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Build the Perfect Elevator Pitch

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Essential Guide Build the Perfect Elevator Pitch

How can you build
the perfect elevator pitch?

Welcome to Sky's the Limit's essential guide designed to help you craft the perfect elevator pitch. Whether you're preparing for a surprise meeting with a potential investor or looking to refine your overall introduction, mastering your elevator pitch is essential. This guide will walk you through the steps to create a memorable pitch that can open doors to new opportunities.

What is an Elevator Pitch?

A great elevator pitch is a concise speech that is easy for you to remember -- and will leave a lasting impression on anyone you say it to. It rolls off the tongue easily and should leave people wanting more. Your goal is to spark interest in your project, business idea, or product. 

Make your Pitch Stand Out

The best elevator pitches last no longer than a short elevator ride of 20 to 30 seconds (hence the name). You're not trying to say everything. You want to encourage the person you're speaking with to say, "Tell me more!"

Crafting Your Elevator Pitch

Creating an impactful elevator pitch involves a clear structure and a personal touch. We've developed a four-section framework, Pitch4, to help you articulate your business idea compellingly.

01. Overview of Your Business

Start with a basic description of your business, focusing on what sets it apart. Use the pitch statement format:

  • My business helps [target customer group]
  • with [customer problems]
  • by [unique solution/product/service]
  • so that they can [benefit].

Example: Skysthelimit.org helps underrepresented young entrepreneurs with building their businesses by providing one-on-one mentoring support, resources, and access to funding so that job seekers become job creators who can help build a stronger economy for everyone.

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02. About You

Share your motivation and qualifications:

  • A sentence on why you started this business or your vision.
  • A sentence on your experience or skills related to the business.

Example: We founded this organization to support young entrepreneurs no one else was helping. Our founding team has collectively launched businesses that have served over 20 million people, across three continents and multiple industries, raising nearly $80 million in funding.

 

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Working with a mentor can make you 5 times more likely to succeed! Entrepreneurs who work with a mentor find that it's a great support to help get started, and mentors can also help you as you grow. Mentors have experience in business and can help connect you with information and contacts and avoid obstacles. Best of all, a mentor believes in you and your dream and will listen to any ideas or concerns you have. 

03. Top Three Benefits


    • In this section you should include

      • 1-2 sentence(s) describing the top three valuable things that your business does for your customers

      • 1 sentence with evidence of your progress so far - a customer testimonial, statistics about your sales or progress, etc.

    • For example: Skysthelimit.org’s services help entrepreneurs develop business skills and confidence, while accessing new opportunities through our network. We have over 10,000 people on our platform. One of our entrepreneurs says, “This program helped make our business dreams become a profitable reality. We don’t know where we would be without them.”

 

04. Presentation Tips


    • Practice with yourself

    • Practice in front of someone else

    • Make eye contact

    • Speak clearly and be proud of your business idea

    • Instead of using filler words like "um”, “so”, or  “like"; try pausing or taking a breath instead

    • Smile! 😃

    • Use meaningful gestures

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7 Pro Tips to Help You Deliver your Elevator Pitch with Ease

  1. Free write, then refine.
  2. Cut jargon and unnecessary details.
  3. Craft short powerful sentences.
  4. Connect your thoughts smoothly.
  5. Don’t rush; memorize all your key points.
  6. Adapt your pitch for different situations.
  7. Always carry business cards or a memorable leave-behind.
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