Simple, Vague or Complicated? I'll bet you've been to social functions, events, and seminars where someone announces, "Before we get started, let's introduce ourselves. When it's your turn; stand up, tell us who you are and what you do. Give us your Elevator Speech!" Or you've had the experience of arriving early at an Read More
Elevator Speech
Ready with YOUR Elevator Speech?
The Guidelines and Goals! Most of us have experienced the Excitement, or Fear, of being called upon at a networking event, social function or seminar to, “Stand up, tell us who you are and what you do. Give us your Elevator Speech.” When we hear that request it’s usually YES! or YIKES! We experience the same emotions Read More
Your Elevator Speech: CLARITY is. . .
NOT Optional! We've all been there. You go to a networking event, social function, or seminar and the leader says, "Before we get started, let's go around the room. When it's your turn, stand up, tell us who you are and what you do. Give us your Elevator Speech." Or You're at a gathering or waiting in line somewhere, Read More
EXPRESS Elevator Speech Template
oOften, Elevator Speeches are Delivered One-On-One. The Goals are: Clarity and DIS-Qualification. You've arrived at an event where the suggestion was to: "Come early and network." Everyone has name tags. A person approaches you, extends their hand to shake yours, and says, "Hi, I'm John. Nice to meet you. I'm work at Read More
“Positivity’s Greatest Promoter” Interviews Me!
oJade Harrell is the charismatic creator and executive producer of RareGem Productions, a positive media production, promotion and creative consultation company. Named "Positivity’s Greatest Promoter" by "Who's Who Publishing," Jade’s voice reverberates globally through multiple platforms of strictly positive Read More
Slide Basics: Dos and. . .
oDon'ts! Transcript Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” This video is about Slide Basics: Dos and Don’ts! The bottom line with all communication; verbal, written, or visual, is all the same. We want the recipients, as quickly as possible, to GET IT! They may not agree with everything you say. They may not Read More
Here’s a FREE EXPRESS Elevator Speech. . .
oTemplate and Example. Transcript: Fred Miller, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” Picture this: You go to the event and you arrive early because the goal is to Network! You have your Elevator Speech. The goal of the Elevator Speech for the one-on-one is the same as it is if you’re giving that Elevator Speech in front of a Read More
Your Escape Plan for Networking. . .
oMust Be in Place! Has this ever happened to you? The seminar is scheduled to begin at 8:30. When you signed up and paid for the event, the notice on the promotional flyer said. "Arrive early and Network!" "Great!" was your reaction. You've tweaked your Elevator Speech enough times that you're comfortable with it and Read More
VELCRO Networking is NOT. . .
0Networking! I know you've never done this, but I plead Guilty! You go to a social function, seminar, or networking event and arrive early with the intent of meeting a bunch of new people. Hopefully, some will be prospects for your products and services. As soon as you enter the venue, you see a friend you haven't Read More
The EXPRESS Elevator Speech Can. . .
0Start With a QUESTION! FREE EXPRESS Elevator Speech Template HERE! Transcript Fred Miller, NO SWEAT Public Speaking! This video is about how to craft a great Elevator Speech. Specifically, the One-on-One Elevator Speech. These occur when you go to event and the suggestion was to. “Arrive early and network.” The Read More