Business TV: Andy Lopata on why elevator pitches ...

[GretchenSellsHomes]

agreed, it is the relationship made after the "do you come here often" that is the bridge to creating strong business connections...

[businessexpertsjax]

Nat - We all know how much you love to talk... even a packet of marshmallows in your mouth wouldn't stop you! :)

[BusinessExpertsNat]

Hadn't really thought about this before, but seriously without thinking first my explanation of what I do would have lasted for a minute AT LEAST! Might be worthwhile for me to think about this... :)

[businesstvdavid]

This advice is pretty straightforward - the great news is that it is easy to apply to what you do straight away.

[BusinessExpertLouise]

To be interesting and compelling when explaining your business is important...honesty is important also. I believe that makes the best impression.

[businesstvgeorge]

Not much to say about this one - but pleased at how this series came out overall

[businesstvrebecca]

Good advice. The first impression counts, but knowing what to say is another thing.

[businesstvAmanda]

This video has really made me think about what i say to people when i first meet them. I had never thought of this this way but its so true i switch off when people are robotic and rattle off their elevator pitch

[businesstvmark]

... and what would Bill Gates' elevator pitch be? I'd love to see that one!

[businessexpertsalli]

I think building relationships are a vital part of any business. With consumers having more power these days, businesses need to spend more time on networking and building relationships with their consumers.

[businesstvkelsi]

Very simple and easy to understand tips on networking. Imagine meeting Bill Gates in an elevator, what on earth would you say?!

[businesstvAndie]

Strange, how a simple question can actually mean so many things and have so many possible outcomes with the answer you give.

Makes you wonder does'nt it?

[businessadvice]

I'd never considered it this way before - but in practice this is what you strike.

Of course what you really need is to be able to be interesting/compelling when people ask you what you're about...

Fundamental really?

[jittyslitter]

I like Andy's shows... simple, commonsense stuff that is easy to implement.

How many meetings did I go to when I was younger and a bit greener which went just like that lol!