Learn how to create a persuasive elevator speech that hooks listeners immediately.

First impressions stick. It’s obviously an overused cliche, but it’s a cliche for a reason. People remember how you make them feel the first time you meet them. Did you make them feel uncomfortable?

When was the last time you were in an elevator with someone else who didn’t know you? In 2021, the answer to that question is likely, “Not in the last year.” However, the need to have a professional ...

You never know when you’ll find yourself in a networking situation, so it’s good to be prepared wherever you go. You can do this by developing an elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is a brief overview ...

Your elevator pitch -- that time-crunched snapshot of your business or profession -- offers you a powerful opportunity to present yourself to potential customers or investors. The pitch's 30-to ...

As fascinating as your experience may be, no one wants to hear your resume verbally when they talk to you. The more words you use, the more forgettable they are. Make sure your comments are short and ...

Everybody dreads the 60-second elevator pitch. You are stuck in a tiny room with someone who could make or break your career. You are supposed to wow them with a small speech all about you? Even if ...

Did you know that you can (and should) have more than one elevator pitch to use when different opportunities arise? An elevator pitch can be short (10 seconds) or long (up to three minutes).

As a small-business owner, generating revenue is your responsibility, so along with all the other challenges you face in business, you also have to invest time and effort into securing clients. One ...

When most people hear the term 'elevator pitch,' they think they have at least 30 seconds, maybe more, to showcase who they are and what they do. But they're wrong. When I first started my business, ...