Here's a creative solution to the economic downturn -- let people pay you to wear their swag.
Jason Sadler, 26, sells companies the opportunity for him to wear their company's shirt for a day. He charges what he calls "face value", meaning January 1st costs $1 and December 31st costs $365. It might not sound like a ton of cash, but it adds up to $66,795 on a sold out calendar. He then sells monthly sponsorships adding upwards of $18,000 to his take home.
It may seem like one of those ridiculous ideas that would never actually work, but last year Jason made $83,000. According to BLS.gov, the average US take home was $32,000.
Here's the best part. In true entreprenuerial style, Jason's hiring on the west coast of the United States to expand his fledgling company's reach. Time to start bombarding his website with that Emurse resume. Make sure to mention how awesome your farmer's tan is in the cover letter!
Guy Makes $83K a Year Wearing a T-Shirt
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by Alex Rudloff on Nov 6th, 2009
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Alex says: (1:48PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport3/3
This man is my hero.
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Joe Gomez says: (12:20PM on Nov 18th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
great article, please mail this to my e-mail so I CAn dave it, thank you, JOE!! nicklukegomez@aol.com
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Joe Musillami says: (3:01PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
WOW! Good for you!! I"m willing to "work for you" any time. That is the insanity and greatness of this Country combined!
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Barry says: (3:10PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2.5/3
Great concept. I refuse to buy a shirt and advertize for a company. How can I get involved on the East Coast
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Rob says: (12:58AM on Nov 12th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
Then keep on doing what your doing. You need to be inovative in order to be successful.
Tom says: (3:20PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport3/3
This is a little hard to believe!
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Sandy says: (3:29PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport3/3
I understand completely. Back in the early 70's, I bought a couple of budweiser ashtrays at the mall. My husband was furious. Told me never to buy a company logo again, that they should be paying me to advertise for them.
Jed Clever says: (7:36PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
I'm hitting the b*llsh*t button on this one! Who is going to pay some nobody $365 to wear a T shirt for one day? And, as one person already pointed out, why pay $365 on December 31 when you can supposedly get it for $1 on Janaury 1st? What a complete load of crock!
Christopher Finke says: (3:21PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport3/3
Pff, I make money wearing a t-shirt too, but only on casual Fridays.
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Lori k says: (3:38PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
I don't get why he charges only $1 jan. 1 and $365 dec. 31 other than the days of the year. I mean who would pay 365 when the can wait a day and only pay $1? It should be a flat rate all year long.
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dagga says: (7:36PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
obviously you would never make a dime in this venture,or many others.not to put you down,but you
just dont realize the blatant obvious.Its called "exposure".i'm sure before he even gets an ear from a
corporation he must present some sort of business plan i.e. "WHY SHOULD WE PAY YOU TO WEAR OUR
SHIRTS & WHY THE DIFFERENT PRICE STRUCTURE?" answer "BECAUSE I PLAN ON GOING TO THIS PLACE
AND THIS PLACE ON "NEW YEARS EVE" [DEC31ST]" his projected exposure of a company logo could be in
the hundreds if not thousands"depending on how busy he is.he may have a formula [.15c per glance
multiplied by a projected 3333 glances on that day =$365.00 new years day he may roll out of bed,hit
the store24 by noon[7 glances=$1.00].golf brand at a golfing convention on may3rd=$$$$$ GET-IT
runnermom says: (7:54PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
good one, Lori k! this is a retarded idea. his company is fledgling, according to the article.
Joe says: (12:08AM on Nov 7th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport1/3
Lori you are an idiot.
Lynyrd43 says: (4:19PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport1/3
Make money for wearing a shirt ????? Come on ! I make money for wearing NOTHING at all ! Alot more than this guy !
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Honest John says: (4:48PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
Go ahead and call a company with this Brain-Storming idea!
If you somehow get thru to their add dept, you'll then get laugh at when you do!
They'll be telling everyone and laughing about the stupid call they just got, all day!
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robin,m says: (10:05PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
hey, I will work for you...lol.. sounds like fun, where else can you make money for wearing clothes that you do everyday anyway . sign me up!! and I live in austin tx!! great place to advertise.
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lsmith says: (5:37PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
great idea, living in Atlanta Ga, need a job and i look good in tee's email me with emploment information
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pkacp says: (5:46PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
I guarantee you this is total BS! And the joke is on AOL and their crappy attempts at news stories!
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Alex says: (5:57PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
CNN:
www.cnn.com/video/#/video/living/2009/08/13/dcl.jason.sadler.tshirt.cnn
WSJ:
blogs.wsj.com/wallet/2009/04/07/loose-change-4709/
LA Times:
latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2008/12/iwearyourshirt.html
NY Times:
bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/20/torso-for-rent/
The Guardian:
www.guardian.co.uk/media/pda/2009/jan/16/marketingandpr-startups
Entrepreneur.com:
www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/publicrelations/prcolumnistdavidseaman/article203284.html
MSN:
blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/archive/2009/02/06/52-ways-to-make-extra-money.aspx
etc. etc. etc. etc.
GLF says: (6:57PM on Nov 6th 2009) Vote Up Vote DownReport2/5
This is such crap! Whoever comes up with this garbage is on the same level as the "writers" for the weekly world news. Oh, and FYI everybody, the same goes for the BS ads about making a killing posting URL links to Google. Not only is it incredibly complicated, YOU have to pay a fee everytime somebody clicks on that link. AND, to get that link posted near the top tier of web hits is so convoluted and tedious, it will make your brain overheat. Spare yourself the grief and don't fall for this crap like I did. Just a word to the wise.
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