Articles, tagged with "elevator speech"

Success is more than economic gains, titles, and degrees. Planning for success is about mapping out all the aspects of your business. When you use a map, you have to define where you are starting, your destination, vehicle you have chosen or business mode... Read >
Author: Dr. Letitia Wright, D.C.

Have you ever been invited to a business networking meeting or luncheon, or thought about going to your chamber of commerce's networking events, but decided not to because you never know what to say to get the conversation started? I've been there – ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Many of my clients are asking about which Social Media sites to use. With Social Networking being all the buzz, it is important to understand why you want to bother with Social Media. Simply, it is because people will do business with people they like. It... Read >
Author: Brett Miller

So now we have all of this great information about marketing your real estate investment business. Let's break it down into a basic checklist to get you started on your way to establishing a great real estate investment marketing plan that you can develo... Read >
Author: Mike Lautensack

Effective business networking is the bringing together of like minded individuals who, through relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another. Keep in mind that networking is about being bona fide, building trust, and see... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

Step One: Envision exactly what would be just perfect for you! Many people stop on this first step by their negativity. But no one is going to do this except you. Take some time and create a picture in your mind of the work which would be just perfec... Read >
Author: craig nathanson

As a super small business owner, it is important to know your value. Your value is determined by what you have to offer the consumer. It is important to remember that consumer perception is consumer reality. Every business owner on the path of success m... Read >
Author: Cheri Alguire

As a real estate agent, it is important to know your value. Your value is determined by what you have to offer the consumer. It is important to remember that consumer perception is consumer reality. Every agent on the path of success must be able to answe... Read >
Author: Cheri Alguire

Networking events can be either a goldmine or a colossal waste of time. It all depends on how you approach them. If you expect to pay your fee and walk out with a lot of leads just from rattling off your elevator speech and passing out your business ca... Read >
Author: Sue Clement

Most of you have probably heard about elevator speeches and probably have been taught about elevator speeches. I don't know if you've actually sat down and prepared one, and that's an important process here. I'm going to challenge all of you to consider... Read >
Author: Mike Lautensack

In the dating seeking world it’s tough to find a compatible match unless you know what you’re looking for and who you are as a person. If you are embarking on a journey to find a compatible match and want to try to get success in speed dating, how ca... Read >
Author: Allan Tan

Your elevator speech is a verbal business card or billboard. In order for it to be effective it must be compelling. You want it to draw in the prospect yet leave them wanting to know more. It is one sentence, two at the most, and serves as your be... Read >
Author: Leah Grant

How many times are we asked that question? How many times do we stumble over the response? Let�s see. . . I provide financial services to seniors. . . or I�m a research analyst at the university. As a coach the main problem I encounter with my clie... Read >
Author: Joan Curtis

By Ford R. Myers President, Career Potential, LLC In the last article I shared the first 10 of the 20 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers in a down market. You can still see the first 10 Habits by visiting: http://www.careerpotential.com/newslett... Read >
Author: Ford R. Myers

If you are starting out in real estate investment your initial challenge is gaining credibility with potential private lenders. The other challenge is how and where to find private lenders and how to get their undivided attention, especially if you are n... Read >
Author: Mike Lautensack

I'm going to go through my elevator speech briefly so that you can get a sense of it. Then you can copy it if you think it's appropriate for you. My Elevator Speech My elevator speech is: Are you getting a safe 9-15% on your idle cash or retireme... Read >
Author: Mike Lautensack

While my last two articles dealt with the elevator speech, I wanted to take this opportunity to explain the differences between the elevator speech and the personal introduction. You may think that the two are one and the same, but they are not. One o... Read >
Author: The Voice Lady

While the value of the elevator speech is undeniable, there are some rules and regulations that you should consider when using your 30-second presentation. DO Keep it brief. Remember the length of the elevator speech should be about the sam... Read >
Author: The Voice Lady

Have you ever stood in line waiting for service? Stupid question, right? Have you ever used that time to introduce yourself, your product or your services to the individual in front of you, in back of you, or along side of you? If not, then you are mis... Read >
Author: The Voice Lady

Most people struggle when creating a website and the gold is right in front of you. The gold is their passion on whatever you have some knowledge in. Maybe it is car stereos, guitar playing, knitting, sewing, massage therapy and some of you are naturally ... Read >
Author: Ray Gollis

Most people struggle when creating a website and the gold is right in front of you. The gold is their passion on whatever you have some knowledge in. Maybe it is car stereos, guitar playing, knitting, sewing, massage therapy and some of you are naturally ... Read >
Author: Ray Gollis

