Effectively communicate what we do and who we do it with best

Your Defining Statement
(Sometimes referred to as your “Elevator Speech” or your “Magical Moment”)

At networking events, do you ever have difficulty in describing what you do for others? Many of us do not effectively communicate what we do and who we do it with best.

Here are 6 strategies to follow to clearly help people remember what you speak on, or what service you offer.

Keep your statement short and use very simple language.
Make it conversational.
Come from “attraction.” This will prompt them to say, tell me more and how do you do that?
Your statement should be more about their dreams and hopes, not their pain.
Position what someone needs and people will work with you/buy your services or products.
Your defining statement must be repeatable by others.

Here is a simple way to craft your defining statement: Perhaps you've tried high-cost, but low results marketing already. In person networking groups can steal your time and not yield big results. Free talks and book signings are fun for the extrovert, but don't yield much unless you give at least six talks a month.

I am ------------------------------and I work with ---------------------------------who want ----------------------------

One of my defining statements is: I am Sandra Schrift, a career coach to speakers who want to grow a profitable speaking business. You notice my statement is about you, not me. Just a simple answer to a simple question. Conversational. Repeatable. Will someone be attracted to hear more? Will they want to know how I do that? Could someone repeat what I do to others?

You must be clear on what you do and what you offer to attract more prospects and get more business.

Do you want to learn how to give a compelling speech? Would you like to know what sets leaders apart? Are you ready to prepare a speech that hits your audience's hot buttons? Now you can. Buy the audio CD (available as an MP3 download) "POWER PRESENTATIONS FOR PROFESSIONALS"

Sandra Schrift 13 year speaker bureau owner and now career coach to emerging and veteran public speakers who want to "grow" a profitable speaking business. I also work with business professionals and organizations who want to be more motivational and persuasive in their presentations.

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