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Why Buyers Ask for a Proposal Too Early | #1324

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Often, deals slow down the moment a proposal is sent because proposals are treated like progress instead of a decision tool. 

In this episode, Brandon breaks down what early proposal requests usually mean, why proposals create false momentum, and the three gates sellers need before doing pricing work: decision criteria, decision makers, and scheduled next steps.

You’ll learn how to respond confidently without sounding defensive, how to avoid the “proposal sent” dead zone, and how to turn a proposal into a meeting that drives a real yes or no. If your deals get stuck after sending pricing, this episode fixes it.

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