Proposal Development Secrets: Win More, Work Smarter, and Get Home On Time

Remember I said there was something exciting I was working on. It's officially here, and I want you to be the first to know about it. Before I tell you all about it, let me give you a little background. What I’ve Learned About Proposals I believe my experience in the world of proposals to […]

What If You Were A Proposal Superhero?

Many of us spend a great deal of our time developing proposals. I think the majority of us are pretty good at putting them together. We have learned from others, read the books, and attended

How Getting on Proposal Teams is a Lot Like Dating

The vice president of a construction consulting firm sent me an email after reading my SMPS whitepaper, “Marketing to the Mind.” The Importance of Significance The Two Parts of Reciprocation The Importance of Time Decision Makers Using Multiple Weapons of Influence Together

Can A Better Proposal Process Guarantee You a Win?

Laura Ricci of 1Ricci has a proposal process that she says will give you wins. Honestly, it is more complicated than any process that I have ever used (and I’ve submitted and won multi-million dollar proposals). Laura claims to have unlocked the magic behind winning proposals: Well, the fact is that winning proposals isn’t magic […]

Proposal Basics from the Buyer’s Perspective

If the guy who can answer the questions is not available, reschedule It is ok to be more expensive, if you can justify it Nobody cares about you, don’t stop focusing on the client Price the scope of work Read the proposal

The Proposal Project Order Formula

Client: It’s the same client Service: You performed the same service Market Sector: The client was in the same market sector. For example transportation or pharmaceutical. Facility: The project type is the same. For example, bridge or lab. Attributes: Special attributes, requirements, or situations are the same. For example, the project must be LEED silver […]

Guess What, RFPs are Not Perfect

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Is It Legal To See Your Competitor’s Proposals?

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