What you’ll learn about in this episode:

• Why the first step isn’t reaching out to agencies for quotes but to truly take the time to understand your higher ed institution’s buying process
• How the process tends to differ between private and public institutions, and why it’s crucial to build the right internal relationships as early as possible
• Why the next step is to understand your purchasing rules and limits and the proper channels to go through before you start writing your RFP
• Why it is important to be flexible and clear with your purchasing power, and why being communicative with all of your partners is key
• Why understanding your limitations and budgetary constraints early can save you a lot of hassle later in the process
• Why the earlier you begin the research process the easier and more successful your projects and campaigns will be

 
Resources:

• Website: www.theundeclaredpodcast.com
• Website: www.upandup.agency
• Email: contact@upandup.agency
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-lanier