Government contracting is not just for business owners. Start A Career In Government Contracting: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification Former procurement officer, account executive and current owner of GovClose describes the other ways of making money in the unique industry of federal contracting. A career in either the government or company side of GovCon can be very rewarding. We cover 3 paths to consider that do not require you to have your own business. Free Book Download: https://ww...
Jan 21, 2025•14 min
GET GovClose CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https://www.govclose.com/watch-sales-certification Get a free copy of my Government Contract Planner and dominate 2025: https://www.dodcontract.com/ Ekene (Kenny) Abana -- Connect with him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekene-abana/ 00:00 Introduction to Government Contracting 00:18 Starting the Journey: Initial Steps and Research 01:01 Understanding the Market: Government as a Buyer 02:55 Th...
Jan 14, 2025•31 min
My approach to seeking rejection has not only reshaped my mindset but also helped me secure lucrative government contracts for clients, and built wealth for my family. Discover the unconventional tactics I use, why they work, and how you can apply them to your business strategy. Check out the GovClose Certification Program : 00:00 Introduction: Embracing Rejection 00:24 The Power of Hearing 'No' 00:56 The 'No' Strategy in Action 01:46 Government Contracting Insights 05:08 Discipline Equals Freed...
Jan 07, 2025•14 min
Today you'll learn why over 100+ students in the GovClose certification are joining the elite profession of government contracting. They are working as consultants, sales executives and selling theior own products and services to the US government (in some cases all 3)! We'll share insights from our comprehensive certification program under GovClose, guiding you on how to start a profitable consulting business or land a high-paying sales executive job. If you're ready to take the next step in yo...
Dec 31, 2024•31 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification Join us as we talk to Ekene Imbata, founder of Facility Management Supplies and People, Inc., about his journey into government contracting. Kenny shares how he transitioned from running a software solutions business to securing his first contracts with the government. Learn about his strategic partnerships, insights into MRO products, and plans to expand into DoD and software contracts. Ekene is just getting started an...
Dec 24, 2024•28 min
FREE TRAINING: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification GET CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification . Free Book Download: https://www.dodcontract.com/ 00:00 Introduction to the 8a Program 00:36 Meet Kevin Mulrennan: 8a Expert 01:53 Understanding the 8a Program 02:38 Economic and Social Disadvantages in 8a 07:16 Benefits of the 8a Program 09:17 Sole Source Contracts and Limitations 12:30 Tribal 8a and Uniqu...
Dec 17, 2024•37 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification In this video you'll learn why approaching government contracting as a consultant is in high demand. Former government acquisitions officer Rick Howard goes in depth on the top 3 skills required and gives a sneak peek at how much you can expect to make your first year. 00:00 Introduction to Government Contracting 00:41 Rick Howard's Background and Expertise 01:22 Three Key Skills for Success 01:36 Developing Expertise i...
Dec 10, 2024•37 min
GET CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification Fred Carl is a top graduate of the GovClose certification program and owner of Gears PDM. Fred shares his extensive experience in the outdoor and military gear market, detailing his journey and valuable insights. From his stint at Gerber Gear to his specialization in ergonomic niche design and consulting, Fred explains the intricacies of getting products like automat...
Dec 03, 2024•36 min
GET "GovClose" CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification Hire A Trained Government Conrtracting Expert: https://govclose.com/contracts-training FREE BOOK: Download the "Government Contract Planner" For Free at https://www.dodcontract.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dodcontractacademy/?sub_confirmation=1 Ethan Martin: Journey from Sales Veteran to Government Contracting Consultant I...
Oct 14, 2024•14 min
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Channel! Get CERTIFIED: Become a certified GovClose Advisor and Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT HIRE An Expert: Hire one of our certified advisors to optimize your approach to federal sales and win more contracts. Full, Part Time & project based options available. Follow me on Linkedin! In this episode, Rick Howard of GovClose.com shares insights on how to successfully build a one-man consulting business focused on government con...
