Promoters who treat the bodybuilders with respect.

[Matt]

It seems like everything posted on these boards get read by all the officials, judges, promoters, publishers, etc, etc, so getbig is an excellent way to actually provide some incentive to these people to do their jobs well.

That having been said, which promoters treat the bodybuilders with respect and which do not?

I've heard good things about the ASC and Tony Doherty and his Aussie show.  The Bulk Nutrition Charlotte Pro obviously gave the pros more money than the show even generated - if Shawn plays his cards right hopefully his show can pay out just as much and actually recup those costs.

So who makes the list (either one).

[240 is Back]

I'd trust Mike McCandless aka 1Fast400 to take care of the fans and pros at any show, before taking care of himself.  Trust.

DeMilla- His shows will do well no matter what it takes... no limits.

Shawn Ray... well... time will tell. 

[body88]

Doesent Onlyme promote shows

[Matt]

This is a great thread to roast the promoters who treat the pros like shit.

Remember how Shawn kept bitching about the Ironman prize money?  It's because the majority of pros are not good at marketing themselves or insisting on a fair deal.  I wonder if they would even be able to sell their own DVDs if I wasn't going around the web doing it for them.

But the pros are pros at gaining muscle.  Sometimes outside sources are needed to help them with the other things.

[tony b]

Yeah Tony Doherty does deserve praise. His shows are usually guite good, and we always hear from the Pros how much they appreciate it. Did pretty well under tough circumstances last year, with a poor Australian Pro line up and the withdrawal of Craig Titus who was supposed to do a seminar for people who bought the VIP tickets.

Plus his gym is pretty awesome as well. Did awesome in getting Ronnie down just one week after the Olympia in good condition. Thanks TD

[HRDCOR]

Tony D does have a great reputation , and he certantly treated me with great respect and all who do his shows will tell you he goes all out to make his athletes feel comfortable and looked after !!

Tony D has my vote hands down , plus he is a real down to earth funny bastard !!!

[tony b]

He is Brunswick version of Eddie Mcguire. TD will be hosting Who wants to be a millionarie next. His hosting of maxs muscle tv was always entertaining.

[onlyme]

Doesent Onlyme promote shows

Yes I did.  I did one in 2002 and 2003.  When I do things I like to do them big.  And that is a mistake sometimes and sometimes not.  I brought in more than 10 BB's and other celebs including, Kazmaier, Kickinger, Downing, Flex, Shawn, Nasser, Boeving, Bennett, Palumbo, Bas Rutten and others. I paid for the wives to come to Hawaii.  I brought them in up to a week early so they could have fun and see the island.  I took them on a VIP tour of Pearl Harbor,  Took them to the military bases.  Let them have fun.  That first show cost $190,000 for 3 days and was held at the new Hawaii COnvention Center.  I gave every competitor a free t-shirt I had made special just for the competitors.  I had the plates on the statues made after the contest with their name and weight class on it.  I even catered food for the pump up room.  We had banners hanging in the airport terminals welcoming people.  I had 8' tall 3D pictures made of Nasser, Flex and maybe Shawn (can't remember).  We planned on 30,000 people to show.  Only 6,000 paid.  Bad weekend I picked.  Too many things happening on Memorial Day weekend in Honolulu.  But, it was done first class even if we did have a few mixups but nothing serious.  The expo was setup great just like I said not enough people.  The Gracie Jiu Jitsu event had 140 competitors.  I think if the people woud have come I would have kept doing the show but couldn't eat it to long.

[240 is Back]

Did Darrem ever get paid for that show 2 years back? Which promoter held his $?

[body88]

Yes I did.  I did one in 2002 and 2003.  When I do things I like to do them big.  And that is a mistake sometimes and sometimes not.  I brought in more than 10 BB's and other celebs including, Kazmaier, Kickinger, Downing, Flex, Shawn, Nasser, Boeving, Bennett, Palumbo, Bas Rutten and others. I paid for the wives to come to Hawaii.  I brought them in up to a week early so they could have fun and see the island.  I took them on a VIP tour of Pearl Harbor,  Took them to the military bases.  Let them have fun.  That first show cost $190,000 for 3 days and was held at the new Hawaii COnvention Center.  I gave every competitor a free t-shirt I had made special just for the competitors.  I had the plates on the statues made after the contest with their name and weight class on it.  I even catered food for the pump up room.  We had banners hanging in the airport terminals welcoming people.  I had 8' tall 3D pictures made of Nasser, Flex and maybe Shawn (can't remember).  We planned on 30,000 people to show.  Only 6,000 paid.  Bad weekend I picked.  Too many things happening on Memorial Day weekend in Honolulu.  But, it was done first class even if we did have a few mixups but nothing serious.  The expo was setup great just like I said not enough people.  The Gracie Jiu Jitsu event had 140 competitors.  I think if the people woud have come I would have kept doing the show but couldn't eat it to long.

Damn only thats crazy. You should do another show with the new pro division. The Hawaii pro that sould be a competitor favorite


Do you know dog the bounty hunter lol i had to ask

[onlyme]

Actually we may do a Hawaii Show.  And yes I know Dog.  His son lives on this island and is at the gymn all the time.  Little guy.

[body88]

Actually we may do a Hawaii Show.  And yes I know Dog.  His son lives on this island and is at the gymn all the time.  Little guy.

Ya he seemed like a smaller guy. Funny how the tv does really make people look different. Good luck with the show.