Podcasts about us national elevator pitch champion

On this week's episode of The Alden Report, I'm happy to welcome business coach, keynote speaker, consultant, and author Chris Westfall. As a heavily sought-after consultant, Chris has helped launch over 60 businesses, raising over $100 Million in capital investment (and counting). Entrepreneurs, executives, and future leaders turn to Chris for guidance on peak performance, team building, business development, branding, and more. Recognized as the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, Chris is the publisher of seven books. His clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragons' Den in Canada, and Shark Tank Australia. A regular contributor to Forbes, he has appeared on NBC, ABC NEWS, and CNN. Recognized as a Top 10 Business Coach, Chris regularly works with Fortune 500 Companies and high-impact leaders, as well as top-tier universities, to deliver insights into powerful leadership communication strategies.An award-winning MBA instructor, Chris' books include easier, Leadership Language, Bulletproof Branding, and The NEW Elevator Pitch. His training programs have influenced organizations like HP, Cisco, The Jewish Federations of North America, Experian, DISCOVER, RE/MAX, Great American Insurance, Transwestern, The US Navy SEALS, and many more.Thank you so much to Chris Westfall for joining us this week on The Alden Report.For more information on Chris and his offered services, you can visit: https://westfallonline.com/ Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Wicked Happy – Apparel To Make You SmileThe way we live our lives depends on our outlook. Wicked Happy designs apparel to make people smile because they want to make you Wicked Happy.Use code MIKEALDEN at checkout for 15% off of your first order.www.wickedhappy.com

We have such an appropriate beginning of the year topic today. So many people are focused on their goals for 2022. They want to do more, make more, and accomplish more. We are discussing strategies for making work easier. Chris Westfall is a business coach, speaker, and consultant. He is also the author of a new book called Easier: 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You. This book is about self-leadership. It offers a story that shares leadership insights on the future of work, finding connections and guidance, and making everything easier.  Chris is also the US National Elevator Pitch Champion and has helped clients who've appeared on Shark Tank, Dragons' Den, and Shark Tank Australia. He is the author of seven books, a regular contributor to Forbes, and has appeared on several news programs. We talk about some of the concepts in Easier, including the difference between working harder and working easier. It's about showing up in a way that makes things easier and being kinder to yourself. We talk about how peace always exists, and easier is always possible. We discuss the laws of nature and being. We talk about how the nature of doing business has shifted and how creativity is waiting for everyone. It's possible to have alignment and get more done. We talk about letting the wave come to you. Let the universe support you. An excellent lesson from this episode is living life like a Sunday afternoon. You can get more done and open doors to creativity by relaxing and doing your work in a more calm and fulfilling way. This episode is full of many great ideas and concepts to kick off this new year. And be sure to subscribe to The Self-Employed Life in Apple podcasts or follow us on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts so you don't miss an episode. Everything you need can all be found at jeffreyshaw.com  Chris Westfall thank you so much for being here! Remember, you might be in business FOR yourself but you are not in business BY yourself.  Be your best self. Be proud and keep changing the world. Guest Contact – Chris Westfall Access to Bonus Mini-Course Easier: 60 Ways to Make Your Work Life Work for You Leadership Language: Using Authentic Communication to Drive Results The New Elevator Pitch: The Definitive Guide to Persuasive Communication in the Digital Age Chris Westfall LinkedIn Chris Westfall Twitter Chris Westfall Facebook Chris Westfall YouTube   Contact Jeffrey – Website Coaching support My book, LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer's Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible is now available! Watch my TEDx LincolnSquare video and please share!   Valuable complimentary resources to help you- The Self-Employed Business Institute- You know you're really good at what you do. You're talented, you have a skill set. The problem is you're probably in a field where there is no business education. This is common amongst self-employed people! And, there's no business education out there for us! You also know that being self-employed is unique and you need better strategies, coaching, support, and accountability. The Self-Employed Business Institute, a five-month online education is exactly what you need. Check it out! Take The Self-Employed Assessment! Ever feel like you're all over the place? Or frustrated it seems like you have everything you need for your business success but it's somehow not coming together? Take this short quiz to discover the biggest hidden gap that's keeping you from having a thriving Self-Employed Ecosystem. You'll find out what part of your business needs attention and you'll also get a few laser-focused insights to help you start closing that gap. Have Your Website Brand Message Reviewed! Is your website speaking the right LINGO of your ideal customers? Having reviewed hundreds of websites, I can tell you 98% of websites are not. Fill out the simple LINGO Review application and I'll take a look at your website. I'll email you a few suggestions to improve your brand message to attract more of your ideal customers. Fill out the application today and let's get your business speaking the right LINGO!   Host Jeffrey Shaw is a Small Business Consultant, Brand Management Consultant, Business Coach for Entrepreneurs, Keynote Speaker, TEDx Speaker and author of LINGO and The Self Employed Life (May 2021). Supporting self-employed business owners with business and personal development strategies they need to create sustainable success.  

