Game Changers For Government Contractors

In this special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about How to Pick a Niche. The government buys everything. And when I say everything, I mean everything. On one hand, that's awesome! That means the government buys what you sell. On the other hand, it can be overwhelming. Especially if you sell multiple products and services. How do you know which ones to focus on? When you finally pick a product or service to sell, who do you sell it to? Most companies try to sell everything to everyone and that results in a scattered approach that almost always fails. If you want to succeed in selling to the government, you have to focus on one primary product/service and just a few buyers. This episode will walk you through how to make those decisions. ----- 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

In this episode, we talked with Jennifer Vollbrecht from J. Vollbrecht Consulting (JVC) about her journey in government contracting. In less than three years, the JVC project management team has successfully delivered over $100M in project management services to DOE's National labs. We discuss how Jennifer got into government contracting, her niche product and client focus, and lessons learned along the way. ----- 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 special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about How to Get Focused in Chaotic Times. It's no secret that the world is tugging on us from dozens of directions at any given time. How do some people manage to stay focused and keep moving forward in spite of the chaos of COVID, politics, Afghanistan, flooding, hurricanes, or any other challenge that they are bombarded with? Today I will share with you a four-step process that I use to maintain focus and productivity. ----- 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-acc

In this episode, we talked with Stephanie Marquardt about building a GovCon Strategic Plan. Most companies have a business plan. It's a 40 plus page document that they created when they started their company. It's often created and then shoved in a drawer unless you need it for a loan. Business plans are a must, but they rarely help you implement your day-to-day activities. That's where a strategic plan comes into play. This plan combines your corporate strategy with your tactics and goals. This plan is reviewed during your quarterly planning sessions to ensure you are heading in the right direction. ----- 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,

In this special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about How to Work Yourself Out of the Business. Many business owners start their company with the dream of one day being able to sell, make a small fortune, and retire to their dream destination. For some, the daily grind of being a business can push them over the edge and speed up the desire to sell. Today, we talk about some critical things you need to put in place to work yourself out of the business, increase the value of your company, and how to get your precious time back. ----- 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

In this episode, we talked with Travis Griffin from Optimized Technical Solutions (OTS) about his journey in government contracting. Granita and Travis Griffin started OTS in 2016. OTS is an 8(a) certified WOSB that delivers technical solutions for mission-critical programs across the government space. We discuss how they got into government contracting, some of the ups and downs of their journey, and important lessons that OTS has learned along the way. ----- 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 special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about How to Write More RFPs. If you don't bid, you don't win. We all know this. Yet, many companies fail to bid enough. You can probably think of a dozen reasons why your company isn't getting enough RFPs out the door. Today we are going to discuss some strategies to help you streamline your proposal and quote process as well as how to leverage your partners in order to hit your numbers. ----- 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 talked with David Neal from David Neal Consulting about How to Maximize Your Status. If you are a small business (yes small business is a status), Woman-Owned (WOSB), 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned (SDVOSB), VOSB, Native American, or HUBZone, you were probably told to get your status and then money would rain down from the heavens. Then you got your status and realized that's not how it works. There's a lot of effort that goes into positioning your company for set-aside and sole-source contracts. This episode will walk you through some of the simple strategies that David Neal uses to maximize a small business status.

In this special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about Strategic Pipeline Building. New companies tend to focus mostly on tactical pipeline building. This means that most of the opportunities in their pipeline add short-term revenue, but don't necessarily achieve strategic objectives for their company. Today, I want to help you shift your thinking a bit to focus more on opportunities with your top agencies, opportunities that help you build strategic past performance, and relationships with teaming partners that will help you win strategic contracts. ----- 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 m

In this episode, we talked with Melissa Peterson from Blue Sky Innovative Solutions about the DoD Mentor-Protege Program. Most of our listeners are familiar with the SBA's Mentor-Protege Program. The DoD version of this program has some key differences in how the Mentor is compensated and the overall relationship that is formed between the mentor and the mentee. In this episode, Melissa explains the differences in the programs and talks about her personal experience utilizing the DoD program. If your company would benefit from a program that invests up to $1M per year to develop your business, you won’t want to miss 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. S

In this special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about The GovCon Plateau. Is your company stuck in a rut? Has your revenue leveled off and you aren't growing at the pace you want to? This happens to companies of every size. At some point, you exhaust the knowledge you have and you wind up on a hamster wheel running as fast as you can to chase enough work to maintain your existing level. Today's episode talks about getting off the hamster wheel and putting a plan in place to get to the next level. ----- 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

In this episode, we talked with Joshua Frank about A Daily Battle Rhythm for New Government Contractors. When it comes to government sales, many companies experience challenges with time management and setting priorities. There are thousands of tools and countless ways to spends your day. So how do you get the most out of your time? How do you develop a routine or battle rhythm that helps you focus on the most important tasks without being consumed by tools or busywork? The short answer is that you look at the best practice of thousands of sales experts who have come before you and you model their behavior. ----- 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

In this special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about one of the biggest myths about government contracting. Friends and colleagues will tell you that government contracting is easy. Consultants will tell you that government contracting is hard. That's why you need them. So which is it? Is government contracting easy or hard? ----- 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 talked with Eric "Doc" Wright about his chapter Revenue Diversity Through Government Contracting from the book Becoming a GovCon Expert. Like many business owners in 2020, Doc found himself in a unique situation where his core training business was effectively put on hold due to COVID. Instead of panicking, Doc innovated and created new revenue streams for his business. This episode will walk you through how Doc accomplished this and the thought process behind the scenes.

In this special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about Communicating Your Value. One of the best ways to differentiate yourself from your competition is to better communicate your value through the use of metrics and past performance. We use a process called competency-mapping to do this. It involves going through your past performance and looking for the common value themes. Once you do this, you can create impressive corporate overviews, 45-second pitch statements, and you will have outstanding content for 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 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 o

In this episode, we talked with Dr. Russ Barnes about his chapter A Framework for Management Mastery from the book Becoming a GovCon Expert. How do you approach people, products, and problems in your company? The ideal solution here is having a framework that helps you make decisions and motivates people to give their best efforts. The right framework is simple and it allows you to focus on relationships instead of always focusing on the mechanics of your processes. ----- 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 special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about Three Critical Hires. One of the fastest ways to accelerate your growth is to build a team. This episode talks about hiring a BD/salesperson, an assistant, and general manager/COO to help you accelerate your growth. ----- 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 talked with Emily Harman about her chapter Doing Business with the Navy from the book Becoming a GovCon Expert. During her time as the Director for the Navy's Small Business Programs, Emily met with hundreds of small businesses. We discuss how to navigate the Navy's procurement system as well as how to make a great first impression with the small business office and contracting officers. While this episode focuses on the Navy, it provides a simple framework that you can use to approach any agency in the government. ----- 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://

In this special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about Assembling Your GovCon Team of experts. There are five critical experts that you need to have on your government contracting team. These are specialized skills that you don't need to hire as full-time employees. However, you need to meet these folks and build a relationship with them early in your GovCon journey so you have access to their expertise early and often. ----- 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 special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about Tips for Marketing Your Book. This is a follow-up to episode 143 where I discussed writing your first book. This episode will discuss strategies you can use in pre-launch, launch, and post-launch of your book. We start marketing a new book about six months prior to its release to build anticipation. Most people stop marketing after their launch. This is a mistake. This episode will help you avoid this trap and explain how to keep promoting your book for years after launch.