Federal Sales and Government Contracting (Neil McDonnell)

Neil McDonnell–GovCon Chamber
Federal Sales and Government Contracting (Neil McDonnell)

With over 25 years of hands-on government contracting experience, Neil McDonnell is a leading small business advocate in the federal marketplace. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the US Army, Navy, US Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House. As president of the GovCon Chamber of Commerce, Neil hosts daily LinkedIn live training and teaches the strategies and skills required to build relationships with federal buyers and teaming partners that lead to federal revenue. Neil also brings together leading experts in federal government contracting in order to help small businesses grow as government contractors. Neil is famous for making complicated topics easy to understand, helping businesses 'find their niche' and for providing specific, achievable, actionable steps any business owner could follow. Discover how small businesses can research opportunities, build relationships, promote their capabilities, request small business set-aside (SBSA) opportunities and secure government business contracts. Find out more at https://www.GovConChamber.com HOST: Neil McDonnell Neil is a small business owner, mentor, coach and trainer committed to helping small businesses achieve their goals. He is a motivational speaker, trainer and vocal advocate for the potential of American small businesses. His passion is drawn from his personal experience serving in the US Army, from providing contracting services to various government agencies, and from the many successful and failed companies he has founded since his youth. Connect with Neil: https://LinkedIn.com/in/Neil-McDonnell

  1. 17 HR. AGO

    7 Easy Steps to Land Federal Buyer Meetings for Government Contractors

    7 Easy Steps to Land Federal Buyer Meetings for Government Contractors If you struggle to get meetings with federal buyers, then this training will be for you. Join Neil as he teaches you what he teaches his clients in order for them to land more meetings with federal buyers. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses: Why it is important to have meetings with key stakeholders before submitting responses to RFPsWhere meetings fall into my 7-Step Process for Federal Revenue SuccessWhat are the steps you can take to land more meetings✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including US Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024) Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGetting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    23 min
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Build Air Force Government Contracting Relationships for 2025

    Build Air Force Government Contracting Relationships for 2025 Success in sales is 10X easier when you develop relationships with your buyer and learn from them. Start planning now to build relationships with Air Force Buyers in 2025.  If you're selling to the Department Air Force (DAF), then you want to make sure you're building relationships with buyers in the best MAJCOM for you. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses: The 3 points of entry (roles) into the Air ForceBest email framework to use that will get a response from Air Force buyersPower of sources sought and RFIs to help small business government contractors open doors✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including US Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024) Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGetting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    25 min
  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Best Federal Agencies for GovCons in a Trump Administration in 2025

    Best Federal Agencies for GovCons in a Trump Administration in 2025 Is your small business concerned about how the incoming Trump Administration will impact government contracting opportunities? Which federal agencies will likely have the best opportunities for small business government contractors?  Which agencies will lose funding? ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains: How anticipated policy shifts might affect projects and opportunities across federal departmentsHow to discover which agencies will be most aligned to your companyUnderstand which agencies are best positioned for contracting under the Trump Administration, particularly in the historical context of spending trends from 2019 to 2024.Stay informed about agency priorities and spending trends to effectively navigate government contracting opportunities. ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including US Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024) Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGetting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    22 min
  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    How to Plan for 2025 Success Under a Trump Administration

    How to Plan for 2025 Success Under a Trump Administration Small businesses can still find government contracting success under the new Trump Administration in 2025. Plan now to review and adapt your strategies and relationships. Government efficiency will be the battle cry of this administration so you need to be able to demonstrate you can be cost-efficient, time-efficient, and provide critical value at the best cost. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses: Understanding how every new administration brings changes in federal spending and priorities.Strategies for small businesses to achieve success in government contracting under the new Trump Administration in 2025.Planning for 2025 now to navigate upcoming changes and review strategies effectively.Recognizing and adapting to the new priorities set by the Trump Administration to align business goals.How small businesses should take proactive steps to secure government contracts and thrive in the evolving landscape. ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including US Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024) Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGetting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    24 min
  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    Win Federal Contracts as a Subcontractor in FY2025

