In today's special episode of the Govcon Giants podcast, we sit down with Maria Snider, a remarkable entrepreneur who shares her journey from immigrating from Guatemala to building a successful government contracting business. Maria, a single mother of three, started her business six years ago with no money and just her home vacuum cleaner.

Within her first six months, she generated $250,000 in sales, reaching $1 million by the end of her first year, and now makes $2 million annually. She talks about her determination to break into the construction industry, adding demolition and temp labor to her offerings. Maria highlights the importance of networking, which led her to secure a recent $1 million contract.

She also shares her involvement in organizations like the Hispanic Contractors Association and her dedication to helping other minority business owners. Throughout the conversation, Maria emphasizes resilience, the power of connections, and the value of stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve success.