This past Friday was the interns last official Friday work session – this week we used the space of Coates Kokes! Coates Kokes was wonderful – accommodating, friendly, hospitable, etc. From the time I was there, I got a good feeling about the company, culture, values, culture, collaboration, ambiance, etc. Of course I’d have to spend more time there to know for sure, but overall – good experience!
James Rice and Mason West from Ascentium as well as Amber Case and Bram Pitoyo spent some time with each team in the afternoon – specifically, James spoke to us regarding presentation as our final pitch is this Friday.
Some advice James had regarding pitching to clients:
- Remember to not talk over the client’s head – you know this stuff inside and out, but do they?
- Be organized!
- Own the room – you’ve done the research and put the time in – now own it!
- Be passionate – live it! love it!
- Find a way to people to think uniquely
- Scared/nervous? Get over it! be proud of you strategy / work
- Don’t increase # of slides to decrease bullets per page…
- Make it as real and engaging for the client as possible
