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Nick Dreyer's 2-Minute Taste-Test On Pitching to Partners

Before you get stuck into the recipe, test your skills in this supa quick 10-step assessment below. Then, try again at the end to see your improvement. 

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Question 1 of 10

Who was Nick’s mentor early in his career?

A

Paul Harris.

B

Harrison Ford.

C

Paul Mashatile.

Question 2 of 10

Which event prompted the discussion that led to the founding of Veldskoen Shoes?

A

The London Marathon.

B

The Rio Olympic Games.

C

The Tour de France.

Question 3 of 10

What motivated Nick and Ross to start Veldskoen?

 

A

Boredom with their day jobs.

B

Their interest in fashion and footwear.

C

Hope and desperation.

Question 4 of 10

How did Nick manage to contact Sascoc?

 

A

Through a video appeal on Facebook.

B

He camped outside the CEO’s office.

C

He sent an email.

Question 5 of 10

Only Veldskoen Shoes can make and sell veldskoene. 

A

True.

B

False.

Question 6 of 10

Who is Veldskoen’s manufacturing partner?

A

Paul Harris.

B

Hopewell Footwear.

C

Voden Wearne.

Question 7 of 10

A real veldskoen is well made and ____________.

A

Beautiful.

B

Expensive.

C

Comfortable.

Question 8 of 10

What was people’s initial reaction to the idea of Veldskoen Shoes?.

A

Excitement.

B

Laughter.

C

Shock.

Question 9 of 10

How does one leverage inflection points or big moments?

 

A

Through good PR that generates media coverage.

B

By immediately creating the next big moment.

C

Through an advertising campaign.

Question 10 of 10

What is the biggest challenge when pitching to retailers?

A

Deciding which ones to approach.

B

Finding and contacting the right person.

C

Getting your packaging right.

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