Creativity Conversations with Chris Westfall, episode 56. Chris is a transformational business coach based in Houston, Texas. He is a regular contributor to Forbes and the publisher of seven books. His eighth is called Leadership Language. A coach to Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurs, his clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragons Den in Canada and Shark Tank Australia. Recognized as the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, he's appeared on ABC NEWS, CNN and NBC TV. A professional speaker for over a decade, he has a long list of corporate clients and regularly works with top-tier universities. He and his wife have been married for 28 years, and they have two grown daughters. Find out more about Chris on his website, https://www. westfallonline.com -Creativity Conversations explores the nature of our infinite creative potential. You are creative, too, even if you don't yet consider yourself to be. Creativity is as simple as being open and curious, creating interesting things, solving problems, finding solutions and being in the “flow”. It's essence is always and everywhere the same. - Nina Lockwood is a transformative coach, author, speaker and artist who helps people live more fulfilling lives by being inspired to be more creative, authentic and courageous. #ninalockwood #chriswestfall #creativityconversations #creativity #possibility #transformation # #businesscoach #communication #humannature #identity #EpisodeDropped #PodCreator #PodHelp #PodernFamily

What You'll Learn From This Episode: The way you communicate is a powerful tool Difference between 'the reporting voice' and language of 'creation' 'Stop pitching' and to just have a conversation Related Links and Resources: Chris is giving away his book "Leadership Language" for the first 50 people who signs up. Go to www.westfallonline.com/sbs Summary: Chris Westfall is a business coach, keynote speaker and author who's helped launch over 60 businesses, raising over $100 Million in capital investment (and counting).  Entrepreneurs, executives and future leaders turn to Chris for guidance on peak performance, team building, business development, branding and more. Recognized as the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, Chris is the publisher of seven books. He's a corporate trainer and coach to global businesses, entrepreneurs and executives across a broad array of industries. Here are the highlights of this episode: Chris says that his clients are those who are frustrated of trying to go from commodity to creating value. To creating conversation that creates distinction that drives that kind of interest. They are mostly executives at a Fortunate 500 companies, and also high-growth entrepreneurs who knows that the way to communicate is the secret of creating powerful leadership, marketing, sales, and more. He helps them have the ability to share ideas with clarity and confidence so that people can get enrolled and engage with them. Chris tells further the difference of what he calls 'the reporting voice' and the language of 'creation'. He humbly says he's not a guru but his expertise is pointing people towards their own resourcefulness and helping them get out in their own way. Chris remembers someone told him "the waves always comes to you" and he elaborates the explanation in this interview. Chris discovered the importance of 'stop pitching' and to just have a conversation that concentrates on the value he can create for the person right in front of him.  Chris' Valuable Free Action (VFA): Check out Chris YouTube channel (youtube.com/westfallonline), he has millions of videos that can help you access powerful communication skills. Take a look on the way on how you can train or onboard your employees and grasp the deeper understanding of leadership.

What You'll Learn From This Episode: The way you communicate is a powerful tool Difference between 'the reporting voice' and language of 'creation' 'Stop pitching' and to just have a conversation Related Links and Resources: Chris is giving away his book "Leadership Language" for the first 50 people who signs up. Go to www.westfallonline.com/sbs Summary: Chris Westfall is a business coach, keynote speaker and author who's helped launch over 60 businesses, raising over $100 Million in capital investment (and counting).  Entrepreneurs, executives and future leaders turn to Chris for guidance on peak performance, team building, business development, branding and more. Recognized as the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, Chris is the publisher of seven books. He's a corporate trainer and coach to global businesses, entrepreneurs and executives across a broad array of industries. Here are the highlights of this episode: Chris says that his clients are those who are frustrated of trying to go from commodity to creating value. To creating conversation that creates distinction that drives that kind of interest. They are mostly executives at a Fortunate 500 companies, and also high-growth entrepreneurs who knows that the way to communicate is the secret of creating powerful leadership, marketing, sales, and more. He helps them have the ability to share ideas with clarity and confidence so that people can get enrolled and engage with them. Chris tells further the difference of what he calls 'the reporting voice' and the language of 'creation'. He humbly says he's not a guru but his expertise is pointing people towards their own resourcefulness and helping them get out in their own way. Chris remembers someone told him "the waves always comes to you" and he elaborates the explanation in this interview. Chris discovered the importance of 'stop pitching' and to just have a conversation that concentrates on the value he can create for the person right in front of him.  Chris' Valuable Free Action (VFA): Check out Chris YouTube channel (youtube.com/westfallonline), he has millions of videos that can help you access powerful communication skills. Take a look on the way on how you can train or onboard your employees and grasp the deeper understanding of leadership.

