Pitch Closing Reference Guide
Intro to Business • Pitch Guide Grade 9 Business • Study Sheet
How to Nail Your Pitch Ending
Think of your favorite Shark Tank pitch: a great idea is cool, but the ending is where deals actually get made.
Why Can't You Just Say "Thank You" and Walk Away?
1. The Ask (What you need)
If you don't name an exact dollar amount and explain your resource allocation (how you'll spend it), investors have no clue what kind of partnership you're offering.
2. Call to Action (What they do next)
People forget fast! A Call to Action (CTA) gives the judges something immediate to do (like scan a QR code or test your sample) before they move on to the next pitch.
Class Assignment: Completed Blanks Model Answers
When closing a business pitch, an entrepreneur should include 'The Ask' about the exact money needed (like $5,000 for 10% of the business) and resource allocation because investors need to know exactly how their cash will be spent to buy inventory and make profits.
They must also provide a Call to Action like "scan our QR code on the screen to test our demo app right now" because it gives the audience an immediate, easy next step before they walk out of the room.
To make the closing clear and persuasive, the entrepreneur should avoid awkward trailing lines like "so yeah... that's pretty much all I got" and instead use persuasive language that highlights customer interest and builds confidence.
A common mistake people make at the end of a pitch is rushing off stage in a panic without giving clear closure, which can be fixed by practicing a confident 20-second closing statement that wraps up the main idea.
In my opinion, a strong conclusion helps an entrepreneur look professional, stand out from other presenters, and turn a simple presentation into a real deal.
Vocabulary Cheat Sheet (Freshman Edition)
The Ask
The exact amount of cash or help you request.
“$15k for 10%”
CTA
The immediate next step you tell people to take.
“Scan the code”
Persuasive Lang.
Confident words that convince your audience.
“Proven demand”
Resource Alloc.
The budget breakdown of where dollars go.
“60% marketing”
Closure
A solid, memorable finish that sticks with people.
“Final impression”
Rookie Trap to Avoid
Don't end with "Um, any questions?" - deliver your CTA, say your slogan, pause, and smile.
Grade: A+
