Pitch Master Gifts

'Granted, the Board of Directors didn't think much of your proposal, but I think they'll be impressed by your resilience!'

That's not the reaction I was going for. Let me try to put a different spin on it.

"Does he respond better to a confident approach or a groveling approach?"

"Whoa! I've read some hare-brained, preposterous proposals in my day. . . so I guess one more won't hurt."

'Dad says you can throw your voice. Toss it here.'

'It's the next big thing, but I can't fit it through the door.'

"By the way, about your presentation...Management has made a surprise visit."

Bobby's pitching coach told him to put some stank on the ball.

'You forget, I'm a blackbelt in powerpoint.'

"These projections don't make sparkles shoot out my ass."

"I'm razzled, but not dazzled."

"Great plan. Could we get some more details?"

"He's got great velocity but his trajectory needs work."

Elevator Pitch

I like what I'm seein' out there. This could be our year Wikowski.

"I see you're an ex televangelist who would like to stay in sales."

The Goalkeeper

'I feel confident about our presentation. If there is any blowback, don't worry. We're both wearing our flak jackets under our suits.'

Change Management: Change can be ruf.

'I hope you made the prospect say no three times before you gave up.'

Dragon's den desk. 'I'm in' and 'I'm out' tray on desk.

"I know R&D feels that the product warrants at least two 'really'."

"They play union in heaven... where do they play football?"

'I'll take the one on the right.'

"Jessica has an idea about going to the beach that she'd like to pitch you."

'Here's where you give me non-comprehending nods of approval.'

'Well, I'm glad to have you with us!'

Wilfried Zaha

Jurgen Klopp Caricature

Football Crazy.

"Something's trying to get through the Astroturf!"

'It's 'big office' meets 'poorly-received flop'!'

Confident Business Team - We Know We Can

Personal Cheerleader.

'Any questions?'