Cheri Fisher's guest appearances

Cheri Fisher

The RFP Success Show

Michael Zipursky

Chris Dixon

Ronnie Moore

Jen Parkinson

Sean Stewart

Sandra Younger

Gina Catalano

Cheryl Smith

Andy McGowan

Nicole Bandes

Talmar Anderson

Angelique Rewers

Dave Hulsen

Ganesh Shankar

Richard Goring

OwlTail

Kevin Cleary

Here at the RFP Success Company, we not only help our clients design, develop and write a top-notch RFP for submission, but they also look to us for guidance on proposal best practices.  And over the years, we’ve noticed some common mistakes our vendors make when it comes to RFP processes. On this episode of the podcast, guest host Ted Koval, Senior Proposal Manager at the RFP Success Company, sits down with team members Cheri Fisher, Director of Operations and Client Services, and Kevin Cleary, Proposal Manager and Writer, to discuss the top eight mistakes we see our vendors make and how to fix them! Cheri explores how waiting until the last minute to respond to an RFP impacts your proposal, and Kevin explains why it’s crucial to involve your HR and legal departments early in the process. Listen in for insight on making time for a series of reviews of the draft response and learn how to create a winning culture where everyone at your company understands the value of responding to RFPs. Key Takeaways  The 8 most common mistakes we see our vendors make in responding to RFPs How waiting until the last minute to respond to an RFP impacts the proposal process How to create a culture where SMEs understand the value of responding to RFPs The impact of not having a formal go/no-go decision-making process in place Why it’s crucial to involve your HR and legal departments early in the RFP process How not making time for us to meet with SMEs leads to boilerplate responses Why we suggest making time in the calendar for 3 reviews of the draft RFP response The consequences of submitting a proposal without differentiators or win themes What you can learn from an internal and external RFP debrief (win or lose) Connect with Lisa,  Ted, Cheri &amp; Kevin  Lisa’s Website Lisa on Twitter Lisa on Facebook Lisa on LinkedIn The RFP Success Company on YouTube The RFP Success Company on LinkedIn  Subscribe on iTunes Email podcast@rfpsuccess.com  Resources  Book a Call with the RFP Success Company Dare to Be Influential: Maximizing Your Positive Influence While Still Being True to You by Lisa Rehurek The RFP Success Book by Lisa Rehurek The RFP Success Institute

Here at the RFP Success Company, we not only help our clients design, develop and write a top-notch RFP for submission, but they also look to us for guidance on proposal best practices.  And over the years, we’ve noticed some common mistakes our vendors make when it comes to RFP processes. On this episode of the podcast, guest host Ted Koval, Senior Proposal Manager at the RFP Success Company, sits down with team members Cheri Fisher, Director of Operations and Client Services, and Kevin Cleary, Proposal Manager and Writer, to discuss the top eight mistakes we see our vendors make and how to fix them! Cheri explores how waiting until the last minute to respond to an RFP impacts your proposal, and Kevin explains why it’s crucial to involve your HR and legal departments early in the process. Listen in for insight on making time for a series of reviews of the draft response and learn how to create a winning culture where everyone at your company understands the value of responding to RFPs. Key Takeaways  The 8 most common mistakes we see our vendors make in responding to RFPs How waiting until the last minute to respond to an RFP impacts the proposal process How to create a culture where SMEs understand the value of responding to RFPs The impact of not having a formal go/no-go decision-making process in place Why it’s crucial to involve your HR and legal departments early in the RFP process How not making time for us to meet with SMEs leads to boilerplate responses Why we suggest making time in the calendar for 3 reviews of the draft RFP response The consequences of submitting a proposal without differentiators or win themes What you can learn from an internal and external RFP debrief (win or lose) Connect with Lisa, Ted, Cheri &amp; Kevin  <a href="https://www.therfpsuccesscompany.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa’s Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lisa_rehurek?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa on Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RFPsuccess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisarehurek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxU3uOxYCuraqdQYslJbH3A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RFP Success Company on YouTube</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/rfpsucccess/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RFP Success Company on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rfp-success-show/id1410853706" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe on iTunes</a> Email <a href="mailto:podcast@rfpsuccess.com">podcast@rfpsuccess.com</a>  Resources  <a href="https://rfpsuccesschat.as.me/discoverysession" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Book a Call with the RFP Success Company</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Be-Influential-Maximizing-Influence/dp/1952233313" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dare to Be Influential: Maximizing Your Positive Influence While Still Being True to You by Lisa Rehurek</a> <a href="https://www.therfpsuccesscompany.com/shop-the-rfp-success-book" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The RFP Success Book by Lisa Rehurek</a> <a href="https://www.therfpsuccessinstitute.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The RFP Success Institute</a>

