From the Author
The challenge of our time is to be heard above the likes, tweets and pokes. When your message really has to matter, you need The NEW Elevator Pitch. More than just a short, two minute speech, this book provides you with the skills you need to create the conversation you want. Influence and persuade the people that matter most, in a way that doesn't feel pushy or aggressive. Stop pitching and start connecting, with a clear and concise message that makes people say, "Tell me more".
From the Back Cover
Is your story...Persuasive and Compelling? There's never a good time to make a bad presentation. Take control of your personal message and discover how to make a real connection. The NEW Elevator Pitch is more than just a short two-minute speech; it's a method of communication for the digital age. Whether you tweet it or tell it, your story has to be strong...or it's lost in the noise. Here's the hold-your-handbook for creating a compelling and authentic connection with the people that matter most. In a Web 2.0 world, it's no secret that the elevator platform has been replaced with the social platform. Today, engaging and connecting isn't based on some outdated sales strategy or verbal gymnastics - it's based on YOU. Find out how to uncover the important stuff, overcome your nerves, and share your personal message in a way that's concise and powerful. Use the system in this book, and watch what happens to your company, your cause, your family and your friends. Chris Westfal is the national elevator pitch champion, and your guide to creating the conversation you need for the outcomes you want. There's no time like the present to find a way to energize your company, your group or your team. Deliver a message that makes your listener say, "Tell me more..." Do you know how to start the conversation - and create the outcome you need? That's the power inside the NEW Elevator Pitch.