I just discovered your content and am so grateful that I did! For those of us out here actually getting started in this space, we appreciate having some practical insight on this topic. Most other content creators in this space only focus on almost the "fairytale" version of what it's actually like winning government contracts.
WOW??? I praise you my brother...I nearly, NEARLY, fell for that very first subject you spoke on...glad i came across your knowledge and deep expertise before I ruined myself, thinking I had a easy way in... Dr. Merriweather, you are most needed here...Thank You Very Much!!!
You are most welcome and all praise goes to God. Thank you for the kind words. I am happy that you found my channel. I will always strive to provide practical techniques, tips, and strategies to help subscribers.
Hi I have been in circles with too many information in this circuit, coming across your videos have given me hope. I would love to have you as a mentor this is my first time and want to be financially stabled with your help. Please let me know and thank you so much for your videos
@@celesteaano26 I am glad you are finding value on the channel. I would welcome the opportunity to serve as your coach wherever you are ready to move forward: www.8figuregovcon.com/store
👍 #70. New subscriber, because you are providing facts (with qualified references) in your presentations. I have seen so many RUclips sites giving a lot of half-truths (and some outright false information) to their viewerships.
I know you're teaching government contracting and business but You will be doing the work for God. I see it all over you. Get in the Bible He's calling you
No, I recommend that you know where to find the information in the FAR when needed. Use the FAR as a reference and find an attorney well versed in the FAR. The FAR is great reading when you are having difficulty falling asleep, Lol!
@@DrCurtisJr Thank you sir. Yes, FAR docs have definitely fixed my insomnia. :) Next topic idea - what is contract vehicle and how to get on it... the most confusing sh*t ever
One of the other ppl I watch on RUclips pushes the middleman strategy but always says read the far like it’s your bible happy to see you basically say the same things. I spent the Last 6 months in “RUclips academy “ I definitely feel like your vids are the final piece to the puzzle it’s also good to know that I haven’t been wasting my time watching the other two people. I’ve been watching on RUclips.
So many mentors take you through the process and let you go without walking through a live contract start to finish. You’re channel is amazing. Please keep you the amazing work.
So I am semi experienced, iv done some falederal level contracts as a sub (knowing what I know now, they where probably breaking laws.. but they also lost their ass doing it (long story) Now iv done state level contracts (I'm a fence contractor) that lead me to doing supply contracts for other things started as fencing supplies then turned into peices of equipment, office furniture, gym lockers, small drones to a state college. Basically stuff that I am I guess acting as a "middle man" finding whatever the contract is calling for, putting in a bid to purchase it, have it shipped to the location and if necessary have setup. So far all of that iv done very little actual on the ground work for. Is this the type of thing that I would be in legal hot water doing on a federal level? Added note if it matters i am a SDVOSB company.
I do not subscribe to the middleman strategy at all. That strategy is based on a misinterpretation of FAR Part 13. In short, you should do at least 50% of the work as a Prime contractor.
The Prime contractor and its employees must do most of the actual work. You cannot sub out most of the work to remain compliant with the FAR. Services contracts required more than 50%. Therefore, companies of elect a 51/49, 60/40, 80/20 split.
Good afternoon, I love your content and information. I’m thinking of purchasing your course but to be honest, I’m skeptical to pay the cost. Do you have people who have reviewed your course or testimonials? Thanks!
I am glad you found our channel and enjoy the content. I understand the hesitation, especially with so many "so-called gurus" spreading misinformation. We are compiling the testimonial now. You will see a few on our website at 8figuregovcon.com. The content that I provide for FREE on this channel will give you some indication of my teaching style. I plan to interview a few of my students in the upcoming weeks so they can provide a candid perspective regarding the class. We have more than 20+ hours of on-demand content plus two monthly zooms where I help my students address questions regarding the content or help them navigate the implementation of the principles taught. While we work to compile more testimonials, keep tuning into the free content. No pressure, but remember our 20% discount expired on January 31, 2023. The Coupon Code is GOVCON2023. I am the one people call after being duped and led astray by other self-proclaimed gurus with great marketing and no real content. I have surveyed the landscape and I am confident that you will not find actionable content even remotely close to what we provide. However, it is no rush to make a decision, I will keep providing content-rich videos for FREE on RUclips. You will pick up great insight just by watching content here without the fluff. With an MBA, M.S. in Project Management, and Ph.D in Business Management (March 2023), my students obtain a business crash course by taking classes with me. We combine the practical and theoretical based on my progressive 26+ years of experience in government contracting.
