CEO David Lowe, Jamey Zell and Pete Chesner get together to discuss government business strategies, hurdles and the impact of healthcare reform on business owners--especially federal contractors.
You can watch the webinar recording right here--or tune into the discussion on Youtube!
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13. Driving GSA Sales Webinar Series
GSA Schedule Holders
Identifying Obstacles to Success
14. Driving GSA Sales Webinar Series
GSA Schedule Holders
Identifying Obstacles to Success
Gaining Exposure
15. Driving GSA Sales Webinar Series
GSA Schedule Holders
Identifying Obstacles to Success
Gaining Exposure
Insider Information
16. Driving GSA Sales Webinar Series
GSA Schedule Holders
Identifying Obstacles to Success
Gaining Exposure
Insider Information
Access to Resources
17. About the Sponsors
isiFederal- Business Development Specialists. We
bridge the gap for small businesses so they can compete
for Federal Opportunities.
18. About the Sponsors
isiFederal- Business Development Specialists. We
bridge the gap for small businesses so they can compete
for Federal Opportunities.
Intelligence
19. About the Sponsors
isiFederal- Business Development Specialists. We
bridge the gap for small businesses so they can compete
for Federal Opportunities.
Intelligence
Marketing Services
20. About the Sponsors
isiFederal- Business Development Specialists. We
bridge the gap for small businesses so they can compete
for Federal Opportunities.
Intelligence
Marketing Services
Assistance & Management
21. About the Sponsors
isiFederal- Business Development Specialists. We
bridge the gap for small businesses so they can compete
for Federal Opportunities.
Intelligence
Marketing Services
Assistance & Management
Dedicated Representation
22. About the Sponsors
isiFederal- Business Development Specialists. We
bridge the gap for small businesses so they can compete
for Federal Opportunities.
Intelligence
Marketing Services
Assistance & Management
Dedicated Representation
Feet-on-the-Street
23. About the Sponsors
isiFederal- Business Development Specialists. We
bridge the gap for small businesses so they can compete
for Federal Opportunities.
GSAproposal.com- Proposal development and
management
24. GSA Schedule Development
& Management
http://www.gsaproposal.com
Fast Track Your GSA Submission
100% Success Track Record
GSAproposal.com
jamey@gsaproposal.com
937-602-8930
25. About the Sponsors
isiFederal- Business Development Specialists. We
bridge the gap for small businesses so they can compete
for Federal Opportunities.
GSAproposal.com- Proposal development and
management
Revolution Payments- Merchant Card Services
with Level 3 Payment Compliance.
32. This webinar would be the best I have ever attended if...
Jared Gallini - Team Housing Solutions - I knew how to
leverage MY GSA Schedule
33. This webinar would be the best I have ever attended if...
Jared Gallini - Team Housing Solutions - I knew how to
leverage MY GSA Schedule
Mandy Brokaw - TRUE Fitness - It helped to increase sales
34. This webinar would be the best I have ever attended if...
Jared Gallini - Team Housing Solutions - I knew how to
leverage MY GSA Schedule
Mandy Brokaw - TRUE Fitness - It helped to increase sales
Patricia Connole - US Communications - we have leads for a
teaming partner
35. This webinar would be the best I have ever attended if...
Jared Gallini - Team Housing Solutions - I knew how to
leverage MY GSA Schedule
Mandy Brokaw - TRUE Fitness - It helped to increase sales
Patricia Connole - US Communications - we have leads for a
teaming partner
Sid Allen - The Shipley Group - I get sales
36. This webinar would be the best I have ever attended if...
Jared Gallini - Team Housing Solutions - I knew how to
leverage MY GSA Schedule
Mandy Brokaw - TRUE Fitness - It helped to increase sales
Patricia Connole - US Communications - we have leads for a
teaming partner
Sid Allen - The Shipley Group - I get sales
David Wentzel - Gexpro - if it led to successful opportunities,
not just theory
37. This webinar would be the best I have ever attended if...
Jared Gallini - Team Housing Solutions - I knew how to
leverage MY GSA Schedule
Mandy Brokaw - TRUE Fitness - It helped to increase sales
Patricia Connole - US Communications - we have leads for a
teaming partner
Sid Allen - The Shipley Group - I get sales
David Wentzel - Gexpro - if it led to successful opportunities,
not just theory
Chris Byrne - Summit Security - I could get insight into how to
identify/contact Purchasing Officers who don’t advertise their
opportunities...
