Are certifications like WOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a) required to win federal contracts? In this episode of She Built Success, Claudia breaks down the truth behind certifications in government contracting, no fluff, just facts.

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Think you need years of experience to land a government contract? You don’t.

Let’s get real: inspiration is powerful but if you're not implementing, you're not moving.

Bold Moves Bestie, this episode is different, it's personal.

If you’re serious about growing in government contracting, systems aren’t a luxury—they’re the foundation.

In this episode of She Built Success, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I scaled my GovCon business using real processes, tools, and team workflows.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

📊 How we manage and filter contract opportunities with Airtable

📌 The pipeline tracker that moves us from sourcing to pre-proposal

🤝🏾The CRM system that helps us build lasting agency + vendor relationships

🧠 What we automate—and where real people still make the difference

📈 Why your capability brief process needs to be intentional (and measured)

You don’t need 5 platforms. You need the right process to manage your growth.

Bold Moves Bestie—if you’re an online business owner thinking “Can my services work in government contracting?” this episode is for you.

I’m breaking down four types of online businesses that can confidently step into the GovCon space, including:

💼 Executive Coaches (leadership training, workshops, C-suite support)

📈 Business Coaches (strategic planning, DISC assessments, productivity)

💰 Financial Professionals (budget analysts, audit prep, documentation)

🧠 Operations Consultants (workflow systems, gap analysis, PM support)

This episode is packed with real talk, real strategy, and examples you can apply right now to start showing up where the money and mission meet.

🎧 Tune in and then go to FPDS.gov and see what contracts are already being awarded in your niche.

LinkedIn isn’t just for job seekers. It’s for relationship builders, too.

In this episode of She Built Success, I’m sharing exactly how I use LinkedIn to connect, grow my business, and stay top-of-mind in the government and small business space.

Whether you’re new to the platform or ready to get intentional—this episode is your real-life playbook for LinkedIn strategy.

Think you need fancy tools or platforms to get started in government contracting? Not today.

In this episode of She Built Success, I’m showing you how to use Google to take real steps toward identifying opportunities, understanding agency behavior, and showing up where it counts.

This isn’t fluff. These are search terms, tools, and workflows I use and teach inside the accelerator—and now they’re yours.

If you’re a CEO, service provider, or creative entrepreneur juggling all the things—this episode is for you.

In this solo episode of She Built Success, I walk you through how I manage my day, my team, my calendar, and my mindset to stay on top of both business and real life.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

⏰ How I use time blocking with a real weekly structure

📅 My adapted version of the 12-week year

📊 How Airtable runs everything from content to contracts

🧾 Why systems (and SOPs) are non-negotiable

📱 The tech stack that keeps my workflows running even when I’m not

Whether you’re new to managing a team or trying to find more white space in your day, this episode will help you think differently about your time—and what’s really possible.