Impact-focused Communication

 

 

 

VadiK teachings Vadim Kotelnikov

The Elevator Speech

Introduce your business laconically

Vadim Kotelnikov, founder of 1000ventures - personal logo VadiK

Inventor Business e-Coach

Author Innoball

Founder Innompic Games icon

 

 

The phrase “the elevator speech” (aka "the elevator pitch") refers to a recital a person gives in 30 to 60 seconds  to introduce s/himself, s/his idea, or s/his company impactfully.

The objective of “the elevator speech” is to arouse interest and inspire the listener(s) to ask for further information.

  The Elevator Speech laconic and impactful pitch business summary

 

 

In business, telling others what a company does or what an innovative idea is about within 30 seconds is a tough challenge for most people.

Brand ambassadors, inventors, aspiring entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, and venture marketers must learn how to introduce their subject in a concise, consistent manner.

 

 

   

How To Create The Elevator Speech

 

 

 

 

Focus Is Everything

Don't dilute your message. Don't cloud the main issue by insignificant information.

 

Speak Impactfully

Use the Right Words

 

 

 

Focus on your audience and tell them what they want to know. A logical approach can provide invaluable assistance in developing and delivering a clear, accurate, and consistent elevator speech.

 

Examples of Elevator Speeches

On the Power of Simplicity

 

 

   

For instance, if you, as a brand ambassador, want to introduce your company impactfully, consider the following factors:

Company brand name; Corporate vision; Corporate Slogan or Motto; The market the company is in; Competitive differentiation; The size of the company; The main market-related problem the company solves; Notable partners and customers; Some interesting facts that will get people curious and make them remember your company.

 

 

 

 

   

“The Elevator Speech” vs. “The First Impression”

Both the “The Elevator Speech” and “The First Impression” are aimed at creating a great impact within 30 seconds.

“The First Impression” pitch can be delivered in any form and is aimed at creating a lasting impact. → Examples

“The Elevator Speech” is verbal and is aimed at getting the audience willing to explore the topic deeper.

 

 

 

Vadim Kotelnikov

Coaching by Example

First-Impression Video & The Elevator Speech

Vadim Kotelnikov, founder of 1000ventures - personal logo VadiK

Inventor Business e-Coach

Author Innoball

Founder Innompic Games icon

 

   

Below is my personal 30-second First-Impression video
were I introduce myself as a global innovator.

I also use this 30-second video as The Elevator Video at the beginning of brief meetings with some new prospects.

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

   

Here is the 30-second

The Elevator Speech about Innompic Games

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Innompic Games is the intellectual "brother" of Olympic Games for the modern world driven by entrepreneurial creativity and innovation.

Conducted annually since 2017, World Innompic Games turn the Earth to a Planet of Loving Creators.

Enthusiasts love to participate in all-win Innompic Games that help people grow as creative entrepreneurs rapidly, co-innovate with other loving creators, and have great fun.

As a rapidly growing global trend setter, a powerful catalyst of entrepreneurial creativity, and a nourisher of joyful friendship Innompic Games make the world brighter and smarter.

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The 1-minute Elevator Speech about Innompic Games is here.

 

 

 

   

The Elevator Slide
is a powerful visual alternative to The Elevator Speech because pictures tell better than words and create the 'Aha!' effect faster.

As an example, below is the elevator slide introducing Innompic Games to prospects. Is communicates that Innompic Games as new games for the new creativity- and innovation-driven world is a global innovation that turn that World to a Planet of Loving Creators. The slide shows also that world, national, and corporate Innompic Games inspire enthusiastic innovators all over the globe.