At a business networking event on Monday I was one of the 10 doing a 1 minute pitch to the group. Instead of doing it myself I asked a long standing NRG Business Networks member if he would do it for me. He agreed and instead of me saying how good it was he was able to focus on the benefit from a client perspective.
He concentrated on why he was happy to give the one minute, why he was a member and what he gave and received as a result. Everyone I spoke to afterwards commented on what a powerful endorsement it was.
Next time you have the opportunity why not give the approach a go?
Good Networking!
Dave Clarke
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Try getting someone else to do your one minute pitch
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Great idea - but I was involved in a group like that once and I relearned a valuable lesson.
I as the leader and I wanted everyone to pair up with someone. It was then our job to introduce our partner. It was amazing how many people were asking questions of their partner and many of them got the introductions wrong.
The lesson I relearned? Well there are three.
1. Most people don't listen
2. 90% of the networkers are in it for them only - not to be a giver.
2. As a presenter, you must make your introduction different and engaging.
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