BrinnM Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) OMG people I can’t even ….. I don’t even know where to begin - so I received a request for a quotation from one of my most desired clients in the whole world. Literally! I was so excited that I had this opportunity because this was an org. I have always wanted to work with. So I drafted and drafted and tweaked and tweaked - for 2 days literally - in order to create the perfect email reply possible. No details about pricing yet - but definitely stating my point about how excited I am and how we would be such a good match and why. When it finally looked perfect, I read through it, and I was really pleased with myself. I had brought the point across, I had highlighted all my accomplishments in the past that they were looking for, the whole thing read really well, and I clicked send. I kept working on all this other stuff all day long until just now, when I wanted to read through my sent email one more time (I do this sometimes for reassurance). Just to convince myself it was good and I could sit back and relax, enjoy the weekend and didn’t have to do anything but wait for them to reach out for more details on pricing, NDAs, and contracting etc. I was so convinced that this was it! And then I saw it: I had sent out the draft email along with it, which was completely ridiculous because it was more like a random collection of thoughts. I’m floored …… i’m sure this has happened to other people and it’s not the end of the world, but this is a company I’ve admired and they would 100% match my portfolio, and my expertise, but there is just no way to make this better. I will definitely not get this contract and I’m just so mad at myself. Gah! Just venting I guess ….. oh the embarrassment! It’s not even about $$ anymore at this point Edited April 1, 2022 by BrinnM Link to post Share on other sites
Wiseman2 Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, BrinnM said: then I saw it: I had sent out the draft email along with it, which was completely ridiculous because it was more like a random collection of thoughts. That's ok. They may like your candor and thought processes. If they respond own it, that's all. Tell them Happy April Fool's day. Edited April 1, 2022 by Wiseman2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author BrinnM Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) Candor lol - I wish…. I could literally smack myself in the head right now so hard it’s not even funny anymore. And April fools day … I don’t think it’s gonna fly. There will never be a reply anyway Edited April 1, 2022 by BrinnM Link to post Share on other sites
SingFish Posted April 1, 2022 Share Posted April 1, 2022 2 hours ago, BrinnM said: Candor lol - I wish…. I could literally smack myself in the head right now so hard it’s not even funny anymore. And April fools day … I don’t think it’s gonna fly. There will never be a reply anyway Stay positive! I've got so many contracts over the years literally because the people thought I was a bit crazy. My latest job I sent the woman a bunch of photos instead of a resume and she completely 'got' why and things have worked well between us since. Having a sense of humor and being able to own mistakes is important, as is perspective. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eternal Sunshine Posted April 14, 2022 Share Posted April 14, 2022 This wouldn't put me off at all if I was your prospective client. I would actually like the fact that you put so much thought and effort into drafting your email. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author BrinnM Posted April 14, 2022 Author Share Posted April 14, 2022 Thanks, Eternal, you’re the sweetest! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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