Podcasts about perfecting your pitch

The Power of Communication: Insights from Sally Susman, Author of 'Breaking Through'   In this episode, Aiden welcomes Sally Susman, author of 'Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the World' to discuss the vital role of communication in professional and personal settings. Sally shares insights from her extensive career, including her experiences working with top leaders at Pfizer, Estee Lauder, and American Express. The discussion explores the misconception of communication as a soft skill, the importance of authentic outreach, the power of gratitude, and Susman's innovative approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sally also emphasises curiosity, creativity, and intentionality as key components for effective communication. Throughout the episode, real-life anecdotes and practical advice offer listeners valuable lessons on leadership and connection.   00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:39 The Importance of Communication 03:24 Lessons from Estee Lauder 06:09 Personal Background and Family Influence 08:51 The Power of Gratitude 13:15 Perfecting Your Pitch 23:02 Humour in the Workplace 29:36 Challenges at Pfizer 32:03 Facing the Biopharma Reputation Challenge 33:37 The Pandemic's Impact and New Leadership 35:02 Albert Bourla's Bold Vision 36:30 Revolutionising Vaccine Development 37:25 The Media's Role in the Journey 38:55 Pfizer's Transformation and Recognition 40:46 Innovative Leadership and Personal Growth 49:30 Curiosity and Creativity in Action 56:47 The Power of Intentionality 58:46 Concluding Thoughts and Inspirations

In this episode, the focus is on mastering the art of pitching within the context of growing a company, emphasizing the importance of engaging people effectively despite their inherent complexities and irrationalities. Recognizing that people, including ourselves, operate in ways that might only make sense to them, the episode delves into how to craft a pitch that resonates and leads to more affirmative responses. The key lies in sharing a compelling vision of the future that addresses a problem or gap and depicts an improved future state. This approach not only demonstrates an understanding of the current challenges but also ignites excitement and passion, crucial elements for driving decision-making and action. The episode further explores the significance of personalizing the pitch to align with the interests and desires of the audience. This requires setting aside one's own objectives to contemplate what truly matters to the other party, speculating on their motivations, and explicitly connecting the benefits of the proposal to their specific needs or goals. By articulating how the proposed vision relates directly to them, it's possible to create a more persuasive and impactful pitch. This strategy, comprising a clear depiction of the problem, a vision for a better future, and a personalized connection, is presented as a reliable formula for consistently perfect pitches, transcending the need for perfectly chosen words and instead focusing on genuinely addressing and engaging with the other person's aspirations and challenges.

Born and raised in a small town in Mansfield, Connecticut, Alexa Curtis knew she didn't fit into the “normal social mold”. When she was 7 years old, her father was wrongfully convicted of a heinous crime and put in a maximum security prison.  By the age of 12, her father was released from jail but during that challenging period of life, Alexa started writing and expressing herself through fashion to help her cope, starting a fashion blog; A Life in the Fashion Lane which became a platform for her to express her feelings about everything relating to teens, body image, and mental health.  As Alexa evolved, her blog naturally shifted from fashion to discussing sensitive topics that teens and young adults face every day. A Life in the Fashion Lane was changed to Life Unfiltered with Alexa Curtis.  It became a lifestyle website and podcast for teens & parents discussing topics such as social media and mental health.  Not only did Alexa turn her little fashion blog into a full-time lifestyle platform for teens, but through cold-pitching, she got sponsored by brands like British Airways, T-Mobile, Lands' End, and more.  Today, on top of helping her consulting clients pitch themselves with her tried and true framework, Alexa is the CEO and founder of Be Fearless and the Be Fearless Summit, a pop-up summit that appeared at Drexel University right before we were in a pandemic lockdown in 2020 and has since premiered at UCONN, Vanderbilt, Central Connecticut State University, and UC Berkeley.  Alexa has spoken at numerous colleges; (Northeastern, UConn, Eastern Connecticut, Rutgers) along with high schools – discussing how to be fearless as well as on mental health and social media.  Alexa has had the honor of speaking alongside Amal Clooney and Serena Williams at Penn Women and in Sept 2018, she added ‘host' to her arsenal as she launched her own radio show on Radio Disney called “Fearless Every Day” with Alexa Curtis which was the first of its kind and broke new ground for the Radio Disney where Alexa interviewed various guests who shared their journey of overcoming obstacles/challenges and chasing after their dreams.  Recently, Be Fearless Summit was acquired by upskilling and mentorship platform GrasshoppHer. Alexa works with the co-founder Heather Miller on their membership model and reinvented career fairs. Follow and Connect with Alexa: Alexa Curtis Instagram Alexa Curtis Consulting Be Fearless INC. The New Unfiltered Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's episode, Precious L Williams shares about how she had to learn how to pitch with her back against the wall and today. She has now won 13 National Elevator Pitch Championships, and shares with her clients, and with us, how we can improve our pitches. She talks with us about all things pitch related,

Precious L Williams is The Killer Pitch Master! She is a 13-time National Elevator Pitch Champion. Along with helping women entrepreneurs and business leader, she's also a top corporate sales trainer, helping sales teams to create killer communication skills, private messages, and understand how to pitch and build sales program. Precious is an international keynote speaker and trainer for global brands, including BMW, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Harvard University, Columbia, QuickBooks, Yelp, and many more. Find out more at perfectpitchgroup.com. With me today is Precious L Williams, she had to learn how to pitch with her back against the wall and today, she has now won 13 National Elevator Pitch Championships, and shares with her clients, and with us today, how we can improve our pitches. She talks with us about all things pitch related, you don't want to miss this one. “Be very specific about that call to action…Take them all the way through, but be very clear about what you want them to do.” – Precious L WilliamsThis week on SmallBizChat Podcast:Have a great story that is your story. Lead your audience then give them a very specific call to action. Stand, deliver, and believe in yourself. Matching your story to your audience. Cheerleading yourself and proving your vision. Fortune favors the bold - go for your dreams. Resources Mentioned:Startup Bootcamp: https://smallbizladyuniversity.com/startupbootcamp Connect with Precious L Williams:Website: https://perfectpitchgroup.com/ Books: https://perfectpitchgroup.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/precious-l-williams/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectPitchP Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerfectPitchP

