Quick Links:
Instagram: @chase_bronx
Zac at Spadeball Ink
Rodeo Ink (Story on Chase's Tattoo's):
https://lasvegasnfr.wordpress.com/2019/04/01/rodeo-ink-chase-brooks/

SHOWNOTES:
Riding Strong Ltd.
Website: https://www.ridingstrongltd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ridingstrongltd/
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What are sponsors looking for???

• Who are you as a person?
• ​Can you follow directions?
• Will you use my time wisely?
• How can you contribute to my business?
• Have you bought my product before?
• Do you interact with me on social media?

Support those Small Businesses (your own & others):

• Support your friends.
• Don't discount yourself too much to please people.
• Own up to your mistakes.
• Pick your battles wisely. What is worth your time? 

Success doesn't come overnight.

• Lots of time and hard work goes into the success.
• Success isn't as glamorous or easy as it looks. 
• Keep your vision in mind.
• Have faith.
• Set big goals for yourself. Write them down. 
• Don't wait for permission. Go pursue your passions. 

Andy Frisella: MFCEO Podcast

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Riding Strong: @riding_strong
ENDORSED: @endorsedpodcast 
KNZ Design & Marketing: @knzdesignmarketing | Facebook
Kenzie: @kenzieholmberg
Tris Munsick: @tminnocents | Music

SHOWNOTES:
Lefty Holman: Professional Saddle Bronc Rider

Notes:

• ​Look at every horse/bull as an equal opportunity to make a good ride.
• Stay positive.
• Find youtube videos or quotes you like and save them.
• Remind yourself that YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. 
• Podcast: Church Home
• Put God first.
• "The bigger the dream, the more struggles will come along."
• Let your comebacks make you stronger. 
• Injuries will test your faith.
• If it was easy, everyone would do it. 

Lefty's Sponsors:

• TPop Leather Shop
• Ariat International 
• Capri Campers
• Envie Boutique
• Western Hauler
• Arrowhead Trading
• American Hat Company

More tips:

• Find sponsors that you can authentically/passionately support
• Must benefit you and them. 
• Don't be a patch collector.
• Word of mouth sells.
• Represent your sponsor well.
• Treat rodeo like it is your job. Make it a business.
• Be strategic. Plan ahead. 
• Sponsors: Think locally. Think strategy. What do I use? What products can I authentically support?
• Take care of your body physically too.

Another POV: Hailey Onaka

• There's so much more that goes into the behind the scenes prep.
• Maintain a professional attitude.
• Be realistic and strategic with your passions. 
• Sacrifice is a step towards success. 
• Work ethic is key. 
• Remember you CHOSE that life path. 
• Give college a try.
• Remember everyone is different. 
• You don't need to have it all figured out. 

Lasting Advice:

• ​PUT GOD FIRST. 

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Lefty Holman: @leftyholman
ENDORSED: @endorsedpodcast 
KNZ Design & Marketing: @knzdesignmarketing | Facebook
Kenzie: @kenzieholmberg
Tris Munsick: @tminnocents | Music

SHOWNOTES:

• Pick a social media platform.
• What makes you unique?
• You will fail.
• Change is normal. Change is good.
• People are creatures of habit.

John Maxwell Podcast:

• "People are like crabs". 

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• "In a world of turtles, be a giraffe." 

Friendships:

• You can love them from a distance.
• It's ok to let go of them.
• It's ok to be alone.

Find reasons to be happy.

• Find the small wins.

Cherish the newbie moments.

• We all started somewhere.
• Try & grit will get you far.
• Find your determination

It's ok if your passion changes.

• Put your time and energy into your passions.
• Other people's opinions of you is none of your business

Find what makes you unique:

• Your hobbies
• Your passions
• Your talents
• Your personality
• Your beliefs
• Your life experience

Responsibility

1. Response
2. Ability 

• What abilities do you have? What is your response?
• In a world where you can be anything, be kind. 

You have a brand to uphold:

• Sponsors
• Your own personal brand.
• PRCA/PBR/etc...
• The "cowboy brand"

People will criticize you.

• People will be jealous.
• Negative thoughts are human nature. Learn to control them. 
• Maturity is accepting this and letting it go. 
• Focus your energy into your passions.
• "Social Judgement Theory" (people's latitude of acceptance- see photo)
• The best way to combat public misperceptions is by educating them with kindness. 

