Announcing the ‘elevator speech’ contest!
When you’re preparing a presentation, one of the most useful steps you can take is to create an elevator speech. That’s the one-sentence summary of the speech you’d give someone on an elevator while descending to the mezzanine floor where you’re about to speak. The person in question is wearing golfing attire and says, “Gee, I was going to attend your speech but there’s this great golf course out there….” You’ve got about 10 floors to make your case and guarantee yourself an audience of at least one.
So you say something that has the word ‘you’ in it, an emotion, and a benefit. You should attend my speech because you will find out how to prosper financially even when times are terrible, like they are now.
That’s a good elevator speech because it answers the question that the audience always has to begin with, “What’s in it for me?”
Once you know what your elevator speech is, you’re ready to write your presentation. Anything that isn’t immediately relevant to the elevator speech should be discarded. The whole point here is to keep focused. One of the most common reasons speeches fail to move audiences is because most people throw in too much information and wander around the point in an effort to tell the audience everything they know.
Elevator speeches keep you on point. You will probably never actually say the elevator speech out loud to an audience; that’s not what it’s for. It’s whole reason for being is to keep you focused on one idea and one idea only. That’s the secret of a good speech.
So important are elevator speeches that I’m starting a contest to promote good ones. Send me your elevator speeches and we’ll critique them, help you sharpen them, and pick the best one for a prize.
Post them here. Bring ‘em on!
I teach small business owners and entrepeneurs how to keep their pipeline full by doing what your mother taught you not to do, talk to strangers and master the “f” word, follow-up. If you know anyone who wants to be two minutes and two people away from their next referral, customer, or client, have them get a free copy of Rhonda’s Rules at http://www.twominutenetworker.com. I am Rhonda Sher, the two minute networker.
I teach small business owners and entrepeneurs how to keep their pipeline full by doing what your mother taught you not to do, talk to strangers and master the “f” word, follow-up. If you know anyone who wants to be two minutes and two people away from their next referral, customer, or client, have them get a free copy of Rhonda’s Rules at http://www.twominutenetworker.com. I am Rhonda Sher, the two minute networker.
You need to see me as your best day on the stock market after your stock as gone from knee level to head high, sell$!
I wanted to try this for fun, can’t wait to hear your feedback.
You need to see me as your best day on the stock market after your stock as gone from knee level to head high, sell$!
I wanted to try this for fun, can’t wait to hear your feedback.
“What floor do you want?” This is my classic elevator speech. Get’s the other person talking – because no one cares about you and your product or service – only their own problems and needs.
“What floor do you want?” This is my classic elevator speech. Get’s the other person talking – because no one cares about you and your product or service – only their own problems and needs.
In the first seven minutes you will learn how to take the pain out of managing Corporate Social Investment, AND how to get a guaranteed return of more than 100% in media coverage. Best of all, of course, is that the money and expertise that you invest will help thousands of people in your city lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
In the first seven minutes you will learn how to take the pain out of managing Corporate Social Investment, AND how to get a guaranteed return of more than 100% in media coverage. Best of all, of course, is that the money and expertise that you invest will help thousands of people in your city lead happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
By attending my presentation on investments,you have a strong prospect of owning a golf course in a few years rather than the few hours of teeing now.
By attending my presentation on investments,you have a strong prospect of owning a golf course in a few years rather than the few hours of teeing now.
I help you negotiate the minefields of international trade.
I help you negotiate the minefields of international trade.
Bored at the office? Do you work by yourself or with an old boring soul? If so, have you heard about coworking? Coworking is the newest way to work with others through the utilization of shared workspaces that focus on collaboration and communication. I am developing a coworking facility in downtown Fort Wayne. if you are interested please check out my blog (hands off business card.)
Bored at the office? Do you work by yourself or with an old boring soul? If so, have you heard about coworking? Coworking is the newest way to work with others through the utilization of shared workspaces that focus on collaboration and communication. I am developing a coworking facility in downtown Fort Wayne. if you are interested please check out my blog (hands off business card.)
I help you stay ahead of the workplace learning curve through customized learning events to improve supervision, communication, and leadership skills.
I help you stay ahead of the workplace learning curve through customized learning events to improve supervision, communication, and leadership skills.
Did you know that the education system is designed to leave children behind and that we teachers can simply fail students we feel are too much bother….and that it doesn’t have to be that way?
Did you know that the education system is designed to leave children behind and that we teachers can simply fail students we feel are too much bother….and that it doesn’t have to be that way?
Does your child’s teacher even know their name? Does their school just seem to big? Our school is a community that strives to build relationships with students, from the classrooms to the athletic fields. Critical thinking anchors our curriculum as teachers and students collaboratively engage in asking the tough questions. We invite you to visit for the day and experience the benefits of an education focused on the student.
Does your child’s teacher even know their name? Does their school just seem to big? Our school is a community that strives to build relationships with students, from the classrooms to the athletic fields. Critical thinking anchors our curriculum as teachers and students collaboratively engage in asking the tough questions. We invite you to visit for the day and experience the benefits of an education focused on the student.
Will you miss an opportunity to share thoughts with some one who has more than 5000 years of experience in your field of expertise?
I didn’t and I am happy to share them for free through my piping hot’n’fresh blog @
http://positive-ruminations.blogspot.com
Will you miss an opportunity to share thoughts with some one who has more than 5000 years of experience in your field of expertise?
I didn’t and I am happy to share them for free through my piping hot’n’fresh blog @
http://positive-ruminations.blogspot.com
Yeah, sometimes I wish I could decide to do that. But then I would miss out on the joy I get from teaching people like yourself how to choose things like playing golf and still have the peace of knowing everything is progressing just the way I want it to. Have fun playing golf. ;)
Yeah, sometimes I wish I could decide to do that. But then I would miss out on the joy I get from teaching people like yourself how to choose things like playing golf and still have the peace of knowing everything is progressing just the way I want it to. Have fun playing golf. ;)
Are you stuck in the “running but not moving” paradigm as it relates to your career? Or are you looking for an easier way to land the job you’ve always wanted? TAG helps you accelerate your career potential by matching you with well-placed mentors that are paid to help you succeed.
http://www.theascendancegroup.org
Are you stuck in the “running but not moving” paradigm as it relates to your career? Or are you looking for an easier way to land the job you’ve always wanted? TAG helps you accelerate your career potential by matching you with well-placed mentors that are paid to help you succeed.
http://www.theascendancegroup.org
As the Publishing Possibilities Coach, I will give you a simple way to choose which publishing option is right for your book project. In addition, I’ll help you gather the resources you need to move forward and get it done.
As the Publishing Possibilities Coach, I will give you a simple way to choose which publishing option is right for your book project. In addition, I’ll help you gather the resources you need to move forward and get it done.