Andrew Ford, Founder of Social Star, has turned the elevator pitch on its head with his own pitch structure which aims to be more conversational. The standard elevator pitch, he insists, is one-directional and lacks true engagement. With practice, your pitch shouldn't feel like selling; instead, it should feel like you're providing answers to someone's questions. The challenge Andrew sets out to solve is getting them to ask you questions. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerry Killoren Michaels is a trailblazer in golf fashion and the driving force behind William Murray Golf, headquartered in Austin, TX. As the Co-Founder and CEO, Kerry brings a fresh perspective to the industry, encouraging her team to break away from traditional norms and infuse the golf course with a sense of fun and authenticity. Alongside her role as a working mom, Kerry's extensive experience in marketing, business strategy, finance, and sales operations has propelled William Murray Golf to new heights. Her remarkable achievements include raising $7MM from investors and being recognized as one of the Women 2 Watch in 2022 by the Women President's Organization. On episode 70 of Dominate Your Day, Dana Williams and Kerry Killoren Michaels discuss Kerry's unique perspective on the helm of William Murray Golf, balancing the demands of parenthood with the rigors of entrepreneurship, and how she embodies resilience and determination. Kerry's extensive background in marketing, business strategy, finance, and sales operations with her prime Clifton Strengths in ‘deliberative' and ‘focus' has equipped her with a comprehensive skill set, enabling her to communicate adequately, and navigate the challenges of running a successful golf fashion brand. In this episode, you'll learn…    The art of a perfect pitch, fast-scaling intrapreneurship, setting priorities, raising capital, taking the leap to start a business Community, leadership, transparency, and vulnerability at work. The difference between starting a business and actually managing one – Kerry's journey as fast-scaling CEO Keeping it real about having two jobs – How I (sometimes) balance being a mom and a co-founder and CEO Click here to listen to my conversation with Kerry Killoren Michaels. We appreciate you being in our community and would LOVE to hear from you on Instagram, LinkedIn, and  The Dominate Your Day Podcast.    Episode Links: Kerry Killoren Michael's LinkedIn The Strengths Journal Dana Williams Co. Website William Murray Golf Rate, Review, & Follow us on Apple Podcasts! If you love this episode and the Dominate Your Day Podcast, please rate and review us! This helps us support more people — just like you — as they learn to live in their strengths, transform their life, and dominate their day.  Just click here- scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with 5 stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about this episode. Also, if you haven't done so already, give us a follow so you don't miss new episodes!  Take action by diving into these resources:  Set up a free 15-minute discovery call  Listen to our FREE podcast: Dominate Your Day and Coacharium Join our e-mail list to receive FREE Monday Motivation each week  

Happy Mural Month! This week's episode features California-based muralist and business mind Derrik Diza. Not long ago, I came across one of Derrik's posts in a Facebook group talking about how he's getting new business and advising other artists on how they can too. Another business-minded artist looking to share industry “secrets” in order to help others make more money with a paintbrush? Hello! I had to introduce myself and get him on the podcast. Derrik and I talked on the phone about business for an hour prior to this conversation, then another hour after we concluded the interview. Basically, we both love the topics of murals+money+mentorship, and it's so motivating for me to chat about it with someone else as interested in it as I am. I think you'll find this chat motivating because Derrik breaks down the process of pitching and sets realistic expectations for results. This is the non-sexy side of running an art business but as he's proved in his own business, if you put in the work the results will follow. Here's the pitch rundown:Personalize (don't sound like a robot)Give Credibility (list companies you've worked with in the past)Mural Showcase (share impressive images of your work)The Process (what does working with you entail?)Set Expectations (share what the starting cost would be)For a better explanation and examples of this process, listen to this week's episode all about pitching with Derrik Diza. www.ArtistAcademy.co Derrik's IG: https://www.instagram.com/influentialwalls/

Happy Mural Month! This week's episode features California-based muralist and business mind Derrik Diza. Not long ago, I came across one of Derrik's posts in a Facebook group talking about how he's getting new business and advising other artists on how they can too. Another business-minded artist looking to share industry “secrets” in order to help others make more money with a paintbrush? Hello! I had to introduce myself and get him on the podcast. Derrik and I talked on the phone about business for an hour prior to this conversation, then another hour after we concluded the interview. Basically, we both love the topics of murals+money+mentorship, and it's so motivating for me to chat about it with someone else as interested in it as I am. I think you'll find this chat motivating because Derrik breaks down the process of pitching and sets realistic expectations for results. This is the non-sexy side of running an art business but as he's proved in his own business, if you put in the work the results will follow. Here's the pitch rundown:Personalize (don't sound like a robot)Give Credibility (list companies you've worked with in the past)Mural Showcase (share impressive images of your work)The Process (what does working with you entail?)Set Expectations (share what the starting cost would be)For a better explanation and examples of this process, listen to this week's episode all about pitching with Derrik Diza. www.ArtistAcademy.co Derrik's IG: https://www.instagram.com/influentialwalls/

Tyler is getting ready to dust off his convention pitches and finally return to tabling at comic cons starting this month! In this session, he'll share one of his ultimate pitching secrets, which you can apply to sales in person, on Kickstarter, and anywhere you're talking about your books.