Austin's Lasting Advice:
The difference between a winner and a whiner.

• Winners to things to achieve a result.
• Whiners want to feel good before they do something. 
• "Winners win. Losers worry. Whiners don't get paid." -AME
• Go out and be the best you can be. 
• Go full bore. 
• You live every day. You only die once. 

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Austin Edick: @austinmichaeledick
ENDORSED: @endorsedpodcast 
KNZ Design & Marketing: @knzdesignmarketing | Facebook
Kenzie: @kenzieholmberg
Tris Munsick: @tminnocents | Music

SHOWNOTES:
About: Gabi Jaffee | Rodeo Wrecks
https://www.rodeo-wrecks.com/

Sponsorships:

• Commit with both feet.
• Don't half-ass it. 
• Be accountable.
• Go beyond requirements,
• Make social media posts a habit now. 

Social Media:

• Post everyday.
• Hashtag Research.
• Content is king.
• Be picky about your posts.
• Tag other accounts. Photographers, Rodeo Committees, Associations & Brands. 
• Put your profile on PUBLIC.
• Buy your professionally taken photos!

Athletes:

• Get yourself a brand. 
  • CONTACT ME FOR A BRAND!
• You are an athlete. 

​FloRodeo Technique Videos

Gabi's Top Athletes:

• Tyson Durfey
• Cody Webster
• Dale Brisby

PODCAST: Ed Mylett

Your social feed:

• Be authentic.
• Find your niche.
• Play to your strengths.

Gabi's Takeaways:

1. Be patient but persistent. Consistency is key.
2. Is your content worth watching?
3. BE AUTHENTIC. Go live, be transparent, show you and your struggles. 

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Rodeo Wrecks: @rodeowrecks
FloRodeo: @florodeo
ENDORSED: @endorsedpodcast 
KNZ Design & Marketing: @knzdesignmarketing | Facebook
Kenzie: @kenzieholmberg
Tris Munsick: @tminnocents | Music

SHOWNOTES:
Guest Host: Brittany Garcia

Sponsorship Advice:

1. Approachable
2. Driven 
3. Passionate
4. Articulate
5. Not afraid to be themselves.
6. Professional

Get on the email list so you don't miss when applications open for new KNZ Sponsored Athletes: knzcreativedesigns.com 

Wanting to advertise your business on this podcast? Contact Kenzie. 

Social Media Advice:
Tag your potential sponsors/brands in your posts starting now! 
Sponsors look at your social media. 

My autoimmune disease: Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Bell's Palsy

Change Your Mindset:

• God doesn't give you more than you can handle, but He will show you what you can handle.
• Just as fire refines gold, pressure turns coal into diamonds, your strength is only found after it is tested.
• Stop asking "Why Me?", start saying "Why Not Me?"
• Find the small wins.
• "If you want to be happy, BE." –Leo Tolstoy
• Life is not easy. 
• How you react to a situation will define your future. 
• There will always be setbacks, side effects, etc... 

​Sparknotes version of the book of Job.

• Each setback sets us up for a comeback. 

Everyone is going through something.

• Treat people well.
• Build relationships.
• Stay positive.
• Love everyone as best as you can.

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Brittany Garcia: @1234britt1234
ENDORSED: @endorsedpodcast 
KNZ Design & Marketing: @knzdesignmarketing | Facebook
Kenzie: @kenzieholmberg
Tris Munsick: @tminnocents | Music

SHOWNOTES:
Backstory:

• Sometimes you need to focus on one event in order to be the best at it. 
• Don't be afraid to reach out to the big guys.
• Networking is so important. Be social.
• Be a sponge, soak in as much as you can.

Mental Game:

• Learn to control how you think. 
• Your mental game is just as important as physical.
• People think differently, so what works for someone else may not work for you. 

Books:
Psycho Cybernetics
With Winning In Mind
Think Like A Warrior

Physical Game:

• "If I know that I've been applying myself everyday... when they run that horse in, I know I'm ready to do my job." - Cauy Pool
• Know your sport.
  
  • Bareback riding is like a fist fight. It's an offensive play. Bull riding is more defensive. It's about how quickly you can react. 
• Being in the best shape you can helps with your confidence too. 

Who You Surround Yourself With

• Surround yourself with people who you consider to be a champion. 
• Who is going to push you?
• Who is going to keep up with your goals/dreams?
• Natural talent will only take you so far... A winner's mentality will take you all the way to the top.
• You might sometimes find yourself alone in your journey to success.
• Use social media for inspiration.

