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Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal [Hardcover]

Oren Klaff (Author)
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January 26, 2011
About the Book: When it comes to delivering a pitch, Oren Klaff has unparalleled credentials. Over the past 13 years, he has used his one-of-a-kind method to raise more than $400 million--and now, for the first time, he describes his formula to help you deliver a winning pitch in any business situation.

Whether you're selling ideas to investors, pitching a client for new business, or even negotiating for a higher salary, Pitch Anything will transform the way you position your ideas.

According to Klaff, creating and presenting a great pitch isn't an art--it's a simple science. Applying the latest findings in the field of neuroeconomics, while sharing eye-opening stories of his method in action, Klaff describes how the brain makes decisions and responds to pitches. With this information, you'll remain in complete control of every stage of the pitch process.

Pitch Anything
introduces the exclusive STRONG method of pitching, which can be put to use immediately:
Setting the Frame
Telling the Story
Revealing the Intrigue
Offering the Prize
Nailing the Hookpoint
Getting a Decision

One truly great pitch can improve your career, make you a lot of money--and even change your life. Success is dependent on the method you use, not how hard you try. "Better method, more money," Klaff says. "Much better method, much more money." Klaff is the best in the business because his method is much better than anyone else's. And now it's yours.

Apply the tactics and strategies outlined in Pitch Anything to engage and persuade your audience--and you'll have more funding and support than you ever thought possible.

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ADVANCE PRAISE FOR THE PITCH ANYTHING FORMULA:

"Fast, fun and immensely practical."
--JOE SULLIVAN, Founder, Flextronics

"Move over Neil Strauss and game theory. Pitch Anything reveals the next big thing in social dynamics: game for business."
--JOSH WHITFORD, Founder, Echelon Media

"What do supermodels and venture capitalists have in common? They hear hundreds of pitches a year. Pitch Anything makes sure you get the nod (or wink) you deserve."
--RALPH CRAM, Investor

"Pitch Anything offers a new method that will differentiate you from the rest of the pack."
--JASON JONES, Senior Vice President, Jones Lang LaSalle

"If you want to pitch a product, raise money, or close a deal, read Pitch Anything and put its principles to work."
--STEVEN WALDMAN, Principal and Founder, Spectrum Capital

"Pitch Anything opened my eyes to what I had been missing in my presentations and business interactions."
--LOUIE UCCIFERRI, President, Regent Capital Group

"I use Oren's unique strategies to sell deals, raise money, and handle tough situations."
--TAYLOR GARRETT, Vice President, White Cap

"A counter-intuitive method that works."
--JAY GOYAL, CEO, SumOpti

About the Author

Oren Klaff is Director of Capital Markets for the investment bank Intersection Capital, where he raises tens of millions of dollars from investors and institutions. Intersection Capital has grown to $250 million of assets under management by using Klaff's pioneering approaches to raising capital and incorporating neuroscience into its capital markets programs. He is a specialist in financial modeling and the co-developer of Velocity™, a capital markets product that has raised more than $100 million of private equity and venture capital.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 26, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0071752854
  • ISBN-13: 978-0071752855
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,645 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

With securities markets experience in capital raising advisory leadership, Oren is Director of Capital Markets at investment bank Intersection Capital where he manages its capital raising platform (retail and wholesale distribution), business and product development. Oren co-developed and oversees Intersection Capital's flagship product, Velocity™.

From 2003-2008 as he applied his pioneering approaches to raising capital and incorporating neuroscience into the capital markets programs, Oren raised over $400 million of investor capital from high net-worth individuals and financial institutions.

Oren is a member of Geyser Holding's investment committee where he has been a principal since 2006. During its growth he was responsible for sales, marketing, branding, product development, and business development. Previously, he was a venture analyst and partner at several mid-sized investment funds.

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Pitch Anything... February 26, 2011
Format:Hardcover
The book of the week was Pitch Anything by Oren Klaff. Wow. I haven't been this excited about a book in quite some time. I have found myself talking about this book a lot this week. I have even suggested it to several of my friends that sell for a living and I did so without getting to the end yet. Klaff is a dynamic writer and the whole book is fascinating. I have read a ton of books and what I look for in books anymore is uniqueness... A lot of books overlap ideas when you get into the realm of business and leadership. The books that do well nowadays are the ones that have a few individual revelations. The ones that do great are the ones that completely revolutionize their subject matter. Pitch Anything is one of those books.

There are a lot of "Oh wow" ideas in this book. Klaff uses neuroscience in selling. He has analyzed the way the human mind reacts to communication and teaches best practices for selling. There are two things I want to lay on you that I learned from this book. The first about attention and the second is about neediness.

