I 100% agree.
The client who picks the lowest bid is not the customer you want. They're probably terrible. They'll cause headaches to save a few hundred bucks. And the second they find someone cheaper, you're gone.
You didn't lose that job. You dodged it. Count yourself lucky.
Now you have the time to find the "good" clients.
What actually wins work? Communication. Presentation. Relationship.
The client who hires you because you answered the phone, showed up when you said you would, and explained things clearly. That's a client who comes back.
That's a client who refers you.
That's a client who doesn't nickel and dime every change order.
Competing on price is a race to the bottom. You'll get there, and you'll hate it when you do. I've been there and it wasn't fun.
Compete on trust instead. You'll make more while working less.
Come to my community or DM me and we can discuss ways to make this work for you.