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12-Step Estimating Process

This is the process Clay Young has developed over 25 years and $1B+ of bids. It includes bid development checkpoints and meetings at key junctures.

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Clay Young

Clay Young is the Owner of Falcon Electrical Contractors. He wins 55.5% of bids with his Bid Less, Win More strategy.

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