Ever wondered how companies land million-dollar government contracts? Let's break it down by reverse-engineering how one company won a $2.1 million contract on Sam.gov.

This company secured an award from the National Park Service for insurance consulting and business advisory services. While most...

Welcome to DoD Contract Academy, where we dive into the world of Government Contracting. I’m Ricky Howard, a former government procurement officer, and today we're talking about three essential questions you need to ask the government to determine if you have a real shot at winning a...

Before you write another government proposal, watch this!

I'm Rick Howard, with 32 years as an Air Force Contracting Officer. One crucial takeaway: learning to write winning government proposals is one of the most profitable skills you can develop. Whether you run a business or work as a...

Don't start a government contracting business—start a business first.

I'm Rick Howard, owner of DoD Contract Academy, and I've seen many aspiring entrepreneurs make the mistake of diving into government contracting without a solid business foundation.

If you don’t have a...

If you're eyeing government contracting for the potential earnings but don't yet have a business, the Gov Close Certification Program is designed to help you. As part of this program, you’ll learn to become a government contract advisor, either starting your own consulting business or...

How Much Are YOU Worth In Government Contracts? Find Out in 3 Minutes

Hey everyone! Here’s my 7-minute daily routine for winning government contracts.

Step 1: Start with SAM.gov

First, open your computer and go to sam.gov. This is your primary source for contract opportunities.

Step 2: Manage Your Leads

You need a system to manage your leads. Daily updates...

Curious about how much you can make selling to the US government? Let's dive into this crucial question. The first step is understanding if the government buys what you sell, how much they buy, and what your competitors earn.

Visit usaspending.gov, a free government website that tracks spending....

Thinking about becoming a real estate agent? Stop right there. If you’re already a real estate agent, you might be better off becoming a Government Contracting advisor or consultant. Here's why.

The numbers don't lie: with between 1.5 to 3 million real estate agents in the U.S. and only 4...

If you want to work in the government contracting space you should check out our certification program: https://www.govclose.com/sales-certif...

Our certified students learn the government contracting skills to :

1. Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur"...

Our certified students learn the government contracting skills to:


1. Start their own consulting business that can earn up to $400k as a "solopreneur" advising businesses that sell to the government.

2. Land high paying sales executive jobs with companies in the public sector.

3. Increase...

Quantum computing is one of the innovative technologies on the rise. Here’s a quick guide to finding federal funding opportunities for your quantum computing startup.

1. Visit SBIR.gov: This site is for Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)...