What Is an Example of a Persuasive Speech?

One example of a persuasive speech is a sales pitch. In a sales pitch the salesperson is set on convincing listeners to purchase the product or service they are attempting to sell. You will know if your speech is sufficiently persuasive if your listeners choose to purchase the product or service. Even if some audience members do not purchase what you are selling after the first pitch, this does not indicate that the persuasive speech failed. It takes time for people to process what they have heard and then make decisions based on the information that was presented. In sales, it is not uncommon for customers to require multiple persuasive speeches or pitches before pulling the trigger. They may need to compare what they hear from you with the information they learn from outside sources.