How to Leverage Government Contracts for Small Business Growth With Richard C. Howard

<p>The government spends billions of dollars each year on goods and services, and by tapping into this vast marketplace, small businesses can secure lucrative deals, gain steady income and heightened visibility. In this episode of <a href='https://bautisfinancial.com/agent-of-wealth-podcast/'>The Agent of Wealth Podcast</a>, host <a href='https://bautisfinancial.com/marc-bautis/'>Marc Bautis</a> and guest Richard C. Howard dive deep into the world of government contracts.</p><p>As a career military acquisitions officer, Howard oversaw $82B+ in DoD contracts, and has advised and trained over 400 companies as a consultant. He’s the CEO of <a href='http://www.dodcontract.com'>DoD Contract</a> – which guides, trains, and mentors small business owners and sales executives through the government sales process – and the host of <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dod-contract-academy/id1566870206'>DoD Contract Academy</a> Podcast.</p><p>In this episode, you will learn:</p><ul><li>The benefits of selling to the US government as a small business.</li><li>How small businesses can find opportunities to sell their products or services to the government.</li><li>How small businesses can stand out in the government procurement process.</li><li>How small businesses and startups can utilize the Small Business Innovation Research Program.</li><li>And more!</li></ul><p>Resources:<br/><a href='https://bautisfinancial.com/episode-157-how-to-leverage-government-contracts-for-small-business-growth-with-richard-c-howard/'>Episode Transcript &amp; Blog</a> | <a href='http://www.dodcontract.com'>www.dodcontract.com</a> | <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dod-contract-academy/id1566870206'>DoD Contract Academy</a> (Podcast)  | <a href='https://www.usaspending.gov/'>Usaspending.gov</a> | <a href='https://sam.gov/content/home'>Sam.gov</a> | <a href='https://www.sbir.gov/'>Small Business Innovative Research Program</a> | <a href='https://bautisfinancial.com/'>Bautis Financial</a>: 7 N Mountain Ave Montclair, New Jerse