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. 4 DAYS AGO

    Talking Law with Steve Koprince and Neil McDonnell

    Talking Law with Steve Koprince and Neil McDonnell Today Neil McDonnell welcomed Steven J. Koprince, retired founder of Koprince McCall Pottroff LLC, to talk about the value of lawyers to your government contracting business.  ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell and Steven J. Koprince to discuss:Informal/ Formal Relationships like teaming, JV, MPP, etc.Why small businesses turn to lawyers as their company maturesLessons learned from contract protests ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging others 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 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    31 min
  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    How To Write Emails That Federal Buyers and Large Firms Open for GovCons

    How To Write Emails That Federal Buyers and Large Firms Open for GovCons There is a fine art to sending emails that help you get a meeting with federal buyers. When you master this skill, you'll start having more meetings that lead to contract success.  ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:The framework of a perfect emailHow to get your email noticedWhat goes into the email body to drive a response ✅ 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 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting 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
  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    How To Use FPDS To Follow the Money Being Spent by Federal Agencies

    How To Use FPDS To Follow the Money Being Spent by Federal Agencies Every dollar spent by the federal government is tracked in FPDS. Mastering this tool is vital to your company's success.  ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses:How FPDS data reveals the spending priorities of federal agenciesWhat information in FPDS is most helpful to meHow can you trace a task order similar to what you sell, back to the contract vehicles used✅ 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 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting 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
  4. OCT 6

    How to Perform Incumbent Research for Federal Government Contractors

    How to Perform Incumbent Research for Federal Government Contractors When it comes to federal government contracting, understanding the incumbent is crucial for potential bidders. Today I'll show you how to do strategic incumbent research during the Capture management phase of your sales process.  ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:What is ‘Incumbent Research’ and ‘Incumbent Capture’How to research an incumbent and its employeesHow to find people who can give you insight into the incumbent ✅ 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 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    28 min
  5. OCT 5

    How to Find Contract Opportunities for Your 2025 Federal Sales Pipeline

    How to Find Contract Opportunities for Your 2025 Federal Sales Pipeline If you want success in 2025 as a government contractor, then you must have opportunities in your sales pipeline that you can win. One of the easiest ways to fill your pipeline is with contracts that have been awarded before and that you can absolutely support. This is a vital part of Business Development.  ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell discusses: Find opportunities you wish you had wonWhy you should look for opportunities expiring in 6+ monthsHow to find contract vehicles in your space that you can win ✅ 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 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    28 min
  6. OCT 4

    7 Questions Government Contractors Should Ask in 4th Quarter FY24 2024-06-24

    7 Questions to Ask in 4th Quarter FY24 as Government Contractors End-of-year federal spending creates huge opportunities for small business government contractors. In this training, Neil McDonnell walks through the 7 Most Important Questions your company should ask to evaluate your sales readiness.  ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains:What is Our 2025 Revenue Goal?What is Our 2024 Sales Goal?What is Our Win Rate?How Many Proposals Do We Need to Submit?Do We Have Enough In Our Pipeline?Do We Have 16 Strategic Relationships?Are We Measuring This Daily? ✅ 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 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    28 min
  7. OCT 3

    DARPA has $112M for Small Business Innovators Ready to Change the World

    DARPA has $112M for Small Business Innovators Ready to Change the World Join GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell in a fireside chat with Jennifer Thabet, Small Business Program Office Director for DARPA – the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and a champion for small business innovation.  ✅ In this live interview, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell and Jennifer Thabet discuss:What kind of 'innovation' DARPA needs from Small BusinessesHow Small Businesses apply to get access to over $112M DARPA fundingDARPA’s non-dilutive funds for traditional government contractors and those not yet supporting federal agenciesWhy #SBIR dollars should be part of government contractor total growth strategyDifference between successful and unsuccessful applicants  ✅ 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/ 🟩 ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ms. Jennifer Thabet is an experienced program manager with an extensive background supporting DARPA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Enhancing the ability of the small business community to create and transition revolutionary technologies that benefit the warfighter, federal government, and commercial marketplace is of paramount importance in Ms. Thabet’s role of program director, DARPA Small Business Programs Office (SBPO).  She is focused on creating an environment that considers small business concerns a primary source of innovative solutions and advancing small business relationships and training opportunities within the DoD and other federal agencies.  Ms. Thabet also leads the agency’s inaugural Partnership Intermediary Agreement (PIA), DARPAConnect, an effort designed to break down barriers of entry for performers new to DARPA and the national security space and educate them on how to engage and work with DARPA. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🟩 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 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting daily updates of RFIs in your sweet spotRespond to opportunities that you can winSee consolidated data from USA Spending, FDPS, and DSBSwww.GOVCONinaBox.com

    30 min
  8. OCT 2

    Mastering Federal Agency Org Charts in Just 15 minutes a day

    Mastering Federal Agency Org Charts in Just 15 minutes a Day Federal Agency Org Charts help you pursue the offices most likely to buy from you. Org charts can guide you 10 levels down to the people with the actual need for the products you sell. ✅ In this training, GovCon Chamber president Neil McDonnell explains Helps You Navigate the AgencySpeak Their Language / TermsUnderstand Operational WorkflowExpand Research Possibilities (Office Names) ✅ Join us on LinkedIn to build your network and engaging other in the largest Government Contracting community online. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– 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 Visibliity Score'Find teammates who want to work with youGettting 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

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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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