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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Cleaning Up The Governments Mess... For $16 Billion Dollars!!! (Episode #69) 04.11.2022 13:11

The US Government makes a huge mess and someone has to clean it up! In this episode we take some advice from #MikeRowe and look at what the Fed is spending on jobs most of us just don't want to do! Disclaimer: Mike Rowe is not on this podcast. However, he famously talks about doing hard jobs that are in high demand vs following your "passion". This episode focuses on the "Dirty Jobs" that the US g...

Servant Leadership & Winning Contracts: An Interview with Dr. Joe Trahan, Lt Col (Ret) Episode #68 28.10.2022 32:08

Dr. Joe has served this country for his entire adult life. He spent 20 years as Army officer and then transitioned his military career into a profitable government contracting business. Don't miss this episode with a servant leader who truly shows how selfless giving is the real key to a successful life and amazing business. Dr. Joe's Contact Info: Dr. Joe’s Profile linkedin.com/in/drjoetrahanaprf...

Sometimes You Need To Help The Government Know What It Wants (Episode #67) 20.10.2022 12:09

In this episode, I discuss suggesting your solution to the government, even though they may not be asking for it!  If you want personalized assistance from my team and I to help you start selling to the US government, increase the number of contracts you are winning or optimize the contracts you currently have please reach out to us at: https://www.dodcontract.com/ If you have comments or wou...

Forget Venture Capital... The US Military Will Invest In Your Business!! (Episode #66) 12.10.2022 33:30

This episode is all about the US Governments program that invests in small businesses to develop technologies and solutions. We talk with 2 small businesses that have had amazing success with the SBIR program as well as one of the best defense sector businesses business developers on SBIR process! We'd love to hear from you!  If you want personalized assistance from my team and I to help you...