I read once a long time ago that all you really need to get started in business is a good idea and a great business card, and I've found that's pretty much still true today. But not all business cards are created equal. A bad business card is more of ... Read >
Author: Veronika Noize

Professional networking groups are a great way to use your elevator speech to locate private lenders. You can join networking groups such as Business Networking International (BNI) and gain access to many other professionals with like-minded interests, a... Read >
Author: Mike Lautensack

One method of finding private lenders is to create a 60-second elevator speech to use for networking with everyone you know including friends, family, and business associates. A well-written and rehearsed elevator speech is an effective means of spreadin... Read >
Author: Mike Lautensack

How often do you leave a networking event, tired, talked out and believing it was a waste of time? Believing that you didn't meet anyone who might become a client or customer? Maybe that's the problem: your attitude about what constitutes a successful... Read >
Author: Andrea Feinberg, MBA, CPBA, CSBL Coach

If you've been practicing a script in your head trying to get the words perfect, it might be time to redefine practice. When I first started giving presentations, I was so nervous I had to memorize every single line. It was a lot of work. Even with al... Read >
Author: Pamela Ziemann

It takes courage to show up. No less, showing up online where thousands of people can rewind, pause, and study if you’re the person they want to hire. People want to feel your authenticity, expertise and passion. If you’ve got these, you’re off t... Read >
Author: Pamela Ziemann

Our world of selling is closed off from other areas of business that continue to adopt and embrace new, efficient ideas. I was reminded of this recently while re-reading Seth Godin's "Permission Marketing." Here's a book that was intended for business own... Read >
Author: Frank Rumbauskas

As a result of my involvement with the passage of HB 1660 here in Pennsylvania, I have learned many things. The burden that the health insurance companies place on employers is one of them. The fact that in five years, if Single Payer is not enacted... Read >
Author: kate loving shenk

Your marketing message describes the core of your business and your clients. It's essential that it accurately reflect your offerings so that new and future prospects and customers know exactly what you offer and how it can help them. The whole idea o... Read >
Author: Jody

I don't know if you have ever been in the scenario where you are about to walk into a meeting, you know that this guy you are meeting has the potential to give you an order that will take you to the next level. Your hands are a bit sweaty, you really h... Read >
Author: 3rsales

Don't you want your business cards to help you get you more customers instead of ending up in the garbage so much? For that to happen you need to know how to use them. Think about it: This happens so many times. You meet someone in a business meetin... Read >
Author: Joseph Browns

Your marketing message describes the core of your business and your clients. It's essential that it accurately reflect your offering so that new and future prospects and customers know exactly what you offer and how it can help them. The whole idea of... Read >
Author: Jody

Attending networking events can be a great way to increase sales, IF you make the most of your investment of time. It can sometimes be time-consuming and stressful, but there are a lot of ways to increase sales and profits by attending events such as the... Read >
Author: Nicole Shields

Copyright (c) 2008 OnlineBizU.com Even though your business may be completely Internet based, there are still numerous times when you need to give your elevator pitch (elevator speech), or your 30-second commercial that explains what you do and how you... Read >
Author: Donna Gunter

Copyright (c) 2008 Drew Stevens PhD I work with many business owners and selling professionals. When I ask them what they do they immediately rush into their title. Each states, ?I am the President of a Bank?, ?I am a Consultant?, ?and I am a Professio... Read >
Author: Drew Stevens

Your marketing message is what forms the background of all your marketing strategies and communications. If your marketing message is weak, unclear or poorly crafted, then it doesn't matter what specific marketing tactics you use...your prospects and cust... Read >
Author: Jody

I was reminded recently of a trap that it's very easy to fall into when it comes to writing copy for your life coaching website. It's that old re-inventing the wheel story. You can talk to people about what you do, but when it comes to writing it down, yo... Read >
Author: Mary McNeil

Hello! How are you? So what do you do? The clock has started. I've just met you and within those first several seconds have formed an opinion of your success, your income, your education, etc. Studies show that the average American has a nine second... Read >
Author: Sandra Martini

In order to insure that your pipeline doesn't dry up as existing clients take vacations or move on, you want to overfill your marketing funnel in order to create a waiting list of people who want to work with you. Before we discuss which strategies sho... Read >
Author: Sandra Martini

What are information products and how can they be used to turn suspects into prospects and to cultivate alliances and joint ventures? An information product can be constructed in many forms. This includes, developing a special report, audio, or other ... Read >
Author: David Eissman

