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Sponsors, bookings and agents

Prize money is only part of a living. Sponsors, appearances and the right agent fill in the rest.

Sponsors#

The Sponsors section shows your deals and the offers on the table.

• A deal pays a retainer and bonuses for results, and it asks things of you in return: targets to hit. A shirt sponsor puts its name on your shirt.
• You can negotiate an offer before you sign. Push too hard and it may be withdrawn.
• Better results and more followers bring better offers. So does what the press says about you.
• A deal runs for a term. Hit its targets and the next offer is easier to come by.

Bookings#

Bookings are exhibitions and appearances: paid nights away from the tour. They bring in money and followers. They also take up a day and add to your workload, so pick them around your events.

Agents#

An agent finds you bookings and helps with deals, for a share of what you earn. You can look for one to hire from Bookings. A good agent pays for themselves; the wrong one does not.