Game Changers For Government Contractors

In this episode, we interviewed an old friend Carroll Bernard from Govology.com on the subject of How to Really Find Government Opportunities. One of the key things that Carroll breaks down for us on this podcast is the many layers of opportunities that exist in the federal market. Most companies tend to focus on FBO and maybe one or two other sources for opportunities. The only thing that this approach guarantees is that you are sure to miss out on opportunities. ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 85 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In this episode, we break down exactly what it takes to write a killer Executive Summary (ES) for your next proposal. A well-written executive summary is the fastest way to differentiate your proposal from the competition to get in the “short stack” for consideration. We have put together a simple checklist with eight items that you should review before and after you write your executive summary. Don’t consider yourself a “strong” writer? No problem. Following this checklist will help anyone improve their ES. ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 85 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal

In this episode, we interviewed Joshua Frank from RSM Federal and the Federal Access program on How to Sell to the Government. In this two-part series, we discuss eight strategies you must master in order to successfully sell to the government. In this second episode, we focused on 5. Understanding that teaming is about relationships and NOT opportunities; 6. Understanding the basic and advanced strategies for writing proposals; 7. Having access to proven step-by-step techniques and strategies; 8. Having rock solid templates for marketing, prospecting, sales, teaming, and proposals. ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 85 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me d

In this episode, we interviewed Joshua Frank from RSM Federal and the Federal Access program on How to Sell to the Government. In this two-part series, we discuss eight strategies you must master in order to successfully sell to the government. In this first episode, we focused on 1. Understanding the basics of government acquisition; 2. Understanding how to create a market strategy; 3. Understanding how to market and how to communicate value; and 4. Understanding that learning to apply what you've learned is more important than educating yourself. ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out

In this episode, we interviewed Kevin Jans, the President of Skyway Acquisition Solutions and a fellow podcast host of the Contracting Officer Podcast about How to Work Better with Contracting Officers. Our goal on this podcast is to give you some insights into the contracting officer world so that you can better understand how to work with Contracting officers or CO's as we often call them. One of the major topics we discuss is the 3 deciders and how that impacts the acquisition process. ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamecha

In this episode, we interviewed Kathleen Smith from CyberSecJobs.com and ClearedJobs.net about The Cybersecurity Talent Shortage. We tackle important questions such as: What is the cybersecurity talent shortage and why is it such a big deal? What are some of the ways that small to medium size companies can compete to hire cybersecurity talent? and What does the future look like for cybersecurity talent recruiting? All this an much more in this episode. ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In this episode, we interviewed Joshua Ladick, President of GSA Focus, Inc. about What it Takes to get a GSA Schedule. This interview is broken into three parts. 1. Pre-screening (do you qualify and does it make sense for you) 2. The GSA Contract process (what to expect) and 3. Post-award(how to get sales). ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In this episode, we interviewed Steven Koprince from Koprince Law LLC about the significant changes in 2016 to the Woman Owned Small Business or WOSB program. This episode covers the changes that were made as well as provides suggestions on how WOSB's can take advantage of these changes. Some of the topics covered include: How to become a certified WOSB; What steps is the SBA taking to address the congressional mandate for WOSB certification; Common mistakes when applying for a WOSB certification; and whether or not state certifications apply to the federal level for contracting purposes. ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can e

In this episode, we interviewed Michael LeJeune on Creating an SME Platform. There's a lot of buzz in the industry right now for the need to create an use an SME platform to grow your government business, but a lot of companies have no idea where to start. This podcast will answer some of the basic questions that you have about creating an SME platform as well as provide you with very practical and easy to follow steps for implementing this in your business. ----- Federal Access is helping Government Contractors win more contracts. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In this episode, we interviewed Kathleen Smith from ClearedJobs.net and CyberSecJobs.com about strategies to help small to mid-tier companies compete for talent with larger companies. One of the biggest challenges for a small or mid-tier company is finding and retaining great employees. This becomes especially difficult in the early stages of a business where compensation and benefits are harder to match against a larger company that has been around for a while. Kathleen shares great insights on how to use your size to your advantage while recruiting, how company culture plays a major role in retaining and looking for new employees, and much more. ----- Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go c