@@DrCurtisJr Thank you for your detailed reply. I look forward to getting started. It is also my hope that this is one of the many courses that will change the life of me and my family. 🙏🏽
This is cap. We have won several government contracts as the middle man and the government agency knew that for sure. We even won proposals letting them know we have subcontractors. The middle man does the admin work which is considered as 50 percent such as scheduling, coordinating and invoicing. Pass through applies to using someone’s set aside as your own, that’s illegal.
Lol! Your comments are cap and riddled with misinformation. But, please stop repeating talking points from your coach and read the FAR. Never tell anyone that coordinating, invoicing, and scheduling is 50% of the work. Let me guess, your coach told you that nonsense. However, if you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you too. You don’t have to believe me, keep me keep playing with fire. You want to believe what you are being taught is the right way so badly. Best wishes to you and thank you for stimulating the algorithm.
@@benji8875 No, admin work does not qualify for 50% of the work. You must examine how much actual work the Prime performs based on the SOW/PWS. Although the contracting officer has not said anything does not mean you are compliant. I would hate to see you get hemmed up if and when something goes wrong, but what do I know -- I was just named a Gamechanger by the White House for this in 2020, have an MBA, M.S. in Project Management, a Ph.D. in business (February 2023), and have been doing this for 26+ years.
Thanks for another 5! If you been on youtube learning gov con for longer than a day, you know who is pushing this first mistake, but we aint saying no names 🤣
You are most welcome. I hope this video was helpful. I do not want to see anyone getting hurt nor do I want to see new government contractors harmed through ignorance of the federal code of regulations.
@@freddiebrooks4486 For those that have been in the space, we know who the offenders are. Even when you expose the truth, there will always be those who will fight to remain ignorant.
@@freddiebrooks4486 Probably, but I am not sure whom you are referring to. There are few voices teaching this strategy. Be careful. If you are unsure, find a good government contracting attorney well versed in the FAR.
@@DrCurtisJr Okay i will be looking forward to it, i love the content🔥Correct me if im wrong, is Your business Model basically a Staffing/Recruiting agency in the IT & Cyber space but your winning government contracts in that industry & basically staffing the employees to do the services?
@@mylesonfroy6241 I lead a company. No, we are not a staffing company. We provide cyber, IT, and intelligence services to the federal government. We do long-term engagements with a cleared workforce. We solve complex problems for our customers. We teach our students how to legally pursue business with great returns, not pennies on the dollar.
@@DrCurtisJr got it, will your webinar or live training teach how to start a company like yours from A-Z? Or will somebody have to be a mentee for that ?
I just discovered your content and am so grateful that I did! For those of us out here actually getting started in this space, we appreciate having some practical insight on this topic. Most other content creators in this space only focus on almost the "fairytale" version of what it's actually like winning government contracts.
I am glad that you found this channel. I will always work to provide value-added content based in truth not “fairy tales”.
WOW??? I praise you my brother...I nearly, NEARLY, fell for that very first subject you spoke on...glad i came across your knowledge and deep expertise before I ruined myself, thinking I had a easy way in...
Dr. Merriweather, you are most needed here...Thank You Very Much!!!
You are most welcome and all praise goes to God. Thank you for the kind words. I am happy that you found my channel. I will always strive to provide practical techniques, tips, and strategies to help subscribers.
Wowwwww so everything I just learned in the past week about govcon from several channels is highly illegal. Smfh time to find a new business lol.
Do not take my word for it. Read the regulations I posted for yourself.
Here is the regulation referenced in the video: www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-14
@@DrCurtisJr I hear u.
@@everythingbyjohn Do whatever you feel is best for you & your business. I provided the regulation for your review. Proceed cautiously!
