10/13/2026
Does your elevator pitch need a taller building?
Your experience matters. But the person listening needs to understand how that experience could help them.
When your introduction leaves people guessing, someone who needs your expertise may walk away without recognizing its value.
Try this: Start with a problem they recognize. Explain how you help. Then pause.
For example:
“Business owners often struggle to explain why their work matters. My coaching helps them make that value clear so potential clients can recognize how it helps.”
Now there’s room for a conversation—and a chance to learn what matters to the other person.
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What could you leave out of your introduction to make its value clearer?