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LaQuan McCarley is a government contracting expert who provides consulting services to help small businesses start doing business with the federal government. Her firm, Verve Consulting, Inc., provides business development, compliance, proposal management, and certification services for companies interested in doing business with the federal government. Through her 20+ years of experience, she is familiar with the demands small business owners face, and she's often referred to as a bridge to help her clients get through the hurdles of business ownership and government contracting to reach their revenue goals. Learn more at www.verveconsultantsinc.com.Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982. She has conducted hundreds of programs for leaders and the members of their teams to help them communicate and work together more effectively. She has also personally worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, leaders, consultants, and coaches. She loves building strong relationships with clients, resellers, affiliates, and vendors. She understands what's required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals. Meredith is the host of the popular Grow Strong Leaders Podcast and is also a frequent guest on podcasts, where she addresses topics like essential communication skills for the workplace, the benefits of focusing on giving and being of service, and what's required to develop positive habits and skills over time. Find out more at growstrongleaders.com.Vernon L. Williams, known as The Stress Prevention Strategist, helps you prevent stress and burnout. He is an author, speaker, and coach with a reputation for challenging, encouraging, and equipping clients to avoid stress and burnout. From the beginning of his entrepreneurial career, Vernon has had the reputation of exceeding client expectations and helping people see their problems in a new light. He's the author of eight books, including Top 7 Myths that Perpetuate Stress (and How to Dispel Them) and The Power to Rejoice: 21 Days to Victory Over Your Problems. Vernon has also created several online courses, including Prevent Work Stress and Positive Mindset Strategies for Business Owners. For more information, go to PreventWorkStress.com. This week on SmallBizChat Podcast:Fun, fast-paced round of questioning.Our guests' favorite podcasts.Their favorite business app.Their favorite old-school marketing tip.Plus a few other questions about great resources for up-and-coming business leaders.Resources Mentioned:BossQuiz: https://bossquiz.com/ Become Your Own Boss Course: https://tinyurl.com/byobdrexel Podcasts Mentioned:The SmallBizChat PodcastTough Talks by Chris DorrisThe Tony Kornheiser ShowApps Mentioned:CalendlyKrisp.ai BufferGrammarlyBooks Mentioned:Awaken the Giant Within by Tony RobbinsLead From the Heart by Mark C. CrowleyIdentity Leadership by Stedman GrahamDisrupt You by Jay SamitConnect with LaQuan McCarley:Website: https://www.verveconsultantsinc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquan-mccarley-bb40061b3/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/laquanmccarley_ Connect with Meredith Bell:Website: https://growstrongleaders.com/ Grow Strong Leaders Podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MeredithMBell Connect with Vernon L. Williams:Website: https://preventworkstress.com/ Books: https://vernonlwilliams.com/books/

