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It's no accident that Steve Jobs is arguably the ultimate technology pitch-man. He's worked with some of the best designers, ad agencies and creative people on the planet even since the early days of Apple. But how would he pitch your idea? It's a fun question to ask and I found a book that just might have the answer. While browsing in a discount brick-and-mortar bookstore I came across "The Presentation Secrets of Steve Jobs" by Carmine Gallo of Businessweek.com. There was one copy on the shelf and it immediately caught my attention. As I flipped through the pages, I was impressed with the many "how-to" pieces of wisdom. For example, you'll see how answering four simple questions can yield a powerful elevator speech. You'll see how to use high impact words, tight headlines and key numbers to get your point across in a way that seems effortless. While I think the book is a "must have on your desk" for product managers and marketers, I also think it's a great reference for designers to think about what makes a design more marketable and enticing to the customer.
Topics: apple, keynote, marketing, presentation, product manager, Steve Jobs