Post by: BrunsNick on March 06, 2008, 12:49:14 PM
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I'm suprised Brunswick actually lets you go around making fun of people and continually arguing and causing stupid sht...
I know my boss doesn't let me do it.. especially since he reads on here.. so if I say something dumb I get told about it! :-p
If that was the case for you, you would actually get kicked off Brunswicks staff. Actually whats more suprising is that you even on their regional staff? Very few top 16 runs on the regional tour, no wins.. how many people do you know on the inside that make sure you stay on staff? Especially since Brunswick is one of the, if not THE, hardest company to get on staff with!
You wanna question Lane #1.. now lets question you!
(And no comments how I'm not on staff.. I'm also 19, still a junior bowler, and I never wanna be on staff.. even if I ever got to the point where I could.)
I am definitely not the best bowler in my Region. I definitely don't have any titles. I don't make very many finals...
So why bother putting a donk like me on staff?!?!
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Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on March 06, 2008, 08:54:40 PM
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Post by: BrunsWolf on March 06, 2008, 09:02:26 PM
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Post by: fins4ever88 on March 06, 2008, 09:12:34 PM
It's kinda like Will Ferrell's movies. Anchorman is hilarious. Semi-Pro is just the same thing and has lost its novelty.
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Post by: Verbs on March 06, 2008, 09:28:12 PM
The truth of the matter, and forgive me Nick, but Robert has had to pull him aside and say enough. But you have to admit, there is NO ONE who is more dedicated to the Brunswick brand.
While Nick does have his peculararities, there is not too many other people that bleed Brunswick Blue as much as he does.
Plus he does have his "Big B" apparel site.
What it comes down to is ball sales. Nick sells the crap out of Brunswick balls, bags, shoes, accessories & apparel at the shop he runs.
Verbs
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Post by: Joe Jr on March 06, 2008, 09:39:24 PM
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And yeah, I do know it all.. I don't spend 30+ hours a week learning more about bowling for my heatlh... I do it so I know more than all of you.. which I do. (besides the random few that are staffers/work in the bowling business.. which that population is decreasing little by little)
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Post by: T-GOD on March 06, 2008, 10:15:59 PM
Post by: DON DRAPER on March 06, 2008, 10:21:05 PM
Post by: Moe on March 06, 2008, 10:22:27 PM
Aside from that Nick sucks and drives a honda. 
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Post by: crankncrash on March 06, 2008, 10:26:26 PM
Post by: on March 06, 2008, 10:35:14 PM
Speaking for myself, I KNOW it's because of sales. I'm in the busiest pro shop in the whole area. We've already got 2 Storm staffers, 2 Roto staffers, a Columbia staffer, and me with Brunswick very closely tied to our shops. A few years ago our shop was selling virtually zero Brunswick product here in Storm country.
I'm a decent bowler, but my product knowledge and ability to relate to the customer is my strength. So Brunswick (and any other company) wants people who can be visible, approachable, knowledgeable, and be in a position to sell balls. If you're not on the PBA tour, what value would you be to the company unless you can sell balls?
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Post by: BrunsNick on March 07, 2008, 12:40:36 AM
Verbs, may God love ya...
Still bitter you're not around, always had fun around your snide comments and tomfoolery. Maybe I'll bug you at work soon...Bottom line is I am the best at what I do. I whole-heartedly represent Brunswick because of the people involved and the superior products they produce. My goals are to get people excited about the Brunswick brand, and I do so day in and day out. I have made a lot of friends in the industry, and have created a little bit of a digital empire. I have helped change the way companies market their products, utilizing video demos to showcase the new balls. BrunsNick.com received appx 120,000 hits in the last year. I have created a custom apparel site from scratch, creating revenue for the company through royalties. I've busted my butt every year for local trade shows to help setup displays and answer questions to all customers and fellow pro shop owners. I have also worked the Mini Eliminator on a few occasions, helping lay out balls, working out balls, fetching Ric 15 packets of sugar, grunt work... anything. Oh yeah, and I bowl sometimes.
People ask me what I would throw if I wasn't on Brunswick staff...
The answer is easy...
Brunswick.
Hope that answers your question.
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http://www.AskTheBowler.com
http://www.BigBapparel.com
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Edited on 3/7/2008 1:48 AM
Post by: Moe on March 07, 2008, 12:57:44 AM
I think it is painfully obvious why Nick is on staff, he is such an asset to them in an online community such as this. For every 35-50 yr old that hates him there are 12-30 year olds that love his antics anticipate his videos, and listen to his ball suggestions. Single handedly a few people started "the brunswick nation" and everyone wanted to coin a following here on br, changed usernames etc.
