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VIRTUAL Pitch Workshop – May 15th: Link HERE

For those on the 50th Episode Podcast call…we talked up a “Virtual Pitch” Workshop with the team over at IGNITE CSP.

The Virtual Pitch Workshop provides:

  • An understanding of the differences between communicating in person and virtually, and why it matters.
  • A three-part approach to use your voice and body language to establish trust and communicate clearly, even over webcam.
  • Techniques to make the most of the virtual platform.
  • Insights from experts in sales and fundraising (both raising investment capital and securing non profit donations and major gifts).
  • Breakout sessions to share insights and best practices.
  • Question and answer session with Ignite CSP coaches.

Who Should Attend:

  • Sales and business development professionals
  • Entrepreneurs who are actively raising capital
  • Non profit development and fundraising professionals
  • Anyone whose job requires building trusting relationships

This event is produced by JB Media Institute and hosted by Angie Flynn-McIver from Ignite CSP.

Here is the link to attend: https://tinyurl.com/ycjpdqr6

Should be awesome…check it out !

 

OCTOBER 31ST

Key Take-Aways from a Recent L(a)unch and Learn:

The Keystones of Pitching

Last week, Trey Scott, WatchPitch CEO and Founder spoke to business owners, Founder’s and Start-Ups at Asheville’s Climate City co-working hub, The Collider. As attendees listened and later, crafted and recorded their WatchPitch he emphasized a few important take-aways:

  • Keep it Simple

The Keystones are a very specific sequence that invites listeners to imagine a world with your solution solving the problem that everyone can relate to. WatchPitch created a guide to help you be concise, articulate, and clear with this approach. You can access it HERE.

  • Practice Makes Perfect

Practice is important. 60-seconds is plenty of time and it is also very calculated to bring immediate value and compelling information to your listener. The more you practice, the more natural your pitch will become. DOWNLOAD the App and check out the COACHING that is available to support you

  1. Share your Pitch

Once you have comfortably created your WatchPitch it is time to share it! Sharing your WatchPitch allows you to gain immediate feedback while helping your idea and business to gain visibility with investors interested in early opportunities. CLICK HERE to see some examples. Gaining visibility also opens doors to strategic partners. Sharing is key !

 

 

OCTOBER 15TH – 2018

You have 60 seconds to describe the essence of your business.

Ready.

Set.

Go…

If you are feeling a little stressed it’s okay, you are not alone. A 60-second “elevator” pitch is no easy task. We’ve broken it down into four simple steps. Once you nail this, you can easily convey the keystones of your business and your purpose in 60 seconds or less.

Imagine

The first part of your pitch is where you convey your story and purpose. I recommend only allocating a few sentences to this. This is where you want your audience to imagine your business or product on the market.

Problem or Challenge

Here is when you explain the problem you are solving. This is where you share the value you are providing to your customers. Ask yourself, “Why do customers need your solution?”

The Solution

Explain what your business offers. Ask yourself “how are you solving the problem you just explained”. Your solution is unique, simple, efficient. It has the promise of a bigger future.

The Opportunity

This is when you point to the marketplace, the demand for your business and how your idea and your solution will meet this demand. You invite your audience to join with you to meet this demand and be successful, together!

Example:

If I were the CEO of Apple, doing an elevator pitch to introduce the iPhone, this is how I would craft the pitch using the outline described above. I am using this example as a point of reference because it is widely known. Your pitch will have more substance to it but this is just a framework to get you started!

Imagine:

“Imagine a world where you can find answers to your questions, document your life in real time, listen to your favorite music, and connect with anyone in the world… all at the swipe of a few buttons. ”

Problem:

“Until now, these functions have been limited to the desktop computer. People currently do not have the mobility or easy accessibility for all of these connections and functions.”

Solution:

“The iPhone has a sleek design and an easy to use interface. It has all the capabilities as your desktop computer at home, but it fits in the palm of your hands.”

Opportunity:

*“The mobile smartphone industry is a billion dollar industry and growing.”

*Note: If you are searching for statistics on your industry revenue and growth you can visit Ibis World

Now that you have this sample framework for the essence of your elevator pitch, it is time to practice! Click on the WatchPitch.com, download the app and upload YOUR pitch in moments.