Mistakes We Seen Vendors Make When Responding to RFPs—with Cheri Fisher & Kevin Cleary - EP127

As proposal professionals, we work in a high-stress environment, and we spend a lot of time sitting at our desks. The shocking truth is, even if we work out for an hour a day, seven days a week, that’s not enough to counteract the other 23 sedentary hours! So, what can we do to prioritize our health and manage the stress of working in the RFP space? Cheri Fisher has been a fitness professional for more than 20 years, working in both commercial gyms and community parks and recreation. She spent the last decade in the corporate fitness space, helping employees incorporate movement into their days and running nutrition and stress management programs. Today, she serves as Project Operations Manager here at The RFP Success Company. On this episode of the podcast, Cheri joins us to discuss the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle and share the three keys to staying healthy despite working in a high-stress environment. She offers advice on finding opportunities to move throughout the day, eating healthy even when you’re busy, and getting enough sleep to prevent illness and manage stress. Listen in for Cheri’s insight around planning ahead for challenging days and learn some simple hacks for prioritizing your health! Key Takeaways Cheri’s background working in corporate fitness The dangers associated with a sedentary lifestyle Cheri’s hacks for finding opportunities to MOVE The exercises you can do on a call, reading a doc The 3 keys to staying healthy in a high-stress job  Movement Nutrition Sleep  Why 7 to 9 hours of sleep is crucial for adults Cheri’s tips for eating healthy when you’re busy  Prep meals in advance Healthy snacks at desk  Simple exercises we can do at our desks  Stand, march, squats or pushups Stretch or sit on stability ball  Managing stress by prioritizing what’s important How to identify challenging days and plan ahead Connect with Cheri Cheri on LinkedIn Connect with Lisa The RFP Success Community on LinkedIn Lisa’s Website Lisa on Twitter Lisa on Facebook Lisa on LinkedIn  Subscribe on iTunes Email lisa@lisarehurek.com Resources FluidStance Apple Watch  DeskFIT on Google Play Headspace Calm Nextdoor  The RFP Success Book by Lisa Rehurek

As proposal professionals, we work in a high-stress environment, and we spend a lot of time sitting at our desks. The shocking truth is, even if we work out for an hour a day, seven days a week, that’s not enough to counteract the other 23 sedentary hours! So, what can we do to prioritize our health and manage the stress of working in the RFP space? <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-fisher-479b614/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheri Fisher</a> has been a fitness professional for more than 20 years, working in both commercial gyms and community parks and recreation. She spent the last decade in the corporate fitness space, helping employees incorporate movement into their days and running nutrition and stress management programs. Today, she serves as Project Operations Manager here at The RFP Success Company. On this episode of the podcast, Cheri joins us to discuss the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle and share the three keys to staying healthy despite working in a high-stress environment. She offers advice on finding opportunities to move throughout the day, eating healthy even when you’re busy, and getting enough sleep to prevent illness and manage stress. Listen in for Cheri’s insight around planning ahead for challenging days and learn some simple hacks for prioritizing your health! Key Takeaways Cheri’s background working in corporate fitness The dangers associated with a sedentary lifestyle Cheri’s hacks for finding opportunities to MOVE The exercises you can do on a call, reading a doc The 3 keys to staying healthy in a high-stress job <ol> <li>Movement</li> <li>Nutrition</li> <li>Sleep</li> </ol> Why 7 to 9 hours of sleep is crucial for adults Cheri’s tips for eating healthy when you’re busy <ul> <li>Prep meals in advance</li> <li>Healthy snacks at desk</li> </ul> Simple exercises we can do at our desks <ul> <li>Stand, march, squats or pushups</li> <li>Stretch or sit on stability ball</li> </ul> Managing stress by prioritizing what’s important How to identify challenging days and plan ahead Connect with Cheri <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-fisher-479b614/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheri on LinkedIn</a> Connect with Lisa <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13544204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The RFP Success Community on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://www.lisarehurek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa’s Website</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/lisa_rehurek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa on Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RFPsuccess/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisarehurek/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa on LinkedIn</a> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rfp-success-show/id1410853706?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Subscribe on iTunes</a> Email <a href="mailto:lisa@lisarehurek.com">lisa@lisarehurek.com</a> Resources <a href="https://fluidstance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FluidStance</a> <a href="https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Watch</a> <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.selfshaper.deskfit&amp;hl=en_US" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DeskFIT on Google Play</a> <a href="https://www.headspace.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Headspace</a> <a href="https://www.calm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Calm</a> <a href="https://nextdoor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nextdoor</a> <a href="https://www.therfpsuccesscompany.com/shop/the-rfp-success-book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The RFP Success Book by Lisa Rehurek</a>

Staying Healthy – with Cheri Fisher - EP062