Everyone has at least one book in them—I firmly believe that. But bookstore shelves are packed with titles, all competing for readers’ attention. So how can you tell if your book idea is ready for the competitive publishing business? The key is to... Read >
Author: Melinda Copp

You stand out from the crowd when your business card is a professional marketing piece, both sides. Having a business card with nothing on the back is wasted space. Think of your business card as a miniature billboard. A traveling advertisement for yo... Read >
Author: BIG Mike McDaniel

If you know the right techniques, working a room can be fun rather than frightening. First you need to put together the tools that will help you be a successful networker. These include your business card (get one - even if you are between employments ... Read >
Author: Jane Trevaskis

Are you familiar with the concept of an “elevator” speech? It’s a little speech that people involved in networking are supposed to have prepared and memorized in answer to the question “And what do you do?” It’s called the elevator speech be... Read >
Author: Denise Pederson

A lot of blood, sweat, and tears goes into crafting your 'elevator speech' (I hate that term). You've probably agonized over it, striving to catch just the right tone and wording. Finally, you're (hopefully) finished.For the final blessing, you turn to yo... Read >
Author: Mark Silver

It is my firm belief that virtually every person in business for her- or himself needs a killer elevator speech. Yes, that means you, too. Wondering why a killer elevator speech is so important? See if you recognize yourself in any of these scenarios:1. Y... Read >
Author: Veronika Noize

Branding is a hot topic in marketing these days, but it's defined in different ways and looked at from different angles. There are many components that make up a brand, and we call each component a Brand Layer.Here are our definitions of some of the most ... Read >
Author: Erin Ferree

Despite the simplicity of the multi-level marketing model, millions of people have tried network marketing and failed. The statistics of businesses owners that produce even a small positive cash flow by most companies is sadly in the low single digits. If... Read >
Author: Joe Shaw - The Family Business Guy

You probably grew up like I did, with your mother trying to instill in you a sense of propriety and humility. As kids, we are fearless about shouting out our accomplishments and trying to out-do one another. As we get older, though, we pick up on clues th... Read >
Author: Joan

When someone mentions prospecting the usual picture that comes to mind is of someone who is out to get someone into their business. The operative phrase here is “who is out to get someone.” Well, let me propose a different approach to prospecting. ... Read >
Author: Robert J. Armstrong

Copyright (c) 2007 Weiss Communications While working with a new coaching client, I asked to hear her sound bite. Everyone needs a good sound bite. A sound bite, sometimes also called an "elevator speech," is a one sentence commercial on what your comp... Read >
Author: Lynne

So you have printed out your business cards and perfected your elevator speech, gone to several networking functions and still the phone is not ringing. So what, you ask, is the problem? The answer is quite simple, there is more to networking than meets t... Read >
Author: Yvonne Weld

Copyright (c) 2007 Nancy D. Solomon, LLC Sometimes life provides us with character-defining opportunities that remain with us forever. If we're lucky, that is. These events, which occur in both our professional and our personal lives, are significant n... Read >

How does the world see you? It may not be the way you see yourself. Either way, it's time you find out! Recently I typed my own name into a series of search engines to see how well known I was. Surprise, surprise! I learned in England I am a soccer st... Read >
Author: Craig Harrison

Forget GQ! These days it's your CQ that matters...your Communication Quotient. Degrees and awards are fine, your bilingualism and knowledge of the latest programming languages are nice, but how good a communicator are you? In English? With co-workers and ... Read >
Author: Craig Harrison

Entrepreneur Introductions: 7 Easy Steps to People Wanting to Hear More Elevator speeches are usually someone’s first impression of you so it pays to have one that leaves people with a positive impression of you and your business. Connect Conne... Read >
Author: Barbara Didion

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Cathy Goodwin

more about business from BIG Mike McDaniel Any time you are in the presence of a stranger you must be ready for the "What do you do?" question. And if you answer in 13 words or less, you can have them eating out of you hand, begging you to tell them... Read >
Author: BIG Mike McDaniel

Copyright (c) 2006 The Janitorial Store Networking is a great way to market your cleaning business, and in order to do it effectively, you need to plan ahead so you know what you want to accomplish at each event. You also need to grow and nurture your ... Read >
Author: Steve Hanson

Networking is where you go along to an organised event. You meet lots of new people, exchange business cards and before you know it you've got some new business. OK, I know it doesn't usually happen that way. Let's rewind! Networking is where you go... Read >
Author: Pam Stokes

