How long does an elevator ride take?
How long does an elevator ride take? A standard elevator ride often takes little to no time. Based on your location, elevator rides can take anywhere from 10 to 90 seconds. Unless you live in New York City where the average elevator ride is 118 seconds. You never know who you're going to run into on an elevator.
Is 2 minutes too long for a elevator pitch?
The general concept is that you should be able to tell your story in a short elevator ride. 30 to 60 seconds is the ideal length, but 90 seconds is the longest I recommend.
What is the 30 second elevator rule?
The primary aim of a 30 second elevator pitch is to distil the key message, which has to pique someone's interest in a few seconds, in order to secure a future interview or meeting with that person.