50. The Enormous Federal Market...
$500 Billion
2.5 Million Contracts
23% Set Aside for Small Business
51. The Enormous Federal Market...
$500 Billion
2.5 Million Contracts
23% Set Aside for Small Business
Feds Buy Everything
52. The Enormous Federal Market...
$500 Billion
2.5 Million Contracts
23% Set Aside for Small Business
Feds Buy Everything
Local, Regional, National, International
53. The Enormous Federal Market...
$500 Billion
2.5 Million Contracts
23% Set Aside for Small Business
Feds Buy Everything
Local, Regional, National, International
85,000 buyers
54. The Enormous Federal Market...
$500 Billion
2.5 Million Contracts
23% Set Aside for Small Business
Feds Buy Everything
Local, Regional, National, International
85,000 buyers
470 Agencies
55. The Enormous Federal Market...
$500 Billion
2.5 Million Contracts
23% Set Aside for Small Business
Feds Buy Everything
Local, Regional, National, International
85,000 buyers
470 Agencies
#1 Customer in the World
56. The Enormous Federal Market...
$500 Billion
2.5 Million Contracts
23% Set Aside for Small Business
Feds Buy Everything
Local, Regional, National, International
85,000 buyers
470 Agencies
#1 Customer in the World
61. This is Typical for GSA Schedule
Holders...
20,000 – 22,000 Active GSA Schedules
7,000 – 9,000 have $0 Sales
1,500 – 2,500 don’t meet $25k
10,000 – 12,000 split $35B - $40B
62. This is Typical for GSA Schedule
Holders...
20,000 – 22,000 Active GSA Schedules
7,000 – 9,000 have $0 Sales
1,500 – 2,500 don’t meet $25k
10,000 – 12,000 split $35B - $40B
80% of new schedule holders
will lose their contracts
68. What’s in the Way?
Most Entrepreneurs:
Apply arbitrary timelines
69. What’s in the Way?
Most Entrepreneurs:
Apply arbitrary timelines
Apply arbitrary $ (or don’t budget at all)
70. What’s in the Way?
Most Entrepreneurs:
Apply arbitrary timelines
Apply arbitrary $ (or don’t budget at all)
Do not know how to measure success
71. What’s in the Way?
Most Entrepreneurs:
Apply arbitrary timelines
Apply arbitrary $ (or don’t budget at all)
Do not know how to measure success
Try and use inexperienced or underperforming
resources
72. What’s in the Way?
Most Entrepreneurs:
Apply arbitrary timelines
Apply arbitrary $ (or don’t budget at all)
Do not know how to measure success
Try and use inexperienced or
underperforming resources
Do not have the intestinal fortitude to persevere
74. What’s in the Way?
Federal government is wired against newcomers
75. What’s in the Way?
Federal government is wired against newcomers
It’s complicated
76. What’s in the Way?
Federal government is wired against newcomers
It’s complicated
Different kind of market
77. What’s in the Way?
Federal government is wired against newcomers
It’s complicated
Different kind of market
System is counterintuitive
78. What’s in the Way?
Federal government is wired against newcomers
It’s complicated
Different kind of market
System is counterintuitive
SBA
79. What’s in the Way?
Federal government is wired against newcomers
It’s complicated
Different kind of market
System is counterintuitive
SBA
OSDBU
80. What’s in the Way?
Federal government is wired against newcomers
It’s complicated
Different kind of market
System is counterintuitive
SBA
OSDBU
FBO – only 4%-6% of total opportunities & 75%
of those are baked before they land
81. What’s in the Way?
That leaves 1.2% of the total market for your products
and services
82. What’s in the Way?
That leaves 1.2% of the total market for your products
and services
Default:
