how to become prostaff?
12-26-2007, 08:48 AM
#11
Join Date: May 2005
Location: StL, MO
Posts: 745
RE: how to become prostaff?
[quote]ORIGINAL: Arthur P
Yes you should, and you should let companies know that when someone doesn't project themselves in a professional and courteous manner.
I am on many pro-staffs, and even have my own "pro-staff" for Aim Low. I got what I have by accomplishing things in the outdoors world, and then beating doors down letting companies know what and who I am.I alsowill not take on a new sponsor if the company is not run by good people that I feel comfortabledealing with. Most important, the product must be something we believe in and want to use.
There are many levels and meanings to "pro-staff". Pro-staffs range from discounted product to paid money. For the original poster, you have to develop an outdoors resume and sell yourself to companies, no different than looking for a job. Don't expect the world at first, and be ready and willing to work for these companies for a small return (discounted or maybe free product).
The folks we have on the Aim Low Pro-staff are there because either they are our friends that invest time and effort into Aim Low because they want to; or are there because we carefully choose them based on what they have done hunting/bowfishing wise so far along with the kind of people they are (just as important).
Come to think of it, maybe you're right and it's not such a sad thing after all. Judge the company by the staffers they put out there.
I am on many pro-staffs, and even have my own "pro-staff" for Aim Low. I got what I have by accomplishing things in the outdoors world, and then beating doors down letting companies know what and who I am.I alsowill not take on a new sponsor if the company is not run by good people that I feel comfortabledealing with. Most important, the product must be something we believe in and want to use.
There are many levels and meanings to "pro-staff". Pro-staffs range from discounted product to paid money. For the original poster, you have to develop an outdoors resume and sell yourself to companies, no different than looking for a job. Don't expect the world at first, and be ready and willing to work for these companies for a small return (discounted or maybe free product).
The folks we have on the Aim Low Pro-staff are there because either they are our friends that invest time and effort into Aim Low because they want to; or are there because we carefully choose them based on what they have done hunting/bowfishing wise so far along with the kind of people they are (just as important).
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12-26-2007, 10:09 AM
#14
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location:
Posts: 404
RE: how to become prostaff?
I was offerd a Job on Prostaff for a large company,but turned it down.All I was doing was hanging out with the others with the company.
Yea I'm a good BSer and can hit the broad side of a Barn with every weapon I have.
big rockpile
Yea I'm a good BSer and can hit the broad side of a Barn with every weapon I have.
big rockpile
12-26-2007, 10:17 AM
#15
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Morgan County, IL
Posts: 1,073
RE: how to become prostaff?
After seeing how so many prostaffers get slammed on by internet posters, who'd want to do it anyway? Kill a big deer and people call you a p###y because you used 'all the fancy stuff'.
And good hunters have never had to hunt public land anyway, never will.
And good hunters have never had to hunt public land anyway, never will.
12-26-2007, 10:19 AM
#16
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Michigan/Ohio
Posts: 11,682
RE: how to become prostaff?
ORIGINAL: il coyote
After seeing how so many prostaffers get slammed on by internet posters, who'd want to do it anyway? Kill a big deer and people call you a p###y because you used 'all the fancy stuff'.
And good hunters have never had to hunt public land anyway, never will.
After seeing how so many prostaffers get slammed on by internet posters, who'd want to do it anyway? Kill a big deer and people call you a p###y because you used 'all the fancy stuff'.
And good hunters have never had to hunt public land anyway, never will.
Most of the guys who hunt public land and can score every year, are way better than 99% of the Pro staffers.
12-26-2007, 10:51 AM
#20
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Erie, Colorado
Posts: 1,530
RE: how to become prostaff?
Wow, I know several prostaffer who hunt nothing but public land. I know several who hunt nothing but private land. And, I know several that mix it up and hunt whenever, wherever and for whatever. Location has nothing to do with it! Honestly, do you think Will Primos goes out and finds elk hunters who have only ever hunted on private land? Heck no! He is looking for like minded individuals who share the same passion for hunting as he, and who have established themselves as above average hunters.
I think Robin said it the best:
"I am on many pro-staffs, and even have my own "pro-staff" for Aim Low. I got what I have by accomplishing things in the outdoors world, and then beating doors down letting companies know what and who I am.I alsowill not take on a new sponsor if the company is not run by good people that I feel comfortabledealing with. Most important, the product must be something we believe in and want to use.
There are many levels and meanings to "pro-staff". Pro-staffs range from discounted product to paid money. For the original poster, you have to develop an outdoors resume and sell yourself to companies, no different than looking for a job. Don't expect the world at first, and be ready and willing to work for these companies for a small return (discounted or maybe free product).
The folks we have on the Aim Low Pro-staff are there because either they are our friends that invest time and effort into Aim Low because they want to; or are there because we carefully choose them based on what they have done hunting/bowfishing wise so far along with the kind of people they are (just as important)."
There are times when I ask "why would someone want to become a prostaff member". Is it just for the title or the free/discounted prices? Or, do you really believe in a product so much that you would be willing to work your arse off to promote it? You know the ins and outs...every pro and con of the product and you are willling to sacrfice a lot to see the productsucceed. I mean, if the product fails and you supported it, isn't the egg going to be on your face as well? If you cannot see this, then are you really a prostaffer or a BSer?
I think Robin said it the best:
"I am on many pro-staffs, and even have my own "pro-staff" for Aim Low. I got what I have by accomplishing things in the outdoors world, and then beating doors down letting companies know what and who I am.I alsowill not take on a new sponsor if the company is not run by good people that I feel comfortabledealing with. Most important, the product must be something we believe in and want to use.
There are many levels and meanings to "pro-staff". Pro-staffs range from discounted product to paid money. For the original poster, you have to develop an outdoors resume and sell yourself to companies, no different than looking for a job. Don't expect the world at first, and be ready and willing to work for these companies for a small return (discounted or maybe free product).
The folks we have on the Aim Low Pro-staff are there because either they are our friends that invest time and effort into Aim Low because they want to; or are there because we carefully choose them based on what they have done hunting/bowfishing wise so far along with the kind of people they are (just as important)."
There are times when I ask "why would someone want to become a prostaff member". Is it just for the title or the free/discounted prices? Or, do you really believe in a product so much that you would be willing to work your arse off to promote it? You know the ins and outs...every pro and con of the product and you are willling to sacrfice a lot to see the productsucceed. I mean, if the product fails and you supported it, isn't the egg going to be on your face as well? If you cannot see this, then are you really a prostaffer or a BSer?