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June 27, 2025 29 mins

In this episode of Thursday Temperature Check, Ben Klein is joined by UK-based bid writing consultant Leonie Thomas, a featured speaker at this year's RFWin and Camp PIE (August 7–8). With Rachelle Ray on the road, Ben dives into a fascinating conversation with Leonie about the evolving role of the bid writer—especially in an era increasingly influenced by AI.

🚧 Leonie shares her journey in the construction and infrastructure engineering space, her commitment to bid writing as a specialty (not a stepping stone), and her views on how AI is reshaping the bid communication process. From the importance of capturing reader attention to preparing junior bid writers in an AI-driven landscape, this episode covers it all—with a dash of humor, lemon curd love, and practical insight.

🎯 Key Topics Covered:

  • The maturing profession of bid writing

  • AI's impact on proposal workflows

  • Strategies for training future bid writers

  • Public vs. private sector bidding trends

  • Why pre-bid content is the new gold

💡 A must-listen for proposal professionals looking to stay ahead in a changing industry!

📅 Don’t miss Leonie’s full session at Camp PIE this August!

🔗 Like what you hear? Join us for free at https://www.proposalindustryexperts.com

👥 Connect with Leonie Thomas https://www.linkedin.com/in/leoniewritesbids/ 

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