LaQuan McCarley is a government contracting expert who provides consulting services to help small businesses start doing business with the federal government. Her firm, Verve Consulting, Inc., provides business development, compliance, proposal management, and certification services for companies interested in doing business with the federal government. Through her 20+ years of experience, she is familiar with the demands small business owners face, and she's often referred to as a bridge to help her clients get through the hurdles of business ownership and government contracting to reach their revenue goals. Learn more at <a href="https://www.verveconsultantsinc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.verveconsultantsinc.com</a>. Meredith Bell has been an entrepreneur since 1982. She has conducted hundreds of programs for leaders and the members of their teams to help them communicate and work together more effectively. She has also personally worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, leaders, consultants, and coaches. She loves building strong relationships with clients, resellers, affiliates, and vendors. She understands what's required to build the loyalty and commitment that lead to repeat business and referrals.  Meredith is the host of the popular Grow Strong Leaders Podcast and is also a frequent guest on podcasts, where she addresses topics like essential communication skills for the workplace, the benefits of focusing on giving and being of service, and what's required to develop positive habits and skills over time. Find out more at <a href="https://growstrongleaders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">growstrongleaders.com</a>. Vernon L. Williams, known as The Stress Prevention Strategist, helps you prevent stress and burnout. He is an author, speaker, and coach with a reputation for challenging, encouraging, and equipping clients to avoid stress and burnout. From the beginning of his entrepreneurial career, Vernon has had the reputation of exceeding client expectations and helping people see their problems in a new light. He's the author of eight books, including <a href="https://vernonlwilliams.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Top 7 Myths that Perpetuate Stress (and How to Dispel Them)</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0977733882/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0977733882&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thewillcomp-20&amp;linkId=6597a28" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Power to Rejoice: 21 Days to Victory Over Your Problems</a>. Vernon has also created several online courses, including <a href="https://vernonlwilliams.com/product/prevent-work-stress/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Prevent Work Stress</a> and <a href="https://vernonlwilliams.com/product/positive-mindset-strategy-for-business-owners-course/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Positive Mindset Strategies for Business Owners</a>. For more information, go to <a href="https://preventworkstress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">PreventWorkStress.com</a>.  This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: <ul><li>Fun, fast-paced round of questioning.</li><li>Our guests' favorite podcasts.</li><li>Their favorite business app.</li><li>Their favorite old-school marketing tip.</li><li>Plus a few other questions about great resources for up-and-coming business leaders.</li></ul> Resources Mentioned:<ul><li>BossQuiz: <a href="https://bossquiz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://bossquiz.com/</a> </li><li>Become Your Own Boss Course: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/byobdrexel" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/byobdrexel</a> </li></ul> Podcasts Mentioned: <ul><li><a href="https://succeedasyourownboss.com/category/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The SmallBizChat Podcast</a></li><li><a href="https://christopherdorris.com/mental-toughness-podcast-tough-talks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tough Talks by Chris Dorris</a></li><li><a href="http://www.tonykornheisershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Tony Kornheiser Show</a></li></ul> Apps Mentioned: <ul><li><a href="https://calendly.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Calendly</a></li><li><a href="https://krisp.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Krisp.ai </a></li><li><a href="https://buffer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Buffer</a></li><li><a href="https://app.grammarly.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Grammarly</a></li></ul> Books Mentioned: <ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Awaken-Giant-Within-Immediate-Emotional/dp/0671791540" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Heart-Transformational-Leadership-Century/dp/145253540X" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lead From the Heart by Mark C. Crowley</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Identity-Leadership-Others-First-Yourself/dp/1546083375" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Identity Leadership by Stedman Graham</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Disrupt-You-Transformation-Opportunity-Innovation/dp/1250059372" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Disrupt You by Jay Samit</a></li></ul> Connect with LaQuan McCarley: <ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.verveconsultantsinc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.verveconsultantsinc.com/</a> </li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquan-mccarley-bb40061b3/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquan-mccarley-bb40061b3/</a> </li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/laquanmccarley_" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/laquanmccarley_</a> </li></ul> Connect with Meredith Bell: <ul><li>Website: <a href="https://growstrongleaders.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://growstrongleaders.com/</a> </li><li>Grow Strong Leaders Podcast: <a href="https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/</a> </li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmbell/</a> </li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MeredithMBell" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MeredithMBell</a> </li></ul> Connect with Vernon L. Williams: <ul><li>Website: <a href="https://preventworkstress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://preventworkstress.com/</a> </li><li>Books: <a href="https://vernonlwilliams.com/books/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://vernonlwilliams.com/books/</a></li></ul>

Hit It & Quit It with LaQuan McCarley, Meredith Bell, & Vernon L. Williams

LaQuan McCarley is a government contracting expert who provides consulting services to help small businesses start doing business with the federal government. Her firm, Verve Consulting, Inc., provides business development, compliance, proposal management, and certification services for companies interested in doing business with the federal government. Through her 20+ years of experience, she is familiar with the demands small business owners face, and she's often referred to as a bridge to help her clients get through the hurdles of business ownership and government contracting to reach their revenue goals.In today's episode, LaQuan McCarley explains what a small business owner needs to know to start their journey into government contracts. She's got decades of experience and knows the ins and outs, as well as the key websites and research needed for you to take your business to the next level with government contracting. If you're interested in government contracts, this is an episode you can't miss. Take a listen!"You want to continually network, you want to talk to people, you want to talk to other government contractors who are already in this role because that connection in our world is very small in the sense of understanding who we are and what we do, but make sure that you're visible." – LaQuan McCarleyThis week on SmallBizChat Podcast:Becoming a contractor to the federal government. Classifications, codes, and deadlines. Building your reputation with subcontracting opportunities. The importance of networking. Researching to get a government contract that fits you and your company. Each agency has a goal they must meet in the business industry. The best time to look for a government contract. 4 types of government contracts. Resources Mentioned:NAICS (North American Industry Classification System): http://naics.com/ SAM (System for Award Management): https://sam.gov/ SBA SubNet: https://eweb1.sba.gov/subnet/client/dsp_Landing.cfm Government Spending: https://usaspending.gov/ Become Your Own Boss Course: https://tinyurl.com/byobdrexel Connect with LaQuan McCarley:Website: https://www.verveconsultantsinc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquan-mccarley-bb40061b3/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/laquanmccarley_ 

