How To Get Your First Sponsor!!

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • I've been meaning to film this video for a while. I've been super busy riding MTB recently and making videos, but this one is super important for you people to learn what works for you if you want to start working with brands from your sport. Comment if you have any questions and I'll film another video like this soon!

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  • @bassman87
    @bassman87 5 лет назад +265

    But in all honesty, this was the best how to get sponsored video I've seen. Your tips really did make sense.

  • @MartianMoon
    @MartianMoon 5 лет назад +794

    Wow, way to crush my dream of helicopter blade sponsorship

    • @MattJones
      @MattJones  5 лет назад +150

      hahaha you win the best comment

    • @bikerboysmedia1431
      @bikerboysmedia1431 5 лет назад +31

      Hey don't listen to matt u do u 👍

    • @michaelkulinski8849
      @michaelkulinski8849 4 года назад +24

      Easy fix, just learn to ride helicopter blades

    • @moneytalks4217
      @moneytalks4217 4 года назад +10

      Never laughed so hard BBQs 😂 Helicopter Blade’s 😂😂

    • @michaeltapp8656
      @michaeltapp8656 4 года назад +2

      😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

  • @williamirvine1931
    @williamirvine1931 5 лет назад +73

    As someone who works within the sponsorship industry, your comments are spot on. It is totally about what you offer and how you can help brands achieve their objectives. Never fall in to the trap of telling a brand what they can do to help you i.e i need money, i need stuff. Class comments pal

  • @ianbirkett6542
    @ianbirkett6542 5 лет назад +22

    I've been involved with action sports for 17 yrs now and this is the first time I've ever heard what I think is legitament advice from a professional rider that I really enjoy watching. Keep it up matt. Great job

    • @MattJones
      @MattJones  5 лет назад +10

      wow that means a lot thanks so much! It's just my view from what I've learned but that's super cool that you agree!

    • @jacobmtb2965
      @jacobmtb2965 3 года назад +1

      @@MattJones I think the exact same thing and so do all of your viewers

  • @I53-624
    @I53-624 5 лет назад +287

    How to get sponsored: be an amazing bike rider like matt Jones

  • @crashinwithashton
    @crashinwithashton 4 года назад +27

    Hey Matt, thanks for this video. I have only been mountain biking for around 6 months, but I wanted to try to get sponsored. I reached out to a pedal brand and I asked if I can do a video on their pedals. They said of course, I didn’t ask for anything free but after I made the video they decided to send me some free pedals! Thank you so much!

  • @MrEddieG420
    @MrEddieG420 5 лет назад +66

    Work your ass off, practice makes perfect, and need to get yourself out there and be seen.

    • @MattJones
      @MattJones  5 лет назад +5

      I couldn't agree more!

    • @MrEddieG420
      @MrEddieG420 5 лет назад

      practice... If you just used spell check I may have agreed with you. Practice spelling dude.

    • @sloemost5809
      @sloemost5809 5 лет назад +1

      Pete are you an American or British speller? Out of interest..

  • @darrenrees1392
    @darrenrees1392 5 лет назад +22

    Matt. That was a fantastic, mature,and inspirational message you have sent out. I hope you keep doing what your doing and influencing the young people coming into the sport with your fantastic attitude.👊

  • @carterlindblom6003
    @carterlindblom6003 5 лет назад +139

    Tip for younger riders, don’t worry about those small brand sponsorships and wait until you really feel like you’re up there with your riding, and keep in mind that local bike shops are the most attainable and easily the best sponsors

    • @charliedeschambault2599
      @charliedeschambault2599 4 года назад +4

      How do I do a 1hander?

