2 BORING Businesses That Quietly Make Millionaires From Government Contracts Aug 19, 2026

When people talk about building wealth, they usually talk about technology startups, artificial intelligence, real estate, cryptocurrency, or the next big business trend.

But I've learned something very different throughout my career in government acquisition:

Some of the best business opportuniti...

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The $1.5M Business Funding Competition You've Never Heard of Aug 11, 2026

When most people hear that the U.S. military is looking for advanced technology, they immediately think about major defense contractors.

Companies like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and the other giants that have been doing business with the government for decades.

But here's somethin...

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Start a $3.2M/Year Business With This Government Website. Here's How (2026) Aug 11, 2026

When most small business owners hear the words “government contracting,” they immediately think about one thing: finding an RFP on SAM.gov and writing a proposal.

That’s where I think a lot of businesses get it wrong.

Yes, the federal government publishes solicitations on SAM.gov. Yes, you need to...

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The US Government is Paying People $1M a Year to Do This in 2026 Jul 29, 2026

When most people think about government contracting, landscaping probably isn't the first business that comes to mind.

They picture aerospace companies, defense contractors, cybersecurity firms, or billion-dollar technology companies.

But here's the reality.

Every military installation, federal ...

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The Only AI Tools That Make Money With Government Contracts in 2026 Jul 24, 2026

Before AI became mainstream, government contracting was already one of the most document-heavy, research-intensive industries in the world.

Every opportunity requires market research, capture planning, compliance reviews, proposal writing, pricing analysis, and relationship building. It's no surpr...

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The U.S. Government is Paying People $300K to Do This in 2026 Jul 14, 2026

For years, I've watched entrepreneurs assume that the only companies winning defense contracts are billion-dollar defense contractors with thousands of employees.

That couldn't be further from the truth.

One of the biggest opportunities in government contracting today is happening in the drone an...

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The Most Profitable Government Contracting Business You've Never Heard of Jul 08, 2026

When most people think about government contracting, they picture defense contractors building fighter jets, cybersecurity firms protecting federal networks, or massive construction companies working on billion-dollar infrastructure projects.

Pressure washing probably isn't the first business that...

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Top 7 Best Simple Service Businesses for Government Contracts That No One Talks About Jul 02, 2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I hear about government contracting is that you need some revolutionary product or cutting-edge technology to win contracts.

You don't.

In reality, the federal government buys almost everything.

They purchase landscaping services, janitorial work, office support...

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The U.S Government is Literally Paying People To Start Businesses in 2026 Jul 01, 2026

One of the things I enjoy most about interviewing entrepreneurs in the government contracting space is hearing the stories behind the technology. It's one thing to build a great product. It's another thing entirely to build something that solves a real problem for the federal government while naviga...

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He left US Special Ops to Make $18.7K /Month With Government Contracts Jun 15, 2026

One of the questions I get asked more than almost anything else these days is:

"Is AI going to replace government contracting consultants?"

It's a fair question.

AI is transforming nearly every industry, and government contracting is no exception. New tools are emerging every month that promise t...

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How Anyone Can Make $30K+/Month From the Government Jun 09, 2026

One of the biggest misconceptions I see online is the idea that government contracting is some kind of overnight wealth strategy.

You’ve probably seen the videos.

Someone tells you to create an LLC, register on SAM.gov, submit a few proposals, and suddenly you'll be landing million-dollar federal ...

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Will AI Replace Government Contractors in 2026? May 29, 2026

One of the biggest questions I keep hearing lately is this:

“Is AI going to replace proposal writers, consultants, account executives, and business development professionals in government contracting?”

And honestly, I understand why people are asking it.

AI tools are getting better fast. They can...

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Luke Robertson | Director,  Business Development | Honeywell

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"DoD Contract Academy's government contracting knowledge is literally unmatched. Ricky's experience both as an acquisitions officer for the US government and as the head of a consultancy helping businesses navigate the federal marketplace gives him a unique "both sides of the coin" perspective. He's saved me hundreds of hours in research and provided spot on advice. I Recommend him to any company who wants to successfully and consistently sell services or goods to the US government!"

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