#24 - Maximizing Networking Efficiency with Jeff Bitten and Nick Hollingshead at Pitch59

In this episode of The Marianne Hickman Show, Marianne interviews Jeff Bitten, CEO of Pitch59, and Nick Hollingshead about revolutionizing business networking. They discuss the inefficacy of traditional business cards and introduce Pitch59, a platform designed to enhance networking through personalized video pitches. Jeff shares the inspiration behind Pitch59, emphasizing the importance of emotional connections in business and how the platform helps professionals present a clear, humanized value proposition. They also highlight future features, such as converting physical business cards into digital contacts, further improving networking and referrals. Marianne expresses excitement about integrating Pitch59 with her podcast database to streamline guest and host connections. The episode underscores the potential for Pitch59 to transform networking across various industries.

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00:00 Introduction to the Marianne Hickman Show
00:11 Networking and Business Cards
01:34 Shark Bites vs. Mosquito Bites
03:55 The Importance of Niche Marketing
04:41 Marianne's Free Resource for Stages
05:24 Crafting the Perfect Elevator Pitch
09:42 The Birth of Pitch 59
15:11 Building a Software Company from Scratch
18:02 The Power of Video Assisted Selling
21:17 Expanding Pitch 59's Use Cases
22:25 The Network Effect of Pitch Cards
27:11 Exploring the Vintage Appeal
27:22 Innovative App Features and User Feedback
27:49 Seamless Sharing with NFC and Airdrop
29:40 Recording and Sharing Videos with Ease
31:18 Networking and Business Card Evolution
33:31 Upcoming Features and Customer Insights
38:49 Affiliate Program Launch and Vision
41:01 Podcast Integration and Final Thoughts

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