Connect with a KNZ Sponsored Athlete

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Cauy Pool: @the_cauy_pool | cauypool.com | Facebook
ENDORSED: @endorsedpodcast 
KNZ Design & Marketing: @knzdesignmarketing | Facebook
Kenzie: @kenzieholmberg
Tris Munsick: @tminnocents | Music

SHOWNOTES:
​Tilden Hooper – Professional Bareback Rider

• 5x NFR Qualifier
• 2018 NFR Standings: 3rd
• 2007 CNFR Bareback Champion
• 2007 Resistol Rookie of the Year
• See More!

Tilden's Sponsors:

• Crown Royal
• Cinch Jeans and Shirts
• American Hat
• Western Hauler
• Top Hand Landscape & Irrigation

Being at the top of your game will only get you so far, being professional and personable will get you much farther. 

Take the opportunity to sign autographs or do meet & greets. Create more rodeo fans. Be approachable. Do what's right. 

Learn from your mistakes. They don't define you. 

Sponsorship Advice:

• Take advantage of media trainings. Learn what to say/not say.
• Make a personable relationship with your sponsors. 
• It's a lot easier to work with people you like. Be personable.
• It's your job to represent their company well.
• Fulfil your obligations and get their early or stay late.
• Be a polite cowboy. Use it to your advantage. 
• Don't take every endorsement opportunity. Stand behind what you endorse.

Be authentic with your sponsorships. Do what's right. 
Focus on your craft. Be professional. 
Be a sponge. If you ask for advice, take it. 
Don't be afraid to ask for help from the guys at the top.

Lasting Advice:

• Do you really LOVE what you do? 
• Take care of yourself. This is your career.
• Be professional. Take it seriously now. Put in the work.
• HAVE FUN! Enjoy the moment, the people & places you get to go.

Tilden's Spotify Playlist: spoti.fi/29saSBZ

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Tilden Hooper: @mrho0per
Cauy Pool: @the_cauy_pool
Dolan Pool: @dolanpoolmusic
ENDORSED: @endorsedpodcast 
KNZ Design & Marketing: @knzdesignmarketing | Facebook
Kenzie: @kenzieholmberg
Tris Munsick: @tminnocents | Music

SHOWNOTES:
Does the title even make sense? Probably not yet. I guess you will just have to listen in to this podcast and see for yourself, the power of positivity and confidence. 

Blog: Timber's Thoughts

Be Authentic.

• Be authentic with your social media.
• Know that most people will only show the good on social, but they still have struggles, they're real.
• Episode 1: Bryce Sifford - Defining Success, Redefining Losing & Self-image Reboot
• It's not a losing streak it's a #LearningStreak
• 21 days to make/break a habit

Plan out your day. Discipline yourself.

• It will take time. 
• Find friends who will support you.
• Do your research. 
• Create an environment for success.

Be Confident.

• Believe in yourself.
• Borderline cocky/confident- ride the line.
• Episode 2: DJ Gallaher | Dit-R-Done: Sponsorships
• Tell your sponsors your goals. This is where I want to be...
• Life is full of ups AND downs. We all experience them.
• What you've been through doesn't define where you're headed.

Be Positive.

• Find the small wins. 
• Did you perform? What did you do right?
• Feed the good wolf. Don't feed the bad wolf. 
• You vs. the sport. You vs. the animal. Out-compete yourself.
• How are you setting yourself up for success? Are you practicing?
• The draw does not define your performance.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1. Set yourself up for success.
2. Positivity & self-discipline are so important.
3. Trust the process.

Full movie: ​The Secret – Law of Attraction
Song: Shotgun by George Ezra (not Beza lol)

NEED PODCAST SUGGESTIONS?
Timber's favorite podcasts:

• Whoa That’s Good by Sadie Robertson
  
• Get Ya Mind Right
  
• Sports Motivation by I Am Not You
  
• Blazing Trails
  

Kenzie's favorite podcasts:

• The Goal Digger by Jenna Kutcher
• The Influencer Podcast
• RISE
• Blazing Trails
• Crime Junkie

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FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
Timber Kelly: @timberkelly
ENDORSED: @endorsedpodcast 
KNZ Design & Marketing: @knzdesignmarketing | Facebook
Kenzie: @kenzieholmberg
Tris Munsick: @tminnocents | Music