Last night I went to an event that usually recharges my batteries with entrepreneurial enthusiasm - a Business Pitch contest. For the most part, The 50+ presenters underwhelmed me. It is not easy to pitch a business. It gets more difficult when the time is limited. This contest is a 30 second pitch. That is the time you might have in an elevator to get someone interested in your business. It is very difficult. In my opinion, most of the presenters did not do well.
Why:about
- Most were nervous
- Many read their pitches from cards, papers or brochures
- A few walked off when they could not remember their memorized pitch
- Only a couple spoke with enthusiasm
I suppose the number one criterion for me is when evaluating a presentation: Do I feel like I am excited about having that service, product, or solution, in my life?
What is wrong with each of the aforementioned issues, and how do you solve them...
(The picture is me in the Angels' bullpen - learning to pitch from a pro. I had no idea that I was doing it wrong. Once he told me the secret; drive with your legs. Once I made that change, you could hear the ball pop in the catcher's glove - the difference is amazing.)
