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Your Next Proposal? It's a Trap!

Episode 51 of the Breaking BizDev podcast, hosted by John Tyreman & Mark Wainwright, titled "Your Next Proposal? It's a Trap!" was published on May 12, 2025 and runs 34 minutes.

May 12, 2025 ·34m · Breaking BizDev

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Welcome back to another episode of Breaking BizDev. Join hosts John Tyreman and Mark Wainwright as they dive into why proposals often fail and what you can do to improve them. From the self-diagnosis of client's needs to the common mistakes in crafting and submitting proposals, this episode provides actionable insights and tips. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to business development, this snarky yet insightful episode will help you navigate the fraught process of proposa...

Welcome back to another episode of Breaking BizDev. Join hosts John Tyreman and Mark Wainwright as they dive into why proposals often fail and what you can do to improve them. From the self-diagnosis of client's needs to the common mistakes in crafting and submitting proposals, this episode provides actionable insights and tips. 

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to business development, this snarky yet insightful episode will help you navigate the fraught process of proposal creation to improve your chances of winning bids and avoiding these common traps:

  • Trap #1 - You respond to RFPs you shouldn't
  • Trap #2 - You don't take time to understand the client
  • Trap #3 - Your proposal looks like a brochure
  • Trap #4 - You give the client one price option
  • Trap #5 - You submit the proposal without a conversation
  • Trap #6 - You blow the in-person interview

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