    • @swthrhsathanasopoulos7288
      @swthrhsathanasopoulos7288 3 года назад +5

      @@charliedeschambault2599 just be confortable with the jump and work your way up, for exable the first time you will remove your hand a little bit after 2trys idk you like remove it more and you will work your way up😁

    • @swinners7256
      @swinners7256 2 года назад +1

      yes... i have tried to email one but i dont know how you could make there brand known or advertise it

    • @neilkhyriem9207
      @neilkhyriem9207 Год назад

      Tqvm sir ❤

    • @Tristan_Graver
      @Tristan_Graver Год назад

      Do the bike shop itself sponsor me or the brands within it

  • @declanocallaghan2007
    @declanocallaghan2007 5 лет назад +108

    How the hell was 'helicopter blades' the first thing that came to your head

  • @HolmsOnBikes
    @HolmsOnBikes 5 лет назад +3

    This video could not have come at a better time for me personally. I watched this Saturday and it motivated me like crazy. I've been off the bike (i am indeed a roadie lol) since sept 26 when I had knee surgery #2 of my life. Well that one was a failure and i just had knee surgery #3 on nov 14 and will be off the bike until sometime in January. I started contacting companies telling my story and telling them my unique idea for documenting and getting back into race shape. I'm currently in further talks with 3 of the companies and couldn't be happier. Just wanted to say thanks Matt! Cause honest to God without u making this video, i never would have had the ba**s to ask companies for support as I'm not that type of person to just randomly ask lol but i have a unique story/plan and was able to put value in my proposal for myself and the company as well. Keeping my fingers crossed as this would be an amazing, amazing opportunity. Thanks again!!!!

  • @Wicaudrus
    @Wicaudrus 4 года назад +20

    His sponsor: Red Bull
    He drinks: Monster energy🖤💚

  • @supersandy8692
    @supersandy8692 Год назад

    Watching this 4 years later as I’m looking to get sponsored and you explained it soooo well and I’ve now learnt some things I never knew! Thanks Matt 👊

  • @stratbutcher
    @stratbutcher 5 лет назад +1

    Plenty of genuinely useful advice in this vlog. Sponsorship is a two-way street, even if it seems a little lob-sided early on. Always keep the ego on the down-low with deals until you're "actually" a big cheese. Obviously being mindful of who's getting what out of any deal (you wouldn't ride Rampage just for a set of grips!).
    I assume a "responsible adult" brokered the deal you got at age 12, and things grew from that? Local bike shops can be great at sponsoring local talent, even if it's just for race fees. As you say, it's a way in, and then you nurture it. You've obviously had good advice along the way Matt and want to pass it forward. Good on ya :)

  • @g-tray3997
    @g-tray3997 3 года назад +1

    thank you man I am a young fencer and I am looking for sponsors right now and your tips really helped. thank so
    much

  • @ozan3076
    @ozan3076 5 лет назад +44

    Gets sponsored from HelicopterBlades after this video

  • @alenfazlagic8427
    @alenfazlagic8427 5 лет назад +1

    This is such a great video! Out of all the mountain bike youtubers you are one of the ones who deserve millions of subscribers! keep it up and you will get there!

  • @elirichardson8536
    @elirichardson8536 3 года назад +1

    Hank you so much for making this video! I contacted my potential first sponsor for mountain biking after watching this video.

  • @FlowFinderUSA
    @FlowFinderUSA 5 лет назад +2

    This is the type of video that earns you an audience for life.

  • @condog_axis7950
    @condog_axis7950 2 года назад

    Yo man gonna be honest your video was actually so helpful man, the other ones was just said have followers and you get sponsored, your video actually explains what to do if your following is small. I just wanna say thank you

  • @andreasqueo6547
    @andreasqueo6547 5 лет назад

    So taking your advice:
    I’m a mountain biker,
    I fit with this sport,
    You are the right person to speak with Marin bikes,
    I can help them to get visibility in Italy because their bikes are not very common here.
    But actually I would like to be talented like you, it will be much easier!!!
    Matt you are the best and your channel is something positive!

  • @nathanaelhill9026
    @nathanaelhill9026 5 лет назад

    I see I've come to the comment section 8 months late, behind the times as usual, but as others have said, this is the best how to get sponsored video I've ever watched, and I have rewatched this over and over as a recap over the months and am still trying to build up my master plan for sponsorship, and thanks to this I might even have a chance. Most riders when asked this question is just have fun on your bike, which I've come to realize is an amazing tip as people ride trying to ride like a pro when they aren't that good, and it takes the fun away, but just having fun really does help and makes you a better rider because your naturally progressing instead of forcing it whilst at the same time having fun; but they don't tell us how to actually come forward with companies and get that sponsorship, which this video does. Good job Matt and Marin and halo are lucky to have you on their side!