Hi I have been in circles with too many information in this circuit, coming across your videos have given me hope. I would love to have you as a mentor this is my first time and want to be financially stabled with your help. Please let me know and thank you so much for your videos
@@celesteaano26 I am glad you are finding value on the channel. I would welcome the opportunity to serve as your coach wherever you are ready to move forward: www.8figuregovcon.com/store
High value content! Thank You for putting the truth out there. Definitely signing up to this course in a month or so. Be blessed
Thank you! I work to provide actionable knowledge to our community. I welcome the opportunity to be your coach. Be Blessed too.
You are a real one and I am so happy I found your content. Thank you for keeping it a buck on all of your videos.
I am glad that you are finding the value on this channel helpful.
I appreciate the knowledge and information you give on your page.
Thank you
You are most welcome. I work to provide actionable information for my subscribers. I want to see you all win with government contracting.
👍 #70. New subscriber, because you are providing facts (with qualified references) in your presentations.
I have seen so many RUclips sites giving a lot of half-truths (and some outright false information) to their viewerships.
The best video with the best tips. Thank you for this information. New Subscriber
Thank you for the kind words. Glad to know you are a subscriber!
I know you're teaching government contracting and business but You will be doing the work for God. I see it all over you. Get in the Bible He's calling you
Noted.
man i am binge watching your videos like a NetFlix series lol
Lol! Glad to know you are finding value on the channel.
I was once on a contract as a software developer, with 5 levels of passthroughs between myself and government!
I am saddened to hear that happened to you. How long ago was that?
God Bless you.
Very insightful… I can see how outsourcing can be a huge problem in Gov. contracting. Bottom, line, DO THE WORK. Got it!
Curtis, do you recommend that people actually read the entire FAR?
No, I recommend that you know where to find the information in the FAR when needed. Use the FAR as a reference and find an attorney well versed in the FAR. The FAR is great reading when you are having difficulty falling asleep, Lol!
@@DrCurtisJr Thank you sir. Yes, FAR docs have definitely fixed my insomnia. :)
Next topic idea - what is contract vehicle and how to get on it... the most confusing sh*t ever
These are great tips and insights Curtis! Well done Sir 👊🏼
Thank you, Sir! I have another video dropping tomorrow.
One of the other ppl I watch on RUclips pushes the middleman strategy but always says read the far like it’s your bible happy to see you basically say the same things. I spent the Last 6 months in “RUclips academy “ I definitely feel like your vids are the final piece to the puzzle it’s also good to know that I haven’t been wasting my time watching the other two people. I’ve been watching on RUclips.
Glad to hear that you are finding this channel helpful.
Great video information
So many mentors take you through the process and let you go without walking through a live contract start to finish. You’re channel is amazing. Please keep you the amazing work.
You're a Pastors kid and I'm a Pastor! Glory to God 🙌🏾! Makes me want to listen more.
Yes, I'm a PK, and its always good to meet other PKs too.
So I am semi experienced, iv done some falederal level contracts as a sub (knowing what I know now, they where probably breaking laws.. but they also lost their ass doing it (long story)
Now iv done state level contracts (I'm a fence contractor) that lead me to doing supply contracts for other things started as fencing supplies then turned into peices of equipment, office furniture, gym lockers, small drones to a state college. Basically stuff that I am I guess acting as a "middle man" finding whatever the contract is calling for, putting in a bid to purchase it, have it shipped to the location and if necessary have setup. So far all of that iv done very little actual on the ground work for. Is this the type of thing that I would be in legal hot water doing on a federal level?
Added note if it matters i am a SDVOSB company.
I do not subscribe to the middleman strategy at all. That strategy is based on a misinterpretation of FAR Part 13. In short, you should do at least 50% of the work as a Prime contractor.
When you mention that you have to do 35% of the work for construction contracts does that include office personnel or is it 35% on-site?
The Prime contractor and its employees must do most of the actual work. You cannot sub out most of the work to remain compliant with the FAR. Services contracts required more than 50%. Therefore, companies of elect a 51/49, 60/40, 80/20 split.
Good afternoon, I love your content and information. I’m thinking of purchasing your course but to be honest, I’m skeptical to pay the cost. Do you have people who have reviewed your course or testimonials? Thanks!
