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A Guide to Using ChatGPT in Proposals
What is a natural language model and how can we leverage it in proposal writing? *Scene from LinkedIn* Panicked user: "ChatGPT is coming...
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Apr 19, 20234 min read
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Do You Know Who's Reading Your Proposal?
It's submission day. You and your team have put in days or maybe even weeks worth of work to create a gorgeous proposal package with all...
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Jan 16, 20233 min read
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The Procrastination Gap and How to Avoid It
The procrastination gap is the space between "I should" and "I did". "I should tackle these items that have been stuck at the bottom of...
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Jul 19, 20223 min read
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"Must Win" vs. "Work / Life Balance"
It's hard being a proposal professional. According to a recent study (2020), a stunning 88% of proposal industry professionals report...
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May 11, 20224 min read
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A Proposal is a Promise
"The measure of a man's character is in how he keeps his promises." - Captain Jean Luc Picard Yes, I am a Trekkie. When I heard this...
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May 9, 20222 min read
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Proposalstone: Life on the Homestead
"Nothing we do is for today. Our only goal is to survive another season" Kevin Costner says that line in Paramount's hit drama series...
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Jan 23, 20225 min read
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Why a Killer "Decline to Bid" Can Open a Door Instead of Close It
In my previous entry, we talked about the "spray and pray" method where your organization participates in RFPs from anywhere and...
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Jan 18, 20223 min read
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Is Your Organization Guilty of the "Spray and Pray"?
In the previous entry, we talked about how building trust is the key to advancing your position of preference with the customer - and...
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Jan 18, 20223 min read
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Increasing Customer Preference
So how do you increase customer preference? Let's start by understanding the Buyer Journey. The Buyer Journey Let's say you're looking to...
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Jan 7, 20224 min read
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The Distance to Victory
In my previous post, I talked a bit about what a proposal is and isn't. In this post, I'll be talking about how your position or distance...
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Jan 6, 20222 min read
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What the Heck is a Proposal Anyway?
If you're business professional with a role that includes sales or account management, it's possible that at some point in your career...
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Jan 6, 20222 min read
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