How to Ask for Feedback After Losing a Bid

Q:

I wanted to know how I can get good feedback from a company that didn’t hire me. I just lost a bid, and that’s fine, but I’d love to know if it was more than not being the lowest cost.

A:

In our freelance business, we should learn how our bidding affects us. Take on the challenge to kindly ask the right questions to the right client after a job is awarded or lost. I’ve gathered the best info from clients by pinpointing specific closed-ended questions, hoping for a quick and easy answer. Example: Did I lose this because I was too high, or was this a creative decision, or both?