Pitch Your Idea Workshop (Wausau)

Learn & practice for effectively presenting a business concept or idea

In this three-part workshop, participants will learn and practice preparing and presenting their business idea. You will be creating your own pitch deck in a logical and persuasive manner, using presentation software (PowerPoint, Prezi, Canva, etc.) to communicate and gain support for their project of idea. Learn and develop skills for using powerful body language to demonstrate your competence and confidence. Learn to understand your audience and tailor your presentation to the listeners. Learn from others in the class by listening, observing, and reacting to presenters with constructive feedback.

Requirements

Attendees must provide their own laptop and bring to each class. Their presentation must be made available on a thumb drive or emailed to the instructor in advance of each class.

SESSION DATES/TIMES

• Session 1 - Creating Your Slide Deck | Tuesday, August 1 | 6-7 p.m.
• Session 2 - Using Body Language | Tuesday, August 8 | 6-8 p.m.
• Session 3 - Presenting Your Pitch | Tuesday, August 15 | 6-8 p.m.

LOCATION

• UWSP at Wausau | UW Center for Civic Engagement | Sonnentag Room
• 625 Stewart Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401

Limited space. First come basis.

INSTRUCTOR

Jeff Ebel, Pitch Expert & Pitch/Business Plan Judge Jeff Ebel is a former business owner, having had his own business in the 70s and again in 1989 starting Ebel Woodworking in his garage. In between businesses he worked in manufacturing management at two local furniture companies. In 2007 he sold Ebel Woodworking after growing it to over $4MM insales and over 45 employees. He now spends his time mentoring business owners and assisting entrepreneurs as an adjunct instructor of entrepreneurship forthe Fox Valley Technical College, the SBDC at the UW Stevens Point, and presenting the “First Steps” free workshop for the SBDC Stevens Point, Central Wisconsin SCORE Chapter, and CAP Services. He most recently joined forces with co-owner Leon Ostrowski in Midwest Wealth Ventures, LLC as its President, mentoring and coaching entrepreneurs and assisting with funding their ventures through the Wisconsin River Business Angels. He volunteers annually to serve as a judge for the Wisconsin governor’s Business Plan Contest.

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