In this episode of Tales from the Pitch, Ben Klein and Rachelle Ray reunite in their first shared 2025 Temperature Check—and it’s a whirlwind.
Fresh off a live D&D show, SMPS’s Southern Regional Conference, and a whirlwind trip to London, Rachelle shares key insights on creative burnout and why proposal professionals need messy creative space to thrive. Together, she and Ben explore the tension between productivity and innovation, with helpful tips from their own personal creative practices.
Plus, big PIE news: 🚀 RFP 101 is live! A crash course for newbies and solo-preneurs navigating the proposal world. 📱 A sneak peek at PIE’s new learning and community platform, hosted on Disco. 🧠 And thoughtful reflection on AI’s impact—what’s hype, what’s real, and why proposal writers are still essential.
Stick around for laughs, community shoutouts, and a reminder that PIE is here to support you, whatever stage you’re in.
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