@Marina Herrera love this! The best thing you can do is just start. 💯 Most people feel the same way at the beginning. You don’t need to have everything figured out. You already have your CAGE code, so you’re ahead of a lot of people. Here’s a simple first step: go to USASpending.gov and look up what you sell. You’ll see which agencies are buying it, how much they spend, and who’s winning those contracts. That one search turns “I don’t know where to start” into a real starting point. Confidence comes from taking action, not from waiting until you feel ready. I hope this helps.

@Marina Herrera you’re welcome

What's going on everyone! My name is Ricky Brown. I'm 41 and currently in Texas. I’ve been in federal contracting for several years, but my perspective is a little different because I work on the Government side. Outside of my federal career, I own a few businesses and run a Skool community focused on helping small businesses get ready for federal contracting the right way. A big part of what drives me is walking alongside entrepreneurs, small businesses, and people who don't always get a fair shot at the table. My biggest goal in GovCon is to keep building my knowledge on both sides of the table. My biggest struggle is time 😂 Between my federal career, my businesses, family, ministry, and everything else I've got going on, there are never enough hours in the day. I'm always working on being more efficient and making sure my time goes to the things that actually move the needle. At the end of the day, there's always more to learn. I'm looking forward to connecting with everybody, hearing your experiences, and adding value wherever I can.