  • @DerTypMitDemNamen
    @DerTypMitDemNamen 5 лет назад +3

    I think it's quite valuable that you're speaking about being sponsered. In my optinion it often seems a bit mysterious and hardly anybody understands what it's about. thanks dude, peace :-)

    • @MattJones
      @MattJones  5 лет назад +1

      thanks so much, legend!

  • @maxmarrion2505
    @maxmarrion2505 5 лет назад +20

    How about a video on your unique story of getting sponsored with Halo?:)

  • @cosmologicdj3994
    @cosmologicdj3994 5 лет назад +2

    You’re just like a idol for me! You’re one of the most sympathetic and skilled riders that are not popular because of RUclips

    • @cosmologicdj3994
      @cosmologicdj3994 5 лет назад +2

      And I’m sorry for my bad English

    • @th_js
      @th_js 5 лет назад +1

      Your english isn't bad bro!

    • @MattJones
      @MattJones  5 лет назад +1

      thanks so much, that means so much. really appreciate it!

  • @wesmajor9838
    @wesmajor9838 4 года назад

    Thee most insightful and helpful sponsor vid I've seen, well done Matt. Keep it up!

  • @instrumentalracing8468
    @instrumentalracing8468 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for this video very much. I think it's doable for me with my offroad race team. Its gonna take a lot of work and to turn a new corner with sponsoring would be everything. It's been 7 years I've been desert racing and 2 with my own car. This is a starting point for me unfortunately because I came to racing not knowing anyone. I've been really down because it's my dream and I know I'm good, but was considering giving it up because sponsors. I've raced in two utv world championships with not one handout from a company because I didn't know were to start. I really appreciate this post more then you even know. Thank you

  • @hermanbrits8239
    @hermanbrits8239 5 лет назад +84

    I'm 13 and I was sponsored to do a skills class for free , I mean it aint free bicycles but it's something right?

    • @MattJones
      @MattJones  5 лет назад +26

      yeah that awesome, good work and nice one for being stoked about it too. that's the main thing

    • @colethedirtbikeboy6009
      @colethedirtbikeboy6009 5 лет назад +1

      @@MattJones I race dirt bikes and I am trying to get some sponsors. I have been trying my hardest and pushing the limits. What shall I do next, I will try my best.

  • @quackfaction8371
    @quackfaction8371 Год назад

    Thank you very much for your tips and advice! I've been wanting to think outside the box and work with brands that I love and this was the first video I watched for starting and I loved it! I even wrote down some of your advice you mentioned! :)

  • @Amandura
    @Amandura 5 лет назад +3

    Awesome video as usual Matt. Could you make a video reflecting on your experiance at X games in 2013?

  • @ky4encetv463
    @ky4encetv463 5 лет назад +2

    Matt is such a decent lad, I am looking forward to meeting him somewhere on the bike parks.

  • @arptv806
    @arptv806 2 года назад

    thank you so much man this was sooooo helpfull im a young rider trying to get started on motor cross and i had no idea how to land sponsors this vid solved alot of stress you earned yourself another subsciber

  • @owenwilcox5941
    @owenwilcox5941 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing video I am going to a huge mountain biking festival soon with some huge brands and I am now going to use these tips to see what I can do

  • @brandongossett287
    @brandongossett287 3 года назад

    I clicked youre video first because I knew you'd explain things clear and detailed.

  • @max_435
    @max_435 5 лет назад +5

    Diego Caverzasi is sponsored by a winery and a company that specialises in making zippers. I wouldn't call that in industry exactly, but I guess it's support either way

    • @freerider8737
      @freerider8737 5 лет назад

      Max _ yeah not impossible to get sponsored by people not into mtb i have a necklace sponsor which is pretty fucking sick a couple mates are sponsored by a snack compony

  • @itsme3297
    @itsme3297 3 года назад +6

    One of the tips of getting a sponsors: Be always nice ALWAYS.

