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How to Get Sponsored in Outdoor Sports: A Pro Athlete Shares His Insights

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Are you looking to take your passion for the outdoors to the paying level? Mike Chambers, an ultrarunner, explorer, and climber, shares some excellent tips for success.

For outdoor athletes, paying for expeditions and sporting endeavors can be a tricky proposition. How do you approach brands for sponsorship? Who should you talk to? And what should you do when someone finally says yes?!

Mike Chambers, a Boulder, Colorado, film producer and professional mountain athlete, shares five very valuable insights from his years of work. So if you’re just getting into the game or even honing your craft, this video is worth your time.

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