[rank_math_breadcrumb]

The Handshake Pitch

Course Details

  • Cost: $0
  • Type: Free
About Course

How to introduce yourself at Network Events and in Social Situations with The Handshake Pitch

You go to a meet up. Someone asks you the question, ‘What do you do?’

So… what do you say?

I go to network events all the time, and see that most people are not ready for this situation. In fact, two things regularly happen.

The Handshake Pitch

Firstly, they either talk for five minutes, giving all kinds of details that the listener has no interest in.

Or secondly, they say something like, ‘Oh, yes, what do I do? Well, erm, where should I start? It’s quite complicated, actually, but I will try to explain…’

Neither of these two answers give the other person a big incentive to ask more questions – it is clear this talk will take a lot of time!

Contact Us at WeSpeak Global and follow us on Facebook

David Beckett is an international Pitch Coach, who has spoken at numerous events and conferences around the world, delivering interactive keynotes on pitching.

He is entertaining, full of energy and delivers practical takeaways that the audience can put into place in their next pitch.

David Beckett has trained over 850 Startups to win over €210 Million in investment, working with Accelerators such as Startupbootcamp, ThinkAccelerate, MassChallenge and Rockstart. He’s also trained more than 12,000 people at companies such as Booking.com, Tommy Hilfiger, ING, PwC, Google and IKEA in 27 countries.

David is the creator of The Pitch Canvas©, and the author of the book Pitch To Win. He brings all of that experience to all kinds of industries from Tourism and Congresses sales, to Jewelry, Furniture and Banking.

Course Modules

  • Introduction (1:45)
  • What do you do? (1:46)
  • Which customers do you serve? (1:18)
  • What problems do your customers face? (1:20)
  • How do you solve those problems uniquely? (1:22)
  • A reminder – 4 sentences, 25 seconds

FREE Pitch Resources

Learning Points

In this course, you’ll learn how to;

  • Take some time to prepare your handshake pitch, in a structured way
  • Tell what you do and what’s special about how you solve customer problems in just four sentences
  • Feel confident at every network event – or social meet up – you ever go to
  • The Handshake Pitch is a platform for a meaningful connection – in business and personal life.

FAQ's

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course – you decide when you start and when you finish.

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like – across any and all devices you own.

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

Instructor Speaking Profiles

David Beckett

David Beckett is an international Pitch Coach, who has spoken at numerous events and conferences around the world, delivering interactive keynotes on pitching. He is entertaining, full of energy and delivers practical takeaways that the audience can put into place in their next pitch. David Beckett has trained over 850 Startups to win over €210 […]

  • Amsterdam, NL

User Reviews

View other courses available

Vishen Lakhiani

This is a program for anyone looking to expand their reach, grow their network and build an alliance of connections globally. Through the Mastering Authentic Networking program, you gain a remarkable framework anyone can use to nurture a personal network of authentic and transformational relationships. Even if you’ve never considered yourself a “people” person. And […]

  • Join Waiting List
  • Course Cost: $0
  • Vishen Lakhiani
Kirsty Spraggon

This 6-week Truth Telling Online Course is designed to help people do their inner work. The most important work we can do. To learn to honor ourselves and our truth. We all have a truth to tell, some of them more serious or private than others but when we block ourselves from owning our truth, […]

  • Once Off
  • Course Cost: $99
  • Kirsty Spraggon
Zoe Cairns

The Social Media Growth Academy is lead by International Social Media Trainer and consultant Zoe Cairns and her team! It’s a training community for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and social media managers. A membership site all about Social media and Digital! The Academy is full of in-depth training, LIVE Q & A calls, planning sessions, and […]

  • Monthly
  • Course Cost: $36
  • Zoe Cairns
JJ DiGeronimo

Power of No Bundle is if you want to get to the next step in your career and life, you have to change how and where you spend your time each day. The proven strategies inside the Power of No Bundle will quickly help you maximize your time and align you towards your desired goals. […]

  • Free
  • Course Cost: $0
  • JJ DiGeronimo

The Pie Pop-Up is my online baking course for everyday bakers (and even non-bakers!) who are ready to learn the art and joy of pie making. Create my signature Fail Proof, All Butter Pie Crust AND my Flaky Gluten Free Pie Crust by hand (from scratch!) and with a food processor Rock, roll, and transfer dough […]

  • Once Off
  • Course Cost: $35
  • Candace Nelson
Joseph Jaffe is Not Famous | Flip the Funnel

Flip the Funnel as there is an age-old saying in business that the ‘customer is always right’. However many organisations have chosen not to do business according to this maxim as they feel that they will not be able to adequately respond to all their customers’ demands – however onerous they are – so they […]

  • Once Off
  • Course Cost: $35
  • Joseph Jaffe

Many of today’s companies are finding that offering more flexible Work from Anywhere options—whether it be hybrid, in-office, or entirely remote—can yield immense benefits for their business. And for individual workers ready to take the plunge, these new ways of working can be professionally empowering. In this course, discover strategies that can help you successfully […]

  • Once Off
  • Course Cost: $24.99
  • Sarah Aviram
Brad Sugars Legacy Project

30X Life will answer the biggest misconception modern entrepreneurs and small business owners believe is that in order to be successful, they must work as hard as possible and commit to the “hustle and grind” mentality – or fall behind the competition. Spending countless hours away from your family and burning the midnight oil night […]

  • Once Off
  • Course Cost: $99
  • Brad Sugars

The profiles and artwork embedded on these pages are from various speakers and talent.

WeSpeak Global provides costs that are accurate at time of publishing.

These remain the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by WeSpeak Global.

Course Fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only.

Our Mission

We are your partner creating memorable and engaging experiences that go beyond the event itself.

© All rights reserved 2025. Created using VOXEL THEME