I am glad you found our channel and enjoy the content. I understand the hesitation, especially with so many "so-called gurus" spreading misinformation. We are compiling the testimonial now. You will see a few on our website at 8figuregovcon.com. The content that I provide for FREE on this channel will give you some indication of my teaching style. I plan to interview a few of my students in the upcoming weeks so they can provide a candid perspective regarding the class. We have more than 20+ hours of on-demand content plus two monthly zooms where I help my students address questions regarding the content or help them navigate the implementation of the principles taught. While we work to compile more testimonials, keep tuning into the free content. No pressure, but remember our 20% discount expired on January 31, 2023. The Coupon Code is GOVCON2023. I am the one people call after being duped and led astray by other self-proclaimed gurus with great marketing and no real content. I have surveyed the landscape and I am confident that you will not find actionable content even remotely close to what we provide. However, it is no rush to make a decision, I will keep providing content-rich videos for FREE on RUclips. You will pick up great insight just by watching content here without the fluff. With an MBA, M.S. in Project Management, and Ph.D in Business Management (March 2023), my students obtain a business crash course by taking classes with me. We combine the practical and theoretical based on my progressive 26+ years of experience in government contracting.
@@DrCurtisJr Thank you for your detailed reply. I look forward to getting started. It is also my hope that this is one of the many courses that will change the life of me and my family. 🙏🏽
This is cap. We have won several government contracts as the middle man and the government agency knew that for sure. We even won proposals letting them know we have subcontractors.
The middle man does the admin work which is considered as 50 percent such as scheduling, coordinating and invoicing.
Pass through applies to using someone’s set aside as your own, that’s illegal.
Lol! Your comments are cap and riddled with misinformation. But, please stop repeating talking points from your coach and read the FAR. Never tell anyone that coordinating, invoicing, and scheduling is 50% of the work. Let me guess, your coach told you that nonsense. However, if you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you too. You don’t have to believe me, keep me keep playing with fire. You want to believe what you are being taught is the right way so badly. Best wishes to you and thank you for stimulating the algorithm.
@@DrCurtisJr Wow. so Admin work is not 50%? even though the contracting officer knows we are doing the
admin work.
@@benji8875 No, admin work does not qualify for 50% of the work. You must examine how much actual work the Prime performs based on the SOW/PWS. Although the contracting officer has not said anything does not mean you are compliant. I would hate to see you get hemmed up if and when something goes wrong, but what do I know -- I was just named a Gamechanger by the White House for this in 2020, have an MBA, M.S. in Project Management, a Ph.D. in business (February 2023), and have been doing this for 26+ years.
Great info Curtis! Thanks
Glad you are finding value in the content.
Thanks for another 5!
If you been on youtube learning gov con for longer than a day, you know who is pushing this first mistake, but we aint saying no names 🤣
You are most welcome. I hope this video was helpful. I do not want to see anyone getting hurt nor do I want to see new government contractors harmed through ignorance of the federal code of regulations.
@@freddiebrooks4486 For those that have been in the space, we know who the offenders are. Even when you expose the truth, there will always be those who will fight to remain ignorant.
@@freddiebrooks4486 Just don't make the mistake yourself and you'll be iight
@@freddiebrooks4486 Probably, but I am not sure whom you are referring to. There are few voices teaching this strategy. Be careful. If you are unsure, find a good government contracting attorney well versed in the FAR.
Will you ever do a online webinar?
I will be doing an online webinar next week
@@DrCurtisJr Okay i will be looking forward to it, i love the content🔥Correct me if im wrong, is Your business Model basically a Staffing/Recruiting agency in the IT & Cyber space but your winning government contracts in that industry & basically staffing the employees to do the services?
@@mylesonfroy6241 I lead a company. No, we are not a staffing company. We provide cyber, IT, and intelligence services to the federal government. We do long-term engagements with a cleared workforce. We solve complex problems for our customers. We teach our students how to legally pursue business with great returns, not pennies on the dollar.
@@DrCurtisJr got it, will your webinar or live training teach how to start a company like yours from A-Z? Or will somebody have to be a mentee for that ?
Thank you so much and Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays to you too!