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Downsides of NOT Having a Great Elevator Speech

Fred Miller
Mar 162 min read


Downsides of NOT having a great Elevator Speech

NOT having a great Elevator Speech has downsides, especially in professional and networking settings. Here are some key drawbacks:


1. Missed Opportunities

  • You never know when you'll meet someone who could help your career or business. If you’re unprepared, you might fumble through your introduction and fail to make a strong impression.

2. Lack of Clarity

  • If you can’t succinctly explain what you do, why it matters, and what makes you unique, people may not understand your value or how they can work with or refer you.

3. Forgettable First Impressions

  • People meet dozens of new contacts at networking events. If your introduction is vague or uninspiring, you risk being just another name they forget.

4. Lost Confidence

  • Struggling to articulate yourself can make you appear less confident and uncertain about your own expertise. We like to work with experts and that kind of delivery doesn't say you are one.

5. Ineffective Networking

  • A weak introduction can lead to unproductive conversations, where people walk away without a clear understanding of how they can collaborate with or support you.

6. Missed Business or Career Growth

  • Whether you’re looking for clients, a new job, or partnerships, a well-crafted elevator speech helps open doors. Without one, you might miss out on valuable opportunities.

7. Wasting Time

  • Rambling explanations can lose people’s interest quickly. A concise and engaging Elevator Speech keeps people engaged and makes it easier to start meaningful conversations. Not doing this wastes time' yours and theirs.

Having a great Elevator Speech will eliminate the above. Get this Template and start working on Yours. Do that and you'll develop and be able to deliver on that is absolutely, positively - NO SWEAT!

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