    Win Federal Contracts as a Subcontractor in FY2025 This will be the most important government contracting training you ever watch! Being a subcontractor is a great way to pursue opportunities you normally could not. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:Three ways to earn federal revenueWhy do billion-dollar government contractors subcontract under other large and small businessesWhat it really means to subcontractTips for increasing your chances of getting on a team to subcontract ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them how to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGetting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    26 min
  6. 6 DAYS AGO

    What's Wrong with Your 2025 Capability Statement and How to Fix It

    What's Wrong with Your Capability Statement and How to Fix for 2025 Is your Capability Statement killing your chances of working with federal agencies? Government contractors need to analyze yours and I'll show you how to do this before 2025. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains: The top mistakes small businesses make in their Capability StatementsHow to quickly fix the mistakes and get ready for 2025Steps you should take after you fix your Capability Statement that will help land meetings✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, including US Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024) Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGetting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    26 min
  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    Difference Between an RFI vs RFP for Federal Government Contracts

    Difference Between an RFI vs RFP for Federal Government Contracts Federal buyers follow a formal buying/acquisition process and knowing the difference between an RFI and an RFP will allow you to properly prepare to take advantage of each. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:What is an RFI-Request for InformationWhat is an RFP- Request for ProposalWhat are the differences between RFI vs RFP responsesLearn the importance of responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Sources Sought Notices and provides tips and best practices for preparing responses that meet government requirements. ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGetting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    24 min
  8. DEC 14

    Build Relationships with SMALL Prime Contractors

    Build Relationships with SMALL Prime Contractors Working with small business winners in your target agency is one of the easiest ways to land opportunities.  You can build relationships that will lead to future teaming, or perhaps even lead to supporting current contracts they have. ✅ In this Training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:Why it is important to build relationships with small business prime contractors in your target agencyHow those relationships can get you onto existing contractsWhen is the right time to build these relationshipsHow to identify the right small businesses and the best folks to contact ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/government-contracting-success-6895009566325907456/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 HOST | Neil McDonnell president GovCon Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of GovCon in a Box https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-mcdonnell/ Small business owners trust Neil to show them HOW to earn federal government contracts and subcontracts. A passionate 'evangelist' for business development in the federal marketplace, Neil has helped 1000s of small business contractors collectively win over $3B (federal contract value). A small business contractor in the tech space for 25+ years, Neil successfully won contracts worth hundreds of millions for the Department of Defense and civilian agencies, includingUS Army • US Navy • US Air Force • HHS • VA • White House • Departments of Education, Transportation, Interior and Energy and numerous large prime contractors ✅ SPONSORED BY GOVCON IN A BOX | www.GOVCONinaBox.com GovCon in a Box is a FREE AI Community Resource for small business government contractors (launched July 2024)Maximize your visibility to federal buyers by getting a '100 Visibility Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGetting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    27 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
10 Ratings

About

With over 25 years of hands-on government contracting experience, Neil McDonnell is a leading small business advocate in the federal marketplace. As a small business owner, he has personally won and supported government contracts for the US Army, Navy, US Air Force, HHS,VA, Transportation, Interior, Energy and the Executive Office of the White House. As president of the GovCon Chamber of Commerce, Neil hosts daily LinkedIn live training and teaches the strategies and skills required to build relationships with federal buyers and teaming partners that lead to federal revenue. Neil also brings together leading experts in federal government contracting in order to help small businesses grow as government contractors. Neil is famous for making complicated topics easy to understand, helping businesses 'find their niche' and for providing specific, achievable, actionable steps any business owner could follow. Discover how small businesses can research opportunities, build relationships, promote their capabilities, request small business set-aside (SBSA) opportunities and secure government business contracts. Find out more at https://www.GovConChamber.com HOST: Neil McDonnell Neil is a small business owner, mentor, coach and trainer committed to helping small businesses achieve their goals. He is a motivational speaker, trainer and vocal advocate for the potential of American small businesses. His passion is drawn from his personal experience serving in the US Army, from providing contracting services to various government agencies, and from the many successful and failed companies he has founded since his youth. Connect with Neil: https://LinkedIn.com/in/Neil-McDonnell

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