Pretend You're Fired Today

If you have a career of any kind you have probably used an Elevator Pitch before. Sometimes, a great elevator pitch could literally mean a new career opportunity for you. And if you feel your pitch doesn’t sound natural and personal enough, or you never know quite what to say… then today’s episode is a must-listen! We’re going to address 7 steps that will help you craft a pitch you can use for any formal or informal event you attend.  BBQs, conferences, job fairs, networking events, cocktail parties, community gatherings… you name it. Everywhere you go, you’ll know exactly how to answer that dreaded question, “So, what do you do?” with confidence! Show highlights:  Specific questions to ask yourself before you even start writing your pitch. (3:22) How to tweak your pitch for different audiences. (4:04) What is “data dump” and how it can significantly improve the way you write your pitch. (5:09) The reason why you need a “hook” and a simple way to come up with one. (5:44) The biggest mistake most professional