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Sep 2017
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How to Create a Killer Elevator Pitch - ...

Sarah Archer: Speaker, Comedian, Author, Playwright and Coach
About this episode

It’s said that you are only five relationships away from making a million dollars! In episode three of The Speaking Club, I’m sharing all my secrets for creating a killer elevator pitch, so you will be ready when opportunity knocks. Alongside my speaking, coaching and performing, I write… books, plays, jokes and copy. I’ve written 100s of elevator and investor pitches for clients, and on this show, I share some of my secrets. I talk you through my ICE CUBE framework, and give you practical examples of each step of the pitch creation process. I also cover off how to prepare, and when to break out your pitch. 

What you will learn:

  • What is an elevator pitch?
  • What makes a great elevator pitch?
  • The essential ingredients of a killer elevator pitch
  • How to use the 5 whys to get to the customer pain point
  • How to use a segue question to carry on the discussion.

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