I have written about this before, but it is worth repeating. The word proposal in sales is such a weak word that it should never be used. Instead, sales people should use “recommendation”. It is strong and carries with it a firmness that tells the prospect that what we are selling is worth their consideration. Next time you return to the prospect, bring back a recommendation, and see if that works better than a boiler-plate proposal.

Good selling, Steve

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