1. Dear NAWBO Participant:
Thank you for coming today! I encourage you to use this session as a stepping stone to develop other ways to talk about NAWBO along with your own expertise and endeavors. Remember, getting totally comfortable with your Elevator Pitch and any kind of other public speaking takes practice!
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Best Regards and Much Success When You Speak,
- Anne B. Freedman, CEO

2. Direct Rewards Improvement Less work Money saved Problem Solved Safety
Satisfaction
Comfort
Convenience
Enjoyment
Entertainment
Health

3. Indirect Rewards Affection Appreciation Approval Belonging Friendship
Popularity
Prestige
Promotion
Recognition
Respect

4. Problem Words Frustrated Worried Discouraged Anxious Disappointed
Concerned
Frustrated
Anxious
Disappointed
Angry
Upset
Worried
Discouraged

5. What Are Your Emotional Trigger Words?
Write out 3 or 4 unique benefits and/or what problems that your organization addresses
Choose the two most important and amplify

6. Two Proven Opening Techniques
Arouse Suspense
Promise to Give Them Something

7. Create Your Elevator Pitch!
State benefits first (and/or)
Describe the problem or pain your organization fixes
What you provide (concisely)
Your name, position & organization
Close / Ask a question
About 50 words or 30 seconds.

8. Your Networking Questions
Think like a reporter and ask:
Who – What – When – Where – Why – How – How Much?
Write out three to five questions you’re comfortable asking as part of your networking.
Examples. Who else do you know here? What other groups do you belong to …? How did you get involved with this group/company/cause? Where are you from originally? (Use the back if needed!)
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Your “how to get away from someone line” (graciously)
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NETWORKING NOTES AND IDEAS:
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9. Practice Out Loud & Often