No one likes pushback when sharing their ideas, but how do you respond to criticism without putting on your fighting gloves? Maybe boxing someone down isn't the answer. In fact, just using their energy to your advantage may have different results. In this week's episode, we discuss verbal tai chi. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3aMupwx Powered by Firstory Hosting…

We often work with startups on describing the future of their industry. But what is the future of pitching? For our 10th episode, we begin theorizing where we think pitching is going. Join us on this brainstorm exploring the future of pitch. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3BR24AZ Powered by Firstory Hosting…

Conventional wisdom suggests confidence is a large part of what makes a "great" speaker. Thousands of books and articles all expound on this theory. But, what if confidence just made you an "okay" speaker, and there was something else that made you genuinely great? In this episode, Andrew and Nick discuss why 'comfort may be at the core of great speakers, NOT confidence. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3jcdKad Powered by Firstory Hosting…

We dissected Apple's 2021 keynotes in the previous episode and found some serious evidence of "presentation basics" amnesia. This time we put Microsoft under the microscope and well...they surprised us. Should Apple give the keynote crown to Microsoft? Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3r4avEu Powered by Firstory Hosting…

Apple products are da bomb, but their Keynotes are just bombing. In this episode, we dive into two things Apple can learn from Steve Jobs about Keynotes. Things that are frankly presentation 101. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3df2oiZ Powered by Firstory Hosting

After working with 100s of startups and entrepreneurs, we've noticed a strong contrast in the way first-time founders and veteran founders articulate their strategy and vision. We have dubbed these two styles "The Hero's Story" and "The General's Story". In this episode, we look at what Heroes can learn from Generals. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2Tlp0aa Powered by Firstory Hosting…

More than half your communications are done via text. Yet, how often do you consider the "tone of voice" your audience reads your messages with? This week we look at how different companies in the same space create very different tones and reflect back on our own experiences writing for others. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3u8FOOn Powered by Firstory Hosting…

Learning to frame is a superpower that any founder can learn but most fail to utilize. In this episode, we cover the foundations of framing and a few basic anatomies that can change your pitch from meh to magnificent. Show notes can be found here: https://bit.ly/3yubv8r Powered by Firstory Hosting

Many good founders know the competitive landscape but fail to articulate it effectively. In our latest Pitch Anatomy episode, we look at how to build your current competitors into problem framing. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2SbDr05 Powered by Firstory Hosting

Investors and entrepreneurs don't speak the same language. They see the world from two different vantage points. In Part 2 of our Pitch Anatomy Series, we look at how entrepreneurs can speak "investorese" by answering the question...Why Now? Show notes: https://bit.ly/2Sl6dLC Powered by Firstory Hosting…

After working with 100s of start-ups and investors on honing the perfect pitch, we had a sudden realization. Every successful pitch comes down to answering only 3 key questions. In our inaugural episode, we tackle the first of these...Why You? Show notes: https://bit.ly/3fDNlj9 Powered by Firstory Hosting…