Guy is money in the bank for the future of big B, bowling compamys need people like him, Sean Rash, Tommy Jones etc, Walter Ray, Norm Duke aren't gonna be around to be ambassadors of the sport forever, the youth movment is now people.
Nick is a great guy i have talked to him via instant messenger about various things non-bowling related, and he is just as passionate about them as he is about representing and throwing big B. Thats just him. BrunsNick FTW!!!!!
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Post by: renoatpikeville on March 07, 2008, 01:46:43 AM
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Naw, I'll stay around.
and.. actually it's an honest question.
All I want is an answer, lol.. not an argument.. I'm not allowed to argue
Brunswick likes Brunsnick...for all the things he does. You usually get rewarded for your hard work, From what I've seen he does a good job of it. Need examples...visit brunsnick.com. plenty of info. there.
You may learn a few things...even tho you dont want to be on a staff for whatever reason if you were to create what Brunsnick has, any ball company would be glad to have you on staff.
Post by: strikealot on March 07, 2008, 02:29:40 AM
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Post by: Rev_O on March 07, 2008, 02:52:48 AM
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Post by: Kid Jete on March 07, 2008, 03:20:29 AM
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I think Baldo said it best at the end of the recent vegas vid!
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Post by: BrunsNick on March 07, 2008, 03:23:46 AM
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Post by: HamPster on March 07, 2008, 07:28:57 AM
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This is Fluffy. He is the Destroyer of Worlds.
Post by: laddog54 on March 07, 2008, 09:07:57 AM
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my vote for president is green nikes
Post by: on March 07, 2008, 09:12:59 AM
Sure, he has a sense of humor. It's just his personality. With all the people so willing to bash Brunswick (for whatever reason) he's a target, and like any other human can get tired of taking shots from 17 year old "Einsteins" who have all the answers.
Keep up the good work, and stop by if you're ever in the Salt Lake area, Nick. Or come down with Rico for some golf with friends.
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Post by: KDawg77 on March 07, 2008, 09:31:21 AM
All that said, he have never left me hanging with a technical question even though I am more brand loyal to Hammer, is very knowledgeable, gives good demonstrations of how equipment reacts with certain drillings, has a great sense of humor, and his talent level versus a majority of us is definitely higher. He a better ambassador than some of the actual pros. If Brunswick didn't genenrally think that same way, he would be a staffer...period
Does he rub some of you the wrong way? Sure. However, some of you bring it on yourselves.
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Post by: dogman666 on March 07, 2008, 09:48:00 AM
as did the entire female bowling population!
Post by: mrbowlingnut on March 07, 2008, 10:52:02 AM
Just kidding buddy, even though i am not one of his buddies he has always been a good guy to everyone except Richie and we all know why.
Post by: bowlitup on March 07, 2008, 11:32:51 AM
I don't like everyone I have ever met or heard of, but why is everyone so gosh darn sensitive nowadays? Who cares if you don't like somebody, or if you do? Are they hurting you, through the INTERNET? Probably not. Let the man, and all men,(and women) do their thing. Who really gives a S if somebody wants to talk crap anyway? Especially if they support thier positions with facts and knowledge.
To all the haters: Quit hating!
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Post by: AmfTrack on March 07, 2008, 11:49:17 AM
Post by: CharlieBrown on March 07, 2008, 12:43:07 PM
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Post by: EboKnight on March 07, 2008, 12:50:52 PM
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Inspired by the most knowledgable posters on this forum!
quote:
I'm suprised Brunswick actually lets you go around making fun of people and continually arguing and causing stupid sht...
I know my boss doesn't let me do it.. especially since he reads on here.. so if I say something dumb I get told about it! :-p
If that was the case for you, you would actually get kicked off Brunswicks staff. Actually whats more suprising is that you even on their regional staff? Very few top 16 runs on the regional tour, no wins.. how many people do you know on the inside that make sure you stay on staff? Especially since Brunswick is one of the, if not THE, hardest company to get on staff with!
You wanna question Lane #1.. now lets question you!
(And no comments how I'm not on staff.. I'm also 19, still a junior bowler, and I never wanna be on staff.. even if I ever got to the point where I could.)
I am definitely not the best bowler in my Region. I definitely don't have any titles. I don't make very many finals...
So why bother putting a donk like me on staff?!?!
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Nick Smith ... A.K.A. <@8o(
Brunswick -=- PBA 03-08
http://www.BrunsNick.com
http://www.AskTheBowler.com
http://www.BigBapparel.com
Friends don't let friends drink the Kool-Aid!
Does anyone see what Nick does for Brunswick?!?!?!?!?!
He puts a tun of time and effort into his site.
(which I might say is great)
I dont even know Nick.
Talked to him once or twice on here and thats it.
