5 Lessons We Wish We Had Known Before Starting Government Contracting

Dr. Curtis A. Merriweather, Jr., was named a Game-changer by the White House Policy Advisor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation under the Trump Administration and received the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award under the Biden-Harris Administration. He has secured more than $1B+ in contract ceiling. Curtis will provide practical techniques, tips, and tricks on this channel to aid your entrepreneurial journey. As government contractors, we do not know everything. However, Sirena and I want to share five (5) more lessons we wish we had learned sooner. Please learn from our ignorance. You may make some different mistakes but do not make the same mistakes we made. Chapter Timestamps 00:00 Episode Preview 01:03 Welcome 02:09 Educational Opportunity 02:51 Subscribe, Share, Comment, and Like 03:18 Topic and Guest Introduction 03:50 Sirena Moore-Thomas 05:30 #1: Leveraging Free Resources 09:19 Free Resource and their limitations 13:50 Why Coaches Charge 17:58 #2: Certifications Do Not Win Contracts 21:30 What is your strategy? 23:41 Trip Down GovCon Memory Lane 26:21 SAM.GOV 29:02 #3: Borrow When You Don't Need The Money 32:24 Industry-Friendly Banking 36:16 #4: Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFIs) 40:52 $5: 8(a) Program Benefits 43:29 Surplus Program Benefits 45:15 Search Letters 46:35 Use 8(a) Time Wisely 49:40 An 8(a) Strategy 50:23 Coaching Importance 50:35 Brief Recap 51:02 Highmark University 52:47 Conclusion Sirena Moore-Thomas Website https://sirena-thomas.mykajabi.com/ Connect with Sirena Moore-Thomas via Instagram (IG)   / bossmomwife_life   Connect with Sirena Moore-Thomas via YouTube    / @sirenathomas6884   Please feel free to follow me on other platforms: Follow me on Instagram (IG):   / drcurtisjr   Follow me on Medium to read my blog posts:   / cmerriweatherjr   🔗 Remember to check out our website at https://www.8figuregovcon.com/ and explore our course store library. We've tailored programs for various contracting roles, including specific courses for barbers and cosmetologists eager to dive into GovCon. 📢 *UPCOMING EVENTS:* Free Monthly Information Session https://www.8figuregovcon.com/registr... 👉 *CALL TO ACTION:* Ready to dominate the government contracting landscape? Accelerate your GovCon journey with the exclusive 8-Figure Government Contracting (GovCon) 5X Bundle Program: https://www.8figuregovcon.com/store. Master the knowledge, avoid common pitfalls, and confidently scale your business. 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated with the latest content, and don't forget to follow Dr. Curtis Jr. on Instagram! 👇 *IMPORTANT LINKS:* Website: https://www.8figuregovcon.com/ Instagram:   / drcurtisjr   Free Information Session Registration: https://www.8figuregovcon.com/registr... As always, we're here to lower your learning curve and help you navigate the complex world of government contracting. If you're ready to scale your business and make a real impact, don't miss out on our 8-Figure GovCon 5X Bundle Program. This is your opportunity to take your business to new heights – seize it! ✅ *Like, Subscribe, and Share:* If this video paves the way for your next big break, don't forget to hit like, subscribe for more invaluable content, and share this video with your network. Your future as a successful government contractor is just a play button away! 📌 *Comments? Questions?* Drop them below to join the conversation with Dr. Merriweather and the community of driven entrepreneurs. Final Thoughts: If this episode has given you valuable insights, please remember to like, share, and subscribe. Your support means the world and helps us reach more dedicated GovCon warriors like you. And if you're feeling generous, drop us a comment to let us know how we're doing! Until next time, keep building, keep learning, and keep growing. Let's secure those contracts and make a difference together! . . . This YouTube channel is a news reporting and educational site covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement intended. #governmentcontractor #governmentcontracting #govcon #smallbusiness #federalcontracting #federal #internationalbusiness