GSA’s new strategy is great news—unless you're a Middleman

On May 28, GSA sent a letter to 10 of the largest value-added resellers (VARs)—companies like Carahsoft, CDW, Dell, and Mythics. These companies were asked to provide detailed data about their contracts: how much they charge, how much the...

If you're building innovative tech—AI, drones, VR, advanced software—and looking for funding, you don’t have to rely on venture capital. The U.S. federal government is actively investing in startups and small businesses through R&D grants and 7-figure contracts, and the process may be more accessibl...

The Government Paid $3.6 Million to Clean Pools — Here’s What You Can Learn From It

Yes, you read that right. The federal government paid one company over $3.6 million to clean swimming pools.

After wrestling with my own pool disaster this year, I got curious and started digging into USAspending.g...

Your LinkedIn profile isn’t just a resume — it’s a powerful tool to build trust and credibility in the government contracting space.

In this training, former DoD Program Manager Rick Howard shares the simple 3-step LinkedIn strategy used by over 175 GovClose students to position themselves as exper...

If you've been spinning your wheels responding to RFPs with little to show for it, it's time to flip the script.

Former Air Force Lt. Col. Richard Howard managed over $82 billion in government contracts — and now, he’s sharing the exact 4-step federal sales process he used to do it. It’s so straigh...

After spending nine years as a Leasing Contracting Officer at the GSA, Stephen Porter made a bold move — he left federal employment for good and turned his insider expertise into a thriving consulting business.

Today, he helps companies secure long-term, 15-year government leasing contracts — and h...

Before you spend another dollar on third-party government contracting tools, make sure you watch this.

Most people overlook the powerful features built right into SAM.gov — and they’re missing out. These built-in tools can completely change the way you search for and win federal contracts.

In this...

Most people think getting a government contracting job means endlessly submitting applications online and then waiting, often in vain, to hear back. But that approach rarely works.

In this video, former DoD acquisitions officer Richard C. Howard shares a completely different strategy — one that doe...

Thinking about launching a consulting business in the government contracting space? This comprehensive, one-hour training walks you through everything you need to know to get started and succeed.

You’ll learn how to turn your existing experience into a high-paying consulting business by helping com...

With the federal government preparing to enforce CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) at scale, many businesses are finding themselves unprepared and at risk.

In this episode, I sit down with Jacob Hill, a leading expert in CMMC, cybersecurity compliance, and federal regulations, to br...

If you’re looking to break into government contracting and build a profitable consulting business in 2025, here’s something you need to know: it doesn’t start with SAM.gov.

In this video, I walk you through the exact federal sales roadmap I use to help clients consistently earn $25K to $50K per mon...