NFT: Your Elevator Pitch

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on what makes you different. What you offer that nobody else does.

I have a psychosomatic problem that causes me to fart the minute I get on an elevator.

In comment 14255682 robbieballs2003 said:

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That's a terrible elevator pitch...

stationery and leather goods,
wigs and haberdashery,
kitchenware and food.
Going up.

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In comment 14255694 Rocky369 said:

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stationery and leather goods, wigs and haberdashery, kitchenware and food. Going up.

No, I'm not being served

In comment 14255689 Chris in Philly said:

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In comment 14255682 robbieballs2003 said: Quote: . That's a terrible elevator pitch...

He wants to stand out. These will definitely make him stand out.
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In comment 14255682 robbieballs2003 said:

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How is this remotely creepy?

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"Hi, could press 12 please? Thanks. Hey, are you (name) from accounting? I'm Anak, I worked with your son. Yeah, that was great. So, people used to tell me I looked like Courtney Cox, but I filled out a little and starting doing shirtless vlogs on Kanye West. I got my JD in (year), got a job I hate, and want to work for the NFL. Can you help?"

You're welcome.

Assess the threat level and determine your safety.

In comment 14255713 Chris in Philly said:

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"Hi, could press 12 please? Thanks. Hey, are you (name) from accounting? I'm Anak, I worked with your son. Yeah, that was great. So, people used to tell me I looked like Courtney Cox, but I filled out a little and starting doing shirtless vlogs on Kanye West. I got my JD in (year), got a job I hate, and want to work for the NFL. Can you help?" You're welcome.

Better than the rest of the advice these schlubs have given ('cept Pete)

An "elevator pitch?"

In comment 14255730 Beezer said:

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An "elevator pitch?"

Yes. It's a thing.

like a bad idea thing.

In comment 14255730 Beezer said:

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An "elevator pitch?"

We can also call it a "restaurant encroachment".

Also sounds like a fairly bad idea.

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in laying out this kind of thing 100% has to do with the person you're targeting. I can see it going horribly wrong with a lot of people.

In comment 14255739 Beezer said:

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in laying out this kind of thing 100% has to do with the person you're targeting. I can see it going horribly wrong with a lot of people.

#anaktoo

In comment 14255736 Beezer said:

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Also sounds like a fairly bad idea.

You miss the point (shockingly). It's not specifically for use in elevators. It's just a way to focus your ideas into a short and easy to explain kernel of info...

are at a networking event and meet Dave Gettleman or the Giants general counsel , it doesn't hurt to flatter them/impress them by showing that you are aware of their business/accomplishments (without being creepy), and then in 30 seconds, say who you are, what your expertise is and how you can help them out.

your "elevator pitch" should be consistent with any high level statements you have on LinkedIn.

I'd recommend practicing it/videotaping it with a trusted family member or friend so that it is natural.

“Do you want to spend the rest of your life selling sugared water, or do you want a chance to change the world?”

In comment 14255742 Les in TO said:

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are at a networking event and meet Dave Gettleman or the Giants general counsel , it doesn't hurt to flatter them/impress them by showing that you are aware of their business/accomplishments (without being creepy), and then in 30 seconds, say who you are, what your expertise is and how you can help them out. your "elevator pitch" should be consistent with any high level statements you have on LinkedIn. I'd recommend practicing it/videotaping it with a trusted family member or friend so that it is natural.

Thank you, Les. MUCH appreciated. Really.

In comment 14255742 Les in TO said:

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are at a networking event and meet Dave Gettleman or the Giants general counsel , it doesn't hurt to flatter them/impress them by showing that you are aware of their business/accomplishments (without being creepy), and then in 30 seconds, say who you are, what your expertise is and how you can help them out. your "elevator pitch" should be consistent with any high level statements you have on LinkedIn. I'd recommend practicing it/videotaping it with a trusted family member or friend so that it is natural.

Whatever you do, refer to him as Mr. Gettleman. He's not fond of people referring to him by his first name.

In comment 14255749 Diver_Down said:

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In comment 14255742 Les in TO said: Quote: are at a networking event and meet Dave Gettleman or the Giants general counsel , it doesn't hurt to flatter them/impress them by showing that you are aware of their business/accomplishments (without being creepy), and then in 30 seconds, say who you are, what your expertise is and how you can help them out. your "elevator pitch" should be consistent with any high level statements you have on LinkedIn. I'd recommend practicing it/videotaping it with a trusted family member or friend so that it is natural. Whatever you do, refer to him as Mr. Gettleman. He's not fond of people referring to him by his first name.

Haha, so I've heard

of all the helpful (free) information out there on the web about this sort of thing... particularly on linked-in... you decide instead you'll just wing it based on what you get from a BBI NFT.

In comment 14255760 MetsAreBack said:

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of all the helpful (free) information out there on the web about this sort of thing... particularly on linked-in... you decide instead you'll just wing it based on what you get from a BBI NFT.

I've done research, of course, but BBI could still be useful when it comes to this topic. We have people with a wide range of experience.

Just tell ol' Getts that you can win now with Lauletta. But say it in a hushed tone, drop your card, and walk away.

