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BWB300

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Becoming an Staff member
« on: June 23, 2008, 04:46:09 AM »
I was just wondering how people become staff members. If a plain normal person like myself could possibly become one. I didn't know if you had to be of a certain age or of a certain skill level. If anybody has any information i would really appreciate it.
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OddBalls

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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2008, 12:54:46 PM »
Skill level and marketability.

A average Joe would not normally become a staff member..
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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2008, 01:32:36 PM »
Staff members promote the company and the equipment.  Do those things.  Make it worth the company's while to have you on their staff.

Basically, use their equipment, be successful with it, and spread the word that you believe your success is due to the equipment in your hands.  Be a positive image for them.  Working in or owning a pro shop, where you have direct influence over what equipment your customers buy goes a long way.

And then be the one guy in 1000 that does all those things and does get a staff position.

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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2008, 02:18:06 PM »
I think owning a pro-shop and/or participating and being successful in several local/regional tournaments are the big keys to getting on staff.

You have to be able to influence sales, through your business or bowling ability.

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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2008, 09:51:35 PM »
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=149665&title=follow-your-dreams

Skip to 43 seconds into the clip.
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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2008, 10:04:41 PM »
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http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=149665&title=follow-your-dreams

Skip to 43 seconds into the clip.
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it doesnt play your video sucks

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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2008, 10:06:04 PM »
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http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=149665&title=follow-your-dreams

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it doesnt play your video sucks



played for me fine

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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2008, 10:08:15 PM »
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it doesnt play your video sucks

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Works fine for me.  Maybe your browser or plug in's "suck".
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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #8 on: June 23, 2008, 10:09:05 PM »
quote:
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=149665&title=follow-your-dreams

Skip to 43 seconds into the clip.
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lol

BWB300

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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2008, 10:52:40 AM »
Thanks for the vid Nick. Seeing Cartman in that bed living his dream was simply amazing. Always follow your dreams. Personally, who would want to be on Geraldo.
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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2008, 03:35:47 PM »
Sell sell sell, that's the key to being on staff.
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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2008, 07:05:25 PM »
Just make "How to bowl 900" and "CGnomaddah" videos and sell shirts....

Couldn't resist, Nick!! and I owed you one....

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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #12 on: June 28, 2008, 12:33:15 AM »
Was that supposed to be a zing?

Seems that my services are highly sought after, and not just from Brunswick.
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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #13 on: June 28, 2008, 03:46:46 AM »
hey, i was 50% of that video and im not on staff. i think im getting the short end of the stick
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Re: Becoming an Staff member
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2008, 11:44:14 AM »
You have to be a good bowler.....right??? Nevermind, I forgot, Nick's on a staff.

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