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Welcome to GovClose – the #1 resource for mastering government contracting and federal sales strategy. Led by Lt Col (Ret.) Richard C. Howard, former U.S. Air Force acquisitions officer who managed over $82B in federal contracts, this channel gives you insider access to the world of DoD and federal procurement. What You’ll Learn: How to find real federal contract opportunities before the RFP drops How to build and manage a government sales pipeline How to start your own 6-figure consulting business in the public sector How to land high-paying roles as a federal sales executive Real breakdowns of sam.gov, USAspending.gov, OTAs, GSA Schedules, and more Live strategy sessions Behind-the-scenes of winning proposals Q&As with GovClose graduates and federal insiders Whether you're a veteran, federal employee, consultant, or sales leader—GovClose will help you win contracts, grow revenue, and turn government contracting into your next big opportunity. 🔗 Learn more at GovClose.com

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Become the Most Dangerous Professional in the Room (Funded by USAF)

Become the Most Dangerous Professional in the Room (Funded by USAF) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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$1.5 Trillion: MASSIVE Defense Contracts Inbound for 2027

$1.5 Trillion: MASSIVE Defense Contracts Inbound for 2027 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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The Rise of Solo Consultants (and Why it Pays So Well)

The Rise of Solo Consultants (and Why it Pays So Well) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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The Outreach Strategy I’d Use to Get More Federal Contract Clients

The Outreach Strategy I’d Use to Get More Federal Contract Clients GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Government Contract Careers for Veterans in 2026

Government Contract Careers for Veterans in 2026 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How to Win Government Contracts: One-Day Federal Sales Workshop | Houston, TX — March 25

How to Win Government Contracts: One-Day Federal Sales Workshop | Houston, TX — March 25 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

3.8K views - 1 month ago

Why Most Proposals Don't Win Government Contracts (and what you can do about it)

Why Most Proposals Don't Win Government Contracts (and what you can do about it) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

7K views - 1 month ago

Sam.gov Meetings That Win Contracts in 2026

Sam.gov Meetings That Win Contracts in 2026 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Talk Less, Make More

Talk Less, Make More GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Gov Money 101: How Contractors Position For Expiring Funds

Gov Money 101: How Contractors Position For Expiring Funds GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

4.1K views - 1 month ago

The Hobby That Earns $200M in Government Contracts

The Hobby That Earns $200M in Government Contracts GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

16.5K views - 1 month ago

No One Says 'I Want to Be a Government Contractor'

No One Says 'I Want to Be a Government Contractor' GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How much is your brain worth?

How much is your brain worth? GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How to Find Your Target Market in Government Contracting (DHS Case Study: $32.9B)

How to Find Your Target Market in Government Contracting (DHS Case Study: $32.9B) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

9.7K views - 1 month ago

3 Morning Habits That Win Government Contracts (And Build Wealth)

3 Morning Habits That Win Government Contracts (And Build Wealth) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

13.7K views - 3 months ago

Watch This to Generate 1000s of Leads (Gov Contracts)

Watch This to Generate 1000s of Leads (Gov Contracts) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

12.8K views - 3 months ago

Which Government Contract is Right For You?

Which Government Contract is Right For You? GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

11.4K views - 3 months ago

The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make in Gov Contracting: 23 Minute Strategy to WIN | GovClose Q&A

The Biggest Mistakes You Can Make in Gov Contracting: 23 Minute Strategy to WIN | GovClose Q&A GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Shark Tank to Sam.Gov - The Real Money is in Gov Contracts

Shark Tank to Sam.Gov - The Real Money is in Gov Contracts GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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The Highest Paying Certification You've Never Heard Of (And How To Get It)

The Highest Paying Certification You've Never Heard Of (And How To Get It) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

8.1K views - 4 months ago

Why a UFC Fighter is Building a Government Contracting Business

Why a UFC Fighter is Building a Government Contracting Business GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

6.5K views - 4 months ago

The 15 Rules of Making Money with SAM.gov (Explained by a Former Government Acquisitions Officer)

The 15 Rules of Making Money with SAM.gov (Explained by a Former Government Acquisitions Officer) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

21.5K views - 5 months ago

7 Steps to Write Winning Sam.Gov Proposals (Part 1)

7 Steps to Write Winning Sam.Gov Proposals (Part 1) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

2.9K views - 5 months ago

Federal Contracting Shake-Up: The Truth About SBA Small-Business Certifications in 2026

Federal Contracting Shake-Up: The Truth About SBA Small-Business Certifications in 2026 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

