Jacob Marabelli | Federal BD Manager GomSpace

I can't recommend Rick and his GovClose program enough. I joined in 2024 with no experience in government contracting and left with a certificate, a letter of recommendation, a great-paying job as an account executive, and a network of amazing professionals I could count on.

Rick is fully committed to his students. He genuinely cares about your success and always makes time to support you when you need it. The community he's built is incredible. What sets Rick apart is how he goes beyond just teaching how to sell to the government. He shows you how to build a real business modeled after his own, using everything you’ve learned, and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how his business operates.

The weekly coaching calls are worth the price of admission alone. You get direct access to Rick and his associates, and their insights are priceless. Joining GovClose and working with Rick was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Koren Wise, Owner of Wise Technical Innovations

Ricky has the perspective and experience that small businesses need to navigate the DoD contracting world. The tools that he brings to the table, the guests he selects, and the truths every company needs to understand, make his podcast a "must listen to". His methodology can and will lead to sales if you pay attention and put into practice what he is preaching! 

Alan Andres | USAF Reservist | Consultant | GovClose Certified

If you are active or former military and looking for an option to pursue after separation the Gov Close certification program is legit!

It is a comprehensive program that will teach you everything from the basics of Federal Contracting to advanced techniques for how to find and be competitive for federal contracts.

Arpit Malaviya, CEO, PRoDIGIQ

Richard and his team have the highest level of federal contracting expertise! They speak the same language as government contracting officers, program managers and requirements officers which is critical to communicating our solutions to decision makers. Richard's in-depth knowledge of funding and various contracting mechanisms provides the ability to help shape acquisitions agreements from both the government & company sides of a deal and we highly recommend his services! 

Elinor Chang - Chief of Staff, UXReactor, Inc.

Ricky was great to work with and was very knowdledgeable in this space! We enjoyed working with Ricky and appreciated his diligence and his attitude. Recommend to other companies looking for similar services.

David Ortiz | 8(a) Consultant | GovClose Certified

Since completing the program, I’ve successfully applied its strategies to secure a new client contract, directly impacting my consulting business. The insights on identifying opportunities and positioning clients for success have been invaluable.

If you’re a consultant looking to elevate your expertise and drive real results for your clients in government contracting, I highly recommend GovClose. Thanks, Rick, for an outstanding program!

Theodore Stearns | Graviton Co. | GovClose Certified

Text message: Hey man, just wanna let you know the client that I sold the full roadmap on two weeks ago. I just ended my meeting with him to deliver it. He was blown away. Completely exceeded his expectations.

I learned everything that I know from you so many thanks to you.

Podcast Listener - A Masterclass in Government Contracting

Every episode feels like a masterclass. Whether it's discussing compliance standards, sharing success stories, or exploring technological advancements, the podcast consistently delivers high-quality content.

Amazon Customer - Excellent Primer of New Small Business Owners

I recently purchased my first small business. I'm a veteran and, although I worked in finance and acquisition for the Air Force, I didn't know the first thing about setting up my business so that I could compete for and win government contracts. Richards's DoD contracting academy gave me the foundation I needed to get registered in SAM.gov and position my business for success. I'm excited to see how the systems in this planet will help me along the journey. 

Jared R - One of the best books you could ever get regarding Government Contracting

One of the best books you could ever get regarding Government Contracting coming from someone who scoured through 10+ books and 25+ hours of consuming government contracting content. I've been in the Government Contracting space for about 3 years now and have been through 2 high ticket courses 11 books and have listened to several people on YouTube talking about how to become successful as a government contractor.

Richard is the #1 Defense Contractor guide in the entire market. He knows everything it takes to land $1,000,000 contracts and breaks it down and into simple and easy steps anyone can take to land their first ground breaking contract.

I'd recommend listening to his entire podcast DoD Contract Academy to see how others have found success and how to understand the basic foundations of government contracting.

Podcast Listener - Thankful to have discovered Richard's Podcast

I thought I had listened to every podcast out their related to government contracting. I was happily surprised when I recently discovered this hidden gem. Finally, someone was covering the information I was looking for.

Ernesto Bent - Game Changer for Government Contractors

Being part of over $100M in government contracts for the DoD, the book would have helped many contractors to find the right leads, not just get in the door but get the meetings, and close many more contracts. I get solicited many times from companies that have no clue as to what we do and their message ends up in the trash. Don't be that guy or gal. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book to guide you on how to do government contracting the right way and win contracts.

Jeffrey Feldberg - An Invaluable Resource

It's not often that you hear industry, secrets, and strategies that get results. Retired lieutenant colonel Richard Howard does exactly this and more on his podcast. If your business works with the government or you're thinking of getting into government contracts, this is the podcast to listen to...End of story. An excellent production.

Zach Huffman, SOFware LLC - USAF SBIR Contract Winner & 5 Star Review! 

Richard delivered an outstanding report to help our company develop a clear, actionable business development plan. He has tremendous insight into government contracting and took the time to educate our team about the various mechanisms for bidding on and funding government contracts. I highly recommend his consulting services for his knowledge, thoroughness and professionalism.

LinkedIn User

Richard's knowledge of government procurement, sales, and contracting is second to none. He used his experience as a senior leader in US government acquisitions to hand craft a step by step approach for our company to sell directly to the government, simplifying a complicated process. He identified multiple customers that have a proven track record purchasing the type of product we sell and provided a rank ordered list of contract vehicle that would work for us. Additionally, he personally spoke with several government decision makers on our behalf and hand crafted a unique approach to working with specific US government agencies. I highly recommend Richard.

Lindsay Helm

Richard and his team solved a major defense contracting hurdle for us. They provided expert advice and generated an official acquisitions contract response which paid for their service and then some. Highly recommend!

Marcos Ibarra

Richard's background as a DoD acquisitions office, expertise in government contracting and proven track record helping companies in the federal marketplace literally puts him in the top 1% of consultants in this field. He is a key resource for my company and I consider him a trusted advisor. Highly recommend his services to any business looking to increase business with the US government! 

Podcast Listener - In-Depth Look at NASA Contracting

The episode with Dr. Bhaskar Dutta offered an in-depth look into the niche area of NASA contracting. Such specialized content is what make this podcast a standout resource.

Podcast Listener - Insightful Data Management Exploration

Exploring the $6 million spreadsheet was an insightful journey into the world of data management in contracts. This kind of in-depth analysis is both rare and highly educational.