How's your elevator pitch?    Chris Westfall has created multi-million dollar revenue streams for companies on four continents, with innovative new strategies on leadership communication. As the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, he's helped clients to land on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den, and Shark Tank - Australia. A consultant to financial leaders, real estate pros and Fortune 100 companies, he’s helped entrepreneurs to launch a broad array of businesses.  Working with thousands of business leaders, he's helped raise over $100 Million (and counting!) in investment capital.  He’s coached teams to victory in the Intel Global Capital Conference, the Harvard Executive MBA Pitch Competition, and the Rice Business Plan Competition 2016 (the largest and most lucrative pitch competition in the world). He regularly contributes to Forbes.    Chris' clients include Douglas Elliman Associates, The National Association of Realtors, CISCO, HP, Old Dominion, Unilever, DISCOVER Card, Great American Insurance, The Jewish Federations of North America, American General Insurance, Transwestern, EY and many more.   Focused on the leaders of tomorrow, Chris has worked with a number of universities across North America, including Texas A&M, Ball State, The University of Pennsylvania, SMU, The University of Chicago, and dozens of others.  An award-winning MBA instructor, his latest book is called Leadership Language (Wiley) the follow-up to the best seller, The NEW Elevator Pitch.  He’s the publisher of six other books – find out more at westfallonline.com     In this episode, Karen and Chris discuss: Success Story of Chris Commit to Get Leads What customers want right now is access. To generate more leads, generate more conversations. Consult to Sell Consider making the second person first - looking in the direction of service is the key to a powerful conversation. Connect to Build and Grow Not every deal is a good deal, not every fit is a good fit. You have to say yes to the right thing, not to everything.  Success Thinking, Activities and Vision If you're really going to have a powerful conversation, that powerful conversation comes from one place in one place only, and that is inside of you. Sweet Spot of Success     "It's easy to fall into a trap of looking at your own material, your own agenda, your own desires, and your own goals. If you want to create a powerful conversation, you have to ditch that script, you have to put your attention on what matters most. "- Chris Westfall     *5 Minute Success - Listener Giveaway* Be one of the first 10 people to Email Chris@WestfallOnline.com to receive your FREE signed copy of Leadership Language!     Connect with Chris Westfall: Website: WestfallOnline.com YouTube: youtube.com/user/WestfallOnline LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/westfallonline Twitter: twitter.com/WestfallOnline Facebook: facebook.com/therealchriswestfall Books: Leadership Language - amazon.com/gp/product/B07H9J6M4P/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 The New Elevator Pitch - amazon.com/gp/product/B0085NJ1WW/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1 Bullet Proof Branding -  amazon.com/gp/product/B00K1FIWFY/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 5 Great New Elevator Pitches -  amazon.com/gp/product/B005KMBC82/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i3     About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each week to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed.   Here’s to your success in business and in life!     Connect with Karen Briscoe: Twitter: @5MinuteSuccess Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links   Learn more about Karen’s book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day   Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day"   Subscribe to 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

 Chris Westfall is a business coach, keynote speaker and author who's helped launch over 60 businesses, raising over $100 Million in capital investment (and counting).  Entrepreneurs, executives and future leaders turn to Chris for guidance on peak performance, team building, business development, branding and more. Recognized as the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, Chris is the publisher of seven books. He's a corporate trainer and coach to global businesses, entrepreneurs and executives across a broad array of industries. His clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragons' Den in Canada, and Shark Tank Australia.   his books include Leadership Language, BulletProof Branding and The NEW Elevator Pitch. https://westfallonline.com/

