Richard C. Howard

GovClose | Start Winning Government Contracts

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The single biggest purchaser of goods and services in the world is the US government. Learn the step by step process of winning government contracts from former procurement officer Lt Col (ret) Richard C. Howard. We cover: sam.gov, Other Transaction Authority (OTA), GSA, government contracting leads, small business, subcontracts, GWACS, sole source contracts, federal certifications including: 8(a), SDVOSBThe GovClose Training Program: https://www.govclose.comGet the Government Contract Planner Free at: https://www.dodcontract.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/govclose/

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Richard C. Howard

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Business

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www.govclose.com

Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

How To Find Gov Contract Opportunities... Not What You Think! 12.09.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

The 6 Million Dollar Spreadsheet? 05.09.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

This Is How Government Contracts Are Won: Dr. Kizzy Parks 28.08.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

More Money... Less Competition! 22.08.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

3 Steps To 5X Your Chance of Winning R&D (SBIR) Funding 17.08.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Ask These 3 Questions To Win Government Contracts! 14.08.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Building Your First B2G Pipeline: Live Coaching Call With Craig P. 03.08.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Double Your Revenue: This is the first step.... 28.07.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

FedRAMP & CMMC: What You Need To Know With Jeff Farr of Sera-Brynn 21.07.2023

If you are trying to figure out what  FedRAMP and CMMC actually is and if it applies to your business than this is the episode for you. Frankly, Jeff Farr of Sera-Brynn gave us one of the most easy to understand and straight forward explanations of what small businesses need regarding federal contracting and how FedRAMP and CMMC will affect your company. We discuss the levels of FedRamp certi...

AI Proposal Writing Tool "Use Rogue" Keeps Getting Better! Demo With John Ferry 13.07.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Back To The Future: Reverse Engineering A Successful Public Sector Business! 10.07.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

HAL Technology: Dr. Hai Lin 21.06.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Updated: Should You Sell To The US Government? Find Out In Three Simple Steps. 12.06.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Live RFI ID and Response Generated W/Freelance & AI Tools 09.06.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

How To Leverage Government Contracts For Small Business (Agent of Wealth Interview) 31.05.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Government Contract Building Blocks: 30 Year Government Contracting Officer Teaches The Basics! 26.05.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Start Here To Win Government Contracts 18.05.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Proposals Perfected: How Use Rogue is Reshaping Government Contract Writing 06.05.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Top-Secret Customer Acquisition Tactics That Deliver Big Results For Small Business! 01.05.2023

Welcome to the DoD Contract Academy, hosted by Ricky Howard! In this exciting episode, we dive into the world of government contracting and explore the transformative power it holds for small businesses. Join us as we uncover the secrets to acquiring government customers and how it can revolutionize your business. Government contracting is a unique realm that demands specialized strategies for cli...

Cracking the Code: AI Tool Predicts Government Contract Release Dates! 21.04.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

Military Veterans: The Key to Business Success in the Defense Industry 14.04.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

The Neuroscience of Winning Government Contracts: Secrets for Small Business Success With Teresa Evans PhD 06.04.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

The Reseller Method: Government Contracting Success With Less Work, Faster Growth & More Revenue 31.03.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

The Everett Effect: Heart for Humanity, Head for Defense Contracting. (Episode #96) 21.03.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

The Truth About Cybersecurity and Federal Contracts: Insights from Jacob Hill (Episode# 95) 17.03.2023

Get the GovClose Certification:   https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif... Our students learn the government contracting skills to : Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector. Increase government contracting revenue for companies sel...

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