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Three Patterns of Lost Opportunities

April 22, 2026 · 29 min

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Blair identifies three recurring categories of lost sales in creative firms and offers solutions to each. Fixing two of these patterns can reap the dividends immediately, and adjusting your sales approach for all three will pay off for years.

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"Three Patterns of Lost Opportunities" article by Blair Enns for winwithoutpitching.com

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