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Selling to Sam #010 – Winning Contracts Takes More Than Just SAM Searches!
March 14, 2025 | Comic Strip
7 Leadership Skills Every Government Sales Manager Needs in 2025
March 12, 2025 | Government, Leadership
Government sales are evolving, and 2025 is set to bring new challenges and opportunities. Success in this space requires more than knowing how to navigate federal procurement—it demands strong leadership. Whether you're managing a small team as the owner/founder or leading a large company's entire government sales division, mastering these seven leadership skills will set you apart and help you drive results in the government market. 1. Strategic Decision-Making Government sales isn’t just about bidding on contracts—it’s about taking a strategic approach to winning business. The best sales managers don’t chase every opportunity; they focus on the right ones. This…
The Sunday Reset: 7 Ways to Prep for a High-Impact Sales Week
March 10, 2025 | Sunday Sales Spark
Sunday isn’t just the day before Monday—it’s the strategic reset that separates top government sales professionals from those constantly playing catch-up. If you want to start your week with momentum, clarity, and a plan of action, Sunday is your best opportunity to set the stage for success. Government sales isn’t a waiting game. If you’re reactive, you’re already behind. The best players in this space have a game plan before the week even starts. Here’s how to make Sunday your power play. 1. Review Your Pipeline and Prioritize Your sales pipeline is your playbook. Every Sunday, take 30 minutes…
Selling to Sam #009 – Want them to listen? Show them you’re listening first.
March 6, 2025 | Comic Strip
ECG Celebrates 10 Years: A Letter from Me to Me of 2015
March 4, 2025 | Government
March 1, 2025, marked the tenth anniversary of Earnest Consulting Group. Having been a successful business owner and government contractor who sold their business to a Fortune 100 company, I thought it would be easy. Boy was I wrong! One big difference is that this gig was my first as a solopreneur. To say I’ve learned a lot in the past years would be an understatement. To help others avoid some of my mistakes, I’ve written a letter to my 2015 version, sharing everything I wish I had known when I started. I hope this helps people start a new…
Sales Never Stops: The Mindset That Separates Winners
March 2, 2025 | Sunday Sales Spark
Sunday Sales Spark Fueling Your Sales Strategy Before Monday Begins Welcome to the first edition of Sunday Sales Spark. If you’ve been following our Government Sales Game Plan newsletter, you know we focus on strategy, execution, and real-world tactics to win government business. But winning isn’t just about what you do Monday through Friday—it’s about mindset, momentum, and making the right moves before the week even begins. This Sunday edition is here to set the tone for your week. Short, sharp, and actionable, Sunday Sales Spark is designed to give you an edge before the rest of the market even…
Selling to Sam #008 – If someone charges you for SAM registration, just remember: Grizz warned you
February 27, 2025 | Comic Strip
Top 10 Areas Where The Government’s Buying in 2025
February 26, 2025 | Government
A lot has changed in government contracting this year. Since January 20th, many contracts have been canceled, some government agencies have shut down, and some things the government used to buy are no longer needed. It might feel like everything is falling apart—but that’s not true! The good news? The government still awarded over 138,000 contracts and spent more than $7.8 billion. Businesses that sell to the government still have plenty of opportunities. The key is knowing where the money is going and making sure your business is ready to take action. Here are the top 10 things the government…
Selling to Sam #007 – Dash hits the panic button. Grizz hits the strategy button. Which one works?
February 20, 2025 | Comic Strip
From Event Excitement to Everyday Focus: 7 Strategies to Combat Post-Conference Burnout
February 18, 2025 | Government
Conferences are a whirlwind—especially when they take place in a city like New Orleans, where the National Small Business Conference (SBC) just wrapped up. With thousands of attendees, it’s a non-stop mix of insightful sessions, valuable networking, and, let’s be honest, some incredible food. You leave feeling energized, inspired, and full of new ideas. Then reality hits. Your inbox is overflowing, your to-do list has doubled, and that initial conference excitement starts to fade into post-conference exhaustion. Add in the uncertainty with the new administration, and it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind instead of capitalizing on the momentum.…
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