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Developing a POWERFUL 30-Second Elevator Speech That Could Double Your Business

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 [...]

What is a 30-second commercial?

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 [...]

Tips for Creating Your 30 Second Elevator Speech

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 [...]

Elevator Speech Tips – The Use of Humor

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 [...]

Enter the Elevator Pitch Challenge

Click the title or the image to go to the Elevator Pitch Challenge website for Elevator Speech Training Calls, down loads, Self Introduction Samples, List of Prizes and more…

Make your BEST connections in 2010!

By Barbara Lopez
If you’re like many professionals, you’ve set goals for yourself around making new connections.  Hooray, this is going to be your year for building your network and customer base, and getting yourself out there in a big way!
While building a strong network and attracting new customers doesn’t always happen overnight, there are some [...]

Creating a Memory: With Your 30 Second Elevator Speech

Creating a Memory
Guest Article by
Dale Furtwengler
Nothing creates a memory like offering a referral or resource to someone you meet at a networking event. But a memory of what? Certainly your kindness and generosity, but is that enough to help you generate more referrals?
Not if you aren’t clearly communicating who your ideal customer is. [...]

Networking Tip: The Most Effective 30 Second Self Introduction Ever Heard!

by Terry Hall

You see, 95% of the people attending a networking event are thinking about what to say in their 30 second self introduction. In fact, most people are so deathly afraid of public speaking that they’re having minor anxiety attacks waiting for their turn. Regardless of how “good or bad” their elevator pitch, you will get an idea of what they do in their business and will get an intuitive sense of how you can help them in their business.

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