Chris Westfall dives into the vital need for respect in every business and/or corporate organization, how to live with it, how to respond to a lack of it, and much more as he shares with host Mike Domitrz.   * You are invited to join our community and conversations about each episode on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/MutuallyAmazingPodcast and join us on Twitter @CenterRespect or visit our website at http://www.MutuallyAmazingPodcast.com**   Chris’s BIO: How’s your elevator pitch?   Chris Westfall has created multi-million dollar revenue streams for companies on four continents, with innovative new strategies on leadership communication. As the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, he's helped clients to land on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den, and Shark Tank - Australia. A consultant to financial leaders and Fortune 100 companies, he’s helped entrepreneurs to launch a broad array of businesses, and successfully re-branded products and services around the globe. Working with thousands of business leaders, he's helped launch over 50 companies, while raising over $100 Million in investment capital – and counting. He’s coached teams to victory in the Intel Global Capital Conference, the Harvard Executive MBA Pitch Competition, and the Rice Business Plan Competition 2016 (the largest and most lucrative pitch competition in the world).   Chris' clients include HP, Cisco, Unilever, DISCOVER Card, Great American Insurance, The Jewish Federations of North America, American General Insurance, Transwestern, EY and many more.   Focused on the leaders of tomorrow, Chris has worked with a number of universities across North America, including SUNY, The University of Pennsylvania, SMU, The University of Chicago, and dozens of others.    An award-winning MBA instructor, his latest book is called Leadership Language (Wiley, 2018) the follow-up to the best seller, The NEW Elevator Pitch.    He’s the publisher of six other books. Find out more on his website, http://westfallonline.com     Links to Chris available on: http://westfallonline.com Twitter LinkedIn YouTube and Instagram: Facebook: therealchriswestfall     Books by Chris Westfall: Leadership Language (Wiley 2018)   YOUR HOST: Mike Domitrz is the founder of The Center for Respect where he helps educational institutions, the US Military and businesses of all sizes create a culture of respect throughout their organizations. From addressing consent to helping corporations build a workplace free from fear (reducing sexual harassment and helping employees thrive by treating them with respect every day), Domitrz engages audiences by sharing skill sets they can implement into their lives immediately. As an author, trainer, keynote speaker and coach, Mike Domitrz loves working with leaders at all levels. Learn more at http://www.CenterForRespect.com

Chris Westfall has created multi-million dollar revenue streams for companies on four continents, with innovative new strategies on leadership communication. As the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, he's helped clients to land on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den, and Shark Tank - Australia He’s an amazing and inspiring speaker and although he’s from Houston, Texas he knows the best coffee places in the East Village of New York City….go figure! What happens when you put two guys with high-energy, passion and a love for Fitz and the Tantrums???  Listen in on this fun Thrive LOUD episode as Chris and Lou Diamond connect. *** Connect to Lou Diamond: www.loudiamond.net Subscribe to Thrive LOUD: www.thriveloud.com/podcast  

Leadership is an active verb. It is performed in swift succession throughout your daily encounters with all the folks you meet – with those you need to influence. Host Bart Jackson brings on board Chris Westfall, wise counselor to the Global 500 C-suite and current US National Elevator Pitch Champion. In his latest book, Leadership Language, Westfall explains how people want to follow that individual who carries an authentic mission and message that she can express succinctly in all situations. And to prove it, Bart will offer up a series of business situations and invite Pitch Champion Chris to provide an inspiring response. (Some fun.) Tune in and learn how brevity can be the soul of motivation.

Leadership is an active verb.  It is performed in swift succession throughout your daily encounters with all the folks you meet – with those you need to influence.  Host Bart Jackson brings on board Chris Westfall, wise counselor to the Global 500 C-suite and current US National Elevator Pitch Champion.  In his latest book, Leadership Language, Westfall explains how people want to follow that individual who carries an authentic mission and message that she can express succinctly in all situations.  And to prove it, Bart will offer up a series of business situations and invite Pitch Champion Chris to provide an inspiring response. (Some fun.)  Tune in and learn how brevity can be the soul of motivation. 

Chris Westfall is the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, and his strategies have created multi-million dollar results for entrepreneurial companies on four continents. His clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank-Australia. He’s the publisher of seven books, including The NEW […] The post Episode 9 – Chris Westfall on Creating a Winning Elevator Pitch appeared first on Becoming Referable.

Chris dropped numerous quotable tidbits (go figure?!) about enhancing your persuasive appeals. Specifically he laid out: 1) The critical acid test you should use while communicating 2) How to dial into the right size of a request 3) The key thing you need to prove to others in order for them to invest in your assumptions. Chris Westfall is the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, and his strategies have created multi-million dollar results for entrepreneurial companies on four continents. His clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank-Australia. He's the publisher of seven books, including The NEW Elevator Pitch and BulletProof Branding.   To view transcript, show notes, and links, visit http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com

Chris dropped numerous quotable tidbits (go figure?!) about enhancing your persuasive appeals. Specifically he laid out: 1) The critical acid test you should use while communicating 2) How to dial into the right size of a request 3) The key thing you need to prove to others in order for them to invest in your assumptions. Chris Westfall is the US National Elevator Pitch Champion, and his strategies have created multi-million dollar results for entrepreneurial companies on four continents. His clients have appeared on Shark Tank, Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank-Australia. He's the publisher of seven books, including The NEW Elevator Pitch and BulletProof Branding.   To view transcript, show notes, and links, visit http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com