Most of you joined this community, looked around, and never told me what you're actually stuck on. So I've been guessing. That stops today. I built a free 3-minute audit. You answer five questions, it tells you exactly where you're stuck, and then I send you short videos built for your specific blocker instead of generic advice. It covers both sides of what we do here: government contracts and AI. Twelve different paths, and you get the one that matches you. Take it here: https://contractescapeaudit.lovable.app This is free. It always will be. But I can't help you if I don't know where you're stuck. Drop a comment when you finish and tell me what it said. I read every one. Dr. Mel

Hey everyone! Ken here, running community operations. Help me give a huge welcome to our newest members joining us this week! @Indea Nikole @wistracker-aniwura-1072 @Larry Walker @David Bernardo @Erica Burton @Kaylea Thompson @Christopher Everett @Kathy Dix @April Arrington @Christy Gray @Melynda Stylistik @Jason Swanston @Deonte Jackson @Khi Lopez @Judith Edwards @Ana Test @Irfan Khan @Ravin Cook @Ben Lev @Wenalou Coraler @roger-doelwijt-9633 We are so excited to have you in the group! Inside this community, our entire focus is helping you scale by leveraging: - 🏛️ GovCon: Securing government contracts & micro-purchases - 🤖 Agentic AI: Automating your research, proposals, & workflows - 📈 Business Growth: Positioning your business to attract high-value buyers Here are the two main ways to connect with Dr. Mel and start taking action: 📲 Tuesday TikTok Live @ 6:00 PM EST A free, casual live session where Dr. Mel answers your questions directly and breaks down basic contracting strategies. 🛠️ Wednesday Live Paid Workshop @ 2:00 PM EST Our main execution deep dive! It’s just a small $67 investment to learn the exact step-by-step system, build your capability statement in minutes, and position your business to land $15K+ government contracts. Jump into the posts, explore the group, and make yourself at home! 👇 New members, drop a quick comment below: Where are you tuning in from, and what’s your primary industry?

Real talk: I used to chase contracts too. Applying to everything. Refreshing SAM.gov hoping something would land. It doesn't work like that — and if you're doing it right now, I want to save you the time I lost. I just posted a new video breaking down exactly why "chasing" is the wrong move, and what actually gets you picked instead. 9 minutes, no fluff — just what years of doing this taught me. 🎥 Watch it here: STOP CHASING CONTRACTS Drop a comment after you watch — I read every one, and your questions shape next week's video.

Hey everyone! Ken here, running community operations. The worst time to introduce yourself to a buyer is after the solicitation is already posted—when every single competitor is flooding their inbox and paying attention. Long-term winning starts way before the RFP hits the portal. You can begin building real relationships early through: - 🏛️ Vendor Outreach Events: Attending agency-hosted matchmaking sessions - 🏢 Industry Days: Participating in pre-solicitation briefings - 📊 Procurement Forecasts: Tracking what agencies plan to buy 6–12 months out - 🤝 Prime Contractor Meetings: Networking for subcontracting and teaming opportunities - 🎙️ Professional Associations: Getting involved in industry-specific chapters - ✉️ Thoughtful Email Introductions: Requesting brief capability reviews - 💡 Consistent Educational Content: Position yourself as a subject matter expert Remember: You are not trying to pressure buyers. You are learning their pain points and helping them understand your execution capabilities. When the right opportunity finally appears, the buyer should already recognize your name and understand exact value you deliver. 👇 Audit your networking strategy in the comments below!