How should I maintain my relationship with sponsors over multiple years?
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Treat your sponsor relationship like a marriage - you need to continuously 'date' them every year, not just during the honeymoon phase. Many sponsorships go dark in the middle years (years 3-5) because athletes focus only on winning and forget about nurturing the relationship. The key is consistent communication and visibility. Make sure your sponsors feel appreciated whether you're winning, losing, or delivering results. Don't let the relationship go stale just because things are going well.
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Long-form conversations with the people who write the checks and the people who help racers get them: Monster Energy's CFO, Coca-Cola, Hookit, the Mint 400, Wahoo's, super-agent Bob Walker, Megan Meyer and more. 14 recordings, 8 hr 56 min. Includes: Monster Energy CFO Explains ROI; Al Rondon of Coca Cola explains what sponsors want; How Monster Joe selects teams to sponsor; Bob Walker explains everything about agents & agencies; Matt Martelli on sponsorships and activations; How Hookit values social media; Megan Meyer on how to grow a social following; Megan Meyer on creating value with social media; Wing Lam on getting sponsored by Wahoo's FIsh Taco; Get the media to talk about you; Creating 20 Years of Value; Rob Mac 30 Year BFG; Why BOXO USA sponsors racing; Why K&N Filters sponsors racing.
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