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2 strategies and tactics for Pitch

What is Pitch strategy?

Team success often hinges on the ability to develop and implement effective strategies and tactics. It's a bit like playing chess, except that you have more than 1 player on each side.

Identifying the optimal Pitch strategy can be challenging, especially when everyday tasks consume your time. To help you, we've assembled a list of examples to ignite your creativity.

Copy these examples into your preferred app, or you can also use Tability to keep yourself accountable.

How to write your own Pitch strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Pitch strategy examples

You'll find below a list of Pitch tactics. We also included action items for each template to make it more practical and useful.

Strategies and tactics for organising short stories for a book and signing with a publisher

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Compile and edit the stories

    • Review all five short stories and decide on a thematic linkage
    • Create a timeline for editing each short story
    • Hire a professional editor or proofreader
    • Incorporate the editor's recommendations
    • Standardise formatting and style across all stories
    • Write an introduction or preface for the collection
    • Seek feedback from beta readers
    • Adjust stories based on beta reader feedback
    • Prepare a final manuscript
    • Ensure all content is original and properly cited

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Prepare a book proposal

    • Create a compelling book title and subtitle
    • Write a synopsis of each short story
    • Develop an author biography highlighting relevant experience
    • Include a market analysis and target audience description
    • Research competitive titles and explain your book's uniqueness
    • Assemble sample chapters or complete manuscript
    • Design a professional cover letter for the proposal
    • Compile positive endorsements or reviews if available
    • Create a marketing plan for promoting the book
    • Ensure proposal follows publisher guidelines and format

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Identify and pitch to publishers

    • Research publishers that specialise in short story collections
    • Make a list of potential publishers including contact details
    • Prepare a customised pitch for each publisher
    • Send proposals to the first set of targeted publishers
    • Track responses and follow up as necessary
    • Attend literary events and network with publishers
    • Participate in online forums and communities for writers
    • Consider securing a literary agent to help with submissions
    • Evaluate offers and negotiate terms
    • Sign a contract with the chosen publisher
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Strategies and tactics for creating a pitch deck for top VC in the world

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Highlight your market opportunity

    • Research and quantify the total addressable market size
    • Identify your target market and customer segments
    • Show industry growth trends and market demands
    • Illustrate the problem your product/service solves
    • Explain why now is the right time to enter the market
    • Include competitive landscape analysis with key players
    • Show your unique value proposition and competitive advantage
    • Provide case studies or testimonials if available
    • Include data and graphs to visualise market insights
    • Ensure all information is current and accurately cited

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Demonstrate your business model and traction

    • Clearly explain how your business makes money
    • Include pricing strategy and revenue streams
    • Present customer acquisition strategy and cost metrics
    • Showcase key partnerships or strategic alliances
    • Provide sales and revenue projections with evidence
    • Include user growth metrics and customer retention rates
    • Show your product roadmap and milestones achieved
    • Present the go-to-market strategy and how it will be executed
    • Highlight any early major achievements or contracts
    • Provide real data on key performance indicators

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Build a strong team and investment case

    • Introduce your founding team with bios and photos
    • Explain each team member’s role and expertise
    • Highlight previous successes or relevant experiences
    • Show senior advisor and board member endorsements
    • Clearly state the funding amount you are seeking
    • Explain how the funds will be used and why it’s needed
    • Present a detailed financial plan with projections
    • Include an exit strategy for investors
    • Prepare answers for potential due diligence questions
    • Ensure your pitch deck is visually appealing and well-designed
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How to track your Pitch strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Having a good strategy is only half the effort. You'll increase significantly your chances of success if you commit to a weekly check-in process.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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Planning resources

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