The UPS Store® Elevator Pitch Series Invites Small Business Owners to Take a Ride with Marcus Lemonis
October 12 2016 - 11:30AM
For most people, an elevator ride is a means to an end – a way
to reach their destination. For nine small business owners, an
elevator ride puts them in the hot seat and opens up an opportunity
to get one-on-one advice from entrepreneur and host of CNBC’s The
Profit Marcus Lemonis and compete for $10,000 in The UPS Store®
Elevator Pitch. Released today on The UPS Store YouTube channel,
the three-episode mini-series brings the “elevator pitch” concept
to life.
In each episode, three small business owners have the chance to
give their most compelling, yet concise elevator pitch for their
business – in an actual elevator. Filmed in the historic Tribune
building in Chicago, each of the nine contestants has just 24
floors to deliver their pitch. No stranger to providing advice on
what works and what doesn’t for small business success, Lemonis
listens to each pitch, asks questions and when they arrive at the
top floor, their ride and time are up.
In a recent survey*, The UPS Store found that 85 percent of
small business owners believe that a good elevator pitch is a
must-have for success. In fact, many of them regularly review and
edit their pitch to ensure it is fresh and relevant to their
business.
“Be concise, be organized and let your passion and your idea
come through during your elevator pitch,” said Lemonis. “Small
business owners never know who they are going to meet, or
opportunities that may arise. Having a strong, passionate elevator
pitch can be an important tool for entrepreneurs as they meet
potential customers, business partners and investors. ”
In true reality TV fashion, the Elevator Pitch series includes
Lemonis sharing his expert advice and strong critiques with the
audience, unbeknownst to the contestants. At the end of each
episode, one lucky contestant is chosen as the winner and receives
$10,000 to grow their business and a Small Business Toolkit from
The UPS Store to help them further their business.
“Dramatic, yet insightful, we want small business owners to not
only be entertained by this series, but also learn something
valuable for their business,” said Michelle Van Slyke, senior vice
president of marketing and sales, The UPS Store, Inc. “There are
many key takeaways throughout the mini-series that can help
entrepreneurs turn daily interactions into business success.”
From beauty and fashion to products and services, the
contestants are all small business owners with less than five
employees. Will the Elevator Pitch winner be the owner of a doggy
social lounge, a nanny service on wheels or a dress rental shop?
Viewers will have to tune in to find out.
To watch the Elevator Pitch series, visit The UPS Store YouTube
channel. To find The UPS Store nearest you and learn more about the
ways The UPS Store supports small business owners, visit
theupsstore.com/small-business-solutions.
*The results of the survey are based on an online survey
conducted March 25-30, 2016 by The UPS Store, Inc., franchisor of
The UPS Store network, with small business owners. The methodology
of the study was an online survey among a panel of 500 small
business owners contacted through Research Now. All participants
were 18 and older and residents of the United States. The UPS
Store, Inc. strives to include accurate and up-to-date Information
but makes no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy,
completeness, or adequacy of the information or survey results
provided herein; the information is provided on an “as is”
basis.
The views and opinions of Marcus Lemonis represents his views
and opinions alone and should not be construed to be the opinions
of The UPS Store, Inc. (or its affiliate or parent companies).
About The UPS Store®
With more than 4,500 locations, The UPS Store® network comprises
the nation’s largest franchise system of retail shipping, postal,
print and business service centers. The UPS Store locations in the
U.S. are independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees
of The UPS Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). Services,
pricing and hours of operation may vary by location. For additional
information on The UPS Store, including information on franchise
opportunities for opening a The UPS Store location, visit
www.theupsstore.com. Follow The UPS Store on Twitter® at
@TheUPSStore and like The UPS Store on Facebook at
facebook.com/theupsstore. Copyright © 2016 The UPS Store, Inc. All
rights reserved.
Chelsea Lee
The UPS Store
858-652-0581
chelsealee@upsstore.com
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