More quotes ≠ more jobs.
Free proposals usually mean unpaid hours, price shoppers, and zero leverage.
The shift: Your proposal is your first paid deliverable.
🔥Highlights
- Free attracts tire-kickers — paid attracts serious buyers
- Qualify before quoting (disqualify fast to protect your time)
- Build trust early with a simple welcome package
- Paid proposals = accurate scope + authority
- Never email proposals cold — present live
- Proposal > estimate (it’s a sales tool, not just a price)
- Good / Better / Best wins more deals
📝Quick Wins
- Create a 1-page welcome package (process + proof + next steps)
- Add a proposal/inspection fee for larger jobs (credit it back if they proceed)
- Present proposals live (Zoom is fine)
- Use Good / Better / Best pricing
Stop giving away your time.Get paid to plan, and close more of the right jobs.