Pitch Closer Exemplar Handout
10th Grade Business • Pitch Closing Quick Card
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The Pitch Closer: Short & Simple
How to wrap up your pitch in under 30 seconds without rambling
Quick Model
Short 10th-Grade Exemplar
Keep it under 60 words
“When closing a business pitch, an entrepreneur should include 'The Ask' about how much money they need and what cut investors get because investors need to know what they're buying into . They must also provide a Call to Action like scanning a QR code or grabbing a sample because it gives them something to do right away . To make the closing clear and persuasive, the entrepreneur should avoid rambling on about random details and instead end on one strong, memorable point . A common mistake people make at the end of a pitch is mumbling 'so yeah, that’s it' , which can be fixed by practicing a clean final line and saying thanks . In my opinion, a strong conclusion helps an entrepreneur stand out and look ready to do business .”
The 4-Step Cheat Sheet
1
The Ask
State cash + equity in one breath: "$500 for 10% equity."
2
The Call to Action
Give one easy next step: "Scan the code or grab a sample."
3
What to Avoid
Never trail off or say: "Um, so yeah, that's pretty much it."
4
The Final Move
Lock eyes with the judges, say your last line, and say "Thank you."
Your 10-Second Pitch Wrap-Up
My Ask (Money + Percentage):
e.g., "$300 for 10% to print our first shirts"
My CTA (One immediate move):
e.g., "Check out the prototype on our table"
10th Grade Entrepreneurship • Quick Pitch Series Short, clear endings win deals.
