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Why Your Elevator Pitch Isn’t Working

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You pinpointed a problem and came up with an award-winning solution. Check.

You learned the importance of having an elevator pitch. Check.

You had the opportunity to put your elevator pitch to use. Check.

Unfortunately, even with all of your preparation, your pitch didn’t work. [Read more…] about Why Your Elevator Pitch Isn’t Working

116: The Differences Between Intrapreneurs and Entrepreneurs

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The Launch Youniversity Podcast
The Launch Youniversity Podcast
116: The Differences Between Intrapreneurs and Entrepreneurs
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Summary:

Both intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs are agents of change and the world needs you and your gifts. Today, our mentors, Shane Benson and David Farmer, join host, Kevin Jennings, to talk about the differences between intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs with how they make decisions, pitch ideas, and garner the support they need to propel their ideas forward. If you’re still deciding whether you want to pursue intrapreneurship versus entrepreneurship, tune in to this week’s episode to see in which environment you would thrive.

Welcome to episode 116 of the Launch Youniversity Podcast.

Links + Resources:

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Now, Discover Your Strengths

Elevator Pitch

033: Break Into Business: Monica Lage on Launching Your Passion From The Ground Floor

114: The Truth about Scaling Fast With Global Scaling Academy’s Chris Yeh

Three Takeaways:

  • Your pitch is important. As an intrapreneur, you’ve got more people to convince your idea is worth pursuing and fewer opportunities to do it. While entrepreneurs have more chances to share their ideas, they often have to pitch them over and over again. Both intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs have to make sure their pitch is solid to make sure they adequately convey their vision. Click here to learn how to improve your pitch.
  • Vision drives resources. Both intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs need resources to propel their visions forward. For intrapreneurs, your vision must align with the existing organization’s broader mission. Ask yourself, “Does my vision line up with where the organization is headed?” Entrepreneurs have a lot more creative autonomy when it comes to vision, but you must use discretion when deciding how narrow or wide to cast your vision. 
  • Ask yourself some serious questions. The world needs both intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs, however you need to decide which environment you thrive in. Decide if you love the ebbs and flows of entrepreneurship or the more steady pace of intrapreneurship.

Thank you for listening to the Launch Youniversity Podcast! If you have a question that you want to be answered on the podcast… ask us here!

5 Ways to Elevate Your Personal Brand Today

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If you’ve listened to our podcast before or taken our free personal brand assessment, you know whether you want one or not,  you have a personal brand. You might not be making money off of it, like famous personalities. You may not even know what it is. But you have one. [Read more…] about 5 Ways to Elevate Your Personal Brand Today

3 Ways to Deal With Insecurity When You Speak

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Public speaking is a lonely gig.

You’re up there by yourself. Usually, you prepare by yourself. And the feedback is, you guessed, directed at only you.

No wonder insecurity is a big issue. It’s why so many shy away from public speaking and presenting. And yet, when that happens, our great ideas often fail to see the light of day.

Here are three helpful principles to read over before you go out to speak. [Read more…] about 3 Ways to Deal With Insecurity When You Speak