You have done the homework. Your idea is rock solid, and backed with extensive customer research. You have invested a lot of time putting together your business plan, and even more time getting the chance to have your idea be heard by the right people. Be sure you don’t let all that time, effort, research and money go down the drain by making the mistakes that everyone else makes!

If you are planning to pitch an idea or solution to opinion leaders within your current company, important clients, or you’re an entrepreneur pitching your idea to VC’s, make your pitch count! John Bates has raised hundreds of millions in Silicon Valley and has assisted many others to avoid the landmines of “conventional wisdom.” Get his expert support as you prepare, organize, practice, and put your best idea forward for success. Contact John for in-person coaching or for a limited time, you can access sample lessons in my Art of the Pitch Mini-Course.