Why sending RFP's to Corporate Audio Vendors is costing you MILLIONS!
We have all seen these documents shared as the "Right" way to get quotes for your audio.
They are costing you millions of dollars over your career and here's why.
- The specs are NEVER accurate. Ever.
Every RFP that has ever come across my desk asks for 1/4 of the audio gear that is actually needed for a successful show. That then gets passed around to every audio company in town and they all race to the bottom on pricing trying to get the gig. Let me ask you a serious question. Is your event and career going to be safe in the hands of the lowest bidder with 1/4 the information they need to execute a successful show?
- Most RPS's omit the venue information
The venue is one of the most critical pieces of information we audio companies need! We can design the entire audio system in the computer based on the venue to ensure you have even coverage for more compliments and less complaints. How are we going to give you an accurate design or proposal if we don't know the location or scope of the show? Backyard? Ballroom? Stadium? VERY different requirements and prices....
- We are here to create stunning events
12 line items on a document do not create stunning events. People do!
Clients don't rehire you for "It was OK". They don't up the budget for "No problems". Clients throw big budgets at STUNNING Events. Experiences that make them question "How the hell did they do that?" Wanna know how they did it? They asked what was possible and ran with it!
Here's a better alternative to an RFP. Video call your trusted audio company and make a design with them. Together you will create something extraordinary! Your client and their attendees with thank you. If you don't have a trusted audio company that is knocking it out of the park for you 100% of the time, check out our article about "How to choose a Corporate Audio Partner"
