{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"A Beginner Wins First Contracts With The US Government","description":"GET GovClose CERTIFIED: Earn up to $400K a year as a freelance GOVERNMENT CONTRACT CONSULTANT: https:\/\/www.govclose.com\/watch-sales-certification &amp;nbsp;Get a free copy of my Government Contract Planner and dominate 2025: https:\/\/www.dodcontract.com\/ Ekene (Kenny) Abana -- Connect with him on Linkedin: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/ekene-abana\/ &amp;nbsp; 00:00 Introduction to Government Contracting 00:18 Starting the Journey: Initial Steps and Research 01:01 Understanding the Market: Government as a Buyer 02:55 The GovClosed Certification Program 07:46 Navigating the Process: Registration and Set Asides 10:14 Building Partnerships and Winning Contracts 13:09 Expanding Horizons: DOD and Specialized Products 14:02 Challenges and Strategies for Success 21:07 Advice for Aspiring Contractors 28:28 Conclusion and Contact Information ","author_name":"GovClose","author_url":"https:\/\/www.dodcontract.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/34835965\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/34835965"}