Doing Business with a Servant's Heart
Welcome to "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart," where compassion meets business and life. Join us as we explore the soul of business, guided by the unwavering principle that serving others is not just ethical – it’s transformative.
Hosted by Steve Ramona, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for uplifting people and businesses, each episode of our podcast is a deep dive into the stories, insights, and practical strategies of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who have mastered the art of leading with love and empathy. Through heartfelt conversations and inspiring anecdotes, we reveal the practical impact of servant leadership on personal and professional growth.
Discover how to foster a culture of kindness, engage with customers authentically, and build successful businesses that prioritize serving before selling. Whether you're a seasoned business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking to make a positive impact, "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" offers actionable advice, moral encouragement, and a refreshing perspective on what truly matters in the world of business.
Tune in and join our community of compassionate leaders striving to change the world, one act of service at a time. Because in the end, the heart of business is the business of the heart.
Doing Business with a Servant's Heart
Crafting the Perfect Elevator Pitches: Insights from Andy
The "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast, hosted by Steve, kicks off its second season with excitement and new insights from inspiring guests. The show features Andy, a unique "elevator pitch coach" who combines his diverse background in computer science and theater to excel at trade shows. Andy shares his journey of mastering effective communication and networking by trial and error, highlighting the importance of tailoring one's message to engage the audience authentically.
Andy emphasizes that a good elevator pitch should be specific, concise, and relatable to help people effectively introduce themselves and their services. He discusses his systematic approach to crafting pitches, including a one-hour coaching session that helps clients develop three essential pitches – a 30-second pitch, a seven-word pitch, and a referral statement. He stresses the importance of practice, iteration, and focusing on starting genuine conversations rather than overloading the pitch with multiple services.
Throughout the episode, Andy underscores the goal of making networking a natural and comfortable experience, allowing individuals to be themselves and connect meaningfully with others.
Sure, here’s a one-sentence timeline for the video:
### 0:00 - 1:00
- Steve introduces the new season and collaboration with H7 Network.
### 1:01 - 4:00
- Andy, the elevator pitch coach, joins the show.
### 4:01 - 8:00
- Andy shares his journey from tech and theater to elevator pitch coaching.
### 8:01 - 12:00
- The transition from cold calling to effective networking.
### 12:01 - 16:00
- Common mistakes and the importance of specificity in elevator pitches.
### 16:01 - 20:00
- Practicing pitches using recording devices versus mirrors.
### 20:01 - 24:00
- Focusing on genuine conversations in networking.
### 24:01 - 28:00
- Developing three essential pitches: 30-second, 7-word, and referral statement.
### 28:01 - 32:00
- Consistency in using elevator pitches to build recognition and trust.
### 32:01 - 36:00
- Details on Andy's upcoming workshop and how to sign up.
### 36:01 - 40:00
- Andy's final advice on starting conversations in networking.
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