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What is the primary purpose of creating tension loops in a pitch narrative?
What is the primary purpose of creating tension loops in a pitch narrative?
- To encourage the target to leave the presentation early.
- To summarize the content effectively.
- To provide a checklist for successful pitching.
- To create interest and emotional involvement. (correct)
What transforms the target’s desire into fear during a pitch?
What transforms the target’s desire into fear during a pitch?
- The target's previous experiences with pitches.
- The interplay of dopamine and norepinephrine. (correct)
- The presentation's clarity and detail.
- The duration of the pitch.
Which aspect of audience psychology is essential for effective pitching?
Which aspect of audience psychology is essential for effective pitching?
- Understanding the difference between the presenter’s thoughts and the target’s perceptions. (correct)
- The presenter should mimic the audience's body language.
- The pitch should align perfectly with the audience's previous knowledge.
- Using technical jargon to establish authority.
What should be avoided when delivering the core of the pitch?
What should be avoided when delivering the core of the pitch?
In the context of storytelling in pitches, why is it important to keep moving quickly?
In the context of storytelling in pitches, why is it important to keep moving quickly?
What framework is suggested for discussing private market insights?
What framework is suggested for discussing private market insights?
Which key aspect should a pitch focus on to resonate with the croc brain?
Which key aspect should a pitch focus on to resonate with the croc brain?
What is the greatest challenge in short-form pitching?
What is the greatest challenge in short-form pitching?
What is the primary focus when pitching a business plan according to the content?
What is the primary focus when pitching a business plan according to the content?
What common issue do startups often encounter in their financial projections?
What common issue do startups often encounter in their financial projections?
What aspect of competition is often inadequately described in pitches?
What aspect of competition is often inadequately described in pitches?
Why should individuals focus less on projecting revenue in pitches?
Why should individuals focus less on projecting revenue in pitches?
What psychological aspect should be considered when delivering a pitch?
What psychological aspect should be considered when delivering a pitch?
What is a key advantage of keeping the customer in a subordinate position during a pitch?
What is a key advantage of keeping the customer in a subordinate position during a pitch?
How long did the complete presentation of the double-helix DNA structure take to read aloud?
How long did the complete presentation of the double-helix DNA structure take to read aloud?
What is suggested about the typical duration of pitches in contrast to the effective pitch presented by Watson and Crick?
What is suggested about the typical duration of pitches in contrast to the effective pitch presented by Watson and Crick?
What should a presenter focus on to qualify their dominant frame during a pitch?
What should a presenter focus on to qualify their dominant frame during a pitch?
What element is crucial for a pitch to be deemed successful, as illustrated by Watson and Crick's presentation?
What element is crucial for a pitch to be deemed successful, as illustrated by Watson and Crick's presentation?
Why is it stated that no company should allow executives to pitch for an hour?
Why is it stated that no company should allow executives to pitch for an hour?
How can a presenter make their pitch more playful and engaging?
How can a presenter make their pitch more playful and engaging?
Which of the following concepts is integral to maintaining attention during a pitch?
Which of the following concepts is integral to maintaining attention during a pitch?
What does the text imply about the relationship between frame control and successful pitching?
What does the text imply about the relationship between frame control and successful pitching?
What is the main purpose of focusing on one significant achievement during a pitch?
What is the main purpose of focusing on one significant achievement during a pitch?
How does the average of available information affect audience perception during a pitch?
How does the average of available information affect audience perception during a pitch?
What should be avoided when communicating your background in a pitch?
What should be avoided when communicating your background in a pitch?
What is the significance of the 'Why Now?' frame in a pitch?
What is the significance of the 'Why Now?' frame in a pitch?
Which pitching technique is suggested to control the frame during a presentation?
Which pitching technique is suggested to control the frame during a presentation?
In what way does audience psychology influence the effectiveness of a pitch?
In what way does audience psychology influence the effectiveness of a pitch?
Which aspect of storytelling in pitches is emphasized as potentially detrimental?
Which aspect of storytelling in pitches is emphasized as potentially detrimental?