83. What’s in the Way?
That leaves 1.2% of the total market for your products
and services
Default:
Price
95. Steps 1 – 6 Review
Step 1 - Get smart
Step 2- Develop a Federal Strategy
Step 3 – Establish a Budget
Step 4 – Prepare
Step 5 – Dedicate (the right) Resources
Step 6 - Build Relationships with all of
the stake holders
99. Technical Representative
•
•
•
•
•
Your
Project
Jill
(COTR)
•
•
They are busy
Usually reports to PM
Bridge the Gap between PM and CO
Risk Adverse
Assist in assembling technical
requirements
• Government standards
• Identify Similar purchases
• Certifications (can be scope
driven)
• Assist in mandatory requirements
Help with Requirements
Help Them Look Good
100. Technical Representative
•
•
•
•
•
Your
Project
Jill
(COTR)
•
•
They are busy
Usually reports to PM
Bridge the Gap between PM and CO
Risk Adverse
Assist in assembling technical
requirements
• Government standards
• Identify Similar purchases
• Certifications (can be scope
driven)
• Assist in mandatory requirements
Help with Requirements
Help Them Look Good
101. Contracting Officers
Your
Project
Don
(CO)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
They are busy
Will not teach you
Risk Adverse
Don’t like new things
Experts in moving paper
Select purchasing mechanism
Develop contract documents
Administer the contract post
award
Want the fastest way to purchase
Easy is Good
Make Them Feed Valued
102. Contracting Officers
Your
Project
Don
(CO)
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
They are busy
Will not teach you
Risk Adverse
Don’t like new things
Experts in moving paper
Select purchasing mechanism
Develop contract documents
Administer the contract post
award
Want the fastest way to purchase
Easy is Good
Make Them Feel Valued
105. Critical Points
Make it EASY
• Have your contact and
contract information easy to
find on your capabilities.
106. Critical Points
Make it EASY
• Have your contact and
contract information easy to
find on your capabilities.
• Have the vehicle they like to
use.
107. Critical Points
Make it EASY
• Have your contact and
contract information easy to
find on your capabilities.
• Have the vehicle they like to
use.
• Provide filled out forms.
120. 7 Ways to Stay Relevant
Updated Capabilities Statement
121. 7 Ways to Stay Relevant
Updated Capabilities Statement
New Contract Vehicles
New certifications
122. 7 Ways to Stay Relevant
Updated Capabilities Statement
New Contract Vehicles
New certifications
New Product Offerings
123. 7 Ways to Stay Relevant
Updated Capabilities Statement
New Contract Vehicles
New certifications
New Product Offerings
Contract Wins
124. 7 Ways to Stay Relevant
Updated Capabilities Statement
New Contract Vehicles
New certifications
New Product Offerings
Contract Wins
Personal Interest
125. 7 Ways to Stay Relevant
Updated Capabilities Statement
New Contract Vehicles
New certifications
New Product Offerings
Contract Wins
Personal Interest
Referral to Another Company
126. 7 Ways to Stay Relevant
Updated Capabilities Statement
New Contract Vehicles
New certifications
New Product Offerings
Contract Wins
Personal Interest
Referral to Another Company
Referral to a Colleague
127. 7 Ways to Stay Relevant
Updated Capabilities Statement
New Contract Vehicles
New certifications
New Product Offerings
Contract Wins
Personal Interest
Referral to Another Company
Referral to a Colleague
Get Them Good Exposure
131. Step 8
Leverage Relationships
People Buy from People They Like
Contact, meet with, follow‐up and ping targets
Leverage existing relationships for connections
132. Step 8
Leverage Relationships
People Buy from People They Like
Contact, meet with, follow‐up and ping targets
Leverage existing relationships for connections
Find and stalk key‐level decision makers (Top‐down does work)
133. Step 8
Leverage Relationships
People Buy from People They Like
Contact, meet with, follow‐up and ping targets
Leverage existing relationships for connections
Find and stalk key‐level decision makers (Top‐down does work)
Identify resources to discover and pursue leads
134. Step 8
Leverage Relationships
People Buy from People They Like
Contact, meet with, follow‐up and ping targets
Leverage existing relationships for connections
Find and stalk key‐level decision makers (Top‐down does work)
Identify resources to discover and pursue leads
Uncover opportunities (especially the ‘hidden’, ‘under the radar’ ones)
135. Step 8
Leverage Relationships
People Buy from People They Like
Contact, meet with, follow‐up and ping targets
Leverage existing relationships for connections
Find and stalk key‐level decision makers (Top‐down does work)
Identify resources to discover and pursue leads
