In this episode, your host Claudia shares insights on navigating the complex world of government contracting for small businesses.

Claudia emphasizes the importance of strategy, persistence, and building relationships in the government contracting space, and breaks down key steps such as identifying NAICS codes, registering with SAM.gov, leveraging certifications, and utilizing resources like GovWin ro secure government contracts. Claudia also highlights the significance of understanding agency trends, fiscal years, and the value of hard work and effort in achieving success in government contracting.

She also discusses the various certifications and resources available for small businesses and recommends researching and choosing the certifications that best fit their needs. Learn more about registering and getting your bios written and which platforms to use to search for local, state, and federal contracting opportunities. Tune in with Claudia today! 

KEY POINTS:

- The importance of strategy and persistence in government contracting

- On identifying NAICs code for business services or products on tax returns 

- How certifications can help small businesses 

- Claudia’s advice on starting with local and state contracts to build experience 

- On agency spending trends

- On building relationships with government agencies and contracting officers

- On starting with small purchases (under $10,000) to gain traction

- The importance of effort and work, not shortcuts

- Key to success: hard work, strategy, initiative

QUOTES: 

"Data is queen. And so I knew that in getting a government contract in the data space, it would prove to be stable for my company and allow me to scale." – Claudia 

"Government contracting, while it's a long-term game, it is a rewarding game. But you have to be willing to put the time in." – Claudia 

RESOURCES

Explore your NAICS code at NAICS.com and register on SAM.gov to get started. Enhance your visibility with a dynamic profile on DSBS and consider certifications like Hubzone, SBA 8(a), Women Owned Business.

Don't forget to check out resources like GoBonfire and GovWin. Stay informed on trends with FPDS.gov, [GSA.gov](Grade card/Labor Categories), and [USASPENDING.gov]. Utilize Purchase Cards for quick wins!

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[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

[GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING] Ready to conquer government contracting without the overwhelm? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com to explore our done-for-you service and let's make your success happen together.

Unlock your own successful story. Follow Claudia for more!

Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

She Built Success is produced by EPYC Media Network

Welcome back to She Built Success! 

Today, your host Claudia is joined by special guest, Stephen A. Hart, a personal brand strategist for working professionals. Their conversation delves into the importance of authenticity, leveraging platforms like LinkedIn, and creating content that showcases expertise and personality. Join in as they share practical steps that you can take to start your personal branding journey, emphasizing the value of clarity, goal-setting, and embracing your journey toward success! 

Learn more valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate the world of personal branding and entrepreneurship, so tune in to this insightful episode to learn how to leverage your personal branding, content creation, and AI tools to build a successful career and create opportunities for growth and stability in the ever-evolving professional landscape. 

KEY POINTS:

- Stephen’s journey and how he helps professionals with personal branding 

- The importance of authenticity, expertise, and personal experiences in content creation

- On leveraging platforms like LinkedIn for visibility and engagement strategies

- On creating multiple streams of income 

- The pivotal role of consistency in personal branding efforts 

- On navigating the evolving landscape of personal branding

- Stephen’s definition of success 

- The challenges and wins of personal branding 

-  The value of humanizing one's brand and building trust with audience 

QUOTES: 

"You cannot edit the ideas that you have in your head. So you have to get them out, get them down on paper, write them down, have that big audacious goal. — Stephen A. Hart

"The beauty is now that there's a tool called ChatGPT. And that's a whole other episode. But AI is making it easier for us to take that idea and begin to build it out that much faster." — Claudia

“Start by thinking about what is your compelling idea or area of focus. So for me, it might be personal branding or visibility at a high level.” — Stephen A. Hart

GUEST RESOURCES

Stephen A. Hart 

Website | stephenahart.com

LinkedIn | iamstephenahart 

RESOURCES

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

[GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING] Ready to conquer government contracting without the overwhelm? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com to explore our done-for-you service and let's make your success happen together.

Unlock your own successful story. Follow Claudia for more!

Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia



She Built Success is produced by EPYC Media Network

In this episode, we delve into the profound journey of navigating unexpected life changes, particularly in the face of grief and loss. (Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around death and the loss of loved ones, which may be distressing for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.)

Claudia shares her deeply personal experience as a single mother and the pivotal role of dealing with life’s challenges amidst the loss of a husband. Through her story, we explore resilience especially when faced with life-altering events, and ultimately, finding meaning, purpose, and a new definition of success after loss. Her story serves as a testament to the human spirit's capacity to endure and thrive, even in the face of unimaginable pain. Through this conversation, we are reminded of having resilience, emerging with a renewed sense of purpose and understanding of life's complexities. 

Join us as we explore the intersection of grief, identity, and purpose, reminding us all that even in our darkest moments, there is light to be found and success to be built.

KEY POINTS:

- The pivotal role of navigating in unexpected life changes

- On dealing with grief, loss, and identity after the sudden death of a loved one

- Claudia’s experience as a single mom

- On knowing yourself and not being defined by life circumstances

- The importance of taking time to focus and knowing the goals in life

- Understanding life’s meaning, purpose, and success after loss

QUOTES: 

“She Built Success is for the multifaceted woman. The woman who knows there's more but might not know how to get to that. It's for the woman who really wants to live life to its fullest, the driven, the dedicated, the persistent woman — She built success is not just about me.”-- Claudia 

RESOURCES

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

[GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING] Ready to conquer government contracting without the overwhelm? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com to explore our done-for-you service and let's make your success happen together.

Unlock your own successful story. Follow Claudia for more!

Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

She Built Success is produced by EPYC Media Network

In this episode, your host Claudia explores the concept of success from a holistic perspective, emphasizing the importance of embracing all facets of one's identity. She shares her personal journey of striving for success not only in her roles as a CEO, partner, student pilot, and nonprofit founder but also as a dedicated mom navigating the challenges of post-pandemic life. 

Through candid conversations with guests and introspective moments, Claudia explains the aim of the "She Built Success" podcast to be a dynamic platform for valuable insights, cultivating lessons for personal growth, and redefining success.

So, whether you're seeking inspiration to overcome challenges, strategies to achieve your goals, or simply a supportive community to embark on your success journey, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom and encouragement. Tune in and embark on this empowering journey with Claudia toward self-discovery and success together.

KEY POINTS:

- The main objective of She Built Success podcast

- On navigating personal growth and community building

- The importance of failure and overcoming obstacles

- The pivotal role of having a platform with authentic discussions about success and life

- On redefining the meaning of success on a personal and professional level

- On having strategies to navigate challenges and achieve goals

- The role of community and support toward a successful journey

- The importance of fostering personal growth through reflection and goal-setting

QUOTES: 

"I wanted a platform that allowed me to show up as all of me, not just the mom, not just a CEO, not just a partner, not just a student pilot, and not just a nonprofit founder, all facets of me."  — Claudia 

"Building success takes time. Building success takes clarity. Building success takes [a] vision, and being willing to humble yourself to be put in a position to get help."  — Claudia 

"Success, in the form of business, oftentimes is equated [to] some money. But that's not the case. Are you fulfilled? Are you doing what you want to do?"  — Claudia 

RESOURCES

[JOURNAL PROMPT] Click Here to download your FREE journal prompt!

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

[GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING] Ready to conquer government contracting without the overwhelm? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com to explore our done-for-you service and let's make your success happen together.

Unlock your own successful story. Follow Claudia for more!

Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

She Built Success is produced by EPYC Media Network

Welcome to She Built Success! I'm your host, Claudia, your Bold Moves Bestie through this adventure of embracing our multifaceted selves. 

Do you ever find yourself questioning if there's more to life and business than just grinding through the motions? I know I have. That's why I'm thrilled to invite you on this transformative journey, where we'll explore what it truly means to step boldly into our full potential.

In this trailer episode, I want to introduce you to the essence of She Built Success. It's more than just a podcast—it's a movement. As a CEO, mom, partner, student pilot, and nonprofit founder, I understand the complexities of balancing various roles and aspirations. And guess what? You're not alone.

She Built Success is a platform where we break free from surface-level conversations and dive deep into actionable strategies that lead to tangible results. Together, we'll challenge the status quo and redefine success on our own terms. 

I firmly believe that as women, we are inherently multifaceted. We're not limited to just one role or identity. We have the power to be CEOs, comedians, partners, friends, confidants, and so much more—all at once. So why confine ourselves to a narrow box when we're capable of so much more?

Join me as we embrace our authenticity, celebrate our diversity, and support each other's journeys toward success. Together, let's shatter stereotypes, push boundaries, and pave the way for a brighter, bolder future.

Are you ready to make bold moves? Then let's embark on this empowering journey together. Welcome to She Built Success.

RESOURCES

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

[GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING] Ready to conquer government contracting without the overwhelm? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com to explore our done-for-you service and let's make your success happen together.

Unlock your own successful story. Follow Claudia for more!

Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

She Built Success is produced by EPYC Media Network

Welcome to She Built Success! I'm your host, Claudia, your guide through this adventure of embracing our multifaceted selves. 

Do you ever find yourself questioning if there's more to life and business than just grinding through the motions? I know I have. That's why I'm thrilled to invite you on this transformative journey, where we'll explore what it truly means to step boldly into our full potential.

In this trailer episode, I want to introduce you to the essence of She Built Success. It's more than just a podcast—it's a movement. As a CEO, mom, partner, student pilot, and nonprofit founder, I understand the complexities of balancing various roles and aspirations. And guess what? You're not alone.

She Built Success is a platform where we break free from surface-level conversations and dive deep into actionable strategies that lead to tangible results. Together, we'll challenge the status quo and redefine success on our own terms. 

I firmly believe that as women, we are inherently multifaceted. We're not limited to just one role or identity. We have the power to be CEOs, comedians, partners, friends, confidants, and so much more—all at once. So why confine ourselves to a narrow box when we're capable of so much more?

Join me as we embrace our authenticity, celebrate our diversity, and support each other's journeys toward success. Together, let's shatter stereotypes, push boundaries, and pave the way for a brighter, bolder future.

Are you ready to make bold moves? Then let's embark on this empowering journey together. Welcome to She Built Success.

RESOURCES

[BLACK GIRLS FLY INC.] Ready to soar? Join us at Black Girls Fly as we reignite your passion for aviation and support you on your journey back to the skies. Follow us on Instagram at @BlackGirlsFlyInc and let's catch you in the sky!

[EXCLUSIVE] Ready to ditch the fluff and take action? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com for exclusive downloads, resources, and bonuses to fuel your journey towards real success in both business and life. Let's grow and build together!

[VIP STRATEGY DAY] Ready to shift to scale? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com and sign up for VIP strategy days to unlock your business potential and build a firm foundation for success.

[GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING] Ready to conquer government contracting without the overwhelm? Visit SheBuiltSuccess.com to explore our done-for-you service and let's make your success happen together.

Unlock your own successful story. Follow Claudia for more!

Claudia 

LinkedIn | @claudia

IG | @boldlyclaudia

She Built Success is produced by EPYC Media Network