Revolutionizing Proposal Development Through AI-Powered Solutions With Jennifer McPherson
- Jennifer McPherson
- May 5
- 3 min read
Jennifer McPherson is the President of Chickenango Marketing Solutions. The company specializes in public outreach and marketing for government agencies, and branding, design, and proposal writing for the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) sector. Jennifer started her company at age 46 after gaining 27 years of experience in the AEC industry, and she is now launching Chickenango University, an educational program aimed at enhancing marketing and business development skills in the AEC space.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
[02:20] Jennifer McPherson explains how the RFP PursuitAI Hub slashes proposal prep hours
[02:59] The costly “missing mile” in AEC proposals
[16:48] The biggest time-wasters in traditional proposal processes
[17:55] The staggering financial cost of inefficient proposal workflows
[19:18] Why the RFP Pursuit AI Hub is set to become industry standard
In this episode…
In today’s fast-paced world, the pressure to create perfect proposals can leave teams scrambling to meet deadlines — often working late into the night. But what if there was a way to streamline the process, saving valuable time while ensuring accuracy and compliance? How much could businesses gain by eliminating the most time-consuming parts of proposal preparation?
Jennifer McPherson, a seasoned professional in the architectural, engineering, and construction sectors, points to the power of artificial intelligence to transform this process. She explains that AI can tackle the most tedious and error-prone tasks, such as reviewing complex, ambiguous RFPs and creating compliance matrices, shaving hours off of what used to be a grueling process. By implementing AI-driven solutions, professionals can focus more on strategy and narrative, areas that truly differentiate their proposals in competitive markets. This, she believes, could be a game-changer, giving teams the tools they need to win business while working more efficiently.
In this episode of Own Your Next, Chad Franzen of Rise25 interviews Jennifer McPherson, President of Chickenango Marketing Solutions, to discuss the RFP PursuitAI Hub and its potential to revolutionize proposal development. Jennifer shares insights on how AI can reduce the time spent on early-stage proposal tasks by 75%, cutting down on manual effort and preventing mistakes. She also delves into the broader impact on firms, from increasing proposal quality to allowing teams to focus on win themes.
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Quotable Moments
"Proposals take a lot of time to prepare… they can take 50, 60, 70, 80 hours."
"If you give [AI] the right information, you can get a lot of time back on lower level tasks."
"The later stuff really, really matters, and this gives you back that time to focus on it."
"You really want to be able to spend that time building this amazing win theme for the client."
"This is the missing mile... the missing piece that gives you a leg up from the start."
Action Steps
Integrate AI tools in the proposal process: By using AI to automate early-stage tasks, teams can save hours, allowing more focus on strategic decisions.
Prioritize compliance checks with AI: Leveraging AI for compliance ensures no detail is overlooked, reducing errors that could lead to proposal rejection.
Train your team on AI-driven workflows: Ensuring your team is equipped to use AI effectively will maximize its time-saving potential and lead to smoother processes.
Emphasize storytelling in proposals: Shifting focus to narrative creation rather than tedious formatting ensures that proposals are more engaging and compelling.
Continuously evaluate AI performance: Regularly reviewing AI's output and results allows you to optimize the system for better, more accurate results as your needs evolve.
Sponsor for this episode...
Chickenango helps brands connect with their communities through thoughtful, strategic communication.
Specializing in public engagement, branding, and messaging for sectors such as transportation, infrastructure, energy, and government, Chickenago turns complex projects into stories people can understand and care about.
With decades of industry experience, their team builds trust through authentic storytelling and genuine collaboration.
Discover how they’re making a difference at chickenango.com.
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