Who to ask | Demo Rugby League

Start with people who already know your name. A business that sees you every month is way easier than a cold walk-in.

Write your list before you ask anyone. Aim for 10 names and add them to your tracker.

A parent's or relative's business. They already want to help you. Ask them first, and have them buy through your link.
Your employer. Your boss already knows you show up. Ask your manager who decides.
Your barber or stylist. You're in the chair every few weeks with their full attention.
The gym you train at. Their whole business is people like your teammates.
The restaurant or bar you go to. If the team goes there after games, say so.
Your mechanic. Small shop, owner usually on site, and they remember your car.
Your dentist. Most practices are owned by a dentist, so the person who decides might be the one looking in your mouth.
Your car dealer. Bigger budgets, and they're used to being asked by local teams. Ask for the general manager.
Your insurance agent. Agents live on local word of mouth, and most run their own office.
Your realtor, or your family's. Same deal. Their name is their business.
Your landlord's company. You pay them every month. They know who you are.
Your teammates' employers. If a teammate won't ask their boss, ask them to introduce you.

Run your own business, even a side one? It can sponsor you too.

Small shop. It's the owner. Ask "Is the owner around?" not "Can I talk to someone?"
Franchise or chain. It's the local owner or general manager. The front desk can't say yes.
Car dealer. Ask for the general manager or whoever runs marketing.
Agents, realtors, dentists. They usually decide for themselves.
Not sure? Ask "Who decides on local sponsorships here?" Get their name and when they're in.

If they're out, leave a flyer with their name written on top. Come back when you were told to.

Go when it's slow. A weekday, mid-morning or mid-afternoon. Never during the lunch rush. Never on a busy Saturday.