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Posted on 5/14/25 at 10:53 pm to GAFF
Yes. It’s all about context.
To some people, it comes naturally. Others force it, and you can tell.
If I’m in a conversation, and the person initially brings up:
1. How was your flight or
2. How’s the weather
I know it’ll be a bore, and am quickly looking for an exit.
You can look at what a person wears and generally judge what you should talk about. You can tell what a person drinks/orders, and can steer a convo that way. It naturally takes about 30 seconds to ascertain which way you should talk. Also, mimicking their language/body language helps.
To some people, it comes naturally. Others force it, and you can tell.
If I’m in a conversation, and the person initially brings up:
1. How was your flight or
2. How’s the weather
I know it’ll be a bore, and am quickly looking for an exit.
You can look at what a person wears and generally judge what you should talk about. You can tell what a person drinks/orders, and can steer a convo that way. It naturally takes about 30 seconds to ascertain which way you should talk. Also, mimicking their language/body language helps.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 11:06 pm to theunknownknight
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No. That gets you on a pedo list.
I know you're being sarcastic but asking about kids/family is a great way to establish rapport especially if their kids are around the same age as yours. This is key to relationship selling. Overtime the relationship transitions from client to colleague to friend.
On the flip side a I had a client creep me out once when he asked to see a picture of my kids. Fortunately, he was a senile old man and retired shortly after that meeting.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 11:30 pm to GAFF
Damn, you must lead an insufferable, miserable life. I'm so sorry.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 11:35 pm to GAFF
Break the ice by asking them if they’d mind holding your hand because you’re terrified of elevators.
Posted on 5/14/25 at 11:51 pm to OWLFAN86
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the same thing to networking it's a way to tell the interesting parts about yourself in two minutes that the people who heard it will remember
"How do you do, I'm a member of the Tigerdroppings 100k posts club."
Posted on 5/14/25 at 11:59 pm to GAFF
It’s not difficult
Don’t be afraid, ask questions, and be genuinely interested in the other person. People make it out to be more than it is.
Don’t be afraid, ask questions, and be genuinely interested in the other person. People make it out to be more than it is.
Posted on 5/15/25 at 12:54 am to GAFF
Not sure if I have an elevator pitch but if I talk to you for 15 seconds no matter who you are, you will be interested in what I’m selling.
Being interested in and knowing about what you are selling is key.
Helps in any conversation you get into at the most awkward time. Means u are literally always ready quickly why meeting again is very important.
Thats all your trying to do, is setup a second meeting.
Don’t like your product, find a new one.
Being interested in and knowing about what you are selling is key.
Helps in any conversation you get into at the most awkward time. Means u are literally always ready quickly why meeting again is very important.
Thats all your trying to do, is setup a second meeting.
Don’t like your product, find a new one.
This post was edited on 5/15/25 at 1:00 am
Posted on 5/15/25 at 12:54 am to armytiger96
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I know you're being sarcastic but asking about kids/family is a great way to establish rapport especially if their kids are around the same age as yours. This is key to relationship selling. Overtime the relationship transitions from client to colleague to friend. On the flip side a I had a client creep me out once when he asked to see a picture of my kids. Fortunately, he was a senile old man and retired shortly after that meeting.
Wrong. You’re there to show a value on the product you’re presenting. If the prospect has a passion in their office like hunting, fishing, golf, or sports team, then you can talk about that. I was taught to not talk about any of that personal stuff. One thing I do is the read the office I’m in and go from there.
Once the deal is done that relationship will grow and you can talk about their personal life.
Posted on 5/15/25 at 1:40 am to GAFF
Nothing like a job where you don’t have to make a pitch to some rich cocksucker in the hopes you can be the rich cocksucker some day maybe… and still make good money.
Yeah yeah, one in 100 of these guys hit it big. Hope they have fun.
Yeah yeah, one in 100 of these guys hit it big. Hope they have fun.
Posted on 5/15/25 at 2:31 am to GAFF
"Alright..Big Gulps huh? See you guys later..
Posted on 5/15/25 at 6:12 am to GAFF
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Guy at work can seemingly hit it off with anyone he comes across. Truly impressive. I asked him today how he did it and he stated that he has about 5 different “elevator speeches” depending on who he is talking to. This is primarily in a corporate setting but he mentioned that every time a new manager is hired he “researches” them and that lets him know which speech to pull out when he meets them. Made me realize I need to step my game up.
Any of you have one? Curious to hear what the primary points are.
Every company has arse kissers and yes men
Posted on 5/15/25 at 6:18 am to GAFF
Go with the fake phone call…
“What do you mean you don’t know who the dad is!”
Pause
“I thought that you were a lesbian!”
Pause
“What do you mean you still are.”
Silence…
Then act very angry and everyone will leave you alone for 9 months.
“What do you mean you don’t know who the dad is!”
Pause
“I thought that you were a lesbian!”
Pause
“What do you mean you still are.”
Silence…
Then act very angry and everyone will leave you alone for 9 months.
Posted on 5/15/25 at 7:27 am to BamaCoaster
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Also, mimicking their language/body language helps.
I started down this road in sales. So glad I got out and don't have to live my life doing this kind of shite.
Posted on 5/15/25 at 7:32 am to Mr Roboto
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Just simply say, "Where are you from?" It's without a doubt the best icebreaker. If you know basic geography you can find a connection from there and keep the conversation going
My wife is still amazed how I pull this off with anyone I meet. I studied Rand McNally atlas’ as a kid and 95% of the time I can take the conversation over when they tell me
I always find something from there and let them speak. “Oh yeah, that’s where ____ is from or is made or was filmed”
Never fails. It allows them to open up
Posted on 5/15/25 at 7:35 am to deeprig9
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It's called elevator pitch, not speech.
Nah...and elevator pitch is when you're trying sell someone something of sell yourself as a candidate for a job in a short sweet condensed explanation.
The OP calls it "elevator speech" but it's normally called the ability to bullshite with someone. Polite conversation. Chit chat.
Posted on 5/15/25 at 7:51 am to GAFF
I wouldn’t say I have something canned, but I’ll research someone and find some intersect in our lives and slide it into the conversation.
Posted on 5/15/25 at 7:56 am to GAFF
Yes. One of the hardest things to do is sell an idea or concept quickly and clearly to an audience that does not necessarily have a lot of background on something. The best leaders in my company are best as these short type of speeches.
Posted on 5/15/25 at 8:45 am to olgoi khorkhoi
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started down this road in sales. So glad I got out and don't have to live my life doing this kind of shite.
To some of us it comes naturally.
And, ALL of life is sales.
“All the worlds a stage and all of its men are actors”-Shakespeare
Posted on 5/15/25 at 8:51 am to Uncle Stu
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Sales people have elevator speeches
And those can't do, sell
So no, no elevator speech
Do you realize any job you've ever had (non-government) exists because salespeople bring in clients that pay your salary and the company's bills?
Even if they're not designated a "salesperson" someone still had to sell their idea over someone else's and make a stranger become a customer.
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