Crafting a compelling elevator pitch is essential for any communication strategy. It is the foundation for making a lasting impression and hooking your audience in the first few seconds.
An elevator pitch is a concise and compelling snapshot of your business, who you are, and what you do. It should be conversational and memorable, avoiding jargon and using language that you would use in a casual conversation.
The elevator pitch should emphasize your value proposition to your ideal clients and can include a hook, a personal story, and a call to action. It is important to practice and refine your elevator pitch to make it short, clear, and impactful.
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Keywords: elevator pitch, communication strategy, first impression, hook, value proposition, memorable, jargon, conversational, personal story, call to action
Takeaways
- Crafting a compelling elevator pitch is essential for making a lasting impression and hooking your audience in the first few seconds.
- An elevator pitch should be concise, conversational, and memorable, avoiding jargon and using language that you would use in a casual conversation.
- Emphasize your value proposition to your ideal clients and include a hook, a personal story, and a call to action in your elevator pitch.
- Practice and refine your elevator pitch to make it short, clear, and impactful.
Sound Bites
- "Elevator pitches don't get enough attention. They often get a bad rap."
- "Think of your elevator pitch as a concise and compelling snapshot of your business, who you are, what you do."
- "When you're nailing your elevator pitch, you're not just selling your business. You're framing your story."
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Connect with Shirlee
- Download the prompts to create your perfect elevator pitch
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06/25/24 • 10 min
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