Honestly, I don't even know. The version I have used has always gone out in an email or in a cover letter. I haven't actually gotten to use it in person yet. Have you? What is your experience?
(Is there anyone out there that is actually reading this?)
All I know is how to put one together. So, lets to do it together. Grab a pen or pencil and some paper. Or go green and use your computer.
(Yes, I am doing this on my artist website. Why? Because why not, I am making a new one so I figured I might as well step by step do it on here and see what happens.)
Foundation
1. Clear and concise
2. Keep it 30-60 seconds
3. Have a specific audience in mind
4. Know your goals for this pitch
5. Use words that are powerful and strong
6. Use words that create a visual image in the listener's mind
7. Use a story that can illuminate what you do
8. Use a word, phrase, or story that will instantly hook your listener
Brainstorm
1. Describe what you do in 10-20 different ways
2. What is your objective or goal of giving your speech?
Conclusion
1. Record yourself and come back to it a day or so later to hear it and make edits
2. After listening and reading through what you said make any possible edits.
3. Keep editing and condensing the speech until you have the best pieces put together
4. Record and listen to the new speeches
5. Do a final edit and take out as much unnecessary words as possible
6. Practice it to others, get feedback, make edits and repeat
7. Go out there and use it
8. Never stop changing, editing, and adjusting it