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| How To Be Unforgetable To Federal Buyers and Other Government Contractors | 14 Jan 2026 | 00:32:03 | |
Are you making it hard for me to refer you? Or remember you? You need to make it so easy to remember what you do… in just 3-4 words. Can you do that? Join me and I'll show you how. In this training, you'll learn: • The power of known for one thing • How FOMO (fear of missing out) kills your chances for success • Steps to become unforgettable in federal buyer eyes and with your potential teammates ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,835 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 43,437 other people do. | |||
| Why Large Prime Contractors DON'T Pay Subcontractors | with Kate Ostdiek | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:31:00 | |
Are you leaving money on the table as a subcontractor? Too often small business are when working with large primes But this is a known risk with subcontractors that can be easily avoided. Kate Ostdiek joins me to talk about post award and how to make sure you get the money you deserve. In this training, you'll learn: • Steps to take to avoice prime contractors not paying you what they should • Why large prime federa contractors don't pay small businesses • How to train your staff to avoid mistakes that lead to non-payment ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,835 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 43,437 other people do. | |||
| Federal Buyers Don't Buy from the Best… They Buy from Those Who Show Up | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:31:43 | |
We often think federal buyers buy from the best. That's just not the truth… They buy from the best of those who show up during their market research. It's vital you are visible wherever federal buyers or possible teammates look. In this training, you'll learn: • When federal buyers search for small business government contractors • Where federal buyers look to find small business vendors • How federal buyers choose which small businesses to meet with ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,835 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 43,437 other people do. | |||
| Introduction to the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:30:57 | |
DCMA authorizes $1B daily payments to contractors. Every day, DCMS delivers 1.5M+ items to U.S. military forces. If you support the War Department and/or US military services like the Army, Navy and Air Force, then understand who supports them. In this training, you'll learn: • What the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) does and why they exist • How DCMA is organized to support its mission partners • Top reasons small businesses should understand DCMA's impact on their future success ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,800 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 43,332 other people do. | |||
| 10 FPDS Tactics Every Federal Government Contractor Should Know | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:31:14 | |
Every opportunity leaves a trail. Every buyer has a pattern, and every prime has a history. FPDS shows you all of it if you know where to look. Let me show you my top 10 FPDS tips for uncovering revenue. In this training, you'll learn: • How FPDS searches really work; the fields, filters, and tactics most people overlook • Discover the FPDS data that reveals buyers, primes, competitors, and expiring contracts • Walk away with 10 actionable FPDS workflows you can use tomorrow to find revenue ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,326 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,684 other people do. | |||
| How to Pick the ONE Federal Agency That Can Grow Your GovCon Business | 11 Dec 2025 | 00:31:47 | |
If sales are lagging, it’s usually not your product, it’s your focus. Selling to multiple federal agencies spreads you too thin, confuses buyers, and kills your pipeline. The fastest way to grow as a small business is to pick one agency and dominate it. Let me show you how to pick that agency. In this training, you'll learn: • Understand why selling to multiple agencies is killing your federal sales efforts • Learn where to start (e.g., VA, DoD, DHS, HHS, or a sub-agency) based on your core competency and past experience • See how to validate your choice using real data (buyers, vendors, opportunities, and competition) ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,326 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,684 other people do. | |||
| Fastest Way to Find 200 People Who Can Help You Win in the Federal Market | 10 Dec 2025 | 00:33:50 | |
My customer was feeling lost on who to call in the VA. Here's exactly how I helped her build a list of 200 people. These are folks from the government and industry who can help, guide, introduce or even buy. These are the people who will get her in the door to have sales meetings. In this training, you'll learn: • The exact method I use to build a 200-person VA target list in under 30 minutes • Discover where the real VA stakeholders “live”, like buyers, influencers, teammates, and partners • Walk away with a copy-ready blueprint to build your own 200-person list for any agency ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,326 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,684 other people do. | |||
| My 7-Step Process for Federal Revenue Success as a Small Business GovCon | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:31:32 | |
Do you ever feel lost in federal sales? It's probably because you are not following a process. When you follow a proven process, you'll have repeatable and predictable results. You should expect that in your sales efforts. In this training, you'll learn: • The simple 7-step process that removes chaos from federal sales • Discover which step is currently blocking your revenue, and how to fix it • Walk away with a clear roadmap to grow federal revenue in FY2026 ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,523 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 43,005 other people do. | |||
| Stop Selling Your Solution Before a Federal Buyer Admits There's a Problem | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:31:50 | |
