It’s rare that I read a blog post that makes me laugh out loud, bop my head, ponder, scratch my head, then nod in agreement. But Seth Godin did just this when he wrote about this video: Before you categorize this as just another viral YouTube video, listen to Seth’s lesson. And try to think…what […]
In response to my post on 5 reasons you shouldn’t participate in a pitch, Sarah Larkins at Cvent created a wonderful planner-centric set of tips for creating a winning Request for Proposal. This is a must-read. Enjoy. Lara McCulloch-Carter Author of the Special Event blog ready2spark Director of Marketing – Regal Tent Productions President – […]
We’ve all been there. We put our heart and soul into a proposal only to find out that we didn’t win the project. For many, the process ends there…but in fact, it can be just the beginning. You can find a lot of articles that will provide tips on how to win proposals, but nary […]
Pre-qualifying a customer’s request for proposal is the key to success. The worst thing any business can do is respond to everything that comes their way. Doing so wastes resources and time and takes your eye off of the fruitful opportunities that can win you your ideal customers. So, what are my top 5 reasons […]
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. ~ John Quincy Adams I’ve always believed that the only things you can take with you through life are your reputation (what you’ve earned) and the legacy you’ve left behind (what you’ve given). Those who accomplish […]