BECOME AN EXPERTThe GovClose Certification Overview: https://www.govclose.comHIRE AN EXPERThttps://match.govclose.com/The US government just reauthorized one of the most powerful small business funding programs in American history — and most people have never heard of it. In this video, I break down everything you need to know about the SBIR reauthorization, including a brand new $30 million award that has never existed before.📌 WHAT YOU'LL LEARNThe SBIR program has pumped over $81 billion into more than 34,000 small businesses since 1982, producing 70,000 patents and over 700 publicly traded companies. After a six-month freeze — the longest disruption in the program's 43-year history — Congress passed a five-year reauthorization through 2031 with major changes every small business owner needs to understand.In this video I cover exactly what changed, what the new $30 million Strategic Breakthrough Award is, who qualifies, and what you should be doing right now to position your business before the topics go live in May.THE PHASE 2 STRATEGIC BREAKTHROUGH AWARDA standard SBIR Phase Two award is up to $1.8 million over two years. This new award goes up to $30 million over 48 months. Here's what you need to qualify:- At least one prior Phase Two award- 100% matching funds from private capital or non-SBIR government funding- Demonstrated technology backed by market research- For defense applications: commitment from a Program Executive Officer or higherCHAPTERS00:00 – The SBIR Program Is Back: What Just Changed01:00 – What Is SBIR? America's Seed Fund Explained02:00 – The Companies SBIR Built: Qualcomm, iRobot, and More03:00 – How SBIR Works: Phase One, Phase Two, Phase Three04:00 – The Six-Month Freeze: What Happened and Why05:00 – The New Law: Innovation and Economic Security Act05:30 – Change #1: Foreign Security Screening Gets Stricter07:00 – Change #2: Proposal Caps and the End of SBIR Mills08:00 – Change #3: Bridging the Valley of Death10:00 – Change #4: Technical and Business Assistance Upgrade11:00 – The $30 Million Strategic Breakthrough Award12:30 – Who Can Qualify13:00 – How to Position Your Business Right NowRESOURCES & LINKS🔹 Find SBIR Topics: https://www.sbir.gov🔹 Start Your GovCon Journey: https://www.govclose.com🔹 Hire a GovClose Certified Consultant: https://match.govclose.com👤 WHO THIS CHANNEL IS FORIf you're a small business owner, startup founder, account executive, or consultant working in or trying to break into the federal market, this channel is built for you. I'm Rick — retired USAF Lt. Colonel, former DoD acquisitions officer, and founder of GovClose. I've helped hundreds of individuals learn the government contracting art form and generate real revenue from it.#sbir #smallbusiness #governmentcontracts #federalfunding #govcon #sttr #smallbusinessgrants #startupfunding #DefenseContracting #federalcontracting #InnovationFunding #businessfunding #govclose #entrepreneurship #smallbusinessowner #governmentfunding #techstartups #SBIRPhase2 #federalgrants #businessgrowth

The GovClose Certification Program: https://www.govclose.comThe White House requested the largest military budget in the history of the United States. This budget requires approval, and no doubt will change.BUTUnderstanding the priorities of defense spending is essential if you want to position your business for public sector success. In this video I cover the the administrations defense goals and translate the small business opportunities that may emerge. Some of those areas are:1. Defense manufacturing.2. Drone technology.3. Ship building.Government contracting is difficult, and takes time. This is the long game, not a quick win. If you're dedicated, willing to learn and want to contribute to a strong US military than this video may be for you.If you want to understand government contractimg at an expert level, join a community of experts that are getting results, and generate income then GovClose may be for you. Our graduates generate income in 3 ways using their government contracting expertise:1. As a business winning prime and sub contracts2. As a Freelance Consultant helping businesses win contracts3. As a Salaried Account Executive earning top salaries and comissions.Check out our syllabus: https://www.govclose.com/govclose-certification-programSchedule a Enrollment Consultation: https://www.govclose.com/enrollment-interviewConnect with Rick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/govclose/NOTE: GovClose provides information only. We do not provide legal advice, and we certainly do not guarantee results. Nobody can guarantee that you will win a government contract. In fact, it is illegal to do so. Consult a lawyer before attempting government contracting. This is a heavily regulated industry and it is incumbent upon each person that gets involved to do their due diligence. #drone #shipbuilding #manufacturing #aimilitary

START HERE GovClose Certification: https://www.govclose.com/govclose-certification-programStartup consultants are one of the fastest growing categories of entrepreneurs right now — and the income potential is unlike almost any other business model.

In this video I break down exactly how freelance consulting works, what a real day in the life looks like, how consultants charge clients, and why government contracting is one of the highest-paying consulting niches you can build a business in.I tripled my income in my first year of consulting. I work from home. I set my own schedule. And I've helped over 400 people do the same. This isn't theory — these are the actual numbers, the actual revenue model, and the stuff nobody else talks about.If you're thinking about starting a consulting business, figuring out how consultants make money, or wondering if this is the right move for you — watch this first.0:00 Why Startup Consultants Are Taking Over1:00 What a Day in the Life of a Freelance Consultant Actually Looks Like2:00 Why Marketing Is the First Job Every Consultant Has Every Day3:00 What You Actually Do for Clients and Where Your Time Goes4:00 How to Choose the Right Consulting Niche5:00 Why Government Contracting Is One of the Best Consulting Niches in the World6:00 Less Competition Higher Fees: The GovCon Consulting Advantage7:00 The Steve Jobs Lesson Every Consultant Needs to Hear About Ownership8:00 How I Built GovClose After Retiring From the Air Force9:00 The One Thing That Separates Good Consultants From Bad Ones10:00 How to Get Results for Clients: Training Execution and Implementation11:00 Why the Best Consultants Think Like Part Owners in Their Client's Business12:00 How Consultants Land Equity Deals With the Companies They Work With13:00 Consulting Income Breakdown: What $35K to $45K Per Month Can Look LikeReady to become a certified government contracting consultant?

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