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Shop Talk | Episode 46 of 10

Quote faceoff

Two colleagues, one feature, fifteen minutes. Janice hosts, Brian brings years from both sides of the table. Two quotes head to head. Recorded August 2026.

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What this episode covers

One feature, properly explored: Quote faceoff. Two quotes head to head. Brian carries the real life texture from years running sourcing, Janice keeps the structure honest.

Live over the product: loading two quotes into the ring, reading the verdict before thursday, the extras ledger and the brief. Plus the use cases counted out loud, the honest when-not-to-use-it beat, and the ten minute way to start on your own paper tonight.

Chapters
  • 0:00Welcome: two quotes, one budget
  • 2:09How the faceoff normalizes two papers
  • 4:29Live: loading two quotes into the ring
  • 6:49Live: reading the verdict before Thursday
  • 8:49Live: the extras ledger and the brief
  • 10:39Brainstorm: five ways teams run faceoffs
  • 13:09Real life: the quote that looked cheaper
  • 14:58Start tonight: your two quotes, ten minutes

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