Uncover opportunities (especially the ‘hidden’, ‘under the radar’ ones)
* Winnable Opportunities Come From People
Not Monitoring
141. Step 9
Influence the Scope
Get Familiar with Their Procurement Process
Insert Yourself as the Expert
142. Step 9
Influence the Scope
Get Familiar with Their Procurement Process
Insert Yourself as the Expert
Provide Good Market Information
143. Step 9
Influence the Scope
Get Familiar with Their Procurement Process
Insert Yourself as the Expert
Provide Good Market Information
Provide Good Ways To Find Good Companies
(Like Yours)
144. Step 9
Influence the Scope
Get Familiar with Their Procurement Process
Insert Yourself as the Expert
Provide Good Market Information
Provide Good Ways To Find Good Companies
(Like Yours)
*Most RFP’s are NOT Just Price
147. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
148. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
149. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
Micro purchases for less than $3,000
150. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
Micro purchases for less than $3,000
Most contracts under $25k
151. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
Micro purchases for less than $3,000
Most contracts under $25k
Sole source contracts with 8(a)
152. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
Micro purchases for less than $3,000
Most contracts under $25k
Sole source contracts with 8(a)
GSA competed opportunities
153. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
Micro purchases for less than $3,000
Most contracts under $25k
Sole source contracts with 8(a)
GSA competed opportunities
GSA ebuy opportunities
154. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
Micro purchases for less than $3,000
Most contracts under $25k
Sole source contracts with 8(a)
GSA competed opportunities
GSA ebuy opportunities
FedBid opportunities
155. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
Micro purchases for less than $3,000
Most contracts under $25k
Sole source contracts with 8(a)
GSA competed opportunities
GSA ebuy opportunities
FedBid opportunities
BPA calls
156. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
Micro purchases for less than $3,000
Most contracts under $25k
Sole source contracts with 8(a)
GSA competed opportunities
GSA ebuy opportunities
FedBid opportunities
BPA calls
IDIQ task orders
157. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
Micro purchases for less than $3,000
Most contracts under $25k
Sole source contracts with 8(a)
GSA competed opportunities
GSA ebuy opportunities
FedBid opportunities
BPA calls
IDIQ task orders
Under the Radar contracts
158. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
The Truth About FBO.GOV
What Hits FBO? $25k +
What Doesn’t Hit FBO? 95.5%
Micro purchases for less than $3,000
Most contracts under $25k
Sole source contracts with 8(a)
GSA competed opportunities
GSA ebuy opportunities
FedBid opportunities
BPA calls
IDIQ task orders
Under the Radar contracts
Short fuse year‐end opportunities
161. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
Where is Your Sweet Spot?
What Agencies Hit Your Sweet Spot?
162. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
Where is Your Sweet Spot?
What Agencies Hit Your Sweet Spot?
Who Within Those Agencies Hit Your Sweet Spot?
163. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
Where is Your Sweet Spot?
What Agencies Hit Your Sweet Spot?
Who Within Those Agencies Hit Your Sweet Spot?
Under The Radar Contracts...
164. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
Where is Your Sweet Spot?
What Agencies Hit Your Sweet Spot?
Who Within Those Agencies Hit Your Sweet Spot?
Under The Radar Contracts...
Bid Response and Proposal Development
165. Step 10
Monitor for Opportunities
Where is Your Sweet Spot?
What Agencies Hit Your Sweet Spot?
Who Within Those Agencies Hit Your Sweet Spot?
Under The Radar Contracts...
Bid Response and Proposal Development
Maximize Your Influence
Minimize Your Investment
178. Step 12
WIN
Do This Right And...
Capture Wins
Develop Past Performance
Infiltrate the Agency from the Inside
179. Step 12
WIN
Do This Right And...
Capture Wins
Develop Past Performance
Infiltrate the Agency from the Inside
Watch for what’s Coming Next
180. Step 12
WIN
Do This Right And...
Capture Wins
Develop Past Performance
Infiltrate the Agency from the Inside
Watch for what’s Coming Next
Grow Your influence
181. Step 12
WIN
Do This Right And...
Capture Wins
Develop Past Performance
Infiltrate the Agency from the Inside
Watch for what’s Coming Next
Grow Your influence
Grow Your contract
182. Step 12
WIN
Do This Right And...
