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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2025 · 16 MIN

Breaking Down GovCon's Biggest Pitfalls in Our New Book 'Hey, GovCon, Get Help!

from GovCon Unscripted · host Chelsea Roberts

Welcome back to GovCon Unscripted! I'm your host, Chelsea Meggitt, and in this episode, I sit down with my co-author and GovCon expert, David Neal, to discuss our new book, Hey, GovCon, Get Help! —a survival guide for government contractors.We cover:🔍 The pitfalls and scams in federal contracting💡 Why success requires more than a "one-trick pony"🚀 How to orient yourself in the GovCon marketIf you're serious about surviving—and thriving—in the GovCon space, this is the must-have guide everyone’s been waiting for.In This Episode:[00:00] - Chelsea introduces David Neal and their book[01:00] - Why this book helps frustrated contractors[03:00] - The "carnival barker" scams to avoid[05:00] - Building the right team for GovCon success[10:00] - Advice for federal employees becoming contractors[13:00] - How to pre-order (launching April 10!)Links & Resources:Pre-order Hey, GovCon, Get Help!Chelsea's LinkedInDavid Neal's LinkedIn

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