1.9K views - 5 months ago

The Blueprint for Winning Government Gontracts

The Blueprint for Winning Government Gontracts GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

1.9K views - 5 months ago

Security Clearance Government Contracting Jobs in 2025

Security Clearance Government Contracting Jobs in 2025 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

1.9K views - 5 months ago

College Kids Choose Government Contracting (Because it Pays)

College Kids Choose Government Contracting (Because it Pays) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How To Use Sam.gov To Win Contracts in 2026

How To Use Sam.gov To Win Contracts in 2026 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How I Use Email Marketing To Win Contracts

How I Use Email Marketing To Win Contracts GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

6.8K views - 6 months ago

Why Federal Employees Should Start a Consulting Business in 2026

Why Federal Employees Should Start a Consulting Business in 2026 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Government Contracting Sales Salaries Are Through The Roof in 2026

Government Contracting Sales Salaries Are Through The Roof in 2026 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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The High Paying Job Military Veterans Never Heard Of

The High Paying Job Military Veterans Never Heard Of GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Congressional Watchdog: Billions in “Innovation” Contracts Went to Big Pharma & Big Tech

Congressional Watchdog: Billions in “Innovation” Contracts Went to Big Pharma & Big Tech GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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The Reasons I Started a Consulting Business (and How AI Can Scale It Fast)

The Reasons I Started a Consulting Business (and How AI Can Scale It Fast) GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How to use subcontracting to wedge into the nuclear complex supply chain

How to use subcontracting to wedge into the nuclear complex supply chain GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How to Sell AI Agents to the US Government

How to Sell AI Agents to the US Government GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How Harold Closed his 1st Contract With US Army

How Harold Closed his 1st Contract With US Army GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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I Closed a $30M Deal in India: Why You Should Sell Abroad

I Closed a $30M Deal in India: Why You Should Sell Abroad GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Pentagon Buys Ozempic at Alarming Speed

Pentagon Buys Ozempic at Alarming Speed GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Government Contract Tidal Wave Coming in 2026

Government Contract Tidal Wave Coming in 2026 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Writing Government Proposals: What Most Contractors Get Wrong

Writing Government Proposals: What Most Contractors Get Wrong GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How to Win Government Contracts in 2025: Full Sales & Pipeline Strategy

How to Win Government Contracts in 2025: Full Sales & Pipeline Strategy GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Best & Worst Gov Contracting Tools in 2025

Best & Worst Gov Contracting Tools in 2025 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How to Land Your First $4K/Month Government Contracting Client

How to Land Your First $4K/Month Government Contracting Client GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Secrets to Finding Government Contracts for Your Business!

Secrets to Finding Government Contracts for Your Business! GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Run a GovCon Consulting Business From Anywhere

Run a GovCon Consulting Business From Anywhere GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Your Team Can't Win Gov Contracts: Here's The Fix

Your Team Can't Win Gov Contracts: Here's The Fix GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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SAM.gov Is a Dumpster Fire

SAM.gov Is a Dumpster Fire GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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GSA Contracts Step by Step in 2025

GSA Contracts Step by Step in 2025 GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Finding Government Contract Opportunities: Beyond SAM.gov

Finding Government Contract Opportunities: Beyond SAM.gov GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran: GovCon Aftermath #governmentcontracts

US bombed three nuclear sites in Iran: GovCon Aftermath #governmentcontracts GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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The Future of Government Contracting: Sam.gov is OUT

The Future of Government Contracting: Sam.gov is OUT GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Copy the Exact Blueprint of a Company That Went From $0 to $42 Million

Copy the Exact Blueprint of a Company That Went From $0 to $42 Million GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Death of The Middleman: GSA Just Made It's Move

Death of The Middleman: GSA Just Made It's Move GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How to get R&D Funding from the Government

How to get R&D Funding from the Government GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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Secrets Behind Government Spending Revealed!

Secrets Behind Government Spending Revealed! GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

788 views - 10 months ago

Here's How Much The DoD Pays To Clean Swimming Pools

Here's How Much The DoD Pays To Clean Swimming Pools GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

627 views - 10 months ago

How To Create A Professional LinkedIn Profile For Government Contracting GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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How I'd Teach a 10 Year Old to Win Government Contracts

How I'd Teach a 10 Year Old to Win Government Contracts GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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1 Killer GovCon Business Hidden in Plain Sight

1 Killer GovCon Business Hidden in Plain Sight GovClose | DoD Contract Academy

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