Every speaker, from the beginner to the experienced, must know how to craft a pitch that catches the attention of event organizers and lands the stages they seek. In this episode, Marketing Educator Aurora Gregory shares her extensive experience working with global brands in the communication industry to enlighten speakers on what is necessary for them to start crafting pitches that consistently get them the gig. Aurora breaks down common speaking & pitching myths that may be holding you back from getting booked and clarifies the foundational elements needed to perfect your pitch. Focus Points: Common Speaking & Pitching Myths Why Knowing Your Audience Is Critical To Successful Pitching How You Can Reach The Referral Point How To Handle A Speaking Topic Pivot Aurora Gregory is a Speaker, Business Motivator & Marketing Educator for Entrepreneurs, Speakers, and Authors, and Co-Author of the Amazon Public Speaking Best-Seller "Get Picked: Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Creating An Irresistible Speaker Proposal." As an eighth grader, Aurora was a finalist in a speech contest. She didn't win, but it started her communications career. Global brands work with her to get their message right and create programs that deliver results. She has led corporate speaker's bureau programs and placed hundreds of speakers at local, national, and international conferences. She's passionate about coaching entrepreneurs on pitching stages so they can build meaningful connections and grow their businesses. When she's not talking, you'll find her hiking the foothills in her hometown or on the sofa watching classic movies. Resources: Learn more about Aurora here: www.auroragregory.com/ Free Speaker Resources: Build Your Profitable Speaker Roadmap: HERE Get A List Of All Of The Speaker Resources You Should Bring For Your Next Event: HERE Follow Jasmin Haley on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminhaley/ Ready to build your business with speaking & training? Apply for a 1:1 call with Jasmin HERE. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in our episodes are not the opinions of our podcast or event sponsors. Episode Sponsor: Jasmin Haley DBA Beyond the Prophy LLC, www.jasminhaley.com

Welcome to Success is a System, the podcast that helps entrepreneurs become successful by interviewing todays top business people of our time. In this episode, we will be talking about the importance of crafting a strong, unique and compelling pitch. Our guest today is the successful entrepreneur, Rosie Joly, who has used her perfect pitch to achieve great success. We will talk about how to craft your own perfect pitch, how to research your target people, and how to be confident in your abilities. Finally, we'll discuss the importance of exploring new angles, taking risks, and being open to different types of people. Tune in for tips and tricks on perfecting your pitch to help you become a successful entrepreneur.Proper: Propercorn Rosie Joly: LINKEDIN OTO CBD: OTO WebsiteKEY TAKEAWAYS: No matter what business you are in, it's essential to craft a strong, unique pitch that will help you stand out from the rest. A good pitch can help you land big deals, secure important investments, and forge meaningful connections. One of the most important steps to perfecting your pitch is putting yourself out there. You must be willing to network, meet with potential clients and investors, and make a lasting impression. You can do this by attending events and conferences. Next, it's important to have a strong pitch. You need to be able to articulate your idea or product clearly and concisely. Practice your pitch in front of friends, family, and colleagues until you feel confident in your ability to communicate effectively and efficiently. It's also important to research your target people. Before you make a pitch, do your homework and find out who your prospective clients and investors are. Knowing who they are and what they're looking for will make it easier to craft a pitch that caters to their needs. Be confident in your skills. Believe in yourself and the value you can offer. It's important to be open to different types of people and to learn how to effectively communicate with them. Finally, don't be intimidated to explore new angles. Sometimes the best opportunities come from unexpected places. You never know who you'll meet or what opportunities may arise from networking and putting yourself out there. CONCLUSION: Perfecting your pitch is essential for any entrepreneur. You must be willing to put yourself out there, craft a strong, unique pitch, research your target people, and be confident in your skills. Don't be afraid to explore new angles, and be open to different types of people. With these tips, you'll be well on your way to success! ABOUT MIKE GREENE Mike Greene, star of Channel 4's Secret Millionaire, interviews some of the leading business people of our time. mike reveals the key systems that these entrepreneurs have to achieve their version of success. Because success isn't luck, Success is a system. Subscribe to Mike on YouTube - Success is a System YouTube Follow Mike on LinkedIn - Mike Greene LinkedIn Follow Mike on TikTok - Success is a System on TikTok Follow Mike on Instagram - Success is a System Instagram

As recession fears continue to muddy the waters of progress, your story is more important than ever. Your narrative—what you tell and sell in the market—will be responsible for the interest and investment you get in your next round—or unfortunately for some, the interest and investment you don't get... So on this week's episode of The SaaS Brand Strategy Show, we take a page out of Sequoia Capital's playbook, and break down the actual pitch deck they ask for from companies pitching them, slide by slide. We'll walk you through the narrative they ask for, why they ask for each element, and how you can (and should) illustrate your story and your category to match their roadmap, in as concrete and compelling terms as possible. Plus, an episode about the perfect pitch wouldn't be right without an in-depth discussion of the merits of Kacey Musgraves. You'll get all that and a whole lot more, on this week's episode of The SaaS Brand Strategy Show. About DRMG: SaaS Brand Strategy (SBS) isn't about the colors you use, or the typeface you choose. It's about the category you design and the story you tell. DRMG exists to help SaaS businesses find their magic bullet, load it, and fire it into the market. The companies we work with come out the other side with differentiation, defined categories, and the messaging to back it up. They're organizationally aligned, inspired, and ready to tell a better story—and win. Own the brand that drives demand. With DRMG. Send us an email at: hi@drmg.co Learn more at: drmg.co

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That is why in this episode, Matt O'Neill speaks with the founder of Major League Mindset, Andy Neary. Together, Matt and Andy discuss simple strategies to identify who your ideal client is, what their unique needs are, and how you can tailor your message so it resonates with those who you are trying to serve. You can learn more about this, and other Beyond Insurance episodes, by visiting our website, www.beyondinsurance.com.

