Elevator Pitch/Speech
Y’day I went to “Elevator Pitch Competition” and I had wonderful experience and life long memories. I thought I would share this way of introducing which would definetely help you in marketing you and your product. So let me tell you about what is elevator pitch/talk is:
Supposing you are looking for a job or have an amazing idea(product) and you have to introduce this in very simple terms to potential hiring or funding corporator and leave an impression such that they should be interested to speak with you again. As u can imagine its just an brief overview so the time you have is like 60-90 seconds. Though it sounds very simple its very difficult, try it!!!!(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator_pitch)
Some material:
http://www.businessknowhow.com/money/elevator.htm
http://whohastimeforthis.blogspot.com/2006/01/practicing-art-of-pitchcraft.html
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAvErchnM_w
5 tips:
Here’s how to create yours:
- Figure out what is unique about what you do: The whole idea behind a great elevator pitch is to intrigue someone. It’s an ice-breaker and a marketing pitch — all rolled into one.Your elevator pitch must have a hook. “I own a flower shop downtown” doesn’t hold a candle to “I’m a specialty florist who deals in rare, South American tropical flowers that bloom in the winter.”
- Make it exciting: A superior elevator pitch increases your heart rate. It speaks to who you really are and what excites you about your business. It has integrity. What is it about your business that really motivates you? Incorporate that.
- Keep it simple: A good elevator pitch doesn’t try and be all things to all people. Rather, it conveys a clear idea in a short amount of time. It might be a few sentences, but no more than a paragraph or so. Keep it under 30 seconds.
- Write it down: Use the guidelines above and take a stab at it. Write down your pitch, say it out loud, re-write it, and then re-write it again. Remember what I always tell my daughters: “Writing is re-writing!”
- Practice, and the practice some more: The first few times you try out your elevator pitch may be a bit uncomfortable, but it gets easier. After a while, it will become second nature to you, and when it does, you will be glad you practiced.
I hope this information helps you.
