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Proposal Tips That Build Value & Profit

Write B2B sales proposals that increase value, justify price, and close deals. 10 proven techniques for building proposals that win — without discounting. Sales skill set #9 of the Modern Sales Performer Course Collection.

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What is Proposal Tips That Build Value & Profit?

After your proposal presentation, the decision is in the buyer's hands. Is it good enough to win? Most proposals are too generic, too price-focused, or too thin on value. This course teaches you 10 techniques to build proposals that maximize the value you deliver, minimize objections before they happen, and create urgency with decision makers.

These aren't template hacks — they're strategic techniques developed from 17 years of closing deals at Xerox and teaching 30,000+ sales reps. Apply them to your next proposal and watch your close rate and average deal size go up. Sales skill set #9 of the Modern Sales Performer collection.

Apply 10 proven strategies to any B2B proposal to increase close rate
Build proposals that justify price — so you stop competing on discount
Reduce the objections that come after the proposal presentation
Create a sense of urgency that moves the buyer to a decision
12 lessons · quiz included
Taught by Derek Shebby — 13-time Sales President's Club Award winner
Proposal Tips That Build Value & Profit — Module 11 of Modern Sales Performer

WHO IT'S FOR

Is this the right course for you?

✓ This is for you
Your proposals are good enough to get a meeting but not good enough to close
You're consistently losing deals after the proposal stage — often to 'we went with someone else'
You want to command higher prices without getting into discount wars
You're a manager who wants a consistent proposal standard across your team
✗ This isn't for you
You don't deliver written proposals — this is a proposal-focused course
You're still working on getting to the proposal stage — focus on Modules 07–09 first
You're looking for objection-handling during the sales cycle — see Module 12

COURSE CURRICULUM

What's inside.

20 lessons. 2 sections covering the complete proposal system from structure to close.

1
Proposal Creation — The Basic Components
8 lessons
Basic Components Overview
The Cover Page
The Criteria Page
The Technology Comparison Face Off
The Vendor Comparison Face Off (Optional)
The Financial Comparison (TCO)
The Executive Unique Offer
Presenting the Proposal
2
10 Tips for Creating Winning Proposals
12 lessons
Proposal Tips Overview
Proposal Tips #1
Proposal Tips #2
Proposal Tips #3
Proposal Tips #4
Proposal Tips #5
Proposal Tips #6
Proposal Tips #7
Proposal Tips #8
Proposal Tips #9
Proposal Tips #10
Quiz: Proposal Tips

THE FULL COLLECTION

All 14 modules — in order.

This module is Module 11. The full Modern Sales Performer collection covers the entire B2B sales cycle — each module with its own completion certificate.

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Module 11
Proposal Tips That Build Value & Profit
Templates that justify price and shorten the close cycle — you are here
20 lessons
PROPOSALS

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Derek Shebby.

Derek Shebby

Derek Shebby

FOUNDER · MODERN SALES TRAINING

Best-selling course creator and sales consultant Derek Shebby spent 17 years as a top sales executive and sales director with Xerox Corporation. He was a 13-time Sales President's Club Award winner, coached hundreds of salespeople and sales leaders to excellence, and helped grow his local division from $40 million to over $100 million in annual revenue. After founding Modern Sales Training in 2017, Derek has trained 30,000+ salespeople worldwide. He currently coaches 150+ sales reps live every week and hosts the In Between Sales Calls podcast on Apple Podcasts.

REAL RESULTS

What reps are saying about the Modern Sales Performer collection.

★★★★★

"I crushed my sales quota, won rookie of the year, and have been promoted 3 times."

Greg Shin · Sales Director DIRECT
★★★★★

"Pure gold. It helped double our sales in just three months."

Michael G. · Founder / CEO G2
★★★★★

"After this course I was 100% sure what I am doing and why — it changed my approach completely."

Vlad R. · Import Department Chief G2
★★★★★

"Reps with 15+ years of experience said it got them back to basics in the best way."

Brad N. · President G2

PRICING

This module is part of the Modern Sales Performer collection.

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All 13 other modules — the complete B2B sales system
140+ lectures · Downloadable worksheets, scripts, and templates
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FAQ

Questions before you enroll.

What are the 10 proposal tips?

The 10 techniques are taught inside the course. They cover proposal structure, how to frame value before you name price, how to incorporate urgency, how to present the proposal (not just email it), and how to handle the post-proposal period. All grounded in 17 years of B2B field sales.

Can I buy this module individually?

No. This module is available exclusively as part of the Modern Sales Performer collection — 14 modules, 18+ hours of content. Learn more about the full collection →

How is this related to Module 13 (Creating a Sense of Urgency)?

Proposal Tips teaches what goes in the proposal. Creating a Sense of Urgency teaches how to accelerate the buyer's decision after the proposal. Both are included in the collection.

Is this for written proposals or verbal presentations?

Both. The tips apply to written proposals you send as a document, and to proposal presentations you deliver in person or virtually.

Can my company reimburse me?

Many companies cover sales training as a professional development expense. Treas. Reg. §1.162-5 also lets individuals deduct training that maintains or improves professional skills. Ask your accountant.

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