In this episode, we interview Tom Skypek from GovBizConnect on how to grow your opportunity pipeline with teaming. Government teaming is typically thought of very one dimensional. Companies typically look at teaming to win a specific contract and underestimate the long term value of teaming and teaming partners. This episode discusses some of the finer points of teaming and how to approach the concept from a true "partner" perspective that will allow you to add value to your teaming relationships and ultimately add opportunities to everyone's pipeline. ----- Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In this episode, we discuss Recent Changes in Government Contract Laws with Maria Panichelli. Many contractors are unaware that there were a number of changes made in 2016 to small business procurement laws. This episode reviews some of those key changes and gives contractors insights on how this may impact their pursuit of government contracts as well as teaming relationships and much more. ----- Federal Access is helping a lot of companies win. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In this episode, we interviewed Tim and Traci Birdsell from TNT Capture and Proposal Services about How to Choose a Proposal Consultant. Some of the key takeaways from this episode include: The biggest challenges that small businesses face when approaching a proposal, when to bring a proposal consultant in on a project, what expectations you should have for your consultant, and of course, what you should expect to pay for these services and a whole lot more. ----- Federal Access is helping a lot of companies win. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In this episode, we interviewed Joshua Frank from RSM Federal on Capturing and Communicating Your Past Performance. This episode is PACKED with techniques and strategies that will help you understand the types of past performance you need to win more contracts as well as how to communicate the real value that you provided on past contracts. Most people think past performance is just listing a bunch of contracts, but the real key is in the metrics that communicate the value you actually provided to your clients. ----- Federal Access is helping a lot of companies win. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gam

In this episode, we discussed powerful writing techniques for better proposals with Kathy Borkoski. We jump right in by talking about some of the quickest ways to improve your writing ability and then hit on popular topics such as: managing a team of writers, how to set expectations and communicate with writers, how to make sure your proposal will grade well, and how to save time on the proposal process. ----- Federal Access is helping a lot of companies win. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In this episode, we interviewed our very own Michael LeJeune from RSM Federal on how to manage your government business. We discuss important topics like key business fundamentals that are often overlooked by government contractors, distractions that make easy excuses such as tools (FBO, FPDS), technology, and even client work. We close up this session by outlining 3 essential areas that you must master in order to grow your government sales. ----- Federal Access is helping a lot of companies win. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In this episode, we spoke with Chris Bobbitt from Technical Assent about the Government Contractor Success Formula. An important part of succeeding in government contracting is balancing billable work (working IN the business) with business development efforts (working ON the business). We discuss finding the right mix of revenue for your business, contract types, contract vehicles, and both strategic and tactical decisions that government contractors need to make in order to grow the business. All of this is necessary whether you just want a lifestyle business that helps you achieve certain personal goals or if you want to setup a larger business for massive growth and possibly an acquisition.....read more.... ----- Federal Access is helping a lot of companies win. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More t

In this episode, we spoke with Robert Jones from Left Brain Professionals about implementing an approved accounting system for government contracting. Robert does an excellent job of breaking down exactly what an approved system looks like as well as what it takes to get your system approved. We think this episode will make the concept of getting your system approved much less intimidating as well as provide you with practical advice that will set your company up for success. ----- Federal Access is helping a lot of companies win. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers

In this episode, we spoke with Gina Gallagher about Tips for Winning Federal Contracts. This is a very comprehensive episode where we hit on teaming, proposals, speaking to contracting officers, knowing your competition, and much more. ----- https://federal-access.com/wp-login.php?action=lostpassword

In this episode, we interviewed Carroll Bernard of Govology.com on the subject of finding mentors in the Federal market. This topic is especially important to small businesses looking to work with and team with larger companies. We discuss finding mentors, working with mentors, and discuss the new SBA Mentor-Protege program. ----- Federal Access is helping a lot of companies win. It can help you too. Here's a special offer. Visit https://federal-access.com/gamechangers today and get started for just $29. *You are going to get access to a digital copy of the Government Sales Manual. * Over 75 strategy videos * More than 30 webinars * 300 documents and templates AND * SME support. So when you run into an issue, you can email me directly for help. Go check out this special offer today at https://federal-access.com/gamechangers