You can't sell if federal agencies don't have a problem. But YOU know they have a problem your product or service can solve. So, you need to start by helping them ADMIT they have a problem. In this training, you'll learn: • Learn why federal buyers won’t care about your solution until THEY admit a problem exists • Discover the exact questions that move a buyer from unaware, to problem aware, to ready to engage • Walk away with a repeatable conversation flow that opens doors, builds trust, and creates demand ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,603 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 43,087 other people do. | |||
| Searching Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) for Government Contracts | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:31:15 | |
FPDS is one of the most valuable tools in your toolbox. Join me in this series and become an expert at using the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). This is the second of a planned series about FPDS. In this training, you'll learn: • Why searching FPDS is vital to your sales success as a government contractor • Basic search techniques to find 'slam dunk' opportunities you can pursue • Advanced search criteria to narrow your search results ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,523 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 43,005 other people do. | |||
| Introduction to PEO Enterprise, the Army's Leader in Digital Transformation | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:31:50 | |
Can you support Digital Transformation for the US Army? Program Executive Office Enterprise (PEO Enterprise) is at the forefront and delivers enterprise solutions driving Army dominance. In this training, you'll learn: • What PEO Enterprise is and how it is organized • Top priorities and key challenges industry can support • How to request meetings with key leaders within PEO Enterprise ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,523 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 43,005 other people do. | |||
| How I Plan Out My RFI Response for Maximum Value and to Write for the Win | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:32:11 | |
I have won many contracts by responding to an RFI. You can have similar success if you 'write for the win' during federal buyer market research. In this training, you'll learn: • How I my initial review of a Request for Information (RFI) • My step-by-step process for quick planning around an outline of the page layout • Ways I find to engage with the federal buyer before responding to an RFI or Sources Sought Notice ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,326 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,684 other people do. | |||
| Introduction to the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) - Part 1 | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:32:33 | |
FPDS is one of the most valuable tools in your toolbox. Join me in this series and become an expert at using the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). This is the first of a planned series about FPDS. In this training, you'll learn: • What FPDS is and why it is helpful to small business government contractors • Major sections of FPDS and how they help you find opportunities • Top information that can be found in FPDS ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,326 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,684 other people do. | |||
| How to Have Successful Sales Calls with Federal Buyers to Move Ops Forward | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:31:35 | |
Don't get caught in a reserch whirlpool. At some point you must have meetings with federal buyers to have success. In this training, you'll learn: • Why it starts with having a clear set of objectives you want out of the meeting • How setting a purpose gets everyone on the same page as you • To control a meeting for your success and that of the other participants ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,326 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,684 other people do. | |||
| Understanding Department of War's New Acquisition Transformation Strategy | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:32:00 | |
President Trump ordered the Department of War to overhaul the entire defense acquisition system, and they did. This new strategy affects every contractor, including small businesses. If you want to stay ahead in FY2026, you need to know exactly what’s changing. In this training, you'll learn: • The biggest shifts in the Department of War’s FY2026 Acquisition Transformation Strategy • Where the new opportunities will emerge first • How to position your company to benefit from these changes ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,326 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,684 other people do. | |||
| 3 Steps I Take to Turn Industry Day Slides Into Opportunities For 2026 | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:31:44 | |
Federal buyers like AFLCM, use Industry Days to tell us what they need. I use them as ways to identify opportunities that can be won. In this training, you'll learn: • What information is shared during industry days. • How I 'scrub' industry day slide decks to find the most valuable information • Steps I take to turn slides into opportunities ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,232 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,565 other people do. | |||
| 70+ Staffing Opportunities in Federal Agencies for You to Pursue in FY2026 | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:32:05 | |
Finding staffing contracts in federal agencies is a process It can seem overwhelming until you know the steps… here's mine. In this training, you'll learn: • How I identified almost 100 'staffing' contracts to pursue in FY2026 • How I determine which are the best fit for me • What I do after identifying opportunities that look like a good fit. ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,232 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,565 other people do. | |||
| How the SBA's WOSB Certification Fails Women-Owned Small Businesses | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:31:29 | |
The WOSB Program should deliver value to WOSBs… but it does not. This is not my opinion, it is a fact based on awarded contracts. And this isn't a complaint, it's a recognition driving me to train WOSBs how to have success despite the certification. In this training, you'll learn: • The facts about the WOSB program • How the SBA gaslights WOSBs • What to do to win contracts as a woman-owned small business ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 26,811 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 41,990 other people do. | |||