  • @Estebiken
    @Estebiken 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you SOO much ❤. Love your energy and good vibes. Your advice was awesome 🎉i😊

  • @paul3180
    @paul3180 5 лет назад

    Sponsorship relationships can start very small. I was at my LBS a couple of months ago and got a great deal on tubeless tires (and great service too). I asked for a couple of business cards, turns out they are stickers. There's one on the tool box I take to the dirt jump part. It's visible so if my box is out anyone can see the sticker. More returning the favor than real sponsorship, but both parties benefit, even if it's only a few bucks here and there. It's all about relationships. Say please and thank you, be polite. If I was half my age (still older than Matt) I'd continue to leverage the relationship with the bike shop beyond just spending plenty of money there. ;)

  • @gemeni69
    @gemeni69 3 года назад

    Great information. Loving my new Marin San Quentin by the way. Made a well informed decision to buy by watching your videos. Great bike and keep up the awesome videos.

  • @markomilanovic4456
    @markomilanovic4456 5 лет назад +1

    Matt thanks for very useful video... Is just beatiful to tell honest things that will help me and all of the people that watched this video... realy thanks.

  • @Daniel-sy7mg
    @Daniel-sy7mg 3 года назад +1

    Best video to get sponsored nice job you motivated me heaps

  • @Yokaylob
    @Yokaylob 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for your time bro

  • @landerongena8687
    @landerongena8687 5 лет назад

    Matt, you are honestly the nicest dude in the world, i realy look up to you

  • @andreasspyrou7688
    @andreasspyrou7688 Год назад

    You are amazing brother, I think this video is all i ever needed.

  • @garyhall4449
    @garyhall4449 5 лет назад

    Great as usual and we'll explained. Hopefully this will inspire some of you guys.. I'm the wrong side of mid 40s and love watching yours uploads.. 👍 👍

  • @sebsundera835
    @sebsundera835 5 лет назад +1

    Hey Matt great vid, just thinking could you do a video on riding your compound on a full sus because I own a full sus and feel like it’s much harder to do big dirt jumps on a full sus.

  • @nickpinder2549
    @nickpinder2549 5 лет назад +1

    Best how to get sponsored video ive seen. 100%

  • @Towardrisk
    @Towardrisk 5 лет назад +5

    Thnks that was informative and encouraging :)

  • @aligarfield5590
    @aligarfield5590 5 лет назад

    Great explanation, worked for me with shred and others of the likes, so you've got a good chance of working it out

  • @bbggakkba
    @bbggakkba 5 лет назад

    Really, a big factor, you have to be good. No one is interested in a rider than can’t at least top 10. You do have to be a talented rider.

  • @Epiphonech
    @Epiphonech 3 года назад

    That's a great message! Inspire and be sponsored! Attitude and attraction matters a lot

  • @lifeontwowheels3964
    @lifeontwowheels3964 5 лет назад

    And sometimes brands try to find ambassadors! Apply to them and thats good way to start! But allways guys dont be sell off! Try to get sponsors that has same values as you and you really belive in them and like their product

  • @lilitheymanuail
    @lilitheymanuail 9 месяцев назад

    Hello well first of all thanX a lot for helping us in understanding how sponsorship works 🙏🏻 I truly really appreciated all the informations ✨

  • @nathansmith25
    @nathansmith25 5 лет назад +1

    Great video. Although I'm sure these tips may work, something I have noticed with most sponsors is parents. For example I do all sorts of races and get podiums and all the racers around me, even the people I did better than, are sponsored in some way mainly due to their parents.
    I find this quite unfair for riders like me that have a much lower chance of getting sponsored.

    • @MattJones
      @MattJones  5 лет назад +3

      Hey Nathan. I know what you mean. It might seem like other riders are getting more support, but that's not always the case. Keep doing what you're doing. Talent is important and it sounds like you have lots of talent. So keep riding fast and getting videos of you smashing corners and hitting jumps :D

  • @th_js
    @th_js 5 лет назад +9

    Can't wait to see the video of the freak bike!!!!!!

