The Pitch with Amy Summers

Encore Episode 32 - Don’t Fear the Direct Ask

If you have a captive audience in a room and you lay your life’s mission on the line do you close with a pitch for money or close with a “have a good night”? Learn how to overcome the fear of the direct ask in fundraising. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 34 - Follow the Filter

If a pitch has these four ingredients you’re more likely to get news coverage because you are following a news filter. Learn how following someone’s filter in decision-making can improve your success tenfold. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 60 - Make Sure your Fundraising Message is on Pointe

The American Ballet Theatre called me the other day, and it didn’t end well for them. Learn how to engage someone to donate to a cause without selling memberships, subscriptions or snacks. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 29 - Pitch with a KISS Principle

Using the KISS Principle in pitching is an effective way to get your message across without overcomplicating your proposal. Learn how to keep your communication simple, straightforward and short to get more buy in with your ideas.
#ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 50 - Upping Your Stalker Game

Pitching requires a certain level of stalking, but how much is too much? Learn how to develop a follow-up pitching plan that will make you someone’s favorite stalker. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 57 - Gratitude Gains

True gratitude is quickly evaporating from business dealings but there is a silver lining. Learn three simple and inexpensive, go-to gratitude moves to increase your future gains in business. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 151 - Pitch Pause for Paws

I’m skipping Expo West this year. Learn how to hit the pause button in areas of your life where you need it the most.
#ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 23 - Do Be A Tease

Being cute is not enough to catch someone’s attention – you have to deliver on your creative promises. Learn how a clever and direct tease can pull someone into your pitch without resorting to a bait and switch. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 22 - Say It In A Sound Bite

It’s becoming increasingly difficult to grab someone’s attention in today’s fast-paced world. Learn how to use sound bites in your pitch to get to the point quicker, but in a more memorable way to increase the likelihood of your pitch being reviewed. #ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship

Encore Episode 17 - Pitching “Hey” is for Horses

If you want to be casual in your greeting, use “hi” or “hello” but dump the “hey” in the barn where it belongs. Learn how to ditch the “hey” habit for a more polished introduction.
#ThePitch #INICIVOX #VirtualMentorship