In comment 14255742 Les in TO said:

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are at a networking event and meet Dave Gettleman or the Giants general counsel , it doesn't hurt to flatter them/impress them by showing that you are aware of their business/accomplishments (without being creepy), and then in 30 seconds, say who you are, what your expertise is and how you can help them out. your "elevator pitch" should be consistent with any high level statements you have on LinkedIn. I'd recommend practicing it/videotaping it with a trusted family member or friend so that it is natural.

Like a VLOG?

In comment 14255736 Beezer said:

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Also sounds like a fairly bad idea.

You cannot possibly be hearing about an "elevator pitch" for the first time...

In comment 14255741 Chris in Philly said:

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In comment 14255736 Beezer said: Quote: Also sounds like a fairly bad idea. You miss the point (shockingly). It's not specifically for use in elevators. It's just a way to focus your ideas into a short and easy to explain kernel of info...

To deliver in a setting that may not be the most conducive to such a conversation.

My point is simply that in general, it doesn't seem like the best approach. Guessing outside of a movie script, the vast majority of people in a position to hire someone would be more likely put off by such an approach.

Ironically, one of the tenets of "TQM" is the hallway meeting, which I suppose could be compared to an elevator approach.

In comment 14255784 Mr. Bungle said:

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In comment 14255736 Beezer said: Quote: Also sounds like a fairly bad idea. You cannot possibly be hearing about an "elevator pitch" for the first time...

There are no elevators to the dungeon. Disappointed in you boys.

I understand Dave loves elevator music.

In comment 14255788 Beezer said:

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In comment 14255741 Chris in Philly said: Quote: In comment 14255736 Beezer said: Quote: Also sounds like a fairly bad idea. You miss the point (shockingly). It's not specifically for use in elevators. It's just a way to focus your ideas into a short and easy to explain kernel of info... To deliver in a setting that may not be the most conducive to such a conversation. My point is simply that in general, it doesn't seem like the best approach. Guessing outside of a movie script, the vast majority of people in a position to hire someone would be more likely put off by such an approach. Ironically, one of the tenets of "TQM" is the hallway meeting, which I suppose could be compared to an elevator approach.

Meant to write:

Ironically, one of the tenets of "TQM" is (to steer clear of) the hallway meeting, which I suppose could be compared to an elevator approach.

direct approach.

"Hey. You want me to sell or what? See, I had problems with hating my first job. I gotta get the hell out of that area. I grabbed some guy. He’s a, you know, like he don’t know if he wants to buy. I… I push his face right in the fuckin’ hood, you know…. tell, “You buy this fuckin’ car or I’ll break your fuckin’ head.” I had problems over there.

Want me to start on Monday?

would only work if your dream job was Elevator repairman

...because the type of job will impact the pitch

have a pretty confident suspicion that Anak is going to hang out in elevators just waiting for NFL execs or Mel Kiper to enter so he can dispense with the advice from this thread?

Go for quantity over quality. Everytime you get in an elevator with another person, tell them you are a self-proclaimed expert at player evaluation. Might takes weeks , moths or maybe years and perhaps a couple collars for harrassment, but the odds are eventually you'll come across somebody who can help....

In comment 14255788 Beezer said:

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In comment 14255741 Chris in Philly said: Quote: In comment 14255736 Beezer said: Quote: Also sounds like a fairly bad idea. You miss the point (shockingly). It's not specifically for use in elevators. It's just a way to focus your ideas into a short and easy to explain kernel of info... To deliver in a setting that may not be the most conducive to such a conversation. My point is simply that in general, it doesn't seem like the best approach. Guessing outside of a movie script, the vast majority of people in a position to hire someone would be more likely put off by such an approach. Ironically, one of the tenets of "TQM" is the hallway meeting, which I suppose could be compared to an elevator approach.

Alternatively, the vast majority of people in a position to hire someone would know what an elevator pitch was...

In comment 14255696 Diversify yo bonds said:

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Clarence had a fantastic elevator pitch for a guy from Dearborn.

In comment 14255833 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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direct approach. "Hey. You want me to sell or what? See, I had problems with hating my first job. I gotta get the hell out of that area. I grabbed some guy. He’s a, you know, like he don’t know if he wants to buy. I… I push his face right in the fuckin’ hood, you know…. tell, “You buy this fuckin’ car or I’ll break your fuckin’ head.” I had problems over there. Want me to start on Monday?

I fix race cars, 27 years. You want me to bring my fucking tools?

I'm talkin' POUNDS, baby, pounds!

In comment 14255844 FatMan in Charlotte said:

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have a pretty confident suspicion that Anak is going to hang out in elevators just waiting for NFL execs or Mel Kiper to enter so he can dispense with the advice from this thread? Go for quantity over quality. Everytime you get in an elevator with another person, tell them you are a self-proclaimed expert at player evaluation. Might takes weeks , moths or maybe years and perhaps a couple collars for harrassment, but the odds are eventually you'll come across somebody who can help....

The Accorsi run-in was pure serendipity! Serendipity, I tell you!

I forgot about that one. How many blocks did you stalk him for?

In comment 14255868 Rocky369 said:

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I forgot about that one. How many blocks did you stalk him for?

I think around 8 or so? I forgot.

you don't have a cold and cough all over them.

feel their fabric.
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