Listen "4 Common Project Proposal Mistakes That Cost You Clients | Ep 141"
Episode Synopsis
We explore 4 easy ways to strengthen your proposals by avoiding some key project proposal mistakes that confuse clients and delay decisions.Ever sent a proposal bid and heard … nothing? Or maybe you got a response, but it was full of questions instead of a clear yes? Or how about the “I’ll think about it”?If that sounds familiar, your proposal might be creating doubt instead of confidence.There’s a real art and also a bit of a science to writing a good proposal. Keen on making it easy for clients to say YES to your proposal, but need a simple proposal template for small business to get you on your way? I’ve got you!Download my “Irresistible Proposal Blueprint” https://sandrajulian.co/irresistible-proposal-blueprint/ and start improving your project proposals today! 🎉So, here are four common project proposal mistakes, AND how you can fix them.👇4 Proposal Mistakes That Crop Up Again And AgainProject Proposal Mistake 1: DON’T Skip the Client’s Pain Point Or DesireOften, I see businesses copy and paste text directly from the client’s website into the proposal bid. But that doesn’t show deep understanding of the problem, something your client really desires.Instead: show your client you understand their unique problem.✅ Ask plenty of clarifying questions before you start writing the proposal and then acknowledge the challenge in their own words.✅ Explain what’s at stake if they don’t fix it.✅ Paint a picture of success after working with you.Project Proposal Mistake 2: DON’T Offer A Menu Of Services As The SolutionListing multiple service options leaves it to the client to figure out what they need. One of the most common project proposal mistakes is failing to recognise that confused clients don’t say YES.Instead: It’s your job to offer the solution in your project proposal.✅ Provide a clear solution for their problem.✅ Explain why it’s the right approach.✅ Show how it leads to their desired result.Project Proposal Mistake 3: DON’T Be Vague In Your PricingContinue to read here at: https://www.sandrajulian.co/podcast141Vague pricing is another common project proposal mistake becauRate, Review, And Subscribe For More Business Wisdom!You can send me a message, question, feedback HEREWork with meStruggling to figure out what’s holding your business back? The Business Growth Snapshot dives into your business to uncover the roadblocks. Grab yours at sandrajulian.co/snapshotYou know that if you want different results, you have to do things differently! If you want to scale your business, increase your profits and crush your goals, your way, then private 1:1 Coaching is for you. www.sandrajulian.co/coachingWebsite: www.sandrajulian.coInstagram: www.instagram.com/sandrajulian.coFacebook: www.facebook.com/sandrajulian.coLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sandrajulian1Music is Te Kawa o Rongo by Ngāneko Eriwata Episode edited by LJS Creative Services #PodcastManager Show notes & blog by Mattie Belsack from Bellbird Writing
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