The Action Sports Guide 2.0: THE MODERN PLAYBOOK FOR SPONSORSHIP & CASH FLOW is the ultimate playbook for Motorsports, Powersports, and Extreme Sports enthusiasts looking to turn their passion into a sustainable lifestyle business.

Whether you're a weekend warrior, content creator, amateur racer, or privateer professional, this guide provides the proven strategies to land sponsorships, grow your audience, and create long-term opportunities—without needing to be a pro athlete or social media celebrity.

The book breaks down how sponsorships really work, debunking common myths and teaching riders how to position themselves as valuable marketing assets. It goes beyond just securing free gear, showing how to leverage social media, build an engaged audience, and activate sponsorships that generate real value for brands.

Inside, readers will learn:

The different types of sponsorships and how to secure deals beyond just product discounts.
The power of audience-building and how to grow a following that brands want to partner with.
Proven outreach strategies to connect with sponsors the right way—without sounding desperate.
How to structure sponsorship activations that drive results and increase long-term brand partnerships.
The business side of action sports, including tax strategies, business structuring, and financial efficiencies that let riders keep more money in their pockets.

Written by Aaron Fraser, a former championship racer turned marketing expert, the book combines real-world experience with practical, no-BS strategies that anyone can apply. Whether you’re looking to offset the costs of riding, secure long-term sponsorships, or build a full-time business around your sport, The Action Sports Guide 2.0 gives you the roadmap to take control of your passion and create a lifestyle that lets you ride more and stress less.

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The Action Sports Guide 2.0: THE MODERN PLAYBOOK FOR SPONSORSHIP & CASH FLOW is the ultimate playbook for Motorsports, Powersports, and Extreme Sports enthusiasts looking to turn their passion into a sustainable lifestyle business.

Whether you're a weekend warrior, content creator, amateur racer, or privateer professional, this guide provides the proven strategies to land sponsorships, grow your audience, and create long-term opportunities—without needing to be a pro athlete or social media celebrity.

The book breaks down how sponsorships really work, debunking common myths and teaching riders how to position themselves as valuable marketing assets. It goes beyond just securing free gear, showing how to leverage social media, build an engaged audience, and activate sponsorships that generate real value for brands.

Inside, readers will learn:

The different types of sponsorships and how to secure deals beyond just product discounts.
The power of audience-building and how to grow a following that brands want to partner with.
Proven outreach strategies to connect with sponsors the right way—without sounding desperate.
How to structure sponsorship activations that drive results and increase long-term brand partnerships.
The business side of action sports, including tax strategies, business structuring, and financial efficiencies that let riders keep more money in their pockets.

Written by Aaron Fraser, a former championship racer turned marketing expert, the book combines real-world experience with practical, no-BS strategies that anyone can apply. Whether you’re looking to offset the costs of riding, secure long-term sponsorships, or build a full-time business around your sport, The Action Sports Guide 2.0 gives you the roadmap to take control of your passion and create a lifestyle that lets you ride more and stress less.

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Transform Manufacturing with Smart Production Systems

Smart Production Systems (SPS) offers a revolutionary approach to manufacturing, enabling production systems to perform self-diagnosis and autonomous design of continuous improvement projects with analytically predicted results.

At the heart of SPS is the Programmable Manufacturing Advisor (PMA), an AI tool that transforms production systems into intelligent, self-optimizing operations. Developed by Smart Production Systems LLC and backed by over three decades of research at the University of Michigan, PMA empowers manufacturing systems to identify inefficiencies, recommend targeted improvement actions, and achieve substantial throughput increases, often by 10%-30%, all without requiring additional capital investments. This patented technology (U.S. Patent 11,861,739) has been rigorously tested and proven effective by industry leaders, including GM, Ford, Toyota, and others. No similar technology is available on the market today.

Key Objectives of this Book:

This book provides readers with the insights and tools to harness the full potential of SPS. Key objectives include:

Introducing the core principles of SPS and their applications.
Providing the knowledge of the fundamentals of Production Systems Engineering (PSE), the scientific discipline that underpins SPS.
Offering guidance on using PMA for design and implementation of rigorous, data-driven process improvements.
Equipping readers with the skills to manage production systems in PMA-based SPS environment.

