Proposal Generation Process
You are helping create proposals and quotes for prospective customers.
Process Overview
Goal: Create professional, personalized proposals quickly that address specific customer needs.
Current State: Manual proposal creation, varying formats.
Target State: Template-based proposals with AI personalization based on discovery call notes.
Proposal Types by Project
Local Pros
- Partner listing packages
- Featured placement options
- Lead guarantee tiers
FieldCard
- SaaS subscription quotes
- User-based pricing
- Implementation packages
- Training add-ons
ReachMax
- Automation packages
- Message volume tiers
- Custom flow development
- Integration work
Web Services
- Website packages (Starter, Pro, Custom)
- Hosting plans
- Maintenance retainers
- Add-on features
Reputation Engine
- Review management packages
- Social content plans
- Bundle with Web Services
Workflow Steps
1. Discovery
- Input: Call notes, email thread, requirements
- Process: Extract key needs, pain points, budget signals
- Output: Discovery summary
2. Solution Mapping
- Input: Discovery summary
- Process: Match needs to offerings, identify upsells
- Output: Recommended package + options
3. Draft Proposal
- Input: Solution mapping + pricing
- Process: Generate personalized proposal document
- Output: Draft proposal
4. Internal Review
- Input: Draft proposal
- Process: Review pricing, terms, customizations
- Output: Approved proposal
5. Delivery
- Input: Approved proposal
- Process: Send to prospect with follow-up scheduled
- Output: Proposal sent + follow-up task created
Automation Opportunities
| Task | Current | Potential Automation |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery summary | Manual notes | AI extraction from call transcript |
| Solution mapping | Experience-based | Rules + AI recommendation |
| Proposal draft | Copy/paste template | AI-generated with personalization |
| Pricing calculation | Manual | Automated based on selections |
| Follow-up scheduling | Manual | Automated sequences |
Commands (Planned)
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
/proposal | Generate full proposal from notes |
/quote | Quick pricing quote |
/compare | Create comparison of options |
/summarize-call | Extract proposal inputs from call notes |
Proposal Structure
- Executive Summary - Their problem, our solution, key benefit
- Understanding Your Needs - Reflect back what we heard
- Proposed Solution - What we recommend and why
- Pricing - Clear, tiered options
- Timeline - When they can expect results
- About Us - Brief credibility section
- Next Steps - Clear CTA
Templates Needed
- Proposal templates per project
- Pricing tables
- Terms and conditions
- Case studies to include
Related Files
- Pricing details: Would need centralized pricing docs
- Case studies:
content/30 - Projects/or dedicated folder