Ok, where was I? Oh yeah… I had made a lot of effort on the website. I created an rfp, shortlisted firms, interviewed, and checked references. But I was left with no feasible designer, no idea of what it would cost, and no website. Initial Design Concepts I knew one of the major sticking points would […]
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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 […]
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How To End Conversations With Potential Clients
I hate when people end conversations with potential clients like this: “Here’s my card. If you need anything, I would be happy to help.” Why is that bad? First, you are basically saying that you are available for them to hire. So, it’s about you. Second, you’ve given them absolutely no reason to call […]
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Proposal Basics from the Buyer’s Perspective
I recently had the opportunity to review proposals and conduct interviews with firms. During this process, a few proposal and interview basics came to mind. And while I’m often the proposer, it’s nice to be able to talk from the buyer’s perspective. So here are my suggestions from a buyer’s perspective. If the guy who […]
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Why Productivity is a Key Marketing Topic
People rarely unsubscribe to this site. And I thank all of you that clicked on the link to the right and subscribed. But when they do unsubscribe, it’s always after a post on productivity. My Story Here is why I push productivity so hard. When I started my career, first with a real estate […]
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Focus on Tangible Results for Better Marketing at Conferences
I know many marketers think you go to conferences, throw up a booth, sit behind it, and mission accomplished. You are branding your firm. I have to believe there is a better way to approach conferences. If you are going to take several days away from your job and family, I think you need […]
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