Winning Government Contracts Podcast

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Many growing firms struggle to understand the Government market, write winning proposals, and get small business certifications that open doors. It shouldn’t be that way – especially since the Government is the largest buyer of goods and services in the world and the number 1 growth opportunity for small companies.My goal is to remove the mystery and open the Government market to you. Consider – what is it costing you every day NOT to do business with the Government? Probably lot!I’ve helped hundreds of companies just like yours win billions in Government contracts. Let’s start Winning Government Contracts!

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Rick is an expert in government contracting and small business certifications. He has helped hundreds of companies win billions in government contracts and specializes in guiding small businesses through the certification process, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone programs. Rick provides practical advice and strategies to help small businesses qualify for government opportunities and grow their revenue.

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0:00 22:32

From $0 to $1M in Two Months: A Story of Government Contracting Success

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Chuck
Keywords
Government contracting Winning proposals SAM.gov Small business certifications Government market Contract opportunities Proposal formatting Business growth

🎧 Episode Summary: 

What if you could turn a struggling business into a $1M success in just 60 days? That’s exactly what Chuck did—with no special certifications and a limited budget. In this episode, find out the step-by-step process that helped Chuck land over $1M in government contracts in just two months. From finding the right opportunities on SAM.gov to writing proposals that win, this story is packed with insights you can apply to your own business today. 

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • How Chuck went from $0 to $1M in 60 days
  • How to search SAM.gov for real, winnable opportunities
  • How to filter out bad bids and wired contracts
  • A simple proposal formatting trick that boosts your chances
  • Why taking smart action is better than waiting for the perfect moment

 🔗 Resources & Links:

➡️ Visit: www.WinningGovernmentContracts.com
 
📬 Check out our books on Amazon:

  • The Sole Source Advantage
  • Writing Proposals for Government Contracts

📣 Support the Show:

✅ Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share with business owners who want to win.

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” — Colin Powell

0:00 17:07

Are You Even in the Game? What It Takes to Qualify for Small Business Certifications

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Rick
Guests
Rick
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Government contracts Small business certifications 8(a) WOSB SDVOSB HUBZone Eligibility criteria Ownership requirements Control requirements Citizenship Net worth limits

🎧 Episode Summary:

Just listening won’t land you contracts—action does. In this episode, Rick challenges you to step up and stop waiting. Want to grow your business? The #1 way to do it is by making the U.S. Government your customer.

Small business certifications like 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone open doors to powerful contracting opportunities. But do you qualify?

Rick breaks down the common qualifications, including ownership, control, net worth limits, citizenship, and more. He also clears up common misconceptions and gives practical tips for checking your eligibility today.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why certified small businesses are 9x more likely to hit $1M in revenue
  • What “small business” really means by SBA standards
  • Ownership, control, and citizenship requirements
  • Net worth limits—and what doesn’t count against them
  • How to check if you're in a HUBZone
  • Why action beats perfection—every time

🔗 Resources & Links:

➡️ Visit: www.WinningGovernmentContracts.com
📬 Check out our books on Amazon Click below: 

📣 Support the Show:

Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share with other business owners ready to grow.

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

“It is not the critic who counts… The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena… who strives valiantly… who spends himself in a worthy cause.”
 — Theodore Roosevelt
0:00 24:44

Introduction to Certifications

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certifications government market small business consultant growth federal contracts

This is an old episode that I am re-posting.  (An oldie but goodie you might say).  

A lot of people have questions about certifications - how they benefit you, how you qualify etc.  

One of the best ways I have seen in my 40 plus years as a consultant, to accelerate your growth in the government market, ios to get a certification and know how to leverage it. This podcast helps you with that.

For more help, check out my new book on Amazon, The Sole Source Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Bypass Competition to Win Federal Contracts

Visit our website for more info or help - Winning Government Contracts

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