
Winning Government Contracts
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<p><b>The government is the world's largest buyer — and the #1 growth opportunity for small businesses.</b> But most firms struggle to understand the marketplace, write <b>winning proposals</b>, or get <b>small business certifications</b> that unlock set-aside contracts.</p><p><br></p><p>That's where this podcast comes in.</p><p><br></p><p><b>For over 20 years, I've helped hundreds of small businesses win billions of dollars in government contracts</b> — especially <b>minority-owned businesses (MBE), woman-owned businesses (WBE), veteran-owned businesses (VOSB), and 8(a) firms.</b></p><p><br></p><p>I break down <b>federal contracting</b> and <b>selling to the government</b> into practical, actionable steps you can implement immediately.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Every episode, you'll learn how to:</b></p><ul><li><b>Find</b> contracts your company can actually win</li><li><b>Write</b> proposals contracting officers approve</li><li><b>Get certified</b> as 8(a), MBE, WBE, or VOSB—without the confusion</li><li><b>Build</b> relationships with agency buyers, not just submit cold bids</li><li><b>Avoid</b> the mistakes that kill 90% of small business bids</li><li><b>Grow</b> your revenue through federal contracts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Want to go deeper?</b> I've published two books for government contractors: one on proposal writing, one on leveraging certifications to win more work, and a third on marketing to federal agencies is coming soon. Visit <b>WinningGovernmentContracts.com</b> for free resources, templates, and tools to help you win faster.</p><p><br></p><p><b>The government spends over $500 billion annually with small businesses.</b></p><p>The only question is: What's it costing you every day you're NOT in the game?</p><p><br></p><p>Let's start <b>Winning Government Contracts</b>.</p>
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Recent Episodes

November 18, 2025
Marketing to The Government Part 2: Turn Your Value Proposition Into Contract Wins
The federal government spends $10 billion monthly with small businesses. Learn how to position your company to win your share through strategic marketing and relationship-building. What You'll Learn: Craft a value proposition that makes agencies choose you over competitorsBuild agency relationships without or annoying themUse GAO and IG reports to find problems you can solveMake smart bid/no-bid decisions that protect your win rateLeverage mentor-protégé agreements for instant credibilityBott...

November 15, 2025
Marketing To The Government Part 1: How to Find Government Customers
You're trying to win government contracts, but you're flying blind. You don't know which agencies buy what you sell, where they're buying, or who's winning the work you could be doing. The federal government spends $500+ billion annually. They're already buying what you sell—you just need to know where to look. In this episode, I'll show you the exact 5 research tools I've used for 40+ years to identify high-probability government customers—the same process that's helped small bus...

June 17, 2025
Qualifications for Small Business Certifications
This episode explores the essential qualifications for small business certifications, such as minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, and HUBZone, clarifying ownership, control, and other crucial requirements.
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- What is Winning Government Contracts?
<p><b>The government is the world's largest buyer — and the #1 growth opportunity for small businesses.</b> But most firms struggle to understand the marketplace, write <b>winning proposals</b>, or get <b>small business certifications</b> that unlock set-aside contracts.</p><p><br></p><p>That's where this podcast comes in.</p><p><br></p><p><b>For over 20 years, I've helped hundreds of small businesses win billions of dollars in government contracts</b> — especially <b>minority-owned businesses (MBE), woman-owned businesses (WBE), veteran-owned businesses (VOSB), and 8(a) firms.</b></p><p><br></p><p>I break down <b>federal contracting</b> and <b>selling to the government</b> into practical, actionable steps you can implement immediately.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Every episode, you'll learn how to:</b></p><ul><li><b>Find</b> contracts your company can actually win</li><li><b>Write</b> proposals contracting officers approve</li><li><b>Get certified</b> as 8(a), MBE, WBE, or VOSB—without the confusion</li><li><b>Build</b> relationships with agency buyers, not just submit cold bids</li><li><b>Avoid</b> the mistakes that kill 90% of small business bids</li><li><b>Grow</b> your revenue through federal contracts</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>Want to go deeper?</b> I've published two books for government contractors: one on proposal writing, one on leveraging certifications to win more work, and a third on marketing to federal agencies is coming soon. Visit <b>WinningGovernmentContracts.com</b> for free resources, templates, and tools to help you win faster.</p><p><br></p><p><b>The government spends over $500 billion annually with small businesses.</b></p><p>The only question is: What's it costing you every day you're NOT in the game?</p><p><br></p><p>Let's start <b>Winning Government Contracts</b>.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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