"Do I need a business to win a contract?" The answer is yes. But as we always stress inside this community, it does not have to be complicated. Here is the exact three-part foundation Dr. Mel teaches: An LLC A business bank account A SAM.gov registration That is it. Everything else builds on top of it. If you have those three things, you are already ahead of most people trying to get into this space. Be honest in the comments: Do you have all three set up yet?

For most people today is a holiday. But as Dr. Mel always reminds us, for contract entrepreneurs, today is a literal reminder of what financial freedom actually feels like. No boss. No paycheck waiting on someone else. No asking for time off. Just income that comes from value you create. Happy Independence Day from the No Job Economy!

Hi everyone! I'm Ken. Dr. Mel has entrusted me to grow alongside all of you here, helping keep this community running smoothly day to day. Answering questions, welcoming new members, sharing resources, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. I'm all ears. Don't be shy about messaging me directly, I'm your first point of contact for anything you need. Whatever you bring to me gets handled and brought straight to Dr. Mel. Let's learn together, grow together, and go get those contracts!!! Talk soon!

Dropping this one from Dr. Mel while some of you are off enjoying the long weekend. Government buyers are already planning their Q4 spend. The fiscal year ends September 30, and agencies are looking to spend budget before they lose it. This is one of the best windows all year to get in front of buyers. Are you positioned to receive that money? Dr. Mel is fixing that live on July 8 at 2pm ET. Contract Escape Workshop. $67.Link: contract-escapeworkshop.lovable.app Drop your questions below, happy to help however I can!

1. Micro-purchases under $15,000 - buyer decides alone. Simplified acquisitions under $250,000 - limited competition.3. Sole source awards - they come to YOU specifically. Most people only know about #1. But if you position yourself right, #3 is where the real money lives. Which one are you most interested in? Drop a number below.