Andrew Ford, Founder of Social Star, has turned the elevator pitch on its head with his own pitch structure which aims to be more conversational. The standard elevator pitch, he insists, is one-directional and lacks true engagement. With practice, your pitch shouldn't feel like selling; instead, it should feel like you're providing answers to someone's questions. The challenge Andrew sets out to solve is getting them to ask you questions. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, we spoke with Raymond Luk, Founder & CEO @ Hockeystick. Raymond is a serial entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder of Hockeystick (a matchmaking system for startups and funders), Flow Ventures (a financial consultancy for startups), Year One Labs (an early-stage micro-VC fund), and others. He is passionate about entrepreneurship and removing barriers to raising capital through technology. He lives in Toronto with his wife who is a fashion entrepreneur.   On the show, we spoke about:  How he started companies at a young age Needing confidence and capital  The Canadian ecosystem developed over the years How Hockeystick connects startups with funders Managing his attention and time The importance of the pitch deck   Raymond has been in the game for a long time and his experience shone through during the interview. I hope that you enjoy the conversation!   Let us know what you think. What types of guests would you like to see on the show? What topics interest you the most? Send me your thoughts at nectar@thepnr.com   Subscribe | iTunes | Google Play |Spotify | YouTube | Stitcher | Breaker  

My guest today is Forbes Riley, who is an Award-winning TV host, Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Speaker. Brought to you by The Mindful Method.Forbes Riley is one of the Most Celebrated TV hosts of all time.  As the Queen of Pitch, Forbes grossed over 2.5 billion dollars in product sales and is currently on a mission to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs to level up THEIR communication skills both to themselves and out to the world.Please enjoy this episode with Forbes Riley

Allison Byers, Founder & CEO of Scroobious, is an MBA with 15+ years of experience building and leading data-driven start-ups. She focuses on utilizing data to understand human behavior and has done everything from management consulting, to advising Google on marketing and strategy, to co-running a medical device company where she raised nearly $10M. Her model for building a clear and concise investor-ready pitch deck has been published in Business Insider and she is a frequent pitching advisor, mentor, and speaker. She is now committed to helping underserved founders get in front of the right investors with the right message. ----- There's an honest conversation among women leaders that I don't see happening nearly enough. This roundtable + workshop is my response to that void. In the company of other trailblazing women, bring forward and witness your truth, voice, and impact in a way that accelerates progress for all women. LEARN MORE: https://thestefaniediaz.com/forward/

What happens if you offer great services but you're not sure how to communicate what you do? Joryn discusses how to introduce both yourself and also your practice. Joryn tells the story of how she picked up a client in the check-out line at Sam's Club. Do you tell people that you're a professional or do you tell them about the suffering you want to alleviate in the world? Joryn explains why it's a good idea to get personal about what motivates you. Connect with Joryn! Website: https://jorynjenkins.com/ Firm Website: https://openpalmlaw.com/ Instagram: @JorynJenkins LinkedIn: JorynJenkins

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The Rella team is back with some very exciting updates and a healthy dose of business-partner banter! It's only been a few months since the last episode and this team of four has a lot to say about the highs and lows of starting a business. Get a behind the scenes look at what it takes to network with investors, perfect your elevator pitch, develop an app, and balance work with friendship. Rella is ramping up to release a pre-beta version of the new influencer driven platform and today's episode covers some of the accomplishments, rejections, frustrations, and fulfillments experienced along the way. Tune in to hear where the team gets their inspiration from and how they continue to make their four-way marriage thrive. Plus, a hilarious impression of Natalie! Rella — Plan. Connect. Influence.  Thank you so much for being a part of our podcast community! Please be sure to rate, follow, review, and of course, post to your highlight reel. Follow your host Natalie on Instagram @nataliebarbu and @therealreelpodcast. Follow Rella @rellasocial.   If you're an influencer or a brand, make sure to visit rellasocial.com/ and sign up for the pre-launch.  Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.com/realreel14 and use code realreel14 for up to 14 free meals plus free shipping!  CUROLOGY - Go to curology.com/real for a free 30-day trial and just pay for  shipping and handling!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I have 2 words for you - elevator pitch.If you've ever networked before, those words might leave you quivering in your ugg boots.Or you might smile from ear to ear knowing you've totally got this.Regardless of how you feel about it - being able to summarise what you do, why you do it, and who you do it for, is essential information that EVERY health and wellness business owner needs to communicate with ease.But so many of us struggle with it.And that means potentially losing a key opportunity to get our key message and impact across.Because when you nail it, people pay attention. And that could lead to a new client or a new trustworthy referral partner for continuous ongoing work.Today, I'm chatting with Janeen Vosper who has some fantastic advice to share on the topic. Including what to do - and what not to do.And without further ado, let's jump in!Show Notes:https://www.writetimemarketing.com.au/ep77-janeen-vosper-perfecting-your-pitch/BOOK A FREE 15 MIN CHAT WITH LEANNEhttps://calendly.com/leanneshelton/15-minute-free-chat

How do you transition into Venture Capital, become a Business Angel and start your own Capital Firm? Well, I was lucky to ask my dear guest Gesa Miczaika all those questions and much more. In this episode she explained to me why she prefers investing into startups with sustainable growth over exponential growth, as well as what is her investing strategy for this year. As a board member of the German Startup Association she helps build a more diverse and inclusive founder support foundation. We broke down important steps for the first-time founders and milestones of their founding journey that should never be neglected.