| 5 Tips for Writing Better Proposals to Federal Agencies in FY2026 | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:31:31 | |
If you do what all your competitors do, you'll be an also ran. Doesn't mean you won't write a decent proposal, but it does mean you won't appear any different. But it's not that hard to stand out from your competitors by writing better proposals. In this training, you'll learn: • Why starting early matters most • Being success must begin with being clear and compliant • Compelling requires you identifying more than explicit paint points or objectives ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 26,811 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 41,990 other people do. | |||
| My Step-by-Step Guide for Picking the Best Teammates in the Federal Market | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:30:55 | |
Stop teaming with your friends! That's bad for you and them. You both end up losing too often. Instead, team up with the best company to help you win the contract. Of course that might sometimes be your friends, but often it really is not. You both deserve to win more. In this training, you'll learn: • How to set the criteria needed for a perfect teammate on each opportunity • Why it is important to vet possible teammates before committing • Establish a written agreement early on all key points ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 26,811 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 41,990 other people do. | |||
| How To Use SAM.Gov to Win Contracts as Small Business Government Contractor | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:30:36 | |
SAM.Gov is the foundational tool for government contracting. By mastering it's data and how to use SAM.Gov, you will win more contracts. It's not magic, it's just the process for how federal buyers communicate with small businesses. SAM stands for the 'System for Award Management'. In this training, you'll learn: • How to find oppportunities in SAM.Gov • What information is in each opportunity and how it can help you • How to set up SAM.Gov to never miss an opportunity ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 26,811 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 41,990 other people do. | |||
| 5 Tips for Week 5 of the Government Shutdown | Keep Moving While DC Sleeps | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:31:32 | |
I get it. It sucks that the federal government is shut down. But we can't control that, only the actions we take. Here are 5 tips for this week that will ensure we keep moving forward even though our customer is not. In this training, you'll learn: • How to keep your pipeline moving even when agencies aren’t buying • The daily habits that separate winners from worriers • What relationships you can (and should) build this week • Why momentum, not funding, is your greatest advantage ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,128 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,414 other people do. | |||
| Hidden GSA Tools Every Small Business GovCon Should Be Using in 2026 | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:32:07 | |
Some of the most helpful tools for GovCons are on GSA's site. Successful small businesses master federal tools like those that GSA makes available. In this training, you'll learn: • How to find tools you can use • Which tools will help you as you try to win contracts • Where GSA is going in this 2025/2026 transition ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,128 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,414 other people do. | |||
| How to Create Win Themes That Make Federal Buyers Choose You | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:30:28 | |
Most proposals sound the same in the federal market. Great ones stand out because of clear Win Themes. A Win Theme ensures all of your activity leads to differentiating your company in a way buyers will value. In this training, you'll learn: • What are Win Themes • How Win Themes strengthen proposals sent to federal buyers • Simple framework you can follow to create your own Win Theme ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,128 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,414 other people do. | |||
| The #1 Follow-Up Mistake After Conferences (and How to Fix It) | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:30:46 | |
I just returned from two, back-to-back Defense focused events. Here's how I ensure they have lasting value and how you can too. In this training, you'll learn: • How to triage all the leads you identified from the conference • Short-term steps to take that will turn a lead into part of your network • Long-term steps to make sure your new leads don't fade out of your network ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,128 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,414 other people do. | |||
| What Federal Buyers Really Think When They Look You and Your Company Up | 08 Nov 2025 | 00:31:41 | |
Federal buyers and teammates are stalking you online. They're trying to find you and decide if you're worth their time. This is called in-bound sales and counts for 99% of your business' growth. In this training, you'll learn: • Where federal buyers go to look you and your company up • What signals tell a federal buyer not to select you • Why teammates and buyers check you out before meeting ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 27,128 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 42,414 other people do. | |||
| How To Keep Selling During a Government Shutdown as a Small Business | 21 Oct 2025 | 00:29:34 | |
I know it can seem like there's nothing we can do while the government is shut down, but that's not the case. Winners make things happen. Others either 'watch it happen' or 'ask what happened'. To survive the shutdown, you need to be one of the companies 'making it happen'. In this training, you'll learn: • What is really shutdown during the FY2026 government shutdown? • What can small business government contractors do now? • 5 things you can keep doing to increase your chances of coming out on top ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 26,811 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 41,990 other people do. | |||
| Introduction to Federal Market Stakeholders - People You Will Talk To | 18 Oct 2025 | 00:31:53 | |