Obviously it's important to get attention when you are selling to someone. This is obvious, but most people don't know how to get that attention. A lot of salesmen may think they do, but a lot are wrong. Attention is the combination of two things: desire and tension. Not only do you need to have someone interested but you also need them thinking that it's going to be on your terms whether they get it or not and they would be lucky to have it. Desire is the easy thing. You have a great product or service and you pitch how wonderful it is to your customer or financier. You are most likely passionate about what you are selling, so it should be easy to find ways to incorporate the other party into that desire. Klaff talks more in depth about the ways to really drive in this desire as well. The desire releases the neurotransmitter dopamine, this is half of the cognitive cocktail you're after. Tension on the other hand is not as easy to create. You have to push and pull while you are pitching. "I'm not sure if we are the right fit" *Pause* "But then again if things do work out, this could really be something great." This is a low-key example. The first statement pushes them and mentally they are thinking, "Wait, what, why can't I have this" and then you pull them in with your second statement. Be convincing while you are doing you pushes and pulls or they won't work. And if you pull it off you will release the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. This is the second half of the cognitive cocktail. It makes them pumped to want what you are selling. Dopamine is the chemical in the brain that chases rewards and norepinephrine is the chemical that helps your brain stay focused. If you are able to learn to communicate in a way the releases both of these in the person you are talking to, you need to learn it!

The second thing I really liked was Klaff talking about not being needy. If you appear needy it gives the other party all the power. You want to have the power in your pitch. It is incredibly common for salesman to do everything but beg (maybe some beg too) to get the sale. And you probably do "need" it... or at least you think you do, but do not wear that on your sleeve. I read an article a couple years ago about the best sales people in the nation. There was a Car Salesman that sold more cars than anyone else and the way he did it was act like it was no sweat off his back if they didn't buy the vehicle. It was his propensity to avoid neediness that really sold his cars. Needy doesn't work. Keep the control and maintain utter confidence.

This book is very interesting. I could spill tidbits I learned all night long, but I don't have the time. Instead, I encourage you to pick this book up. It is incredibly interesting. And if you are sitting there saying that you don't sell... you're wrong. Everyone sells. It may not be your main career, but whether you are asking for a raise at your job or even interviewing for a job, you are trying to sell yourself. As always, if you have any questions on the book don't hesitate to ask. I would be more than happy to help anyone that wants it.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Kirsten
Format:Hardcover
Though I often find these kinds of business books dry and much too basic,
this one was a great read from the very first page onwards. Written in a lively,
entertaining style, the content relates to any business -- indeed, to any life situation.
The book mixes solid advice and real life stories with interesting scientific research.
If your life involves coming up with ideas and convincing other
people to buy into them, or if you're raising money, it's
very worth your time.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Immediately Hooked February 6, 2011
By Josh
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Have you noticed that the price on business books keep dropping? That's because most are poorly written and are thinly disguised brochures for business consultants. Pitch Anything is different. Oren Klaff is an investment banker that became curious about the brain and how to he could "win" more deals. He did the work that we all wish we had time for, figuring out how the mind of the person sitting across the desk from us will interpret what we are saying and what we are pitching - whether it's for money, a deal or a job.

This is one of the first books I've read about the mind and business that is not written by an academic. The author is an investment banker that took serious time to study, learn and figure out how the brain works, and how this could be used in everyday business. The result of this work is a book that explains, in surprising detail, how to package information for the brain of the other person so it is most easily accepted. Klaff, the author, calls this Framing. He explains the four basic kinds of frames that control business and social dynamics. Intrigue Frames, Prize Frames, Power-busting Frames and the Moral Authority Frame (my favorite). This concept alone was worth the price.

I don't want to be one of those reviewers that gushes - and I'd like this review to be perceived as balanced - but I'm advising anyone within sight of this to check it out. Pitch Anything is a must read for anyone involved in the start-up world such as myself. I could not have found this book at a better time. I intend to pass it along to as many friends and business connections as I can. After the first read I began to use these techniques daily in my work as a software executive as well as in my personal life. I just finished reading and am now re-reading.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Solid Framework for the Psychology of Client Behaviour and Pitching
Interesting read. It's essentially a framework to pitch things, but moreso, it's about understanding the psychology of the client and where their mind is at the various stages in... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Rob Anthony
Terrible Book
I purchased the hard cover version of this book. It was the biggest waste of money and the worst book I have ever read. All it discusses is how to be rude to people. Read more
Published 3 days ago by Derrick P
A Genie in a Bottle
I bought this book and read it in just one night, adjusted a pitch I had the next day to Oren's specifications and landed the deal in just 15 minutes. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Dan Portnoy
Different perspective
Interesting methodology that is completely counter-intuitive. This is definitely one of the must read kind of books because it provides a different perspective to pitching. Read more
Published 20 days ago by sdes
One of the best business books I've ever read!
The book "Pitch Anything" is an absolute must read for anyone who wants to get their way in life. Yes, it's business focused and an amazing read but the truth is that the lessons... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Don Scott Schnure
Already made me some money...
I am a student entrepreneur participating in a business plan competition run by a local non-profit agency. Read more
Published 26 days ago by spikefromspace
Excellent book with many insights!
If you are in sales for a living, or just want to know how to be better at influence and persuasion, pitch anything is a worthwhile book to read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Book Review
Oren Klaff Really "Gets It"
This is an excellent read and really addresses the underlying (powerful) psychology of what is going on during the "pitch". Read more
Published 2 months ago by JayFro
Great read
Excellent book with great examples and fantastic information. I will definitely be putting this method into practice very soon in my next meeting.
Published 2 months ago by Teambandb
Whatever You Do - GET THIS BOOK!
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