Copyright 2006 Kelly Robbins One of the many things you hear marketing people talk about over and over again is how important it is to know how you are different from your competition. An example of this is in the "elevator speech" many of us prepare. ... Read >
Author: Kelly Robbins

Up to 10% of a business's annual sales are lost due to miscommunications from bad writing, says Allison Nazarian, President of Get It In Writing, Inc. "At my company, our slogan is 'Words mean business.' It's never been more profound. Bad writing is ... Read >
Author: Allison Nazarian

Does Your Elevator Speech Pass the test? more about business from BIG Mike McDaniel Can you say what you do in less time than it takes for an elevator to reach the ground floor? Some call it an elevator speech, but it has a number of other names.... Read >
Author: BIG Mike McDaniel

What Are You Selling with Your Elevator Speech? more about business from BIG Mike McDaniel The number one marketing rule is "Sell Benefits" The products and companies that excel are ones that push benefits, not features. The origin of many busine... Read >
Author: BIG Mike McDaniel

Effective business networking is the bringing together of like minded individuals who, through relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another. Keep in mind that networking is about being bona fide, building trust, and see... Read >
Author: Lauren Neilson

Your Elevator Speech must be short and concise and you must know it off by heart. It must come so naturally to you that you can repeat it in your sleep. Realise the difference between an elevator speech, which sells you and how you can help other business... Read >
Author: Frank Furness

Greasing the Path to Success:Finding the Confidence to Step Up to Key MomentsAuthor: Nina Ham, CPPC, LCSWURL: www.SuccessfromtheInsideOut.comWord Count: 594Email: Nina@womenssuccesscoachWhether it's making a prospecting call to a promisingbusiness contact... Read >
Jagmohan Saluja

Spadework for Your Elevator Speech An elevator speech is an indispensable tool for promoting your work. What is an elevator speech? It is a sentence or two that you can deliver in the space of an elevator ride that expresses the essence of your unique of... Read >
Author: Molly Gordon

An elevator pitch is basically a quick introduction that doesn't sound too canned. You want to work on fine-tuning something that is anywhere from ten to twenty seconds. You use this speech whenever you meet a prospect that you meet at any kind of event. ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course

Copyright 2006 Red Ladder, Inc. Networking is an art form practiced by many, mastered by few. Like anything, practice makes perfect. Owning my own company, I get to practice a lot. My favorite networking example is from the movie, For Love of Money.... Read >
Author: Regina Barr

Elevator pitches are effective, quick ways of practicing your IT marketing daily. They key is to say something memorable and quick, and to use it whenever appropriate. In this article, you learn how to make your elevator speech stand out for effective IT ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course

IT marketing requires you to give "elevator speeches," or short little descriptions of your business. In this article, you'll learn how to get the maximum effectiveness from your elevator speech. If you go to a chamber of commerce luncheon, you might ... Read >
Author: Computer Consulting Kit Home Study Course

Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store Whenever a person is starting a cleaning business or looking to grow their business certain questions usually come up. How can I do it inexpensively? What are the most effective methods? Since most janitorial work is... Read >
Author: Steve Hanson

Many speakers, consultants, and small business owners alike feel confident with communicating their message orally. They can spout their message in an elevator speech with the accuracy of a scientist. But when it comes to putting it on paper, some grown m... Read >
Author: Earma Brown

Copyright 2006 The Janitorial Store It doesn't matter what a fantastic service your cleaning business provides if no one knows that you exist. If you are clever and motivated there are numerous ways to promote your business that don't have to cost a bu... Read >
Author: Steve Hanson

If your elevator speech sparks a buyer's curiosity, it's only doing half the job. Your elevator speech should not only spark curiosity but also awaken powerful emotions. Small business owners can learn success from the Madison Avenue and branding expert... Read >
Author: michael clark

The number one requirement, whether you are a business owner or an employee, is to be able to say what you do, and say it with influencing results. Through testing, I have seen, experienced, and received feedback that an elevator speech no longer wor... Read >
Author: Catherine Franz

Copyright 2005 Ike Krieger You've made your choice. You've decided to use business networking as a way of "getting" more clients, more referrals and more sales. What are you "getting" yourself into? You're getting yourself into a process where re... Read >
Author: Ike Krieger

Networking events are a waste of time if you don't leverage your contacts. If you've ever been to a networking event, you know that you can meet dozens of people in a short amount of time. Sometimes these turn into valuable contacts or even clients. But m... Read >
Author: Stacey Morris