Giving It Your Own Twist

Hello again....

Sales pitches and presentations can be nerve racking, challenging and time consuming when preparing. There are several little hints and tips to remember when creating and writing your pitch in order to make it as successful as possible. Your audience is smart. They will be able to tell if you know your pitch or not. Therefore... learn it! BUT... remember while writing it, to give it your own twist. A pitch can be dry if the presenter is reading or speaking very monotone. These reasons make it an obvious necessity to do something different to stand out. Adding in your own personality and making the pitch lively is crucial. These things will make it easier for the audience to really listen to what is being said. If their attention is kept, they will be much more likely to take in and remember your sales pitch or presentation.

*Ideas For Giving it "Your Own Twist":

-Bring visuals (photos, tangible items, your product, a gift for the audience, etc.)

-If appropriate, make a joke with your audience

-Involve the audience in an activity or game

Now it's your turn. Give it YOUR own twist ;)

Cheers!

~Effective Communications~

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Don't do this!

Hello again....

Let's take some time to review BAD presentations, shall we? Here's a simple list to stay AWAY from when making presentations and sales pitches:

DON'T:

-chew gum

-check your phone

-spend too much time setting up for your presentation

-speak too quietly

-overload your slides for your powerpoint

-move around too much....but don't stand still the whole time!

-rush through your presentation/pitch

-be scared...if you know your product and presentation, you shouldn't be!

Check out this hilarious YouTube video I found on bad presentations. What NOT to do! Can you find the several things the presenter does wrong??

URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXILI9Q1jIw

Enjoy!

Cheers

~Effective Communications~

Goal of Sales Pitches

What is the main goal and objective of preparing and then presenting a sales pitch? .... To sell your product/service, of course! There are several important points to keep in mind in order to successfully sell your product by the end of your pitch.

REMEMBER:

1. clearly and honestly communicate all costs associated (individual, bulk, shipping, distribution, taxes, etc.). Your audience most likely cares A LOT about that aspect and can pick up any dishonesty or deceiving attitudes.

2. Have an organized and lengthy list of prospects, customers, targets, etc.

3. Be prepared and ensure you do answer any and all questions from the audience. These questions may be their answer to purchasing your product.

4. Build a relationship with as many prospects as possible.

5. Bring and give-away prizes, gifts, souvenirs, etc.

6. Always have a business card and distribute to as many prospects as possible.

7. Offer a call-to-action.... ensure it is clear, legible, understandable and simple for your audience.

More Selling Hints and Tips?? Check This Video Out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp_kRflgdGE

Cheers!

~Effective Communications~

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Eye Contact and Body Language

Welcome to February Sales Pitches and Presentations Blogging...

When you are planning to present or to sell a product through a sales pitch, eye contact and body language can be the seller. Looking directly at your audience is so very important. This shows that you are confident in what you are saying, and that you care about who you are talking to. Looking away, reading right off your notes, and/or even staring at the back of the room can all be considered rude, careless or simply disconnected with your product. People are smart. People understand the simplicity, yet effectiveness, of looking at others directly in the eye.

Body language? JUST as important. Possibly even more important than eye contact. Crossing your arms, Crossing your legs, looking down, frowning, fidgeting, playing with hair, tapping feet, etc. can all be clear signs of lack of confidence and care to your audience. Standing straight, looking at your audience, dressing appropriately and remaining calm and collected are all aspects and actions that can truly enhance and assist your presentation or sales pitch.

Check out the true importance and other helpful hints at this link: http://fliiby.com/file/399999/0fg9d9ns9x.html

Cheers!

Jenna Eady

~Effective Communications~