I did this a little with stickers and drumhead graphics. All before I started doing shirts and such. Didnt really come to much for me though. Hope yours works out, keep us up on how its going.
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It's hard to know just what you should be getting in return though - shirts aren't worth much after all. And while in general contracts are a good idea, I'd feel like an idiot if the contract basically amounted to "for every one free shirt you are given you will wear the shirt at one live performance"... it hardly seems worth the effort of writing it up (and if they breach it... are you going to sue?Comin'OutSwingin said:
).This whole "sponsorship" thing has always bothered me a little - to me sponsorship involves more than giving someone a few clothes they don't really need. There's nothing wrong with doing that, and it can be mutually beneficial, it just seems a bit inaccurate when a company then sells up the fact that they are "sponsoring" X, Y and Z.
To me sponsorship might be something more along the lines of buying the guitarist that new guitar he's been needing, or covering all of the band's logo needs (drumheads, a big banner, etc.), etc. Obviously you'd expect more in return for that than if you were to just give away a few shirts (and the contract starts to become increasingly important), but I guess I just find the whole thing a little odd.
I was sitting here thinking "Yes, but what's in it for him" until I got to this bitComin'OutSwingin said:
Now that explains the need for a contract. You're actually giving him quite a lot, so it is important that he keeps up his end of the bargain.
I think that even when we're talking $100 jerseys, custom colourways, etc. it's still not a big deal though. Yes the company providing that stuff should get something in return, but keeping it in perspective they're not giving much away. 1% of your company is an entirely different matter
When I complained about people using the word "sponsorship" I was definitely talking in general and not about anyone specific. I think it still applies in general - people expect too much for what amounts to a very small gift. Even if you fit out a five piece with a t-shirt each... that costs $15-50. It's not exactly a huge investment, and people really need to keep that in perspective.
If you're handing out 1% in shares you've got room to be demanding, but a few t-shirts doesn't buy you diddly squat.
Yes, this is true. Even though he really didn't want anything in return, or even want free clothes. He just believed in the concept and wanted to contribute to my success, and thought that the exposure that he gets would be a great way for me to get some exposure as well.Solmu said:I was sitting here thinking "Yes, but what's in it for him" until I got to this bit
Now that explains the need for a contract. You're actually giving him quite a lot, so it is important that he keeps up his end of the bargain.
He's a great guy, and had no motives for himself. As I said, he wanted to purchase the items.
I didn't take it as you referring to anyone specifically, or me in particular. I agree with you completely!Solmu said:
I think Kent should go for it. Especially since even if they renig on their part of the deal, you are only out a few shirts, as Lewis said. But if they keep up their end of the deal, it could be a great thing for you.
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