You did it. You closed that prospect. Now they are a bonafide sponsor of your team. The work is over now...right? Nope. In partnerships, it is critical to stay connected with them throughout the year if we want a shot at keeping their business. But what are the best ways to do so without feeling transactional? On this episode of The Inches, we dive into a few key ways you can authentically stay connected to your new sponsors throughout the year. -- The Inches Podcast is a podcast that looks at sports &amp; event sponsorship and how digital is affecting the industry and landscape. Hosted by <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-franklin-54014641/'>Rich Franklin</a>, VP of Partnerships at the Coachella Valley Firebirds and <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicklawsonmba/'>Nick Lawson</a>, Co-founder of <a href='https://www.sqwadhq.com/'>SQWAD</a>.

Rookie & The Vet: How to manage problem clients in sponsorships

Welcome to The Inches, a podcast that looks at how digital is changing the sports sponsorship & marketing game. Each week we dive into the struggles and issues we face in the sports and event sponsorship space.Hosted by Nick Lawson & Rich Franklin.Nick is the co-founder of SQWAD, a digital sponsorship activation company that works with some of the biggest sports teams in the world to help them bring ROI & engagement to their in-stadium activations.Rich is the Sr. Director of corporate partnerships for the Oakview Group, Acrisure Arena, and AHL Coachella Valley Firebirds. He has over 30 years of sponsorship sales experience in the sports and radio broadcast industry.Jump in and take a listen as we navigate through some of the toughest and most challenging aspects of the sponsorship business!