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Be honest: if your pitch is 90 minutes and you only have…

“Be honest: if your pitch is 90 minutes and you only have 60 set aside for a business lunch or a cup of coffee, there is no way that you can give an honest representation of your company or products. You're lying to yourself and wasting your own time as well as that of your prospect or partner.” quote by Michael Gerber
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“Be honest: if your pitch is 90 minutes and you only have 60 set aside for a business lunch or a cup of coffee, there is no way that you can give an honest representation of your company or products. You're lying to yourself and wasting your own time as well as that of your prospect or partner.”

Michael Gerber

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A pitch longer than the allotted time cannot honestly convey a business, leading to wasted effort for both parties.

In simple terms: Overlong pitches mislead and waste time.

Key Takeaway

Keep pitches within the time slot.

Themes

communication honesty efficiency

Mood

frustrated serious

Type

advice practical

When to use this quote

  • business meetings
  • networking lunches
  • coffee chats

Key Concepts

time management authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you prioritize essential points?
  • What can you omit without losing core value?
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