As a government contractor, you'll meet so many people. We call them stakeholders when we group them like you see below. By understanding who they are, you can create plans for meeting them. In this training, you'll learn: • About Federal Buyer Stakeholders • About Teaming Partner Stakeholders • About (free and paid) Supporting Stakeholders ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 26,718 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 41,850 other people do. | |||
| Federal Sales Success Begins with Your Core Competency - What You Sell | 18 Oct 2025 | 00:31:28 | |
If you do not specialize, you will not succeed. This is true for athletes - they don't play every sport. This is true for doctors - they don't specialize in every part of the body. And this is true with government contractors. In this training, you'll learn: • What is a core competency • Why buyers need you to specialize not be a generalist • Why a lack of a clear, core competency will prevent your success ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 26,718 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 41,850 other people do. | |||
| How I Get 1st Meetings with Federal Buyers and Teammates | 18 Oct 2025 | 00:29:10 | |
Everyone says you need to meet with federal buyers and teammates? But how? Is the most common question. If you can land 1st meetings with a buyer, you can get a 2nd meeting. And anyone who can have two meetings with a buyer has started and is building a strategic relationship that will lead to sales. In this training, you'll learn: • Why you should have 1 intro meeting per day with someone new • How I prepare to contact a federal buyer or teammate • My process for getting the meetings with people I don't know ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 26,718 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 41,850 other people do. | |||
| Maximize AUSA 2025 Success Without Even Attending or Paying | 14 Oct 2025 | 00:30:07 | |
AUSA 2025 is the must-attend event for anyone in the defense sector. But what if you can't make it to DC in person? You can still network and build relationships outside of the three days. When you think about it, how can anyone meet even a fraction of the over 44K people expected to be there? They can't. You and they need a plan for pre and post engagement. In this training, you'll learn: • How to engage with key note speakers and panelists • How to engage with the 750+ exhibitors • How to engage with the expected 44,000 attendees ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 26,718 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 41,850 other people do. | |||
| How To Do Business With Navy as a Small Business Government Contractor | 12 Oct 2025 | 00:31:10 | |
The Navy is one of the largest buyers in the federal government, awarding billions in contracts every year to businesses of all sizes. Understanding how they buy, what they buy, and how to get your company in front of the right people is critical to winning work with the US Navy. In this training, you'll learn: • How the Navy organizes and funds contracts • Where to find upcoming Navy opportunities • Key offices and points of contact to build relationships • Best practices for outreach and capability statements tailored to US Navy ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 25,985 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 40,970 other people do. | |||
| How WOSBs Can Win More Federal Contracts in FY2026 and Hit Revenue Goals | 12 Oct 2025 | 00:32:14 | |
WOSBs should not wait for federal agencies. You can make your owns success when you understand the same process others have followed for years. In this training, you'll learn: • How vital a Clear, Focused Offer is to your success • Why 'Strategic' Relationships opens doors • Steps to take to push opportunities to WOSB set aside ___________________________________ 🔥 Join 26,105 others and subscribe to our GovCon newsletter | https://lnkd.in/es6qfwgk 👀 Follow me (Neil McDonnell) on LinkedIn™ and hit the 🔔 on my profile to see more government contracting content like 41,089 other people do. | |||
| RFI and Sources Sought How to Avoid the Black Holes | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:25:00 | |
RFI and Sources Sought How to Avoid the Black Holes One of the biggest complaints government contractors have is that their RFI responses go into black holes. If you've experienced this, where you submit a response but get no reply or engagement, then join Neil in this training. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| How to Get Federal Agencies to Use Your GSA Contract Vehicle for GovCons | 25 Dec 2024 | 00:26:57 | |
How to Get Federal Agencies to Use Your GSA Contract Vehicle for GovCons During 'Capture' you have the ability to influence the contracting officer on which contract vehicle they'll use. Join Neil and Andy Kirkpatrick of GSA as they discuss tips for making your GSA MAS work for you ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| 25 Best Federal Government Contracts for 2025 - Steps to Find Your Top Opportunities | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:22:25 | |
25 Best Federal Government Contracts for 2025 - Steps to Find Your Top Opportunities Government contractors preparing for 2025 success should have a strong sales pipeline of federal opportunities. Join Neil as he shows you how he identifies the best opportunities for him and his clients. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president of GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| How to Get a Second Meeting with Federal Buyers for Small Businesses | 22 Dec 2024 | 00:24:08 | |
How to Get a Second Meeting with Federal Buyers for Small Businesses One of the most frustrating things in government contracting is not being invited back for a second meeting. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| 7 Easy Steps to Land Federal Buyer Meetings for Government Contractors | 21 Dec 2024 | 00:23:08 | |
7 Easy Steps to Land Federal Buyer Meetings for Government Contractors If you struggle to get meetings with federal buyers, then this training will be for you. Join Neil as he teaches you what he teaches his clients in order for them to land more meetings with federal buyers. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:
––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| Build Air Force Government Contracting Relationships for 2025 | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:25:09 | |
