Pitch Like Hollywood by Peter Desberg and Jeffrey Davis Summary
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"Pitch Like Hollywood" transforms business presentations using film industry secrets. Psychology professor Desberg and screenwriter Davis blend Hollywood storytelling with anxiety-management techniques used by Apple and Boeing executives. Ever wonder why some pitches captivate while others fall flat? This book reveals the science behind unforgettable persuasion.
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The Art of the Perfect Pitch: When Every Word Counts
Imagine standing before NBC president Brandon Tartikoff at Quincy Jones' birthday party, delivering an impromptu pitch that gets bought on the spot-that's exactly how "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" was born. Meanwhile, established actor Charles Grodin couldn't even get producer Alan Ladd Jr. to listen to his screenplay during lunch. What made the difference? It wasn't just the quality of ideas but how they were pitched. The most brilliant concept can fall flat without effective delivery, while even simple ideas can captivate when pitched masterfully. Successful pitching combines storytelling that makes people "lean in" with persuasion strategies that bypass our natural resistance to new ideas. Whether you're selling a screenplay, a business proposal, or yourself in a job interview, the psychology of pitching follows the same fundamental principles.
The Psychology of Resistance: Why Great Ideas Get Rejected
Hollywood's Secret Formula: Character, Conflict, and Structure
The Science of Persuasion: Beyond Logic
Managing Pitch Panic: Performing Under Pressure
Preparation: Your Greatest Weapon
The Moment of Truth: Making It Count
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Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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