How to Use SAM.gov for Government Contract Relationships government contracts industry days meetings sam.gov Apr 19, 2024

In our latest podcast episode from the DoD Contract Academy, we dive deep into utilizing SAM.gov to not only find but also prepare for contracting opportunities well ahead of their formal announcements.

Understanding SAM.gov

SAM.gov is the official U.S. government system that consolidates the...

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Mastering Government Contracts: The Unconventional Wisdom of SAM.GOV sam.gov Apr 09, 2024

In the labyrinth of government contracting, navigating SAM.GOV is akin to discovering a hidden map filled with untold treasures. Ricky, a former government procurement officer with an impressive portfolio of managing over $82 billion in contracts, shatters conventional wisdom with his insights....

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The Art of Securing Government Contracts: A Strategic Guide to Building Relationships and Leveraging CRM Tools entrepreneurship govclose govcon government contracting Apr 02, 2024

The Art of Securing Government Contracts: A Strategic Guide to Building Relationships and Leveraging CRM Tools

The pivotal role of relationships cannot be overstated when it comes to government contracting . It's not just about what you know, but who you know and how you engage with them. This...

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Transforming Military Skills Into Civilian Success w/Forces Horizon forces horizon veteran employment veteran transition veteran\ Mar 21, 2024

This week, we sit down with Forces Horizon, a groundbreaking company making strides in leveraging AI technology to revolutionize job opportunities for veterans transitioning from military to civilian life.

What's This Episode About? Forces Horizon is pioneering an AI tool designed to match...

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Mastering Your Government Capability Statement #entrepreneurship business capability statement dod contract academy govcon government contracting ricky howard Mar 20, 2024

The Cape Statement

I often think that a capability statement can do more harm than good in the GovCon world. While not a deal-closer on its own, is a critical piece in the puzzle of selling to the U.S. government. Often, it's the first substantive introduction a government program manager gets...

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A Friggin Awesome GovCon Newsletter #defense conference #entrepreneurship #governmentcontracting rickhoward thegovcon Mar 18, 2024

Welcome back to the "The GovCon" – where we talk about getting a piece of that sweet government pie!

If you've ever sat through the "DoD Contract Academy" podcast without throwing your phone across the room, then you're probably aware of the golden rule: find govcon leads EARLY!

In this...

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The GovCon Newsletter: 11 March 2024 accounting cpa entrepreneurship events govcon governmentcontracting money startup Mar 11, 2024

Welcome to the first edition of the "The GovCon"

In each edition, we'll delve into several areas that can propel your GovCon business forward. Those areas are:

 

  1. Government Contracting Niche Spotlight
  2. Opportunity of the Week
  3. Recommended Event or Conference
  4. GovCon Tool & App overview
  5. Pro...
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Inbound Government Contract Leads & How To Get Them With Michael LeJeune Jan 12, 2024

In this exclusive episode, we dive into the world of government contracts with the exceptional Michael LeJeune, a best-selling author, renowned speaker, and esteemed government contract expert.

Join us as Michael shares invaluable insights on establishing trust with the government, a crucial step...

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Foreign Military Sales : My 7 Day Adventure! dod contract academy foreign military sales how to get government contracts richard c. howard Dec 12, 2023

Securing government contracts isn't just about paperwork and proposals; sometimes, it involves unexpected adventures that take you across continents in a whirlwind. Let me take you through an incredible journey from responding to a sources sought to an impromptu trip to the border of Ukraine in...

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Why Are The Best Roofing Leads Coming From The US Government in 2023? roofing lead generation roofing leads seo for roofers Nov 29, 2023

It would probably surprise you that the US government spent over $444M this year on contracts with roofing contractors.

Last years numbers are even higher with the gov spending at $492M!

So why are roofers in such high demand? 

First, like most other industries, very few roofing companies...

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Why You Should Attend Government Conferences #a/ta #defense conference #government conference #government contract Nov 26, 2023

This is the transcript from a recent interview I conducted with clients I took to a recent defense conference.

The main takeaways are that speaking with decision makers and government personnel can give you use cases and leads for your product or service that you would not otherwise be able...

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$2,000,000.00 A Year With This CRM! Oct 13, 2023

What are the exact steps your business needs to take in order to win government contracts? 

If you've ever asked yourself that question, then this is the episode for you. Our team is very excited to announce that the software tool we've been designing for selling to the government has finally...

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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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