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What the Kansas City Chiefs taught me about proposals
I can relate almost anything back to proposals. If we think about football and proposals — there is an overlap in how the teams prep for...


When perfectionism is the name of the game
Let’s be honest. There are areas in life and business where being done is better than perfect. But sometimes, we must be perfectionists...


How to stay on top of proposal schedules and deadlines
What if I said you could stay on top of proposal schedules and deadlines while simultaneously building rapport with SMEs? The secret to...


The 3 most important Cs of Success in Proposals
If you have wondered how to increase your firm’s win ratio, then you must know it always comes down to 3 things: The Three Cs of Success...


How to Win Without a Capture Plan
Back in October 2021, my husband Jared got the travel bug which is awesome because I usually initiate all of our vacation plans. You...


Storyboarding: The Art of Perfecting AEC Proposals Without the Time Sink
Let’s be honest. There are areas in life and business where being done is better than perfect. But sometimes, we must be perfectionists...


Closing Out the Proposal Submission
When you are getting close to the finishing line or to the very last steps in the entire proposal management process it is possible you...


The Master Resume Template helps you maintain UNIFORMITY on a pursuit
I started my business for freedom of time. I felt pulled in too many directions and realized I was pushing myself harder than I needed...


Will you be home for dinner?
“Will Mom be home for dinner tonight?” That was my son Devin about nine years ago. He was a toddler then. “Not tonight, kiddo. She wanted...


Want to perfect the Play of the Day? Read this…
Nine times out of ten, when professionals like you jump on a complimentary strategy call with me, they all face similar problems… Their...


How showing up in THESE places can win you more proposals!
In the proposal world, nearly every single meeting is vital to what we do. There are two meetings you and your team need to be aware of...


How to increase coordination without getting flustered
The tricky part about proposals can sometimes be convincing others (ahem… estimators). And because of this, we often have to train and...


An early Christmas tale + Proposal Style Guides
If you celebrate Christmas, how early do you put up your tree? There is one thing everyone around these parts knows: to cut down your own...
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