Story Telling Enhances your 30 Second Pitch – How to use it
When was the last time you got hooked in by a 30 second elevator speech? When was the last time you were hooked by a short story someone was telling? If you’re like most people, stories will pull you in. People love stories. An Elevator Pitch to Land You Business should be a priority for you.
Here are takeaways to use story telling to enhance your 30 Second Pitch:
An Elevator Pitch to Land You Business TAKEAWAYS
- Keep the your audience’s interests in mind. Just because you’re interested in something doesn’t mean they are.
- Start strong. For example,: “It was a huge mistake. One that’ll cost you dearly.” Your first sentence needs to pull your audience in. Stir up their curiosity.
- Show your personality. As you engage people with your story, they will get to know you better this way.
- Make sure your story makes an important point about your brand. Otherwise, it won’t help your cause.
- Tell a story that others will share. Think of stories you heard and why you shared them.
- Focus on people. People connect with people.
- Keep your stories very short. When people want more information, they’ll ask.
Whether you’re a senior executive a newly minted college graduate, your 30 second elevator pitch can propel your prospects. Make sure to craft it carefully.
Contact me to craft the most successful pitches: bob@kaplitz.tv.
One Comment