Build Air Force Government Contracting Relationships for 2025 Success in sales is 10X easier when you develop relationships with your buyer and learn from them. Start planning now to build relationships with Air Force Buyers in 2025. If you're selling to the Department Air Force (DAF), then you want to make sure you're building relationships with buyers in the best MAJCOM for you. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:
––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| Best Federal Agencies for GovCons in a Trump Administration in 2025 | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:22:13 | |
Best Federal Agencies for GovCons in a Trump Administration in 2025 Is your small business concerned about how the incoming Trump Administration will impact government contracting opportunities? Which federal agencies will likely have the best opportunities for small business government contractors? Which agencies will lose funding? ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| How to Plan for 2025 Success Under a Trump Administration | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:23:50 | |
How to Plan for 2025 Success Under a Trump Administration Small businesses can still find government contracting success under the new Trump Administration in 2025. Plan now to review and adapt your strategies and relationships. Government efficiency will be the battle cry of this administration so you need to be able to demonstrate you can be cost-efficient, time-efficient, and provide critical value at the best cost. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:
✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| Win Federal Contracts as a Subcontractor in FY2025 | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:26:19 | |
Win Federal Contracts as a Subcontractor in FY2025 This will be the most important government contracting training you ever watch! Being a subcontractor is a great way to pursue opportunities you normally could not. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:
✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them how to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| What's Wrong with Your 2025 Capability Statement and How to Fix It | 15 Dec 2024 | 00:25:53 | |
What's Wrong with Your Capability Statement and How to Fix for 2025 Is your Capability Statement killing your chances of working with federal agencies? Government contractors need to analyze yours and I'll show you how to do this before 2025. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| Difference Between an RFI vs RFP for Federal Government Contracts | 15 Dec 2024 | 00:23:57 | |
Difference Between an RFI vs RFP for Federal Government Contracts Federal buyers follow a formal buying/acquisition process and knowing the difference between an RFI and an RFP will allow you to properly prepare to take advantage of each. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:
✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| Build Relationships with SMALL Prime Contractors | 14 Dec 2024 | 00:27:21 | |
Build Relationships with SMALL Prime Contractors Working with small business winners in your target agency is one of the easiest ways to land opportunities. You can build relationships that will lead to future teaming, or perhaps even lead to supporting current contracts they have. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| 2025 Capability Statements that Will Land Meetings with Federal Buyers | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:23:57 | |
Write the Best GovCon Capability Statement to Get Meetings in 2025 Are you a small business struggling to win government contracts? Let’s unlock the secret to a winning capability statement! Remember – the primary purpose for a Capability Statement is to land meetings with federal buyers. Use our framework to create a capability statement that will help you stand out from the competition. ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| Federal contract spending in the new Trump Administration | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:27:29 | |
Federal Contract Spending in the New Trump Administration As a Government Contractor, you'll want to gain an understanding of how shifts in administration impact federal spending and contract opportunities. This session will explore the possible directions of federal spending priorities in 2025 under the Trump Administration and what they mean for government contractors. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:
––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| How a Trump Presidency Could Impact Government Contracting | 13 Dec 2024 | 00:27:29 | |
How a Trump Presidency Could Impact Government Contracting There will be significant changes to government contracting and federal spending priorities in 2025 under the new Trump Administration. The proposed DOGE idea, a Department of Government Efficiency, indicates that everything will be under review. How will the new Trump Presidency impact government contracting? What does the evidence tell us? ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:
––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| How Federal Buyers Search for Small Business Government Contractors | 09 Dec 2024 | 00:25:27 | |
How Federal Buyers Search for Small Business Government Contractors Federal buyers want to find small business government contractors to support their needs. But if they can't find you, then how can they buy from you? ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:
––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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| USAF has $1B for Small Business Innovators Ready to Change the World | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:31:24 | |
USAF has $1B for Small Business Innovators Ready to Change the World Join me in a fireside chat with Daniel Carroll as he tells us how to get access to $1B in USAF innovation funding. Daniel is the SBIR / STTR Division Chief for the US Air Force (USAF) and the US Space Force (USSF), as well as a champion for small business innovation. Connect with others in the live LinkedIn event here: / 7236911122577076224 ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell and Daniel Carol discuss:
✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including
✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)
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