40-second Speech (UpTown Swirl)
“Live Your Mission”
You must provide a 40 second speech that describes UpTown Swirl. The speech should be upbeat and confident, but not arrogant. Please make sure you use positive and compelling words in describing UpTown Swirl. (see attachments for additional resource and the grading rubric)
Review this article, ” The 3-Part Elevator Pitch Formula You Need to Know” by Robert Bly, about the 3 steps to include in your elevator pitch.
While the elevator pitch is a tool known to be used in business, to pitch ideas and products or services, you can also use them when introducing your organization to potential customers or clients, when you are interviewing for a job or explaining to people what you do. Same principles will apply.
· Benefits to an Elevator Pitch (2:01)
· Making an Initial Connection (2:43)
· Structuring your Pitch (3:57)
For this discussion, we are pitching our business. Such fun and great exercise!
Be sure to review the resources provided in the discussion requirements and follow the example provided in the pdf article. https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/251683