Capture Wins
Develop Past Performance
Infiltrate the Agency from the Inside
Watch for what’s Coming Next
Grow Your influence
Grow Your contract
Become the Insider Protecting Your Federal Turf
183. Steps 1 – 6 Review
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step
Step
1 - Get smart
2- Develop a Federal Strategy
3 – Establish a Budget
4 – Prepare
5 – Dedicate (the right) Resources
6 - Build Relationships with all of the stake holders
7 - Learn How To Win
8 - Leverage Relationships
9 - Influence the Scope
10 - Monitor for Opportunities
11 - Improve Your Positioning
12 - WIN
251. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Your Competitors Contacts
Step 1
252. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Your Competitors Contacts
Under the Radar Contracts
Step 1
253. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Your Competitors Contacts
Under the Radar Contracts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Step 1
254. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Your Competitors Contacts
Under the Radar Contracts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Primes & Their Contacts
Step 1
255. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Your Competitors Contacts
Under the Radar Contracts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Primes & Their Contacts
Recommended Action Steps
Step 1
256. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Your Competitors Contacts
Under the Radar Contracts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Primes & Their Contacts
Recommended Action Steps
$3,995 (Save $505)
(Mention this Webinar)
Step 1
259. isiFederal Market Essentials
“...This is the best intelligence
we have seen. 100% clarity
into our market.”
“...isiFederal finds things that
we simply can’t find on our
own.”
260. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Your Competitors Contacts
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Under the Radar Contracts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Primes & Their Contacts
Recommended Action Steps
$3,995 (Save $505)
(Mention this Webinar)
Step 1
261. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Your Competitors Contacts
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Under the Radar Contracts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Primes & Their Contacts
Recommended Action Steps
$3,995 (Save $505)
(Mention this Webinar)
Step 1
262. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Your Competitors Contacts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Under the Radar Contracts
Primes & Their Contacts
Recommended Action Steps
$3,995 (Save $505)
(Mention this Webinar)
Step 1
263. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Your Competitors Contacts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Under the Radar Contracts
Primes & Their Contacts
Recommended Action Steps
$3,995 (Save $505)
(Mention this Webinar)
Step 1
264. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Your Competitors Contacts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Under the Radar Contracts
Primes & Their Contacts
Recommended Action Steps
$3,995 (Save $505)
(Mention this Webinar)
Step 1
265. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Your Competitors Contacts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Recommended Action Steps
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Under the Radar Contracts
Primes & Their Contacts
$3,995 (Save $505)
(Mention this Webinar)
Step 1
266. GSA Webinar Special
Federal Marketing Essentials
Your Competitors Contacts
Breakdown of Agency Spending
Recommended Action Steps
Key Contacts who BUY your stuff
Under the Radar Contracts
Primes & Their Contacts
$3,995 (Save $505)
(Mention this Webinar)
Step 1
267. isiFederal Market Essentials
“We really didn’t know what the market looked like
or how we would be able to develop it. isiFederal
Market Essentials gave us exactly what we needed
so we could go after the market that hits our sweet
spot”
271. isiFederal Business Development
“isiFederal’s process is exactly what we
needed. Organized, effective and now
we have federal relationships that would
have taken us years to develop.”
“We wanted in the federal market
and it is clear that isiFederal was
the best path to success with
minimal risk.”
273. If you are not willing to invest the
appropriate time and resources...
274. If you are not willing to invest the
appropriate time and resources...
275. Average Successful Federal
Contractors that sell more than $2.5
Million annually invested approx.
$150,000 per year the first two years
http://isifederal.com/wpcontent/uploads/2013/06/Budget-ResourcesWorksheet.xlsx
276. If you are willing to invest the
appropriate time and resources
277. If you are willing to invest the
appropriate time and resources
Let’s
Go!
278. You CAN Grow Your Business!
$500 Billion
2.5 Million Contracts
23% Set Aside for Small Business
Feds Buy Everything
Local, Regional, National, International
85,000 buyers
470 Agencies
#1 Customer in the World
279. You CAN Grow Your Business!
$500 Billion
2.5 Million Contracts
23% Set Aside for Small Business
Feds Buy Everything
Local, Regional, National, International
85,000 buyers
470 Agencies
#1 Customer in the World
280. The Numbers That Matters Most...
252
Days Until September 30, 2014
281. The Numbers That Matters Most...
617
Days Until September 30, 2015
284. Next Webinar
February 18, 2014
11AM EST
GSA By the Numbers
Where are the “Under The Radar
Contracts”?
285.
286.
287. Thanks for Joining Us!
Business Development
David Lowe
dlowe@isiFederal.com
www.isiFederal.com
888-9-GET-isi
GSA Schedule Development
Level 3 Compliance &
Processing
Jamey Zell
Sean Jones
jamey@gsaproposal.com
www.GSAproposal.com
sean@revolution-payments.com
Revolution-Payments.com
937-602-8930
888-790-3450
Next Session: February 18, 2014 at 11am