On this week’s drama packed episode, some entrepreneurs land dream funding offers while some walk away empty-handed. The difference maker? Preparation, preparation and more preparation.

Entrepreneurs who panic and omit critical information from their pitches seldom make it past the elevator doors, no matter how good an idea may seem. "You need to answer the big questions with your pitch," notes Kim Perell. "Don't just tell me how many units sold — how much does your product cost? How much revenue have you brought in?"

Who scores and who misses their shot on the new episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch! Listen now.

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