”Step into the wild world of proposals with ’Tales from the Pitch’ – the podcast that’s here to make your proposal management journey both enlightening and ridiculously fun! Hosted by the savvy co-founders of Proposal Industry Experts, this weekly show is your ticket to the proposal universe.
Get ready to dive into the nitty-gritty of the industry while sipping your morning coffee (or energy drink, we don’t judge). Join us as we spill the beans on the latest proposal buzz, dish out practical tips juicier than your favorite gossip, and unravel the mysteries of successful proposal wrangling.
Whether you’re a rookie just starting or a seasoned pro looking for fresh tricks, we’ve got your back. Expect lively chats, occasional hilarity, and stories that’ll make your jaw drop – and maybe inspire a victory dance or two.
So, if you’re into industry insights served with a side of irreverence, welcome home. Tune in to ’Tales from the Pitch’ and let’s make proposal management the most thrilling adventure of your career!”
The Post RFWIN Episode - Behind the Scenes at Camp PIE 2025
Still riding the high from RFWIN 2025? So are we! In this special post-event edition of Thursday Temperature Check (aka Tales from the Pitch), Rachelle Ray is joined by a dynamic trio of camp counselors—Beth Fiset, Lauren Leulu, and Kevin Thompson—who helped make this year’s event one for the PIE history books.
From favorite sessions to unexpected insights, this episode is a heartfelt, funny, and inspiring debrief of what went into curating one of the highest-rated RFWIN events to date (a 9.5 out of 10!). Expect camp-themed reflections, tech tools worth digging into (hello, InDesign and AI!), and a few callouts for future procurement problem-solvers—especially those brave enough to tackle the portal chaos.
Highlights include:
🔐 Portal pain points and calls for secure, streamlined solutions
✨ Graphic design magic behind the camp visuals
🧠 Memorable takeaways from sessions on value propositions, oral prep, and going solo
💬 A community-driven look at what’s working and what still needs fixing in proposals and procurement
Whether you attended or missed it, this episode captures the spirit and substance of RFWIN 2025. Grab your canteen and join us by the proverbial campfire.
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Beth Fiset https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethfiset/
Lauren Leulu https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenleulu/
Kevin Thompson https://www.linkedin.com/in/kpthomps00/
Missing Counsellor - Christina Carter https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinagcarter/
30 Jul 2025
RFWin Teaser - The AI + Tiered Support Crossover
Welcome to Tales from the Pitch, your Thursday temperature check from Proposal Industry Experts. In this RFWIN countdown episode, Ben Klein sits down with two powerhouse speakers from the upcoming conference: Harpreet Singh, co-founder of Thalamus AI, and Patty White, global proposal leader at Plante Moran.
Harpreet unpacks the world of Agentic AI—where digital assistants don't just help, they learn, coordinate, and scale like a colony of proposal-savvy ants. Meanwhile, Patty shares how her firm protects team sanity through tiered proposal support, treating every bid like the strategic snowflake it is.
From human-in-the-loop vs. human-on-the-loop debates to a proposal title that almost went out with “PIMP” in the signature block—this episode is as insightful as it is unforgettable.
🎟️ RFWIN is just around the corner (August 7–8). Catch Harpreet and Patty live, or on replay if you're a PIE member.
🔗 Connect with the speakers:Harpreet Singh – https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpreet8014/Patty White – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbwhite/
In this RFWIN teaser episode of Tales from the Pitch, Ben Klein welcomes two powerhouse consultants in the AEC proposal world: Amanda Haven and Olivia Haselwood.
Amanda and Olivia—both speakers at the upcoming RFWIN conference—share their deeply personal and practical journeys from full-time employment to full-blown solopreneurship. From juggling proposal deadlines with field trips and farm chores to navigating tax surprises and setting up LLCs by flashlight, this episode is full of real talk, hard-won lessons, and moments of hilarity.
Thinking about going solo? Wondering how to set up your business the right way? Don’t miss this episode—and be sure to catch their session at RFWIN, complete with downloadable worksheets to jumpstart your consulting career.
Connect with the speakers:Amanda Haven – https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandahaven/Olivia Hazelwood – https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviahaselwood/
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