How to Pitch for Success and Improve Your Influence

Learn 12 simple but powerful tips for effective pitching to investors, selling to customers or presenting at work.

Created by: Eric Byrd
Author, Speaker, Networking Expert, Instructor, Entrepreneur

What Will I Learn?

• Identify the basic building blocks of a good pitch.
• Recognize effective structure in a speech or presentation.
• Develop a basic hook for a pitch that catches attention.
• Outline the story elements necessary for a cohesive presentation.
• Delineate between good and bad non-verbal elements of a pitch.
• Detail how to get someone's permission before pitching.
• Name the role authenticity plays in an effective pitch.
• List the three main purposes of a pitch and how they work together.
• Explain what Hollywood can teach us all about pitching and winning.

Requirements

• A computer with a good Internet connection (for lessons and examples).
• Time for lessons and exercises... designed to be bite sized but each lesson will take about 10 minutes.
• An open mind and a willingness to expand your knowledge.

Target audience

• Freelancers who want to network for jobs and gigs.
• Professionals who are preparing for a job interview.
• Anyone who attends (or wants to attend) business networking events.
• Entrepreneurs who need to pitch to customers or investors.