When you craft your self introduction keep it short and sweet. Use as few words as possible. Keep your introduction under 60 seconds. It is even better if you can keep it to 30 seconds or less. In some situations 7 seconds is ideal. This is why it is so important to write out your introduction. You can then trim it as much as possible.

The three key elements of your self introduction are

1. Who you serve (your target market).
2. What is their biggest challenge.
3. How you solve that challenge.

The following is an example of how an introduction for the Nurse Entrepreneur Network could be rewritten:

BEFORE
The Nurse Entrepreneur Network provides a wide range of information on starting and building your nurse entrepreneur business. We offer a community where you can interact with other nurses and learn from the knowledge, skills and experiences of other nurse entrepreneurs. You can participate in discussion forums, member profile forum, MasterMind group, and blog as a way to connect with other nurse entrepreneurs. There is information on the Nurse Entrepreneur Network website about different types of nurse entrepreneur businesses, how to get started, sample marketing plans and much much more.

AFTER
Are you a nurse who wants to be successfully self employed? Avoid frustration, confusion and exhaustion by using our tips, tools and techniques to become successful more quickly and easily; join the Nurse Entrepreneur Network now. 

Set aside time now to write out at least one self introduction and begin using that self introduction as soon as possible.