Join us for our weekly podcast featuring select employers, sectors, and topics of interest to the RPCV population. This week, we hosted a conversation with RPCV & Executive Coach Jodi Glickman, as part of our Conversations with RPCV Leaders in Action theme.Jodi spoke on her own career and the impact of her Peace Corps service, as well as to the art of perfecting your pitch in the job search, a concept she's especially passionate about. Come be inspired!

In part 2 of the How to Sell Yourself mini-series, we go over how to deliver a quick and effective 30-second pitch and take our shot at sharing our own pitches with you! For more information, check out Tony Tsai's checklist to structure the best medical student elevator pitch on PurposeMD.org (https://purposemd.org/tools/the-5-people/).

Ready to perfect your pitch and *finally* sell with ease? What if I told you that you could statistically increase your chances of selling your product or service, even if you’re just starting out or have struggled with selling in the past?  Well, I have 5 proven steps to help you do just that. This episode is a step-by-step to get you on the fast-track to selling your product like a pro all by perfecting your pitch! Now, I couldn’t talk about pitching without inviting the pitching expert of all experts, David Meltzer, onto the show. David is the expert when it comes to selling with ease. In this episode, he shares his 5 to Thrive for creating the absolute perfect pitch. These are 5 tangible strategies you need to implement into your pitch to make it sell and to make an impact. Be sure to stick around until the end because I take what David shares and give you the exact strategy to apply during your launch webinar pitches and beyond! Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts ‘I love Amy and Online Marketing Made Easy.’

Welcome to the Cracking Content Podcast, helping entrepreneurs to amplify their expertise through storytelling, content, and PR so they can get more sales and make a bigger impact. Every business has a story to tell. Don't be afraid to tell it. In this episode, I'm going to be talking about perfecting your pitch to the media. I love talking about this, and it's something that a lot of people feel a bit scared about when they first start doing it, but the more you do it, the easier it gets. So perhaps you're trying to market your business or share a charity event or something that's happening in your world, here are 10 tips to help you pitch to the media, take a risk. {1.26} Pitching stories is really about taking risks because you don't know what the outcome will be. If you're worried about putting yourself out there, think, what is the worst thing that can happen? Literally, the worst thing that can happen is that you get ignored or someone says no, in which case, you can just move on and try something different and just think, well, that one didn't land, I'm going to try another one. {2.56} You need to approach journalists effectively. I can't tell you how many press releases I've been sent, where they got the wrong publication and the wrong name. Now, this might sound a bit ego led, but people don't tend to read emails that aren't addressed to them. {4.38} Provide extra content. Journalists are super busy and have many deadlines to meet. So they want someone who's prepared and ready. Providing extra content to your pitch will definitely give you an advantage. {6.59} You can give an exclusive to one publication, and then a different angle to the others. That way, you can still release your full story to other places too. If you're going to offer exclusivity, make sure it's for that dream publication that your ideal client loves to read. {7.26} Don't be rude. It's not personal. It will be down to their news agenda, their editor, what other news stories are breaking that week. Sometimes you even land a story and then a bigger news event will happen and all of the stories that have been scheduled to go that day will be knocked off by a breaking news event. So, it's never ever guaranteed that your story will make the press. If you want to learn more - Join my webinar - Learn how to get your first (or next story) featured in the press on the 5 November at 8pm (DST). You can sign up here https://clairewinter.info/register/ Connect with Claire: To find out about 1:1 content coaching go www.clairewinter.info. Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/crackingcontent/ Web: https://clairewinter.info/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairewinteruk Join the Cracking Content Club Membership: https://clairewinter.info/cracking-content-club/  

Andrew Ford, Founder of Social Star, has turned the elevator pitch on its head with his own pitch structure which aims to be more conversational. The standard elevator pitch, he insists, is one-directional and lacks true engagement. With practice, your pitch shouldn't feel like selling; instead, it should feel like you're providing answers to someone's questions. The challenge Andrew sets out to solve is getting them to ask you questions.   Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharlene Gandhi is a reporter at Courier Media, focusing on small business owners and modern entrepreneurs from all over the world, who are living life on their own terms. Previously a freelance climate, food and business journalist, she has previously written for the likes of gal-dem, the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Dazed, and the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy. She has also spoken on the topics of climate migration, air quality, and racial inequity in the climate movement. On this episode, she tells us how she managed a full-time job with her freelancing career, how she made the switch to full-time journalism and speaks with candour on the industry: the good, the bad and the ugly. Plus: how to network intentionally and when to write for free. You can follow Sharlene on Twitter and Instagram at @sharlene_gandhi Please share, leave a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it to make sure you don't miss any episodes! I LIKE NETWORKING is the mentoring and networking program for womxn and non-binary people in the creative industries. Support our crowdfunding campaign here! Stay in touch with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilikenetworking/ Subscribe to our newsletter with career resources: https://ilikenetworking.uk/contactus

