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June 4, 2025 37 mins

Establishing a #linkedin profile that builds credibility and trust in the government contracting community os essential!!

Former DoD Program Manager Rick Howard reveals his 3-step LinkedIn system used by 175+ GovClose students to build trust, attract federal buyers, and grow revenue—without spamming anyone.Learn more at: https://www.govclose.comFree Training & Certification Info:

https://www.govclose.com/sales-certification


Free Book: https://www.dodcontract.com/


⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Why Most LinkedIn Strategies Fail in GovCon

01:00 – 3 Revenue Paths: Contracting, Jobs, Consulting

02:00 – The Most Important Thing Government & Companies Check First

03:00 – The "Credibility Layer" – Fix This Before Outreach

06:00 – Your Banner, Profile Photo & 500+ Rule

08:00 – The Fatal Mistake That Kills Trust Instantly

10:00 – Your About Section: It’s Not About You

13:00 – Certifications, Education & Social Proof

14:00 – LinkedIn Recommendations That Actually Convert

18:00 – Influence: How to Make People Want to Respond

21:00 – The Most Important Line on Your Profile

24:00 – Positioning Yourself as an Expert (Even Without Past Performance

28:00 – Government Buyers Will Search You – Are You Discoverable?

30:00 – Outreach: How to Build Relationships BEFORE the RFP

36:00 – How to Post & Get Found for What You Actually Sell

37:00 – How to Get Hired, Get Clients, or Get Contracts With This Strategy


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