
111: Anthony Pierri - How to make Elevator Pitches for B2B Products
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About this listen
The art of crafting a compelling two-sentence company description. Anthony Pierrie dismantles common marketing myths, revealing why product functionality matters more than vague outcomes, and introduces his "positioning anchors" framework. We dive into real-world examples, differentiation strategies, and why founders often sabotage their own messaging.
Timestamps
- 00:01:38 - 00:07:00
The elevator pitch crisis: Why outcomes aren’t enough. - 00:07:00 - 00:14:00
Positioning anchors: Primary vs. secondary frameworks. - 00:14:00 - 00:25:00
Differentiation: Linking problems to anchors. - 00:25:00 - 00:41:17
Positioning pitfalls and real-world applications.
Hot Takes
🔥 "Product demos are the highest-value part of sales—not outcomes."
Anthony cites a study showing that for companies over $50M revenue, the product demo outweighed outcome-focused pitches.
🔥 "Most elevator pitches fail because they’re stacked secondary anchors."
Leading with outcomes like "we save time" without explaining what you actually do leaves listeners confused.
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