  • @HUSHHUSH-
    @HUSHHUSH- 5 лет назад

    That was a great inside of this topic Matt . Great thank you 🙏 for sharing

  • @James17910
    @James17910 8 месяцев назад

    Hey matt, thanks so much dude i wish i watched this video earlier. My dream is to get sponsored by redbull and a bike brand for my hopeful slopestyle carrier. Love your videos man and have a good one

  • @Lulliger
    @Lulliger Месяц назад +1

    You Said that it should be making Sense, but (i know, red Bull is my Dream Sponsor) why is Red Bull Sponsoring mtb Riders? Very helpful Video, thank you so much!

  • @channelchannel4453
    @channelchannel4453 2 года назад

    Thanks for the advice. Super pumped 😬🤙

  • @WegPiraat
    @WegPiraat 5 лет назад +2

    Thnx for the Nice video !
    All your information worked perfectly.
    Now I am sponsored by blue tomato. ( best chop in the world ) !!!

  • @nicolemoan
    @nicolemoan 4 года назад

    Thank you! I’m a artist a ceramic artist. Make outfits, ceramic corsets that are wearable. I’ve been thinking for a while I should contact the glaze, clay, and store I buy my stuff from. Also folks that love to support the arts! to show off how amazing clay is!! Have many shows that I need help getting there a van to make my movable studio dress shop. Kinda like sponsors to get you to your next race or maybe you need a new frame. Thank you this was very helpful!

  • @ronniesbikes2745
    @ronniesbikes2745 4 года назад

    I started riding for the first time in May 2019 and I’ve just completed comp line at chicksands and now I’m dirt jump crazy lol

  • @randelharry1
    @randelharry1 5 лет назад

    Beautiful Inspiration my Brother!! . Absolutely 100% useful, Definitely need to Subscribe to you

  • @dorian_tihi5869
    @dorian_tihi5869 4 года назад +1

    Every Minute was Interesting! Thanks for the Advice

  • @paulherrmann4923
    @paulherrmann4923 5 лет назад

    best video I have seen in a while…..some really good advice mentioned...

  • @EdithIvhay
    @EdithIvhay Год назад

    Awesome. Well said. Can’t wait for the next video

  • @Adilaty
    @Adilaty 2 года назад +1

    Just........TANKS YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @rioe7592
    @rioe7592 4 года назад

    This video is so helpful and beneficial thanks so much for sharing this video. Congratulations on how far you have come it’s amazing! Good luck to everyone else I hope this gives you a boost of confidence and some luck! (I know I have an agario profile picture and a stupid name haha 😂 but I’m a mountain bike rider and love the community and like I said good luck to everyone!

  • @coopersharp2921
    @coopersharp2921 Год назад

    My dream is to be where you are. Money is a huge barrier for me right now, but as soon as i can get a real job, i will finally get an upgrade from my $500 hardtail 😅

  • @hurtihurti
    @hurtihurti 4 года назад +2

    When you click on this video and get an ad by matt jones and mucoff😂

  • @ADVBrett
    @ADVBrett Месяц назад

    Great video Matt, awesome advice indeed!

  • @Lewyhill1
    @Lewyhill1 5 лет назад

    As always such a great video with great vibes so positive and full of info nice one bro

  • @timcutler3534
    @timcutler3534 5 лет назад

    Great video, also more importantly great help man! Keep the great videos coming man

  • @AbsolutCool_
    @AbsolutCool_ 6 месяцев назад

    Bro you crushed my dream of being sponsored by a bbq brand like Heinz Ketchup

  • @scotttasker5318
    @scotttasker5318 3 года назад

    Thanks Matt, super helpful video!

  • @samgooding-matthews3175
    @samgooding-matthews3175 5 лет назад

    Would you be able to do a video on how you started your channel ,what you needed ,how you edit ,how you plan your videos. I have no illusions it will make me a superstar I’m a average rider on a average bike and I’m really happy with that just really interested in all the how to stuff

  • @chrisdewson3285
    @chrisdewson3285 5 лет назад

    Great video Matt, been waiting for this one. Lots if useful info in there

  • @antonadema4326
    @antonadema4326 5 лет назад +6

    Hey Matt, thank You for your video message, i'm Anton from the Benelux

    • @SanderDW
      @SanderDW 5 лет назад

      Belgium!!!

