#35 Unleash Your Pitching Potential and Presentation Skills: Expert Advice from Kelsey Stupfell and Niki Ferguson

Rev Pitch Competition Applications are Open
at tsbank.com/rev or advancesouthwestiowa.com 
Do you want to master the art of captivating pitch competitions and leave a lasting impression on potential investors? Look no further! This episode is all about Pitch competitions. I'm talking with Kelsey Stupfell, from Treynor State Bank, and Niki Fergeson, with Advanced South West Iowa all about the REV Pitch competition they collaborate on. We have a candid conversation about what it's like to do a pitch competition. We reveal the secrets to delivering a pitch you feel confident in, engages, and ultimately secures the support and investment you need to propel your entrepreneurial journey to new heights. We also share details about the 2023 REV Pitch Competition for any local listeners who may want to get involved (I highly recommend you do!) and talk about how you might start a pitch competition in your own area. Get ready to unlock the key to pitching success and watch your dreams transform into reality.In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the power of collaborations and partnerships as a lifeline for small businesses. Experience the profound impact of TS Bank Rev on local entrepreneurs and their ventures. Learn foolproof techniques to ace pitching and presenting your business ideas efficiently. Understand the transformative influence of The Rev Business Pitch Competition on budding business owners. Unlock ways to overcome self-doubt and attain a perfect work-life equilibrium as a small business owner. I Unpacking this Episode Min by Min:

00:02:57 - What the TS Bank Rev Pitch is00:05:09 - Collaboration with Advanced Southwest Iowa, 00:07:43 -  Tandem Works Experience with Rev 00:09:55 - Creating a Community Program00:12:56 - The Value of the Experience 00:14:07 - Unexpected Opportunities 00:16:09 - Pitch Competition Details 00:17:50 - Wide Range of Business Ideas 00:22:25 - Elements of a Quality Pitch 00:25:48 - Importance of Knowing Your Material00:26:15 - Using Visuals and Engaging with the Audience 00:26:51 - The "Ten Slide" Rule and the "Whoop" Framework,00:27:57 - Authenticity 00:29:34 - Language, Nonverbal Cues, and Stage Presence 00:37:47 - Community Collaboration 00:45:27 - Fear of Idea Theft, 00:50:01 - Overcoming Self-Doubt,
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