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Fix Your Pitch: How to Turn Your Value Prop into a Meeting-Winning Machine

August 4, 2025

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How a 27-Second Pitch Can Win the Meeting (and $500K in Value)

Why Brokers Lose Meetings Before They Even Begin

Commercial real estate is competitive. If you can’t clearly explain your value in under 30 seconds, you’re likely losing the attention—and trust—of potential clients.

That’s exactly what Rod Santomassimo tackled in a live coaching session with Joseph, a Scale program broker in Dallas. Joseph had a great offer… but his pitch needed clarity, structure, and strategy.

The Problem: Too Much, Too Vague

Joseph jumped in strong. He:

Introduced himself as the owner of his firm (✅)
Offered a lease audit with real results (✅)
Even branded it as “The Eureka Lease Navigator” (✅✅)

But then… he said:

“…increasing the property value by a lot.”

Rod’s response?

“Really? By how much?”

This small mistake diluted Joseph’s credibility.

The Fix: What Makes a Massimo Pitch Work

Rod broke it down live on the call:

1. Say “I’m the Owner”

It instantly elevates your credibility when talking to other owners. Whether you’re an independent contractor or not—you own your business.

2. Name Your Process

Joseph’s “Eureka Lease Navigator” stood out. Packaging your service in a proprietary-sounding framework creates curiosity and authority.

3. Use Numbers, Not Adjectives

“A lot” doesn’t mean anything. But “an 8% increase, or $500,000 in value” speaks volumes.

4. Cut the Meeting Length

Don’t ask for 30 minutes. Ask for 15–20. Lowering the barrier gets you in the door.

The Result? A Killer 27-Second Pitch

Rod and Joseph worked together to distill it into a pitch that earns meetings:

“We helped a neighboring owner increase property value by $500,000 using our Eureka Lease Navigator. It’s a complimentary service. Would you be open to a quick 15-minute call to see if we can do the same for your asset?”

Short. Clear. Valuable. That’s how you win the call.