Competition isn’t the problem. If you’re worried about everyone else, your problem isn’t with your competition. You just need more confidence! As you build up experience, your confidence level will increase as well. OWNAPIECE.com

Run it like a business by Sponsor Chip!!
As an athlete you need to run every aspect of your sports career like a business, especially when trying to grab the attention of new sponsors. This includes marketing, PR, schedule, cash flows, and fan visibility.
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When searching for new sponsors Thinking outside the box maybe another weapon to add to your arsenal. The willingness to take a new perspectives to your sport. May open doors that were closed before. Focusing on the value of finding new ideas and avenues for sponsorship.
And becoming a sponge and listening to others.
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When recruiting new sponsors and fans, there are a few tools all athletes should have in their arsenal at all times. A simple business card, autograph card, and sharpie. to be continued ownapiece.com

Something to consider by Sponsor Chip!!
Technology and sponsorship go hand and hand. The use of social networks and blogs can bring you more visibility to sponsors and fans. So don’t be scared of technology, embrace it. What do You Think O.A.P ownapiece.com

Many athletes love the roar of the crowd. The more fans at an event, the better, right? It makes you look good to the venues. It helps sell merchandise (which is You the Athlete). In fact, catering to your fans, and making yourself approachable can boost your career and sponsorship opportunities like nothing else [...]

Approach your sport with no preset agendas and you’ll probably come away amazed at your overall efforts. Sometime as Athletes we over think what were going to do next. Remember its all a mind game. Always keep an open mind and a compassionate heart and always take the time to connect with [...]

I hope everyone had and is having a safe 4th of July. Over 230 years ago our founding fathers fought for our country, so we can live and follow our dreams. Please take the time to thank a Soldier, a Veteran, or someone that has made it possible for our freedom and take [...]

Success = 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration. .Very few people have it the other way around. What this mean is you have to work hard at being successful. A little blood, sweat and tears never hurt anyone. What do You Think? O.A.P Ownapiece.com

Back to what I was talking about last night. Lets think about marketing ourselves like a product on a shelve. Its the overall appearance that sells not just the content. So lets say your a can on the shelve with no label, then how does anyone know who you are. So make [...]