What approach is suggested to maintain audience attention during a pitch?
What approach is suggested to maintain audience attention during a pitch?
What is the first step in putting the target at ease during a pitch?
What is the first step in putting the target at ease during a pitch?
How should a speaker approach the topic of past experiences during a pitch?
How should a speaker approach the topic of past experiences during a pitch?
What common mistake do people often make regarding their background during a pitch?
What common mistake do people often make regarding their background during a pitch?
How can a presenter avoid triggering a threat response in the audience?
How can a presenter avoid triggering a threat response in the audience?
What effect does discussing market forces have on the perception of an idea?
What effect does discussing market forces have on the perception of an idea?
What is a common pitfall when presenting one's background?
What is a common pitfall when presenting one's background?
Which aspect should be avoided to prevent change blindness in your pitch?
Which aspect should be avoided to prevent change blindness in your pitch?
What does the term 'secret sauce' refer to in a pitch?
What does the term 'secret sauce' refer to in a pitch?
Why is it important to explain competition during a pitch?
Why is it important to explain competition during a pitch?
What is the primary goal when introducing the big idea in a pitch?
What is the primary goal when introducing the big idea in a pitch?
Which psychological principle is utilized when the audience is kept focused on the present moment?
Which psychological principle is utilized when the audience is kept focused on the present moment?
What is the potential risk of an endless feedback loop during a pitch?
What is the potential risk of an endless feedback loop during a pitch?
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Study Notes
Pitch Narrative
- A pitch narrative needs tension and conflict
- Use tension loops: push then pull to create tension and resolution
- Target must be emotionally involved to be interested
Heart of the Pitch
- Deliver the heart of the pitch after generating tension and interest
- Keep moving fast because target's dopamine and norepinephrine levels are high for a short time
- Target's desire will eventually turn into fear and tension into anxiety
Greatest Problem in Short-Form Pitching
- Deciding which details to include and exclude
- Selling a company or raising money is a good framework to discuss this
- Market is familiar and has provided good testing ground for feedback
Delivering the Core of the Pitch
- Straightforward but requires understanding that the target's mind is different from yours
- Package information for the "croc brain" (Chapter 1): big picture, high contrast, visual, novel, with verified evidence
- Pitch must cover basic prerequisites and include information on successful projects and successes
Track Record
- Spend less than two minutes on track record and focus on big wins
- Time and attention are scarce in a pitch, use them wisely
- Don't spend too much time on background, it can be addressed later
- Average information, not sum, influences perception
- One great thing leaves a better impression than one great and one pretty good
"Why Now?" Frame
- Remind the target why they should invest in an idea now
- Use "Why now" to show control and remind customer of their subordinate position
- Customer will defer to you when you use "Why now" frames
Pitching the "Big Idea"
- The most important scientific discovery of the 20th century (DNA structure) was pitched in five minutes
- Most pitches take at least 45 minutes to an hour
- This is a ridiculous amount of time
Idea Introduction Pattern
- Put the target at ease by stating the pitch will be short
- Provide a concise track record of successes
- The more you talk about your background, the more average it becomes because targets average information
- Show that the idea is not a static flash of genius, but rather driven by market forces
- Emphasize the market window and acknowledge competition
- Paint a picture of the idea moving from an old market to a new one
- Avoid "change blindness", which makes deals easy to neglect
- Use the idea introduction pattern to clearly explain the idea, its target audience, competition, and what it does better
Phase 2: Explain the Budget and Secret Sauce
- Maintain target's attention with minimum important information
- Avoid over-analyzing and focus on presentation without making the target overly analytical
- Start by presenting the budget because most people get this wrong
Pitching Numbers and Projections
- Be wary of absurdly aggressive and optimistic plans that maximise perceived value
- Financial projections should answer questions about company strength and its ability to handle unexpected events
- Demonstrate budgeting skills, projecting revenue is a simpler task
Competition
- Be prepared to discuss competition
- An idea's attractiveness is based on its industry and competition
- Clearly and accurately describe the competition
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