Share with the group
How complete is the business plan that you started writing last week? Any challenges you need help with?
This week you will record a pitch video to introduce yourself to potential sponsors. The video should:
- Show your smiling face looking at the camera.
- Say your name, where you live, the name of your business, and what problem your business solves for your customers
- Explain what your product is and how it works
- Explain how you will use the loan money if you are given a loan
- Explain HOW the loan money will help improve profits and save time
- Thank the sponsors for their consideration
Discussion Questions:
Why is it important to smile and make a friendly connection with the sponsor?
How much do you think the sponsors know about the products or services you sell?
If the sponsors live far away and do not know very much about your products and services, how can you help them understand?
Gather photos of yourself and your business that can be added to your business plan. In America they say, “A picture is worth 1000 words.” Why does the sponsor want to see where your business is located and what your family looks like in photos and videos?
Why is it important that you speak clearly, loudly, and slowly when talking to the sponsors?
Watch the pitch video found below. What was effective and what could be improved?
Watch the pitch video found below. What was effective and what could be improved?
Individual Activity
Write an outline of the main ideas you will share in your pitch video to introduce yourself to potential sponsors. Be sure to write what you will say and do that includes the items shown below:
- Show your smiling face looking at the camera.
- Say your name, where you live, the name of your business, and what problem your business solves for your customers
- Explain what your product is and how it works
- Explain how you will use the loan money if you are given a loan
- Explain HOW much the loan money will help improve profits and save time
- Thank the sponsors for their consideration
Homework
Record a pitch video and send it to your area supervisor