PIE Presents: Tales from the Pitch

”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 a

PIE Presents: Tales from the Pitch is a business podcast hosted by Proposal Industry Experts, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Proposal Industry Experts hosts PIE Presents: Tales from the Pitch, a business show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #73

  The Post RFWIN Episode - Behind the Scenes at Camp PIE 2025

  Aug 22, 202532 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>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...

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  Episode #72

  RFWin Teaser - The AI + Tiered Support Crossover

  Jul 29, 202529 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>From human-in-the-loop vs. hu...

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  Episode #71

  RFWIN2025 Teaser - Olivia Hazelwood and Amanda Haven - Consulting Tips

  Jul 25, 202527 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Thinking about going solo? Wondering how to set up your business the right way...

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  Episode #67

  AI, Arrows & Aliens — Still Chasing the Perfect Proposal Graphic

  Jul 18, 202531 minS0

  <p>We’ve done it again—another AI image tool test, and the results are better than ever (but still kind of weird). In this episode, Ben Klein and Rachelle Ray revisit their quest to generate a usable business graphic using the latest AI platforms.</p> <p>Using a single prompt, they run tests across Canva, Google Gemini, Adobe Firefly, and ChatGPT to see who delivers the cleanest, clearest image for a proposal deck. Spoiler: we’re getting close, but not quite there yet.</p> <p>They also touch on:</p> <p>Generative video and the marketing disruption ahead</p> <p>Ethi...

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  Episode #66

  Consulting, AI, and RFP Chaos — Featuring Kevin Thompson

  Jul 11, 202532 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Tales from the Pitch, Ben Klein is joined by Kevin Thompson of Thompson Consulting for a consultant-to-consultant chat about what’s really happening in the proposal space right now.</p> <p>They explore:</p> <p>Federal vs. commercial client work</p> <p>Small business AI adoption (or lack thereof)</p> <p>The myth of perfect proposal software</p> <p>Managing the ebb and flow of client demand</p> <p>And the hunt for scalable, ethical swag (yes, really)</p> <p>Plus, Ben shares a Tale from the Pitch about delivering a bid across the U.S...

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