Creating Brand Partnerships Through Pitching with Jonathan Levine, CEO of Master & Dynamic
People want to do business with people they feel a certain connection with. Chemistry is essential to making a partnership work, and a good pitch should try to find some way to build some level of chemistry with the brand that you’re giving the pitch to. After all, you would want to have a good relationship with the company you’re about to do business with.
That was the driving force behind Jonathan Levine’s success as he worked to create brand partnerships for his company. Jonathan is the founder and CEO of Master & Dynamic, a New York City-based design-driven premium audio company that makes earphones, headphones, speakers, and earbuds that sound and look incredible. He is an incredibly successful entrepreneur who has grown his sophisticated sound brand to over 500 partner stores around the world.
Tune in on this episode of Minor Nobles where Michael is joined by Jonathan Levine as they talk about how Jonathan grew his company, his best pitching strategies, and the importance of building rapport with your investors as well as your clients.
Highlights:
[01:24] Michael Quinn introduces his guest, Jonathan Levine
[02:14] Jonathan's experience in creating brand partnerships through pitching
[04:16] Does being passionate, fearless, and enthusiastic win people over in a pitch?
[07:44] The value of product focus: Why Jonathan’s products serve as his calling card
[09:05] Jonathan’s advice to people who are planning to pitch to CEOs
[11:31] The value of chemistry in partnership and why you should follow up on your pitch
[12:52] Has pitching changed over time or in different industries for Jonathan?
[15:18] Jonathan's most memorable pitch
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