June 7, 2011

Whether you’re attending a speed-networking event, competing for venture capital or trying to get the attention of the press, you may only have 60-seconds to deliver your all-important pitch. JJ Ramberg from MSNBC’s ‘Your Business’ provides tips to help you get started.

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Join the conversation ( 2 )

• MARY CIVIELLO 11 months ago

  

  The cookie and brownie dough exec modeled something else most folks miss. She smiled in a natural way. That's the easiest thing we can all do to win friends and influence people! Most business owners I coach say they don't smile because there isn't anything to smile about. Wrong. You are offering a service, to HELP mike life easier, better ..that's worh a smile. Even if you are selling caskets you can smile..you are offering a way to honor a wonderful person, right?

• Andrew Winig 11 months ago

  

  Thank you for some great tips and the reminder that your Elevator Pitch is for starting conversations. A compelling, rehearsed 60-Second Elevator Pitch is great when you're introducing yourself to a room full of people. If you are talking to someone 1-on-1 it's better to engage prospects in a conversation by using a quick tag-line that inspires them to ask questions.Explaining what you're ideally looking for (your Call to Action) is a powerful way to continue the conversation. In fact, a weak Call to Action is Elevator Pitch Mistake #3. You can read about the 7 Biggest Elevator Pitch Mistakes here: http://www.improvandy.com/elevator-pitch/7-biggest-elevator-pitch-mistakes/Happy Networking!