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, and a person introduces themselves, and asks, “What do you do?
The Elevator Speech is a Personal Infomercial that concisely answers that question. A template and worksheet for developing your Elevator Speech is HERE.
The Goals Are:
Someone listening to your Elevator Speech wants to find out more about your products and services because they have a challenge or need they would like to solve immediately.
A person hearing it doesn’t need the offering now, but will be comfortable, in the future, if the need arises, having a conversation with you.
A recipient of the message would be happy to refer you if they know a person who might benefit from your products and services.
An Additional Goal when delivered One-on-One is to DIS-Qualify people.https://nosweatpublicspeaking.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/EXPRESS-Elevator-Speech.mp3
Everyone is not a prospect for your products and services. You are not going to purchase everything offered to you.
Don’t waste major time on minor possibilities.
One Rule for an Elevator Speech is No Selling! An elevator speech is not a sales presentation. It is a way to let others know what you offer. Buying and selling, if they occur, must come later.
Clarity is Not Optional.
People hearing your Elevator Speech should know exactly what you do.
If they have a clear understanding of your offering(s) and believe you have expertise, they will want to know more; for themselves and possibly referring others to you.
Examples needing Clarity.
• Engineer, what kind?
• Teacher, what do you teach?
• Consultant, what do you consult on?
If they are confused and don’t understand precisely what you do, it’s over!
No Buzzwords, Acronyms, or Techno-Speak!
You will not impress people by using words they don’t understand. You will lose them! No one likes to feel stupid. We see the Emperor with no clothes, but nobody says anything, and, they won’t buy your products or services.
Example: A financial advisor who speaks to prospects about derivatives, mutual funds, and ETFs. They will listen and nod their heads in the affirmative. Many don’t have a clue what he is talking about, and
it’s rare someone will ask. It’s unlikely they will become clients.
Bottom Line
When people know exactly what you do, they can decide they want more information and schedule a conversation.
If they have a clear understanding of your offering(s) and believe you have expertise, they can refer others to you.
Follow this advice for putting clarity into your Elevator Speech and it will be absolutely, positively – NO SWEAT!
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About the AuthorFred E. Miller is a speaker, an international coach, and the author of the books, “NO SWEAT Public Speaking!” and “NO SWEAT Elevator Speech!”
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