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Pitch it like it’s hot 
Dear culture jammer, here’s how to tell your story 
Maribor, 20th September, 2014
You are not as ugly, or as beautiful as you’d imagine
Sell as much as tell
The one with the best story wins.
Intro + 1-liner 
Problem and who suffers most 
Solution 
Why now, why you (the USP) 
Domination plan: your go-to market, channels, partners 
Final punch with a CTA
Pitch the problem. Not your idea.
Pitch the Why 
Goals and drivers
Why do YOU care?
Storytelling 101
Setting 
Characters 
Plot 
Conflict 
Theme 
Storytelling 101
Storyteller Audience Content 
What really, really matters here
Storyteller
Audience (context) 
Know your audience well. Know where, when and to who you pitch.
Content
Find your Frodo
People dig stories
The power of stories 
Stories differentiate you & create added value 
They help you build engagement with your peers
! 
Stick your story and make it real (forget Mary and John!) 
Have 1 case study and 1 clear message 
Keep the flow 
Be authentic - don’t fake it! 
Don’t try to explain everything - leave something 
The goal of the pitch is: get a second chance 
Finish early and come out strong!
www.edgartells.me 
@edgartells 
Damjan Obal 
@damjanobal damjan@edgartells.me

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