Elevator Pitch Exercise

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How to answer what do you do On the Profitable Joyful Consulting podcast I teach you how to increase your profits and enjoy your business more In this episode you ll learn how to answer the frequently-asked question What do you do nbsp nbsp Over the last several years there s been a backlash against elevator pitches as being inauthentic awkward and reducing someone to their profession Of course there are many facets to a person not just their work nbsp But we still need to be able to explain our work and the value of our work to others so they can recognize if they need to work with us or want to refer us to someone else nbsp Our answer to this question should engender goodwill and create a conversation with someone who has taken the courtesy of asking us the question in the first place by taking an interest in us I ve talked in past episodes about how I answer the question What do you do Today s episode is a deep dive into the specifics and how you can put this message together for yourself nbsp When someone asks What do you do they re really asking Do I need to know you nbsp It s harsh but realistic We re all busy We only have so much brain space and so much capacity for new colleagues contacts and friends nbsp What people want to know is can you offer them or someone they know value Can they offer value to you They re figuring out if they need to know you and how you can fit in their lives nbsp The proof that they do need to know you is in your response to that question If you answer it right their jaws can fly open or their eyebrows can go up and they may say Oh wow interesting or Can you help me or Can I have your card nbsp The truth is the right answer to this question can be very profitable In this episode you ll learn nbsp The attention-getting way to answer What do you do that delivers more connections leads and profitsMy simple tip to quickly grab the attention of your target client in your Jaw-Dropping Self-IntroHow to test out and refine your message so you know it resonatesA different way to deliver your message to hook your ideal clientsHow to get your Jaw-Dropping Self-Intro in front of potential clientsWatch it on YouTube https bit ly PJConYT or listen wherever you get podcasts You can also subscribe and listen here Want to discover 36 ways to use your self-intro and get clients Click here to download the free PDF Take your FREE self-assessment nbsp The 10 Drivers of Consulting Business Success onThe Path to 2 Million Get 50 off your first month of Armoire https samanthahartley com armoire nbsp For more tips to help you create a profitable joyful business without exhaustion let s connect on LinkedIn or Click here to visit this podcast episode