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Mentioned in 9 episodes
The Win Without Pitching Manifesto
Book • 2010
Blair Enns's "The Win Without Pitching Manifesto" challenges the traditional sales approach for creative professionals.
It emphasizes the importance of clearly defining value and communicating it effectively to potential clients.
The book guides professionals on how to position themselves as experts and attract clients who are a good fit.
It encourages a shift from pitching to a more consultative sales process, focusing on understanding client needs and presenting solutions that align with those needs.
The book's principles can be applied to various creative fields and beyond, helping professionals command higher fees and build sustainable businesses.
It emphasizes the importance of clearly defining value and communicating it effectively to potential clients.
The book guides professionals on how to position themselves as experts and attract clients who are a good fit.
It encourages a shift from pitching to a more consultative sales process, focusing on understanding client needs and presenting solutions that align with those needs.
The book's principles can be applied to various creative fields and beyond, helping professionals command higher fees and build sustainable businesses.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
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Chris Do

Ron Baker

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183 - What makes something valuable? — with Ron Baker
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, referencing Blair Enns's perspective on designing businesses that one doesn't want to leave.


Chris Do

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260 - Encouraging The Entrepreneurial Spirit — with Jodie Cook
Recommended by 

as a must-read book.


Chris Do

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122 - Deep Dive: Pricing Creativity — with Blair Enns
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as an excellent book on sales, alongside "The Four Conversations."

Jason Staats

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390 A New Book with a Fresh Approach To Selling
Mentioned by Jordan Haynes as a previously read book that didn't meet his impact criteria.

Qualifying Prospects And Discovering Value [214]
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in the context of avoiding pitch meetings before qualifying potential clients.

Dan Lear

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Recommended by 

as a seminal book that changed his approach to business.


Chris Do

022 - How To Win Without Pitching — with Blair Enns
Mentioned by 

as the author of "Win Without Pitching Manifesto", whose work is discussed in a 12-day content series.


Chris Do

164 - The Art of Sales and Negotiation — with Chris Do
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as a book with a long life due to its perennial and human points.

David C. Baker

Replacing Presentations With Conversations
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, highlighting its advice on avoiding underbidding projects.


Chris Do

002 - How to Start and Run a Design Business — with Frank Shi [Rebroadcast]
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as an influential book on business strategy.

Jesse James Wroblewski

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as a good resource on niching down.

Jason Staats

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as an expert on pricing creative services.

Carl Richards

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