Thinking about getting certified as a minority-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned, or HUBZone business? In this episode, learn the core qualifications you need to know before you apply. Whether you're eyeing federal or state-level program certifications, this episode lays out the essentials in a clear, no-nonsense way.

• What “small business” really means
• Why ownership and control matter — and what can trip you up
• The role of licenses, income, and decision-making
• Special rules for citizenship vs. green card holders
• Quick intro to HUBZone requirements

Rick also shares a quick preview of upcoming deep dives into each certification and invites your questions to help guide future episodes.

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• The Sole Source Advantage: How Small Businesses Can Bypass Competition to Win Federal Contracts
• Writing Proposals for Government Contracts: Strategies for Small and Medium Businesses

🎧 Episode Summary:

What if you could turn a struggling business into a $1M success in just 60 days? That’s exactly what Chuck did—with no special certifications and a limited budget. In this episode, find out the step-by-step process that helped Chuck land over $1M in government contracts in just two months. From finding the right opportunities on SAM.gov to writing proposals that win, this story is packed with insights you can apply to your own business today.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• How Chuck went from $0 to $1M in 60 days
• How to search SAM.gov for real, winnable opportunities
• How to filter out bad bids and wired contracts
• A simple proposal formatting trick that boosts your chances
• Why taking smart action is better than waiting for the perfect moment

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• The Sole Source Advantage
• Writing Proposals for Government Contracts

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“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” — Colin Powell

🎧 Episode Summary:

Just listening won’t land you contracts—action does. In this episode, Rick challenges you to step up and stop waiting. Want to grow your business? The #1 way to do it is by making the U.S. Government your customer.

Small business certifications like 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone open doors to powerful contracting opportunities. But do you qualify?

Rick breaks down the common qualifications, including ownership, control, net worth limits, citizenship, and more. He also clears up common misconceptions and gives practical tips for checking your eligibility today.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• Why certified small businesses are 9x more likely to hit $1M in revenue
• What “small business” really means by SBA standards
• Ownership, control, and citizenship requirements
• Net worth limits—and what doesn’t count against them
• How to check if you're in a HUBZone
• Why action beats perfection—every time

🔗 Resources & Links:

➡️ Visit: www.WinningGovernmentContracts.com
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• The Sole Source Advantage
• Writing Proposals for Government Contracts

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