Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In the early 2000s, marketing students were taught the importance of an “elevator pitch”—a ...

An elevator pitch is a concise and compelling summary of your business that can be delivered in the time it takes to ride an elevator, typically 30 seconds to 2 minutes. This brief yet powerful ...

You're a genius, but you've got only seconds to prove it. With a perfect elevator pitch, you'll know exactly what to convey about who you are and what you can bring to the table. It's a necessity for ...

McConaughey isn’t just an actor. He’s a storyteller who is so immersed in the craft he even taught communication at the University of Texas. His pitch skills were on display when he introduced ...

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 ...

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With summer internships in full swing—and fall career fairs just weeks away—Case Western Reserve University students are introducing themselves to supervisors, mentors and recruiters at lightning ...

Don’t sell it, tell it. Investors don’t want to be treated like customers. Explain how your business works and how it is going to make them money. Every great company starts with a simple question: ...