Tag: pitching for tv and film
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I locked in a 24 times Emmy Winner!
Today, I locked in a panelist who is a 24 time Emmy Award Winning Director, Writer & Producer! (Thanks to the amazing writer and VP of Original Programming at TV One, Robyn Greene Arrington!) He’s made some mistakes while on his journey to rise to the top, you best believe!…
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I’m a BOSS Pitch: 10 BOSS ways to pitch your heart out every time!
I'm a boss pitch and here are 10 BOSS ways to pitch your heart out every time! On a recent pitch meeting, (that went well by the way), I did a few things differently that I want to keep in my regimen for future pitches. These new things helped me…
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Tomorrow, I Pitch…
I'm prepared my pitch. Tomorrow, I wake up early to: 1. Meditate 2. Say 100 affirmations 3. Visualize myself winning and what it feels like to hear "Yes". 4. Read Grant Cordone 10x (to get hyped) 5. Read the Word Then get ready. That's my morning ritual. Do y'all have…
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Still Pitching From Your Paper? (TIP)
Still pitching from your paper? Here's a tip. Choose 5 of the most important things about your project / product and practice pitching them without paper. You'll find it easier to pitch from your heart, if you order them by importance. (BONUS TIP): these 5 "must talk about" topics will…
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My “Quick Start” Checklist for Storytelling While Pitching
Hey! Wanna know my "quick start" checklist for storytelling while pitching? Before you craft your pitch for your film or TV project or your business product. You must first know how to tell a great story. Storytelling is key for anyone pitching content, or anything for that matter. Telling great…
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Afraid to mess up while pitching?
Afraid to mess up while pitching? Here’s a quick Tip: When pitching, make sure you always read the room. Check faces to see if there are any furrowed eyebrows or waned attention. Then ask, “Before I go any further, are you following me so far? Is there anything I can…
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Five Tips to Eliminate Fear Before You Pitch!
You need a few tips to eliminate fear before you pitch? Last week my #100Pitches book release, workshop, and high-end industry networking event, toured to Atlanta, Georgia and it was so amazing! But, I have to admit, I was really nervous for some reason. I experienced these same feelings before…
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Are you trying to get through the door?
Content Creators, Are you trying to get through the door? Let’s talk subject headings! I was once told by a blogger of an urban media blog that he receives hundreds of emails each day, and in order for an email to get a click from him, the subject heading MUST…
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Barriers Will Get In Your Way – Here’s What I Do
Sometimes barriers will get in your way and stop your progression. When this happens, what do you do? I remember my first time dealing with a pitching barrier after Setting out to pitch 100 times. 100 Times!! What was I thinking? Were there even 100 people I could pitch? I…
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Atlanta: Meet one of our Panelist!
Meet Tina thompson, Director of Programming at AspireTV. Tina has a heart for content creators! Besides having impressive credentials in programming and original development at networks like MTV, UPTV and ASPIRE TV, Tina cares about content creators! It’s actually how I came to know her. After a brief introduction, It…