Stephen Peterson

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Everyone has a proposal program. How do you differentiate yours to stay competitive

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KO Advantage Group

JUNE 4, 2020

The proposal in the sales process is the last moment we get to bridge our relationships from prospects to clients. Why do so many people confuse this document with everything that a proposal shouldn't be, or send it through the worst possible way "I'll email you something". Could you imagine proposing to your significant other that way? That's why despite what goes into the 6-slide proposal you ALWAYS want to make sure this is a face-to-face interaction.

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Engage Selling

JULY 5, 2018

And, if you think a proposal is “just a formality” and isn’t an opportunity for the buyer to be swayed towards or away from working with you, you could be missing out … Read More » Observations from the real World Client Communication client relationships Client Success closing closing sales customer loyalty Customer Service Engage Selling Solutions motivating employees Pipeline Management proposals sales proposals winning proposals

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John Barrows

OCTOBER 9, 2020

To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: Podcast 168: Kyle Racki On World-Class Proposals appeared first on JB Sales. This content is password protected.

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Selling Energy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In keeping with yesterday’s blog on “ How to Write a One-Page Proposal That Gets a “Yes!" , I’m a firm believer that there are several different formats. sales One-Page Proposal sales success recession selling

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Sales and Marketing Management

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Author: Jennifer Tomlinson and Olivia Hardy Proposals have always played a pivotal role in the sales process, but today they are more important than ever. With in-person meetings on the decline because of the coronavirus pandemic, your sales proposal now serves as a frontline sales rep.

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Selling Energy

JANUARY 28, 2020

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Selling Energy

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

I’m a firm believer in the one-page proposal, of which there are several different formats. One-Page ProposalHere is a quick breakdown of what you can use depending on where you are in the sales process and who your reader is.

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Selling Energy

JANUARY 28, 2020

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Selling Energy

OCTOBER 11, 2019

The one-page proposal format is remarkably effective. I envision a day where the majority of proposals presented by both vendors and their internal champions will be drafted on a single page, blank on the back. One-Page ProposalHundreds of our graduates have taken the time to share with me how they’re getting higher closing ratios and shorter sales cycles using this simple approach. It's definitely the wave of the future.

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Selling Energy

JANUARY 24, 2020

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RAIN Group

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

"Can you send me a proposal?". Once you submit a proposal, you can move forward to the win. While a good proposal summarizes what you've already discussed and agreed to, a proposal is, at its core, a persuasive document that communicates to buyers why they should buy, and why they should buy from you. Sellers love to hear these 6 words from buyers.

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KO Advantage Group

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Spell out your proposal to your clients in bite-sized content that aligns with their goals. Hooked up to the last slide. And all you’ll ever need are 6 slides to seal the deal! More specifically, six straightforward slides that should contain all the significant information your prospects should know. Six slides that will illustrate where they are and where they should be in the big picture. Slide 1: Goals. First things first, get into the same page: what are their goals?

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Speaker: Jeff Davis, Founder, jd2 Consulting Group

Jeff Davis is here to help you think differently about how Sales and Marketing should interact. With increased scrutiny for marketing to prove ROI on their activities and it becoming increasingly hard for B2B salespeople to even get in front of customers, the old way of doing business is no longer an option. This webinar will use evidence-based research and empirical knowledge to propose real-world strategies that work.

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The Sales Hunter

AUGUST 4, 2015

I’ve seen far too many sales proposals, and I’ll admit 90% of them are a waste. Blog Consultative Selling Professional Selling Skills consultative selling proposal sales proposal selling skillsReason is simple: We don’t take the time to do them right. Reason we don’t take the time is we’re too busy scrambling to get them out, as we feel it’s what the customer wants. What gives us the right […].

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Sales 2.0

APRIL 14, 2017

It is too early for you to write a proposal. Prospects often ask for proposals when this is not the appropriate next step in the sales process. My general advice on proposals is to steer clear of them as long and as often as you can! Don’t spend your time writing proposals, spend it selling and minimize your time in “Neverland” (unless of course, you really, really like Captain Hook or Michael Jackson.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

MAY 28, 2019

Proposal sales processTo sales managers and salespeople, "No" might be the worst word in the dictionary. Not only is it a buzzkill to hear the word, but it represents a terrible return on investment from the seller’s perspective. Think about all the hours invested into these steps of the sales process: Identify. Select. Discover. Advise. Close. just to hear "NO!". What Happens When a Client or Prospect says NO? What’s Next?

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Selling Power

JUNE 24, 2019

Insight from this recent study shows what you can do to get better traction with your business proposals. Selling Skills

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Marc Wayshak

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Salespeople take hours to craft their proposals—but shockingly few proposals are good. In this video, learn the 5 keys to writing a great sales proposal that closes the deal, every single time. The post Sales Proposals – 5 Keys to a Great Sales Proposal That Closes The Deal appeared first on Sales Speaker Marc Wayshak. Blog Sales Proposals That WorkEven fewer are great.

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Sales 2.0

AUGUST 10, 2014

Do you believe proposals have magic powers? But throughout my career Ive observed sales people acting as if proposals do have magical powers. As soon as a buyer shows enough interest to allow us to create a proposal its like a genie has been uncorked from a bottle. We start acting as if the proposal we are creating is some kind of magical document that will make or break the sale by its very existence. You see a proposal is just a document.

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Sales and Marketing Management

JANUARY 22, 2017

Teaser: More than two-thirds of B2B buyers report that the content of a vendor's sales proposal has a significant impact on their buying decision. Here are five key traits of a winning sales proposal. More than two-thirds of B2B buyers report that the content of a vendor's sales proposal has a significant impact on their buying decision. Here are five key traits of a winning sales proposal. Issue Date: 2017-01-23. Author: Mikita Mikado.

