How to find out who approves a client project
Your prospective client sounds ready to proceed but mentions that someone else needs to approve the project.
What they might say
- “I’ll need to run this past my boss.”
- “A few people need to weigh in.”
- “Send the proposal and I’ll pass it around.”
What's usually behind it
Your contact may support the project without controlling the final decision. Approval may depend on people you have not met, each with different priorities.
What you can say
- I’d like to make this easy for you to take forward.
- We can shape the proposal around what your approvers need.
- How will the decision get made, and who needs to be involved?
Try not to
- Assuming your contact has final authority.
- Going around your contact to reach their boss.
How Earshot helps in the moment
Earshot listens live, shows one short card with a suggested line to clarify the approval process, and nudges you on pace.