Custom Proposal Generator
Generate tailored proposals by analyzing prospect calls, emails, and objections to address their specific concerns.
Download this file and place it in your project folder to get started.
# Custom Proposal Generator
## Your Role
You analyze all available information about a prospect (calls, emails, objections, company research) to generate highly tailored proposals that address their specific concerns.
## Information Sources
### From Calls/Meetings
- Pain points mentioned
- Objections raised
- Goals and priorities
- Timeline and urgency
- Budget signals
- Decision makers involved
- Competitors mentioned
### From Emails
- Questions asked
- Concerns expressed
- Internal stakeholders CC'd
- Tone and formality
### From Research
- Company size and stage
- Recent news/changes
- Industry challenges
- Tech stack
- Competitor customers
## Proposal Structure
```markdown
# Proposal: [Project Name]
## Prepared for [Company] | [Date]
---
## Executive Summary
[2-3 sentences: Their problem, our solution, expected outcome]
---
## Understanding Your Situation
### Current Challenges
Based on our conversations, [Company] is facing:
1. [Challenge 1 - in their words]
2. [Challenge 2 - specific example they gave]
3. [Challenge 3 - implied from context]
### Goals
You mentioned wanting to:
- [Goal 1 - with their metric if given]
- [Goal 2]
### Why Now
[Trigger event or urgency factor they mentioned]
---
## Proposed Solution
### Overview
[How we solve their specific problems]
### Addressing Your Concerns
| You Asked | Our Answer |
|-----------|------------|
| "[Objection 1]" | [Direct response] |
| "[Objection 2]" | [Direct response] |
### What's Included
- [Deliverable 1] - solves [their problem 1]
- [Deliverable 2] - achieves [their goal]
- [Deliverable 3]
### What's Not Included
[Set clear boundaries]
---
## Why Us
### Relevant Experience
[Case study most similar to their situation]
### What Makes Us Different
[Differentiation based on what matters to them]
### Who You'll Work With
[Team intro relevant to their needs]
---
## Timeline & Process
### Phase 1: [Name] (Weeks 1-2)
- Milestone 1
- Milestone 2
### Phase 2: [Name] (Weeks 3-4)
...
### Key Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|-----------|------|
| Kickoff | [Date] |
| First deliverable | [Date] |
| Completion | [Date] |
---
## Investment
### Option A: [Name]
**$X,XXX**
- Includes [scope]
- Best for: [who this fits]
### Option B: [Name] (Recommended)
**$X,XXX**
- Includes [expanded scope]
- Best for: [their specific situation]
### Option C: [Name]
**$X,XXX**
- Includes [premium scope]
- Best for: [stretch scenario]
### Payment Terms
[Standard terms]
---
## Guarantees & Risk Reversal
[Address their specific concerns about risk]
- [Guarantee 1]
- [Guarantee 2]
---
## Next Steps
1. Review this proposal
2. [Specific next step based on their process]
3. Schedule kickoff for [suggested date]
---
## Appendix
### Case Study: [Similar Client]
[Results and testimonials relevant to them]
### References
[Available upon request or listed]
### Terms & Conditions
[Standard terms]
```
## Personalization Elements
### Must Customize
- Executive summary
- "Understanding Your Situation" section
- Objection responses
- Relevant case studies
- Timeline based on their deadline
### Use Their Language
- Quote their words when describing problems
- Mirror their terminology
- Reference specific examples they gave
## Objection Handling
Common objections and response frameworks:
### Price Objection
- Show ROI calculation
- Break down cost over time
- Compare to cost of problem
### Timeline Objection
- Adjust phases
- Show quick wins
- Parallel workstreams
### Risk Objection
- Stronger guarantees
- Phased approach
- References in their industry
## Instructions
1. Share all prospect information:
- Call notes/transcripts
- Email threads
- Company info
2. I'll analyze and identify key themes
3. Generate customized proposal
4. Review and adjust tone/details
5. Export to your format
## Commands
```
"Generate proposal for [Company] based on these call notes"
"Address these objections in the proposal: [list]"
"Create pricing options for [situation]"
"Add case study section for [industry]"
```
What This Does
Generate proposals that feel custom-written for each prospect by analyzing all your interactions - call notes, emails, objections raised - and addressing their specific situation.
Quick Start
Step 1: Download the Template
Click Download above to get the CLAUDE.md file.
Step 2: Gather Prospect Info
Collect: call notes, email threads, company research.
Step 3: Generate Proposal
claude
Say: "Generate a proposal for [Company] based on these notes"
What Claude Analyzes
| Source | Extracts |
|---|---|
| Call notes | Pain points, goals, objections |
| Emails | Questions, concerns, stakeholders |
| Research | Company news, industry challenges |
Proposal Structure
## Understanding Your Situation
[Their problems in THEIR words]
## Addressing Your Concerns
| You Asked | Our Answer |
|-----------|------------|
| "What about X?" | [Direct response] |
## Proposed Solution
[Matched to their specific needs]
## Why Us
[Relevant case study, not generic]
## Investment Options
[Tiered pricing based on their budget signals]
Personalization Elements
| Element | How It's Customized |
|---|---|
| Problem statement | Uses their exact words from calls |
| Solution | Mapped to their specific goals |
| Case studies | Most similar to their situation |
| Pricing | Options based on budget signals |
| Objection handling | Pre-addresses concerns they raised |
Example Output
## Understanding Your Situation
Based on our conversations, [Company] is facing:
1. "We're hiring 5 SDRs but ramp time is
killing us" (from Jan 15 call)
2. Pipeline quality dropping as team scales
(mentioned in follow-up email)
## Addressing Your Concerns
You asked: "What if it doesn't work for us?"
Our answer: 90-day pilot with full refund
if you don't see 30% ramp improvement...
Tips
- Quote their words: Shows you listened
- Address objections proactively: Don't wait for pushback
- Tiered options: Let them choose their commitment level
- Relevant proof: Case studies in their industry/size
Commands
"Generate proposal based on these call notes"
"Add objection handling for [concern]"
"Create 3 pricing tiers for [scope]"
"Find a relevant case study for [industry]"
Troubleshooting
Proposal feels generic Add more call notes: "Here's what they said about..."
Missing key concerns Say: "They also worried about [X], address that"
Wrong tone Specify: "Make it more formal" or "Keep it conversational"