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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Taco Nation, Jan 5, 2015.

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  1. Jan 5, 2015 at 6:44 AM
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    I have a 05 access cab prerunner that I want to make live up to the prerunner name. Long travel with fiberglass and off-road bumpers wth tons of lights is what I have in mind. Is anyone on here sponsored by a company tha could hook me up with some of these items or are a vender yourself that could hook me up. So far I have some halo head lights and a satoshi grille with a few other small mods but I am looking to go full race truck with this and could use some help. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated. I would plan on a vinal rap to represent all my sponsors.
     
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  2. Jan 5, 2015 at 7:10 AM
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    The chances of actually getting free stuff is low but if you don't try the chances are zero so I figured I'd try
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2015 at 7:10 AM
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    What do you bring to the table for potential sponsors other than going to car shows?
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2015 at 7:12 AM
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    For one I'm in a region that long travel and desert trucks aren't that popular. I can help a company get closer to truly being nation wide
     
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  5. Jan 5, 2015 at 7:13 AM
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    Hopefully actually using the LT kit for it's intended use unlike other trucks at car shows..
     
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  6. Jan 5, 2015 at 7:13 AM
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    Yea I gotcha. I work part time right now with school other wise I'd be just like you
     
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  7. Jan 5, 2015 at 7:13 AM
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    I think everyone agrees, we all want free stuff! Don't go crazy with the credit card op :D
     
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  8. Jan 5, 2015 at 7:14 AM
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    Sponsors will want to know what return they'll get on any investment they make in you regardless of whether that investment is in cash, parts, or labor. Speak to them in terms of numbers because that's how they're going to look at things. If they provide X, they'll want X+n in return or it's not worth it to them. Building brand recognition for sponsors is good, but driving cash to the sponsor's business is the end goal.

    So with that in mind, what is your plan? Do you have any demonstrated experience and/or success driving customers to a business?
     
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    You should see how I drive even without LT.
     
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    Don't even have a credit card thank god
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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    I don't really have anything on the truck to sell to people. This response is extly why I started this thread. I see your a modorator so you know first hand what I need and I have no clue
     
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  12. Jan 5, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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    The internet already does that. You'll need something more.

    I tried a similar route, but in my case I built the truck with my own money. I tried getting sponsors when I already had a showcase, was entering races, and was even in an area that's not well represented. It's a very, very hard sell.
     
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    Visa sponsored some of my parts. :(
     
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    Like I said earlier. Chances are low but I'll take low over zero
     
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    That was generous of them. :rolleyes:
     
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    ^^ this
     
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    It would be nice to atleast get some tires. General or Nitto. Something like that
     
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    What else are they looking for. I don't want to sound like the guy that will tell them exactly what they want to hear. But I'll tell them exactly what they want to hear if that's what it takes
     
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  19. Jan 5, 2015 at 7:31 AM
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    Money. They want to know how sponsoring you will generate revenue for them.
     
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    basically if ur going with a race sponsorship, i would assume ur truck would already be built and have won/been in quite a few races, where a company would recognize your truck and say hey! i want that guy on our team, here switch out all ur parts for ( sponsor )'s parts.
     
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