In the latest episode of "Construction MF'ers," we're getting back into the world of government contracts with the expert insights of Marcus Streeter, who is a Procurement/Government Contract Counselor at Apex Accelerators at The Joseph Center.

What is different in this episode from the previous two that were focused on government contracting? Marcus tells us what the government is looking for and which areas of the government are best suited for what your business does! Today we're going to hit it from the procurement side. Learn how to secure the contract, secrets from the businesses winning contracts, and how to overcome challenges that are involved in government contracting. 

Here is what you can expect:

🔹𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀: Marcus Streeter dives into the procurement side, his background, and why it’s key to understand what you want to do in the government contracting sector. 

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: While important, certifications are positioned as part of a strategy for success in government contracting, not the ENTIRE strategy.

🔹𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿: Understanding the two qualities of successful businesses in government contracting and how they are winning in the industry.

🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: Emphasizes the crucial role of building strong relationships, understanding regulations, and compliance with labor laws.

🔹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: Provides valuable advice for businesses at all stages of entering or expanding within the government contracting sector.

🔹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: Marcus shares his journey from Goldman Sachs to government procurement, highlighting the transferable skills that can lead to success.

This episode is particularly noteworthy for Marcus's comprehensive breakdown of navigating the complex landscape of government procurement, emphasizing the importance of establishing what kind of job you are looking for, what the government’s viewpoint is on contracts, strategic planning, and understanding the pivotal role of certifications—not as magic bullets, but as essential checkboxes that, when combined with exceptional business practices, can become magic bullets that can amplify your success in securing government projects.

Marcus's journey from Goldman Sachs to government procurement will provide you with a unique perspective on transitioning skills from the private sector to the public sector, showcasing how understanding finance, certification processes, and the specifics of government contracting can lead to successful outcomes.

Additionally, he highlights the importance of relationships, rules, regulations, and the critical role of contracting officers in the procurement process. His insights into the strategic approach to government contracting, from understanding the procurement process to navigating the challenges of compliance with labor laws and regulations, offer invaluable advice for businesses at all stages of government contracting.

If you are interested in government contracting, this episode is a must-listen, packed with actionable insights and strategies!

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