as worthwhile, whether it is for hobby or profession. I think it is critical for them to see the professional players as clean cut individuals with drive and confidence. I feel I embody this image and would represent your company as such.

Thank you for your consideration and time,
Sincerely,

John Schmidt

Contact info:
Phone: 850-207-9023
E-mail: johnmr400@yahoo.com
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Totally agree. When CUETEC dumped "PEARL JAM" finally, I posted a thread recommending John as an obvious classy replacement and complimenting the equally classy Allison Fisher.

CUETEC WAKE UP !!!!!!!!!
 
COLLECTION GURU said:
Totally agree. When CUETEC dumped "PEARL JAM" finally, I posted a thread recommending John as an obvious classy replacement and complimenting the equally classy Allison Fisher.

CUETEC WAKE UP !!!!!!!!!
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I hope John will give all of the parties who have shown an interest in sponsoring him, one final opportunity to make their offers.

It is the professional thing to do and I'm sure John will allow previously interested and potential sponsors to make their offers before making a final decision.

This is a rare opportunity for a manufacturer/supplier to the billiard industry and one that doesn't come along very often. For John, it is an important milestone that should be considered very carefully and I'm sure he will.

Whatever his decision is, I feel confident that he will make the right one.

JoeyA
 
How much money can a player make from sponsorship? It doesn't seem to be very much. $30K, 40K a year? Considering the expense of travel, entry fees and such, not much. If anyone deserves a good sponsor, it would be John.
 
Jimk said:
How much money can a player make from sponsorship? It doesn't seem to be very much. $30K, 40K a year? Considering the expense of travel, entry fees and such, not much. If anyone deserves a good sponsor, it would be John.
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I'm sure that the sponsorship barely covers the cost of traveling to these touraments. The sponsored player must win or place high in many of the tournaments they play in. That is something John excels at even without a sponsor. I think when a company sponsors a guy like John Schmidt, they will not only keep their existing base of customers but expand their base and possibly add new revenue streams. (gloves, wearables (shirts, shoes etc).

What I would love to see is a company not from the billiard industry take a shot at sponsoring John.

He is a very good golfer and could help a golfing manufacturer/supplier go after another target audience.

JoeyA
 
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