What's your best elevator pitch? Say you were in an elevator with a person who could provide you with your absolute dream job (whatever that may be). How would you sell yourself? How would you distinguish yourself from all the rest?
I could really use your input.
No promises
(Looks at co elevator Rider and grins very wide)
"Well, what about you, you fuckin' bastard???"
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....
This might actually make an entertaining “reality TV show.”
Seriously, just be personable and leave a good first impression. A good first impression is everything and just may lead to an open door. Also be confident. Don't come off as desperate.
For meeting VIPs in crowded settings, the goal should be to do 3 things in an introduction of no more than 60 seconds:
1st. Establish credibility. Cite 1-2 examples of social proof like media or association with reputable companies/organizations. Do not speak quickly during an elevator pitch. Slow and calm.
2nd. Make it clear you are not looking for money (unless you are) but have something of interest to discuss after much research, and then ask how you can follow up in a less hectic environment. Give them your card with below #3 handwritten on it.
3nd. Mention something very, very hard to forget about you that separates you from the rest. It doesn’t need to have anything to do with your reason for wanting to meet them
appearing to be plug and play will help.
you're not asking this question for your friend Dwayne Haskins, are you?
Greg from LI : 4:17 pm : link : reply
I'm talkin' POUNDS, baby, pounds!
The pause between pieces makes it golden!
I would not focus at all on differentiators, they are a common misconception and often times will simply shed light on the fact everyone thinks they're unique. There is likely nothing that differentiates you from thousands of other people. And that's true of everyone.
I'd simply know your strengths, your goals and your plans to achieve them and your accomplishments.
Weave those in to a story and tailor it based on audience and setting.
If the person engages in conversation, have a story or anecdotes. People like stories to be able to relate to others. Don't ramble, have a story to demonstrate what you want to demonstrate and if it's topical and relevant to your intended audience you will or could form a connection.
that's what you want to do in an elevator pitch IMO, make a connection.
I would not focus at all on differentiators, they are a common misconception and often times will simply shed light on the fact everyone thinks they're unique. There is likely nothing that differentiates you from thousands of other people. And that's true of everyone.
I'd simply know your strengths, your goals and your plans to achieve them and your accomplishments.
Weave those in to a story and tailor it based on audience and setting.
If the person engages in conversation, have a story or anecdotes. People like stories to be able to relate to others. Don't ramble, have a story to demonstrate what you want to demonstrate and if it's topical and relevant to your intended audience you will or could form a connection.
that's what you want to do in an elevator pitch IMO, make a connection.
This PERSON is speaking to a group of people with a common interest, but let's just say that what he does is exactly what I want to do. My educated guess is that I'll have a chance to speak to him afterwards.
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I would not focus at all on differentiators, they are a common misconception and often times will simply shed light on the fact everyone thinks they're unique. There is likely nothing that differentiates you from thousands of other people. And that's true of everyone.
I'd simply know your strengths, your goals and your plans to achieve them and your accomplishments.
Weave those in to a story and tailor it based on audience and setting.
If the person engages in conversation, have a story or anecdotes. People like stories to be able to relate to others. Don't ramble, have a story to demonstrate what you want to demonstrate and if it's topical and relevant to your intended audience you will or could form a connection.
that's what you want to do in an elevator pitch IMO, make a connection.
This PERSON is speaking to a group of people with a common interest, but let's just say that what he does is exactly what I want to do. My educated guess is that I'll have a chance to speak to him afterwards.
When he's giving a speech just stand in the back of the room and lick the doorknob the entire time. You'll get his attention that way.
Believe it or not, a great person to reach out to would be Matt Cerrone (of Metsblog fame).
He is somewhat of a personal branding consultant and regularly pens articles about what you are looking for. He also encourages people to reach out to him for advice.
You need to differentiate yourself. Simply saying you're excited about a given field and are hard working won't cut it.
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That's a terrible elevator pitch...
Say what you want, but it got Robbie that great gig with Harvey Weinstein.
What? Too soon?