Oct 03, 2024•56 min
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Channel! Get CERTIFIED: Become a certified GovClose Advisor and Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT HIRE An Expert: Hire one of our certified advisors to optimize your approach to federal sales and win more contracts. Full, Part Time & project based options available. Follow me on Linkedin! American AI Logistics In this episode of the DOD Contract Academy Podcast, we interview John Conferencesco from American AI Logistics. The focus ...
Sep 24, 2024•54 min
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Channel! Get CERTIFIED: Become a certified GovClose Advisor and Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT HIRE An Expert: Hire one of our certified advisors to optimize your approach to federal sales and win more contracts. Full, Part Time & project based options available. Follow me on Linkedin! In this special episode of the DOD Contract Academy podcast, we provide a comprehensive Q&A session originally aired live on YouTube. The epi...
Sep 19, 2024•8 min
Learn the realities of selling to the government and why it often takes longer than expected. Discover effective strategies to expedite the process, such as leveraging existing government customers, understanding the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and exploring the Other Transaction Authority (OTA) framework. The discussion also covers traditional contracting timelines, the importance of building a robust sales pipeline, and the benefits of early involvement. Rick Howard offe...
Sep 10, 2024•16 min
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Chanel! https://www.youtube.com/@dodcontractacademy/?sub_confirmation=1 GET CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification SCHEDULE A BUSINESS GROWTH COACHING SESSION WITH Lt Col (Ret) Howard https://www.dodcontract.com/offers/icoUFuC2/checkout Order Today "The Government Contract Planner" https://a.co/d/7HCQFHy WATCH NEXT: The GovClose Certification https://youtu.be/S2UwMq6933Y How To Write ...
Aug 30, 2024•7 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel!...
Aug 13, 2024•21 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel!...
Aug 08, 2024•6 min
Get Certified as a GovClose Advisor at govclose.com Check out Govly at govly.com Join the 3 Day Lead Challenge 6-8 Aug 2024! I talked to the CEO of Govly and he shows you all of the advances they've made with their system and how they are matching hundreds of primes and subcontractors and helping them win big contracts. If you've ever wondered whether or not you're seeing all of the contract opportunities available on sam.gov then you're about to learn that..... you're absolutely not seeing them...
Jul 16, 2024•41 min
Get the GovClose Certification https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification In this interview I talk with John Martin, CEO of BUNDLAR. John's augmented reality tech company has claimed multiple contracts with the DoD and things are really taking off for them! In this episode you can learn how a small team can win big government contracts using a step-by-step strategy, positive attitude, and most importantly --an amazing solution! 00:39 How does investment from the U.S. government through program...
Jul 10, 2024•47 min
Welcome to this week's episode of the DoD Contract Academy! Today, we're diving into the world of government contracting, exploring why getting certified and trained in this field can open up incredibly lucrative opportunities. We'll share insights from our comprehensive certification program under GovClose, guiding you on how to start a profitable consulting business or land a high-paying sales executive job. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, visit GovClose Certification Pro...
Jun 25, 2024•31 min
Imagine you had the chance to win a $20 million government contract by winning a race. But there's a catch: the race isn't just about speed; it's about wisdom and strategy. In this episode of the DoD Contract Academy Podcast, we dive into a parable about three brothers, each representing a different approach to winning government contracts. The youngest brother symbolizes companies that dive into government contracting unprepared, rushing off without a clear plan. The middle brother represents f...
Jun 03, 2024•9 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel! DoD Contract Academ...
May 22, 2024•17 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel! DoD Contract Academ...
Apr 29, 2024•9 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel! DoD Contract Academ...
Apr 19, 2024•9 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel! DoD Contract Academ...
Apr 01, 2024•15 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel! DoD Contract Academ...
Mar 20, 2024•49 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel! DoD Contract Academ...
Mar 11, 2024•16 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel! DoD Contract Academ...
Mar 04, 2024•12 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel! DoD Contract Academ...
Feb 25, 2024•31 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel! DoD Contract Academ...
Feb 17, 2024•8 min
Get the GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies selling to the US government. Learn more at GovClose.com Subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel! DoD Contract Academ...
Feb 05, 2024•32 min
