Learn how to create your 30 Second Pitch

Talk about your vision, dream, mission, experience or nonprofit. How will you attract customers/donors. Join Michelle Jewsbury in this free class

Classes are every second and forth Monday at 12pm PST / 3pm EST

A 30 second pitch is like trying to sell a used car to a teenager: you only have a short amount of time to make a good impression and convince them to give it a test drive.

It's important because in the real world, you'll often find yourself in situations where you need to quickly explain who you are, what you do, or what you're selling. It's a valuable skill to be able to communicate your ideas effectively in a short amount of time.

Think of it as a way to make sure you're not stuck in a conversation that's going nowhere, like a bad date or a class with a substitute teacher.

In a 30-second pitch, you can pitch a variety of things such as:

Yourself and your qualifications for a job or opportunity

A product or service you're selling

An idea or proposal for a project or business

A cause or organization you're passionate about

A book, movie or any other form of art or entertainment

A fundraising campaign or charity event

It's all about being able to clearly and effectively communicate the most important information about what you're trying to pitch in a short amount of time.