What It Takes To Be A Government Contract Consultant

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In this video you'll learn why approaching government contracting as a consultant is in high demand.

Former government acquisitions officer Rick Howard goes in depth on the top 3 skills required and gives a sneak peek at how much you can expect to make your first year.

00:00 Introduction to Government Contracting

00:41 Rick Howard's Background and Expertise

01:22 Three Key Skills for Success

01:36 Developing Expertise in Government Contracting

05:06 The Importance of Training and Action

06:34 Fundamental Truths of Government Contracting

08:24 Building a Government Contracting Business

10:37 Persistence and Determination in Government Contracting

18:49 Case Study: Ivan's Success Story

19:21 Success Stories: Ivan and Deb

20:52 The Importance of Selling

23:33 Consulting Fees and Expectations

24:18 Starting with Upwork

25:34 Invoicing and Revenue

29:16 Achieving Results in Government Contracting

32:33 Final Thoughts and Program Overview