Comments on: Does your Elevator Speech Make People Run to Find a Fire Hose?

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 06:58:04 +0000

In reply to Barb Parcells. Thank you Barb!The poor salesman got lucky that I didn't have an inspired moment of clobbering him. :)

By: Barb Parcells

Barb Parcells — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 19:27:03 +0000

You were much nicer than I would have been. I’ve had moments when I had to actually either walk away in the middle or their speech or risk being verbally abusive!

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:54:05 +0000

In reply to Leila. I had no option, Leila, I unwittingly walked into the trap. :) I'm a regular customer there since they opened in 2001 and the staff recognizes my voice on the phone. They had never seen me that angry. :)

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:52:12 +0000

In reply to CK Kochis. It was quite an experience and I rarely read the Riot Act to a sales person because I know they are doing their job but this time, it was too much. Glad you enjoyed the post and tips, Cindy.

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:50:28 +0000

In reply to Rachel. The follow up questions is a sure sign that your Elevator Speech has hit the bull's eye, Rachel. Well done!

By: Karmic Ally

Karmic Ally — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 18:49:31 +0000

In reply to Vidya Sury. Lovely connecting with you too, Vidya. You're right about the sales people and yes, the experience inspired the blog post. As an update, the chap was never seen there again. :)

By: Vidya Sury

Vidya Sury — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:57:51 +0000

Sadly, many salespeople assume that prospects are easy pickings! Not a nice experience for you, but a good example of what not to do for those struggling with that elevator speech. The ten tips are spot on!

Thank you Vatsala! Nice connecting with you!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:47:15 +0000

Haha, that is funny and so true! I do love my elevator speech to be intuitive and changeable to each situation so i don’t have it sprinted, but i keep it short and sweet. People usually ask me more questions and want more details.

By: CK Kochis

CK Kochis — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:28:23 +0000

You are certainly a more patient (and polite) woman than I. That wasn’t an elevator speech, that was someone hijacking your time and draining valuable energy. Although, you did learn something from the experience – and received a great topic to write about – so it was a waste of time. Thanks for the elevator speech tips and tricks. You have a wealth of knowledge; thanks for sharing it with us!

By: Leila

Leila — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:42:04 +0000

Hahahah Vatsala
That was fun at the same time I don’t know if I will be patient to listen to him.
Thank you for sharing these tips.