Prince
Board Sponsor
Sometimes the stroke of a pen can mean the difference between simply getting by and changing your career. The sport of bodybuilding is one that has a lot to do with being at the right place at the right time and knowing when to strike the metal while it’s hot. Some athletes have managers, but the vast majority have to fend for themselves. They have to be their own financial planner, their own financial advisor, and sometimes even their own coach. This is not a sport for folks that like to procrastinate.
You have to be able to make decisions in a timely manner. Although more and more people are coming to the table, the pie does not get any bigger. This is perhaps one of the most competitive sports imaginable. Everybody wants to eat, but there just isn’t enough pie to go around. This is why finding a good sponsor and staying with that sponsor is absolutely critical to having success in the industry.
So many guys make the blunder of sponsor-hopping when the real recipe for success is paying your dues, going above and beyond, and being patient. Companies reward loyalty and hard work - not whining and ultimatums. And not all companies are created equal. The smart athlete looks beyond the paycheck and tries to get the most out of a deal. Likewise, so does a smart company owner. After all - this is all - just business!! When you strip it down, that’s what it’s all about.