    • @antonadema4326
      @antonadema4326 5 лет назад

      @@SanderDW nee Nederland 🤘🏻

    • @MattJones
      @MattJones  5 лет назад

      Hey Anton, you're welcome! Thanks for commenting on my videos. legend

    • @antonadema4326
      @antonadema4326 5 лет назад

      @@MattJones i follow You for more than 1 year now, on all kinds of media. It was a big surprise to get that message. It means a lot to me that You took some time for sending me that . Keep being yourself , your are awesome🤘🏻👍🏻

  • @Xanderdp
    @Xanderdp 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much for this, I'm really hoping I get a sponsorship

  • @neilkhyriem9207
    @neilkhyriem9207 Год назад

    I love it ❤ tqsm I feel confident now becuz I'm a daily, crazy fast rider on the roads n streets 🤧 n yes maybe offroads if I get aggressive bikes 🤧 btw tq n all the best to u too bro 😎🥳🎉 (influencer)

  • @eproberts1
    @eproberts1 Год назад

    I am a promoter, content creator, social media manager/influencer! Should be no problem lol I'm wanting hotel/motel sponsors for my singer songwriters! and free places to stay! This is a great informative video, thanks for sharing

  • @ayyy-oscar4600
    @ayyy-oscar4600 3 года назад +1

    Hearing you got sponsored by halo at 12 was crazy

  • @bsmithvids0414
    @bsmithvids0414 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the info

  • @zootmanmtb7739
    @zootmanmtb7739 4 года назад +1

    Great advice man thanks 💪👍👍

  • @aljazrokavec6660
    @aljazrokavec6660 20 дней назад

    Hi. Good video but i have a question it is possible to get sponsor with just one video? Or with one video shorts?

  • @dewell810
    @dewell810 3 года назад

    God bless you ma’ brother

  • @EagleDancer97
    @EagleDancer97 5 лет назад

    Thank you for the great video. It was super helpful.

  • @douglasespinosa
    @douglasespinosa Год назад

    I swear I heard “hey PayPal welcome back to my channel” 😂❤💸

  • @RoyaltysFinest
    @RoyaltysFinest 3 года назад

    Amazing breakdown, Red Bull here I come😊

  • @Tobtries
    @Tobtries 5 лет назад

    Sick vid Matt, can you do any street clips soon?

  • @Kalwedo_Spearfishing
    @Kalwedo_Spearfishing 2 года назад

    Thanks mate for your nice video ...🙇🙇🙇🙇

  • @southkorean.mapping.
    @southkorean.mapping. 3 года назад +2

    cant wait to get popular and get sponsored by dragon city!
    and also real quick
    this comment is sponsored by dragon city.

  • @DanielDillon11
    @DanielDillon11 5 лет назад

    Solid advice Matt! Cheers mate

  • @roberttulloss3103
    @roberttulloss3103 Год назад

    Great video! I appreciate the advice.

  • @antonadema4326
    @antonadema4326 5 лет назад +4

    Why don't You run the quadiem brakes? But the Slade T4? Is this for the weight?

    • @MattJones
      @MattJones  5 лет назад

      I like the feel of the slate, but I am changing to the quadiem soon to give them a try!

    • @antonadema4326
      @antonadema4326 5 лет назад

      @@MattJones thanks for your answer, i'm going to try the trp quadiem. 🤘🏻

  • @BenYorkeMrHardtail
    @BenYorkeMrHardtail 4 года назад

    I know this is an old vid but its soooooo good! Thanks homie!

  • @huskyhoon6541
    @huskyhoon6541 5 лет назад +1

    Yes been waiting for this not for bikes just free t-shirts 😂

  • @dylanthedrummer8473
    @dylanthedrummer8473 4 года назад

    My wish is getting sponsored by Yamaha for Drums

  • @mountainbiker9330
    @mountainbiker9330 4 года назад

    It doesn't deal always with the luck sometimes it came with the right time.

  • @kazukiHvH
    @kazukiHvH 4 года назад

    Most useful information I've taken from youtube keep it up