It’s hard to develop a really good elevator pitch. You’ve probably been in this situation. You’re at a networking event, and someone asks you what your product does. Maybe you’ve been trying to clearly convey to potential investors how your product solves a real problem and is better than the competitors.
I’ve been there myself. I was running a Lean Canvas workshop a few years ago when the perfect analogy came to me. You know who absolutely nails the sales message in a short amount of time?
Infomercials.
They’re cheesy. They’re hokey. They julienne fries! But you know what they do really well?
SELL PRODUCTS!
I created this exercise that I’ve used in all my workshops since to help founders create a laser sharp product positioning statement.
Here’s a quick video I recorded where I made a fool of myself trying to convince you to buy a magical pasta maker that somehow cooks pasta in 30 seconds without water!
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Now, I would LOVE to see what you come up with. I really want to see all of you be silly and have a great time with this exercise. Please record yourself going through your infomercial script, post the video, and tag me on social media! Use props! Get creative!
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I can’t wait to see what you come up with!