What do you do when someone asks you, “So, what do you do?” Do you freeze up? Do you over-sell? Do you stumble? Do you tell a different story every time? What if there's a high-stakes shark, banker or prospective client in the room? With so much at stake, it's critical for business owners and entrepreneurs to get it right. And practice makes perfect. Marc Trail, volunteer with the Southeast Michigan chapter of SCORE, joins the show to talk through strategies for perfecting the art of the pitch. Discussion points: What is SCORE's Perfect Pitch Practice workshop, and how did it start? How does the program work, and what do you get out of it? Who qualifies for this program, and what do they need to do to prepare? What are the tangible and intangible elements of a successful pitch? What is Marc's background, and how can he help you perfect your pitch? Plus, an important announcement about the podcast... References and Resources: SCORE of Southeast Michigan frequently does workshops on this and other topics. Check back here from time to time to review the upcoming schedule. Looking for a mentor to help you perfect your pitch? Find a local southeast Michigan mentor today! Connect with Marc on LinkedIn Connect with Armando and Tom on LinkedIn Theme music: Let Us Run For It by The Denotes | https://thedenotes.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Be honest, are you practicing your pitch shot enough? If not, you certainly should be, because having a good pitch shot could be the difference between saving par, and making bogey (or worse). In this episode of The Golf Podcast, we'll talk about the fundamentals of a great pitch shot, and talk through some ways to work on this key area of your game. Listen to This Week's Show Download on iTunes here Download on Stitcher here Download on Spreaker here Download on SoundCloud here Listen on Spotify here Watch this Week's Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNFxVZhxTsU Links from this Week's Show Article: Pitch Like a Pro: The Fundamentals of a Great Pitch Shot Get the Golficity App: Download the Free Golficity App Here Join the Golficity Facebook Group: Click Here to Join Our Free Listener Group Thanks to this Week's Sponsors Titleist is committed to ensuring that every golf ball delivers superior quality and consistency.  From ball to ball, dozen to dozen we should expect our golf ball to perform exactly the same way, shot after shot. That’s why Titleist owns the design, the technology and the manufacturing to make sure consistency spot on every time. They even conduct all the testing and quality checks to make sure nothing slips through the cracks.  Titleist is the #1 ball for every player and the #1 ball in golf.  Choose the best for your game and find out more at Titleist.com. The Shot Scope V2 is the only GPS watch on the market that combines GPS distances to greens and hazards with automatic performance tracking.  It’s essentially, GPS + Automatic Performance Tracking – ALL IN ONE WATCH. Wear the V2 like a watch and play your golf like normal, the magic happens in the background  -- no phone needed.  And now you can get $40 off the purchase of Shot Scope V2 by visiting ShotScope.com/Golficity or by using coupon code "golficityv2" at checkout. Trust your golf game to FootJoy, the number one Shoe in Golf. Shop now at FootJoy.com. Thanks for tuning to The Golf Podcast!

Kara Sewell has interviewed everyone from former presidents to Jimmy Kimmel and anchors an Emmy award winning morning newscast on ABC. Today Kara shares tips with Rachel Sipperley for spotting fake news, discussing the global shift in journalism, and gives insights for entrepreneurs and business owners on utilizing local press and media in your branding efforts. What you will learn in this episode: How Kara won a contest with Jenny Criag to get a nation campaign spread Kara's super power to get guests to spill the tea during interviewsWhy being accurate is more important than being first in modern day journalism Kara's secret sauce for getting more stories covered by more news outlets Tangible Tips:  Using critical thinking to sift through real and “fake news” and Kara's quick tips to spot inaccuracies and verify news information you are reading is real Why generic emails to news rooms make her cringe and what you should do instead to partner with PR for your pitch Importance of respecting people “behind the camera”Resources:Poynter Institute - how to spot fake news https://www.poynter.org/CDC or world health organization, dallas county judge/ city of Dallas Mayor More About Kara Kara Sewell anchors an Emmy-winning morning newscast and was recognized by the Texas Associated Press for her excellence in reporting. She's field-anchored numerous history-making events including the 2016 Republican & Democratic National Conventions and interviewed everyone from presidents to JImmy Kimmel. Kara hosts a segment called UP With HER on Dallas WFAA that highlights women in leadership roles in the community doing incredible things. In 2017 she won Jenny Craig's nationwide weight loss essay contest by sharing my journey of gaining and losing weight in front of the camera.You Can Follow and Connect with Kara:https://watchkara.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/KaraSewellTVTwitter: www.twitter.com/KaraSewellTVFacebook: www.facebook.com/KaraSewellLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/KaraSewellFor questions, comments, or to stay in touch please check out Thefemalefounderpodcast.com or email rachel@thefemalefounderpodcast.com

It’s no surprise that Lakshmi Balachandra is an expert on pitches. After all, she’s a professor in Babson College’s Division of Entrepreneurship. But Lakshmi says pitching isn’t just for entrepreneurs seeking investors. It’s a core skill, whatever your role in the organization. You want a raise, a new assignment, or more resources? You’ll have to … Continue reading 7. Perfecting Your Pitch →

John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker and shares the lessons learned from his award-winning sales career at Conde Nast. His TEDx talk: Be The Lifeguard of your own life has over 1,000,000 views.  John has been interviewed by Larry King and made many appearances on TV as an expert on “How To Ask For What You Want And Get A Yes.”  In this episode, John shares some of the simple principles to delivering a killer pitch that will land you opportunities, investors and clients!  --- READY TO BECOME KNOWN?  Learn 5 Things You Must Master Before You Can Grow Your Influence And Build A Profitable Personal Brand. Grab Your Free Guide Here: https://www.candishickman.com/freeguide/ Join Becoming Known Academy for access to group coaching support for just $25 a month. Cancel anytime: https://www.becomingknownacademy.com/ Work 1:1 with Candis to help you differentiate yourself from the crowd using the power of personal branding: https://www.candishickman.com/start/ LET’S CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/candishickman/ https://www.instagram.com/becomingknownpodcast/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/candisahickman https://www.facebook.com/becomingknownpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/candisahickman

[25:34] In this our final episode for 2018 Greg speaks with Terry Kozlyk, an engineer and budding entrepreneur from Calgary who a few years back discovered the power of the spoken word through Toastmasters that lead him to start his own podcast, TDK Talks, which later morphed into including video which he felt was was ideal for capturing a story. New to video he quickly found himself on a charity mission to Vietnam for a special cause where he created and produced a 30-minute documentary which was aired on Shaw TV. Moving towards entrepreneurship Terry believes that every business person should be able to perfect his or her pitch. And what better way to do it than by using video.  So in this episode Terry will share a bit about his mission, enlighten you with a few tips on creating videos for yourself and your website and share with us a bit about his new venture “Perfect Your Pitch Live” based in Calgary, Alberta Canada he co-partnered to help people do just that - perfect their pitch. Terry is also a Toastmaster and currently the PRM for District 42 (Southern Alberta / Southern Saskatchewan). He can be reached at TDKTalks. You can find Perfect Your Pitch Live on Facebook.  

