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 ...

An elevator speech is a quick and effective way of getting someone’s attention, and getting them to see things your way.

Telling people what you do in a concise way isn’t easy. That’s why creating an elevator pitch is so important. Whether it’s during a chance encounter with the CEO at the coffee shop, a formal business ...

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 ...

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?

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

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link 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.

Every now and then, you may bump into a friend or acquaintance with whom you'd like to reconnect. This person may have resources or connections that can be of value to you in your professional life.

In many professional scenarios, when introducing yourself, you’ll have a limited period of time to capture the attention of the person you are meeting. From networking events to first-round interviews ...

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 ...