By studying this book, readers will have the expertise needed to transform their production systems into intelligent, adaptive operations capable of delivering consistent and predictable results.

Who Should Read This Book:

This book is intended to serve a broad audience within the manufacturing ecosystem:

Manufacturing Professionals: Managers and engineers looking to enhance productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and implement AI-enabled solutions without the need for extensive technical training.
Technology Innovators: Software developers focused on creating smart manufacturing systems and AI-based tools for decision-making automation.
Academics and Students: Faculty and students in engineering, business, or related disciplines seeking a thorough understanding of modern manufacturing technologies.

Whether used for self-study, industrial short courses, or as part of a formal curriculum in undergraduate or graduate programs, this book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in smart manufacturing.

Additional Resources:

To enhance learning and facilitate real-world application, supplementary resources are available at smartproductionsystems.com. These include demos of PSE Toolbox and PMA, as well as additional learning materials designed to support the implementation of SPS concepts and tools.

Why Choose Smart Production Systems:

With no specialized prerequisites beyond a willingness to innovate, this book is accessible to a wide range of professionals and students. Whether you are seeking to modernize operations, explore cutting-edge AI-based tools, or position yourself as a leader in manufacturing innovation, Smart Production Systems delivers the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive industry.

Invest in the future of manufacturing by leveraging the expertise and technology presented in Smart Production Systems – your definitive guide to unlocking the potential of intelligent production and achieving sustained operational excellence. This is the only book on smart production systems published to-date.

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Transform Manufacturing with Smart Production Systems

Smart Production Systems (SPS) offers a revolutionary approach to manufacturing, enabling production systems to perform self-diagnosis and autonomous design of continuous improvement projects with analytically predicted results.

At the heart of SPS is the Programmable Manufacturing Advisor (PMA), an AI tool that transforms production systems into intelligent, self-optimizing operations. Developed by Smart Production Systems LLC and backed by over three decades of research at the University of Michigan, PMA empowers manufacturing systems to identify inefficiencies, recommend targeted improvement actions, and achieve substantial throughput increases, often by 10%-30%, all without requiring additional capital investments. This patented technology (U.S. Patent 11,861,739) has been rigorously tested and proven effective by industry leaders, including GM, Ford, Toyota, and others. No similar technology is available on the market today.

Key Objectives of this Book:

This book provides readers with the insights and tools to harness the full potential of SPS. Key objectives include:

Introducing the core principles of SPS and their applications.
Providing the knowledge of the fundamentals of Production Systems Engineering (PSE), the scientific discipline that underpins SPS.
Offering guidance on using PMA for design and implementation of rigorous, data-driven process improvements.
Equipping readers with the skills to manage production systems in PMA-based SPS environment.

By studying this book, readers will have the expertise needed to transform their production systems into intelligent, adaptive operations capable of delivering consistent and predictable results.

Who Should Read This Book:

This book is intended to serve a broad audience within the manufacturing ecosystem:

Manufacturing Professionals: Managers and engineers looking to enhance productivity, reduce inefficiencies, and implement AI-enabled solutions without the need for extensive technical training.
Technology Innovators: Software developers focused on creating smart manufacturing systems and AI-based tools for decision-making automation.
Academics and Students: Faculty and students in engineering, business, or related disciplines seeking a thorough understanding of modern manufacturing technologies.

Whether used for self-study, industrial short courses, or as part of a formal curriculum in undergraduate or graduate programs, this book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in smart manufacturing.

Additional Resources:

To enhance learning and facilitate real-world application, supplementary resources are available at smartproductionsystems.com. These include demos of PSE Toolbox and PMA, as well as additional learning materials designed to support the implementation of SPS concepts and tools.

Why Choose Smart Production Systems:

With no specialized prerequisites beyond a willingness to innovate, this book is accessible to a wide range of professionals and students. Whether you are seeking to modernize operations, explore cutting-edge AI-based tools, or position yourself as a leader in manufacturing innovation, Smart Production Systems delivers the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in an increasingly competitive industry.

Invest in the future of manufacturing by leveraging the expertise and technology presented in Smart Production Systems – your definitive guide to unlocking the potential of intelligent production and achieving sustained operational excellence. This is the only book on smart production systems published to-date.

Read more