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Sales 2.0

JANUARY 8, 2012

I don’t care how many proposals you have out. Proposals are not going to get you there. The problem with proposals is they are all about proposing. Proposing is a lot about you guessing what your prospect wants. Why don’t you send me a proposal”. Maybe you listened acutely and noted down every nuance of every response – even though you were not focused on the goal of writing a proposal when you went into the meeting.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JULY 16, 2020

Pre-pandemic, I reviewed over 500 proposals from various B2B sales organizations over the course of six months. These were all legitimate proposals, actually presented to a prospect or client. Based on those proposals, and the bloated pipeline many of you are experiencing today, here's some valuable insight on how to close more business. Proposal Sales sales process

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The Center for Sales Strategy

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Most proposals follow a pattern of reviewing a customer need or desired business result and then presenting the solution that will deliver the desired result. Proposal salespeople sales processI agree with that approach, but you will increase your closing ratio if you add a section in between those two. That section? Measures of Success.

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Selling Energy

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

When you write a one-page proposal it might not be perfect; however, it isn’t the end of the world. In fact, my format's a little different than the one Patrick Reilly shares in the book, The One Page Proposal. One-Page ProposalMy goal as an instructor is to make sure you're successful. You're not obligated to stick to the format I recommend. Still, it's pretty close.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Proposals come in all shapes and sizes. The best proposals are a combination of data, solutions, and detail. Proposal sales performance sales process sales acceleratorSome are highly-technical and data-focused, while others are more detail-driven. Some are filled with fluff, while others are pretty worthless.

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Selling Energy

DECEMBER 21, 2018

When you write a one-page proposal it might not be perfect; however, it isn’t the end of the world. In fact, my format's a little different than the one Patrick Reilly shares in the book, The One Page Proposal. One-Page ProposalMy goal as an instructor is to make sure you're successful. You're not obligated to stick to the format I recommend. Still, it's pretty close.

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SalesProInsider

DECEMBER 4, 2019

And in listening to the stories of these new couples, no matter how they initially met, there was time, shared experiences, and getting to know each other before the engagement proposal. Premature Proposals Lead to Broken Engagements. Yet in sales…I see buyers ask for a proposal from well-meaning sellers before this “courtship” – and too many sellers anxiously agreeing to put something together. How to Know if It’s Time for a Proposal.

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Pipeliner

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Adam Hempenstall is the founder and CEO at Better Proposals – proposal management software that helps you close more sales, faster. He started his first web design business at 14 and has since written four books and built an international movement around sending better proposals. Next Expert insights John and Adam cover the following topics: In most of the companies and certainly over the years, proposals are kind of an afterthought.

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Selling Energy

APRIL 14, 2020

I've had a lot of conversations with people regarding what makes our one-page proposal successful. What about my one-page proposal?" One-Page Proposal sales performance persuasionthey say. Isn't mine just as good?".

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The Center for Sales Strategy

JANUARY 24, 2018

Yes, we have heard this a thousand times, but no truer words have been said when it comes to developing proposals. I had been on a sales call to a restaurant, and they asked for a proposal. Crafting that proposal took a lot longer than it should have. Proposal Sales"The end depends on the beginning (and everything in between).". I had an epiphany pretty early in my sales career.

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Selling Energy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

I've had a lot of conversations with people regarding what makes our one-page proposal successful. What about my one-page proposal?" One-Page Proposal Selling Performancethey say. Isn't mine just as good?".

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KO Advantage Group

MAY 20, 2018

Ever wondered why your clients suddenly back out after sending them the proposal? Well, you should STOP emailing them the proposals. If you’re used to sending the proposals via email before, now is the time to stop it. If you’ve already spent so much time meeting with the client, establishing a solid foundation of your relationship, why stop there and send the proposal thru email? This is a surefire way to turn your proposal to shambles.

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The Center for Sales Strategy

OCTOBER 30, 2018

It's time for the sales proposal. proposal time! Ensure your hard work (or your team's hard work) doesn't go wasted by following these tips gathered from our sales experts when creating and presenting your proposal! Proposal sales performance sales processWe know what it takes. It takes a lot of work to get to the BIG day. Prospecting was spot on. The needs analysis meetings uncovered a clear desired business result for the prospect. And now it's time to shine.

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Selling Energy

MAY 15, 2018

The way in which you frame your product or service in a proposal can mean the difference between a “yes” and a “no.” Here are eight tips to keep in mind when writing a proposal: Focus on results rather than methods or processes. Don’t make your proposal dull; add flavor and drama. proposalsBe generous with innovative ideas. Make it about the client, not about your company. Make it easy to read and evaluate. Accuracy is essential in both content and form.

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Selling Energy

MAY 15, 2018

The way in which you frame your product or service in a proposal can mean the difference between a “yes” and a “no.” Here are eight tips to keep in mind when writing a proposal: Focus on results rather than methods or processes. Don’t make your proposal dull; add flavor and drama. proposalsBe generous with innovative ideas. Make it about the client, not about your company. Make it easy to read and evaluate. Accuracy is essential in both content and form.

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 19, 2019

If you’ve found your way to this blog post, it’s safe to assume you now need to develop a consulting proposal for this client — and you need help doing so. Many prospective clients request proposals before officially signing on the dotted line. In short, a consulting proposal outlines your working relationship so that both parties can stay aligned and understand the other’s expectations. How to Write a Consulting Proposal. Sample Consulting Proposal.

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