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By Alan Boyer
First let me tell you what NOT to do. Don’t talk about you, don’t talk about your products. In as short a statement as possible tell them the measurable results you deliver, and who you deliver them to. Then shut up.
Don’t try to tell them EVERYTHING in one breath. Tell them something that [...]
By Danna Yuhas, M.B.A.
A 30-second commercial is also called an “Elevator Speech.”
It is a short, memorable introduction that tells people what you do. It should be easy to understand. Use plain language principles!!!
It answers the question, “So what do you do?”
Create different commercials for different purposes, audiences, and venues.
For example, if you’re looking for a [...]
Whether you’re business networking for your service business, selling an item or hunting for a new career everybody must have a 30 second elevator speech.
Your 30 second elevator speech should touch on these three points:
• a difficulty or need
• a resolution to a problem or need
• the product or business name and your name
Ensure that [...]
By Jerry Smith
Your Elevator Speech — your first and best opportunity to grab the attention of clients and prospects.
Everyone has one! When you are a small business owner you will be asked about your business and what you do. Unless you are not going to say anything, you will give an answer and that, like [...]
By Lorraine Howell
You only have one chance to make a good first impression. This is especially true in today’s fast-paced business world where cards and introductions are exchanged and soon forgotten.
When someone asks the introductory “What do you do?” keep in mind that 15-20 seconds — or the length of an elevator trip – [...]
By Laurie-Ann Murabito
How would you like to generate interest and make the positive impression on others to continue a conversation? What if your words were able to attract more interest? Customers? Referrals? How about hearing the words, ‘tell me more’.
Networking, sales calls, interviewing and meeting new people can be stressful. Stumbling over your elevator speech [...]
The Elevator Speech contest has been announced! Are you excited? Are you ready to win? – What’s that… you aren’t sure what an elevator speech is?
Well, here is a wonderful article I ran across during my voyage through the web-o-verse on the basics and background of an elevator speech. How to Craft an Effective Elevator [...]
Lights…Camera…ACTION! Get ready for the annual return of the Great Elevator Speech Challenge. No professional videography required, a simple cellphone video or screen-top webcam will do….It’s the message that counts. Pop it onto YouTube, send us the link and get a hundred of your closest friends to vote for you and you’re in! Rally your group…make it a local promotion…leverage us! read on…
Networking Events Finders wants to know:
“Who has the best Elevator Speech in the world?“
Networking Events Finders’ Global Elevator Speech Challenge Starts very soon.
Here is a thumbnail sketch:
Link to the Elevator Speech Challenge Website.
Follow the Elevator Speech Challenge on twitter @networkingpitch
Elevator Speeches must be between 20 and 30 seconds.
Record and up load your Elevator Pitch to [...]
