Elevator pitch

The elevator pitch redefined and made simpler. Questions to guide you as you prepare your pitch.

1. Perfecting your Pitch

2. In 30 - 40 seconds Getting someone to care about you enough to want to do business with you

3. What can you do for me? Personalize the problem and give them a solution

4. Why should I believe you? Show credibility – who else have you fixed this problem for?

5. Can you tell me more? Not too much selling, No NDA signed yet. Confidently show that you are right person for the job, nothing more.

6. What exactly do you want Reason has to be clear- I want money, I need a job, Let them know exactly what you want

7. Can I trust you? You are trying to win over someone’s trust. Be yourself, make a mistake laugh and start again. Don ’ t sound like a recording.

8. Types of pitches Barak Obama (Brand) No change? ( Asking the right question) Rhyme (Screw it, just do it – Virgin group) Subject line (Promise or Benefit)- Are you the next BIG IDEA? Twitter pitch (140 characters of less) Story form Elevator pitch

9. Story form Once upon a time……………Every day…………..One day……………………Because of that……………………..Because of that………………..Until finally…………………

10. Elevator pitch

11. Try some other time We can’t all pitch big leagues immediately. Start small, get some feedback and try again. Keep perfecting your pitch (Rehearse, Record, Review)