If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, and/or artist- this episode is for YOU! In this episode of the The Loni Swain Show podcast, I'm chatting with public relations professional Vanessa Abron about all things you need to know about PR: the difference between advertisement and PR, tips for perfecting your pitch and PR mistakes to avoid. Vanessa Abron is a public relations professional with expertise in securing positive media coverage for brands in national and local media outlets. Her vision for every project is to leverage, cultivate and influence relationships with the media, organizations and the community at large to promote brands/clients in a positive public image – locally, nationally and internationally – by implementing a level of creativity where no campaign is too small, no project is impossible and no idea is too crazy. Vanessa's experience represents a broad range of public relations initiatives in a variety of industries, making her a valuable asset to any campaign. She accredits her success on her passion for continuously building positive relationships with a broad spectrum of individuals combined with her steadfast commitment to ensuring that the media, community and the client all receive mutually beneficial rewards from any project. Connect with Vanessa at www.vanessaabron.com @vanessaabron @agencyabron The Loni Swain Show is social @loniswain @loniswainshow #loniswainshow #loniswainshowpodcast

In the world of professional sponsorship, there's a common term: POP (Proof of Performance). Today, we talk about what makes an effective POP report and how you can use this to not only build relationships with existing partners, but to make a compelling ask to future prospects as well. Resources: How to Get Sponsorships and Endorsements book Previous Episodes on Sponsorship: Episode 3: How to Get a Sponsor pt. 1 (Creating Partnerships) Episode 22: How to Get a Sponsor pt. 2 (Making the Approach) Episode 9: Perfecting Your Pitch

Last night, I had the opportunity to be part of the Startup Weekend Peel experience and listen to 15 different pitches. This experience inspired me to share a few ideas in how to deliver your best pitch.

Today's episode provides an overview on one of the most important parts to your music career: touring. There's no question that touring is one of the most effective ways of building a regional or national following, however, it should be done strategically and methodically. Resources: How to Book a Tour for Your Band, step by step (article) How to Book a Tour (summary version) The Touring Musician: a Small-Business Approach to Booking Your Band on the Road (book) Episode 9: Perfecting Your Pitch

What are the tools that every touring musician should have them with at all times? Tools/Gadgets to check out: Hydro Flask Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle Po Chai Pills Vigbagnia Garment Packing Envelope Snark SN5X Clip-On Tuner Ampeak 750W Power Inverter Anker Portable Charger Powerbank Loquat Syrup Dude Wipes (for face, not toilet) Do you have some tour must-haves? Tweet your recommendations to @SimonTheTam or email them to Simon@musicbusinesshacks.com Other Resources: Episode 5: How to Stay Healthy on Tour Episode 9: Perfecting Your Pitch

Imagine you had an opportunity to directly pitch your music to the record label of your dreams - what would you say? Today's episode focuses on one of the most important skills needed to advance in the music industry: pitching your music. We talk about best practices and specific action items that you can take today for improving your pitch. Resources: Pitching Your Band (blog) Derek Sivers/Ariel Hyatt on creating the perfect pitch (blog/video)

What do you do when you feel like your wasting your time by not pursuing your dreams? We chat with pitching coach and  development consultant Squeaky Moore about her #dreamdriving journey and how she was able to walk away from a career in media/entertainment to live in her purpose and pursue her calling. Squeaky talks the process of creating her  book #100Pitches: Mistakes, I’ve Made So You Don’t Have To - a film and television pitching guide for independent content creators about the do’s and don’ts, and strategy of pitching television and film projects. Squeaky hones in on the many pitching mistakes creatives and entrepreneurs makes and how we can overcome them and start hearing more YES's. No matter what your industry is - the biggest takeaway from our chat with Squeaky is:  Listen to your calling. Pay attention to the signs. Live your best life -even if the journey is not always so easy. ON THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: - Squeaky's most vivid childhood memory - How to figure out your purpose - Balancing life as an actor w/ her full-time career - Are you wasting your time? - Vetting opportuntiies - Living your best life - Top pitching mistakes many creatives make - Developing the concept for her Pitching 101 book - Credibility - Overcoming challenges along her journey - Self-sabotage - Having the faith of an atheist - Gaining self-awareness - The importance of spirituality WIN A $25 ITUNES GIFTCARD: www.dreamsindrive.com/win SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/laura-roeder JOIN OUR DREAM DRIVER FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND SQUEAKY MOORE ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/Squeakymoore Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/squeakymoore Site: http://www.squeakymoore.com FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE COMMUNITY: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/JOIN BOOK A PODCAST COACHING SESSION: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/session

This is a super quick episode on how to pitch.  Every has the same structure ----you should be unique

This is a super quick episode on how to pitch.  Every has the same structure ----you should be unique

Name: Kandia Johnson Title: Communications Strategist and Founder of Kandid Conversations Location: Northern New Jersey This Episode: Kandia shares tips on how to do what you can do with what you’ve got when building your brand. We dive into ways to pitch your brand to the media and across social media. Kandia also shares why the number of followers you have doesn’t matter. How to get paid what you are worth. This episode is packed with all the resources you need to grow your brand and control  your time. Books: Destiney: Step Into Your Purpose x T.D. Jakes How to Win Friends & Influence People x Dale Carnegie You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life x Jen Sincero The Power of Broke x Daymond John About Kandia: As the founder of Kandid Conversations,  she teaches  9-5'ers and entrepreneurs how to get noticed by the right people. She’s helped her clients launch global campaigns and events, get booked on TV shows, and featured in print and online publications. She also teaches corporate leaders and business professionals how to stand out from the crowd and communicate to win at life and work. Her work has been featured in Black Enterprise Magazine, Innov8tiv Magazine, and Diversity Woman Magazine.