I see passion for the progreesion of the bowling business.
He has my respect for that.
Its not always scores that gets you on staff.
Sorry but personality is a big reason.
Salesmanship too.
Keep doing your thing Nick, I got your back all the way from South Florida!
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Edited on 3/7/2008 2:19 PM
Post by: Spider Ball Bowler on March 07, 2008, 01:18:06 PM
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Post by: BrunsNick on March 07, 2008, 01:21:53 PM
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you guys keep forgetting...he sold me a hat!
And I can't thank you enough. Did you get my thank you card and goat?
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http://www.AskTheBowler.com
http://www.BigBapparel.com
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Post by: bowlitup on March 07, 2008, 01:37:20 PM
I used to post here a lot about 2-3 years ago, and I wanted a hat back then. Why I didn't get one, is because as Grandma Gilomre said:
"I would have... but I didn't have any money!"
Are these hats still availible? On your apparel site maybe? I haven't checked.
Thanks
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Post by: BrunsNick on March 07, 2008, 01:39:15 PM
Yep, the hats are available on the site for $25.00 shipped, FlexFit branded hats with any logo you'd like.
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Brunswick -=- PBA 03-08
http://www.BrunsNick.com
http://www.AskTheBowler.com
http://www.BigBapparel.com
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Post by: bowlitup on March 07, 2008, 01:40:32 PM
Thanks.
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Post by: tommymo on March 08, 2008, 09:28:39 PM
I'm not trying to keep this post on the top, I just wanted to speak about how I feel about Nick. (Now down on one knee) If I were on both we'd have to charge or atlest take it to a different forum. Just kidding!!!!!!
Alright that was kinda creepy, sorry Nick!!!
I've messaged Nick a few times and he's gotten back to me very quickly and answered any questions I've had. I'm not a Big B guy. The last "Brunswick" I owned was a Control Zone, great ball and a lot of hook. Although I've thrown and liked a few Lane #1 balls, mostly the Enriched and Solid Uraniums. Which both have Brunswick covers. I also had one I was dissapointed in. Just didn't matchup for me on the condition it was intended for. It doesn't matter. We're talking about Nick, he has dedicated himself to provide quality insight and information to bowlers about the company he believes in. His websites offer a ton of information that helps bowlers who want to learn more than just swiggin bears and bumpin' it off the wall. Am I sick of the debates? Yes, just like most of us are. Do I think all parties involved take it too far. Ofcourse, the carrying on is stupid, and discourages people who are thinking of posting questions or videos to get feedback on their game. Most can handle constructive criticism, but the insults and out right attacks are stupid. Beer muscles with a keyboard. Don't get me wrong sometimes it can be funny, if the posters can keep a relaxed and fun side to it. This isn't pointed, or directed towards anyone inparticular. Don't question why Nick is on staff, question why it matters so much to you when you don't like or throw their stuff anyways. Obviously he's there for a reason. The same way Mike is for Lane #1. HARD WORK AND DEDICATION. Rant off.
Keep up the great work Nick!!!!
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Post by: uberamd on March 08, 2008, 09:44:27 PM
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BrunsNick.com received appx 120,000 hits in the last year.
No way disrespecting you here, as I enjoy reading what you say. However 120,000 hits is relatively nothing. I am a web developer on the side, and in January this year one of my sites got 5,214,106 hits. On the web, 120k is quite small. However i do enjoy your site.
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Post by: BrunsNick on March 08, 2008, 11:56:02 PM
Thanks for the kind words though.
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Post by: ssh2 on March 15, 2008, 01:41:41 PM
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Post by: BrunsBob on March 16, 2008, 12:14:52 PM
Now, go out and earn one of those PBA banners. I predict he wins one in the next 12 months.
RoB LaW
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Post by: ChrispyBrownies on March 16, 2008, 01:19:20 PM
One thing I dont think many people would think of was his first vid with his new swirl shoes...
At the time I had outgrown my SST 7's and was looking for a pair of shoes with the comfort of the SST 7 but with a little more flair. I cant stand staight black or blue shoes. They suck. So I went into the shop that day and looked at getting a pair of swirls in the green/orange. Sur enough, I bought a pair 2 days later and have loved them aver since.
The videos are great, the fact that he can make people laugh and be serious about their bowling at the same time is great, and when you need his expertise, all you gotta do is ask him.
Its always great to have you and some of the other staff on these boards. Thanks for blowing all those hours helping the needy, lol...
Thanks,
Chrispy
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Post by: BrunsNick on March 18, 2008, 02:40:31 AM
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Post by: Rileybowler on March 18, 2008, 07:50:10 PM
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Post by: BrunsNick on March 18, 2008, 08:03:15 PM
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