Have you ever wondered if you could get paid for something you already enjoy doing?In this video, I break down real examples of hobbies that the U.S. federal government is actively spending millions of dollars on every year. Most people think government contracting is only about defense systems, IT, or construction. The reality is very different. The federal government is the single largest buyer of goods and services in the world, and that includes areas most people would never expect.We’re talking about government contracts tied to yoga instruction and wellness programs, ATV and off-road vehicle training, 3D printing and additive manufacturing, foreign language translation and interpretation, and even professional dog training services. These are not edge cases. These are recurring federal spending categories that create real opportunities for small businesses, consultants, and professionals who understand how federal procurement works.00:00 Can You Get Paid for Your Hobby? Government Contract Reality00:45 Yoga Government Contracts 02:05 ATV and Off-Road Vehicle Government Contracts 03:15 3D Printing | Additive Manufacturing 04:30 Foreign Language 06:30 Dog Training Government Contracts 09:00 How to Research Government Contracts on SAM.gov 09:30 How Government Contracting Actually Works 10:00 Three Ways to Make Money Using Government Contracting Expertise

GovClose Certification Overview: https://www.govclose.comFormer banker Micah Dixon reveals how he helped an 8(a)Afirm win $9 million in federal contracts within 12-18 months using mentor-protégé agreements and joint ventures. In this interview, Micah breaks down advanced government contracting strategies that most small businesses miss—including why less than 0.25% of U.S. small businesses sell to the government and how to avoid the revenue cliff that kills most eight-A companies after graduation.Micah shares insider knowledge on joint ventures, mentor-protégé programs, affiliation rules, and the strategic approach that separates winning contractors from those who struggle.CHAPTERS:0:00 Introduction - Why Government Rules Actually Help Small Business3:15 The Joint Venture Strategy 8:30 Real Results: $9 Million in Contracts Using Mentor-Protégé15:30 Why Micah Joined GovClose and What Makes It Different21:30 The Strategic Side of Government Contracting (Not Cold Calling)29:15 Helping Real People: Why Government Contracts Matter33:00 Who Should Use Mentor-Protégé and Joint VenturesCONNECT WITH MICAH DIXON:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/micahdickson/ABOUT GOVCLOSE:GovClose is the leading government contracting certification program for small businesses, consultants, and business development professionals. Learn the proven system to win federal contracts without paid advertising.🔗 Learn more: https://www.govclose.com#GovernmentContracting #EightA #SmallBusiness #FederalContracts #MentorProtege

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Most people think starting a consulting business is about packaging your expertise and selling it to companies. That’s wrong.

In this video, former U.S. Air Force acquisitions officer Rick Howard breaks down the 3-part consulting framework that separates consultants who struggle from consultants who charge premium fees—sometimes six figures or more.

You’ll learn:

• Why most consultants fail to sell their services

• The exact framework companies use to decide what they’ll pay for

• How to price consulting based on revenue impact

• Why rare expertise is the key to premium consulting rates

• Real-world examples from GovClose graduates closing high-value deals

If you want to monetize your knowledge, start a consulting business, or pivot your career into high-income consulting, this video gives you the exact blueprint.

0:00 – What consulting really is (and how people get paid for what they know)
0:45 – The common consulting mistake veterans and professionals make
1:15 – Rick Howard’s background and GovClose framework overview
2:00 – Step 1: Identify your real expertise (experience deep dive)
3:00 – Why combining skills creates premium consulting offers
3:45 – Case study: Why team-building consulting didn’t sell
5:00 – Framework Part 1: Does your service directly make money?
6:00 – Framework Part 2: How much revenue can you generate?
7:00 – Framework Part 3: How rare is your expertise?
7:45 – Real GovClose graduate example: Proposal writing consulting
11:15 – How to reposition your experience into a high-value offer

How to Get Paid for What You Know (Consulting Framework That Actually Works)⏱ Chapters