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• Fulfills Step 5 of GSUSA Budding Entrepreneur badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 5 of GSUSA Business Jumpstart badge requirements.

Items Needed:

• 5 Steps to a Pitch by GSUSA (Optional – one per scout)
• Pencil and paper for each scout
• A completed prototype, drawing, or idea to present

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Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–25 minutes):

• Step 1: Review the Pitch Steps (3–4 minutes)
  • Scouts read through the 5 steps on the handout and think about what they want to say.
• Step 2: Practice the Pitch (10–14 minutes)
  • Scouts take turns practicing their pitch in front of the group with only one minute or less per scout.
  • They describe their idea, how it works, and why someone would want it.
  • The group gives a round of applause after each pitch.
• Step 3: Get Feedback (3–4 minutes)
  • Scouts listen to one or two friendly suggestions from the group.
  • They write down one idea to make their pitch stronger next time.