Scribble Talk - Episode 29 Jon Williams (The Special ONE)
May 23, 2020 • S01 E29 • 01:31:01
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Today's guest is Jon Williams
Jon Williams is the UK managing director of Strategic Proposals. He holds the unique status of being a Fellow of each of APMP, the Institute of Sales Management and the Royal Society of Arts. In over twenty years in proposals, he’s worked with sales organisations in more than thirty countries, helping them to radically improve their win rates. Jon’s published numerous research white papers, and is a regular keynote speaker at conferences around the world. He’s the co-author, with BJ Lownie, of bestselling book “Proposal Essentials”, and is recognised for his passionate for all things proposals!
In this deeply personal episode, we will discuss Jon's
Early life and education
Debating Passion
Career at Charity, Barclays Procurement and Compaq
Relationship with BJ Lownie
3 things not many people know about you?
Memorable training effort?
Passion on proposals
Story on Founding and taking the CEO role of APMP UK Chapter
Memorable APMP contributions
Proposal Essentials book
30 year entrepreneurial journey
Martin Smith, Bid Solutions
UK Team aka SP Family
Friendship with Steve Mullins
NL Team (Janneke and Richard)
His partners Nigel Dennis, Chris S. Kälin, Sandy Pullinger, Larissa Cornelius
Travel Passion
Fellowship of the Institute of Sales Management and the Royal Society of Art
Wine, food, books, travel and hotels passion
TripAdvisor Top reviewer
Reason behind - No work fridays
most influential people in his life and career
Few random questions
What kind of secret society would you like to start?
What do you cook or bake better than most people?
What’s your biggest kitchen fail?
Have you ever booked holidays to be the first to stay in a new hotel?
With passion in travel, food and wine - How do you plan your travels and holiday?
If you could be anywhere else right now, where would you choose to go and why?
What is the best vacation you have had?
What are your favourite books ?
If you were to write a book about yourself, what would you name it?
Get to know William C. McRae Founders Award Winner and Triple Fellow, Jon Williams
https://www.strategicproposals.com