LaQuan McCarley is a government contracting expert who provides consulting services to help small businesses start doing business with the federal government. Her firm, Verve Consulting, Inc., provides business development, compliance, proposal management, and certification services for companies interested in doing business with the federal government. Through her 20+ years of experience, she is familiar with the demands small business owners face, and she's often referred to as a bridge to help her clients get through the hurdles of business ownership and government contracting to reach their revenue goals. In today's episode, LaQuan McCarley explains what a small business owner needs to know to start their journey into government contracts. She's got decades of experience and knows the ins and outs, as well as the key websites and research needed for you to take your business to the next level with government contracting. If you're interested in government contracts, this is an episode you can't miss. Take a listen! "You want to continually network, you want to talk to people, you want to talk to other government contractors who are already in this role because that connection in our world is very small in the sense of understanding who we are and what we do, but make sure that you're visible." – LaQuan McCarley This week on SmallBizChat Podcast: <ul><li>Becoming a contractor to the federal government. </li><li>Classifications, codes, and deadlines. </li><li>Building your reputation with subcontracting opportunities. </li><li>The importance of networking. </li><li>Researching to get a government contract that fits you and your company. </li><li>Each agency has a goal they must meet in the business industry. </li><li>The best time to look for a government contract. </li><li>4 types of government contracts. </li></ul> Resources Mentioned:<ul><li>NAICS (North American Industry Classification System): <a href="http://naics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://naics.com/</a> </li><li>SAM (System for Award Management): <a href="https://sam.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://sam.gov/</a> </li><li>SBA SubNet: <a href="https://eweb1.sba.gov/subnet/client/dsp_Landing.cfm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://eweb1.sba.gov/subnet/client/dsp_Landing.cfm</a> </li><li>Government Spending: <a href="https://usaspending.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://usaspending.gov/</a> </li></ul> <ul><li>Become Your Own Boss Course: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/byobdrexel" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/byobdrexel</a> </li></ul> Connect with LaQuan McCarley: <ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.verveconsultantsinc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.verveconsultantsinc.com/</a> </li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquan-mccarley-bb40061b3/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquan-mccarley-bb40061b3/</a> </li><li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/laquanmccarley_" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/laquanmccarley_</a> </li></ul>

Government Contracting with Your Small Business with LaQuan McCarley

﻿Join our Episode #27 of the Women's Empowerment Series with Dr. Hynd and LaQuan McCarley from Maryland  LaQuan McCarley focuses on bridging the gap to build and certify small minority owned businesses to win more state and federal contracts.  The conversation will be about how Small businesses need support, information, secured capital and resources to Emerge-Scale-Succeed.  With over 20+ years of experience, LaQuan McCarley provides contractor services and compliance, management and business consulting, and certification services in the public and private sectors. Familiar with the demands small business owner face, LaQuan has adopted a proactive approach to developing real solutions to the problems my clients encounter.  LaQuan McCarley is referred to as a "bridge" helping my clients get through the hurdles of business ownership and government contracting to reach their goals and level of success.  Meet LaQuan McCarley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquan-mc...

﻿Join our Episode #27 of the Women's Empowerment Series with Dr. Hynd and LaQuan McCarley from Maryland LaQuan McCarley focuses on bridging the gap to build and certify small minority owned businesses to win more state and federal contracts. The conversation will be about how Small businesses need support, information, secured capital and resources to Emerge-Scale-Succeed. With over 20+ years of experience, LaQuan McCarley provides contractor services and compliance, management and business consulting, and certification services in the public and private sectors. Familiar with the demands small business owner face, LaQuan has adopted a proactive approach to developing real solutions to the problems my clients encounter. LaQuan McCarley is referred to as a "bridge" helping my clients get through the hurdles of business ownership and government contracting to reach their goals and level of success. Meet LaQuan McCarley here: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquan-mc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/laquan-mc</a>...