July 11, 2018

Going Rogue with Denver Startup Week Organizer, John Wilker!

July 11, 2018/ Jay Mays

John Wilker knows what it takes to create events that don’t suck.

He delivers awesome technical conferences for his independent startup 360|Conferences, brought the first Ignite event to Colorado and has helped organize Denver Startup Week practically since its inception.

See what happened when Pitch Lab caught up with John Wilker to talk all things Sci-Fi, why old electronics are good for his back and how he got the nickname Chicken Bone!

June 22, 2018

Can I Introduce You to Mrs. Q?

June 22, 2018/ Jay Mays

It’s hard to ask for what we want. It requires us to be vulnerable and opens up the possibility of rejection.

These fears creep into our asks and make us less bold with our requests.

The problem is that when we are unclear about what we want, others can’t get clear either.

June 05, 2018

Creative Inspiration from Comedians @ Integer Denver!

June 05, 2018/ Jay Mays

Integer Denver collaborates with Pitch Lab to get a burst of inspiration from our favorite comedians and brush up on our presentation skills!

Pitch Lab integrated techniques from Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Sarah Silverman to teach us how to master voice control, stage presence and storytelling to make an authentic connection with our audience.

May 25, 2018

Stand Up for Science at Denver Museum of Nature & Science!

May 25, 2018/ Jay Mays

Denver Museum of Nature & Science teams up with Pitch Lab to help scientists improve their public speaking skills!

The now-elated archaeologists left Pitch Lab armed with new techniques and some suggestions of where to sharpen their skills: namely open-mic nights and improv groups.

April 25, 2018

Climbing Mt. Cleverest with Ben Kronberg!

April 25, 2018/ Jay Mays

Ben and I have been friends for over 12 years now, but I’ve been his fan longer than that.

What makes him truly special though, is how he uses silence to build an almost unbearable tension in the room. Tension that begs to be released by a punchline only Ben can deliver.

Pitch Lab caught up with Ben to ask him a few questions about his worst experience on stage, how he deals with “butterflies” before a set and why your sales team can benefit from Pitch Lab.

April 12, 2018

Can You Laugh Your Way to Better Sales Presentation Skills? @ Inflow

April 12, 2018/ Jay Mays

Have you ever bailed on buying a product or service because you didn't like the salesperson? Have you ever bought something you didn't need because you really liked the salesperson?

Us too. At Pitch Lab we believe that when it comes to sales, you are the differentiator. Especially in professional services.

March 24, 2018

If You Blow the Pitch, You Won’t Win Regardless of the Idea @ Regis University!

March 24, 2018/ Jay Mays

The Innovation Center is a great opportunity for budding entrepreneurs to hone their ideas and build their teams, culminating with a massive Innovation Challenge where entrepreneurs get to present their ideas in front of hundreds of potential investors.

Knowing that public speaking is a weakness for most Dr. Ken Sagendorf, Professor and Director at Regis University Innovation Center, thought it would be beneficial to equip his entrepreneurs with the skills necessary to “nail” their pitches.

March 13, 2018

8 Hard-Hitting Questions for Pitch Lab Improv Coaches, RJ Owen & Joel Lutz!

March 13, 2018/ Jay Mays

We live in an unscripted world. If you mean to make an impression, you have to be able to think on your feet, hurl yourself into the moment and improvise.

And like a great improv troupe, successful businesses must rely on similar tools to succeed.

We caught up with Pitch Lab’s own RJ Owen and Joel Lutz to ask them 8 important questions about their origin story, Dad jokes, and why you should sign up for their upcoming improv comedy workshop at General Assembly.

February 15, 2018

How One TEDx Speaker Found His Purpose Through Storytelling

February 15, 2018/ Jay Mays

Giuseppe Pizano: From Being Homeless & Living Under the Bleachers to Fighting for Underprivileged Kids Everywhere

Abandoned by his mother and left homeless at the age of 14, Giuseppe overcame incredible odds and is now an accomplished speaker and champion for homeless children.

He shares his story in “Changing Sight,” a TEDx he hopes will help people see things differently.

February 09, 2018

Stand Up for Staffing @ Robert Half Technology!

February 09, 2018/ Jay Mays

Whether speaking to board-room of peers or pitching services to a prospective client, public speaking can be a challenge even for the most seasoned sales professional

That’s why we invited Pitch Lab to come work with our team at Robert Half to talk about how to become more engaging speakers using principles of stand-up and improv comedy.

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