In this episode, we're chatting with Jake Jorgovan, an entrepreneur and founder at Outbound Creative where he's a sales and marketing consultant for agencies, helping them land their dream clients.

At 40, as a mom and a longtime executive in digital publishing, Djenaba Johnson-Jones became very interested in fitness, going especially hard with lifting weights and "working out with the guys." This new passion led her to get her fitness certification and sparked the idea for a fitness concierge business; but when she wanted to look into preparing food for her clients, she discovered something: an opportunity. Today, Djenaba spends her time working on her concept for her new business, The Hudson Kitchen, which is a commercial kitchen space in New Jersey that provides services for food entrepreneurs, including workshops, storage space, networking opportunities and kitchen rental. We caught up with Djenaba as she's in the process of settling into her new space and talked to her about perfecting your business pitch and moving one step closer to your dream each and every day.   On this episode you’ll learn: How to perfect your business pitch -- what to do and what to avoid.Why working out helps you handle stress.The importance of putting your goals and how you'll get there on paper.First steps to start your food business.How to market your food business.Why you need a rock-solid team.The best ways to push your self to network.  Show notes, links, contacts and resources for this episode may be found at http://elaynefluker.com/podcast/   Thank you for listening! And hey, if you love it, click here to leave us a Rating & Review on iTunes!    FOLLOW SUPPORT IS SEXY FACEBOOK | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | MASTERMIND     [Music: “Someone Else’s Memories” by Revolution Void]  

Join host Elisa Camahort Page and guests Sallie Krawcheck, Majora Carter, and Aihui Ong as they discuss entrepreneurism, crafting your perfect pitch, and the realities of being a woman running your own business and joining the investment and investor pipeline. Show Notes: Starts at 0:00: Introduction and description of the SheKnows Media initiative for women enttrepreneurs, #ThePitch. Starts at 0:40: Interview with Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and Founder of Ellevest. Also kicking off and serving as emcee/judge for #ThePitch Keynote at #BlogHer16 August 6th in L.A. Starts at 23:07: Interview with urban revitalization strategist, Majora Carter. Majora is also CEO and Founder of Startup Box, was the winner of #ThePitch competition at #BlogHer15, and is serving as a judge for #ThePitch at #BlogHer16. Starts at 41:33: Interview with Aihui Ong, Founder and CEO of Love With Food a food commerce company with a Buy One Give One social good element. Aihui, was the winner of #ThePitch competition at #BlogHerFood15... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's Tuesday Tips & Tricks episode is sponsored by me and my e-course Perfecting Your Pitch! Perfecting Your Pitch, which starts on April 4, 2016, is designed to help fellow business owners understand the basics of reaching out to media. The three-week course covers topics like which media outlets to pitch, how to find and properly reach out to media contacts, press release basics, maintaining relationships with the media and much more. My friend Melissa Camilleri of Compliment (a recent course participant) was kind enough to be a guest interviewer for today's show and in the episode we talk about why I decided to create the course, tips for those who are just starting to think about reaching out to the media, why traditional tools like press releases still matter and much more. For the full episode + show notes, visit creatingyourownpath.com. Don't forget: CYOP listeners can get a $10 off the regular price of Perfecting Your Pitch by heading over to jenniferesnyder.com/perfectingyourpitch and using the offer code CYOP at checkout.

OnDeckWithCoachCameron – Ep: 17 – 10 Building Blocks for Perfecting Your Pitch with Australasia's Leading Sales Coach and Digital Marketing Consultant, Coach Cameron Roberts. Discover how to pitch your next presentation, consultation, sales letter or even Marketing Material for higher conversions and more closed deals. This system can be used by even the most seasoned Sales People or...SourceThe post Podcast – Ep17 The 10 Building Blocks for Perfecting Your Pitch appeared first on Marketing Consultant and Business Mentor.

How did Ron Shapiro successfully negotiate Joe Mauer's $184 million contract the fourth largest contract in the history of baseball? In a new book 'Perfecting Your Pitch: How to Succeed in Business and in Life by Finding Words That Work ' he outlines his three-step process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his stunning forty-year career as a premier negotiator in the worlds of law, sports, business, and politics, Ron Shapiro has found that if there is a single key to a successful outcome, it is also the one we most often fail to turn. Because whether you are making a budget request, interviewing for a job, selling but holding your price, ending a relationship, or talking to children about divorce, success in those and other crucial situations lies in thoroughly planned, highly effective communication, and many of us just prefer to wing it.In Perfecting Your Pitch, Shapiro shows us why we need to stop winging it, if we want to start maximizing any message, with his system of scripting, outlined efficiently as the Three Ds: “Draft, Devil’s Advocate, Deliver.”"Advice from Ron Shapiro is money in the bank. If you want to learn how to deal with life and business communication challenges, then Perfecting Your Pitch is a must read." Ann Curry, NBC News National and International Correspondent and Anchor at LargeRecorded On: Wednesday, March 12, 2014