Randy Wimmer's guest appearances

Randy Wimmer

Veteran On the Move

Service Academy Business Mastermind

David Marquet

Dan Lesniak

Ryan Smith

Eric Johnson

Tom Morkes

Chris West

John Oliver

Jimmy Vreeland

Jesse Iwuji

Ryan Martin

Preston Pysh

Mike Foster

Grace Smith

John Graham

Michael Kim

OwlTail

In this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and founder of the Government Contracting Academy, Randy Wimmer. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Randy served for ten years as a Surface Warfare Officer before leaving the Navy to focus on his family and started to work as a government contractor. Randy saw the opportunities available as an entrepreneur and started his own government contract business. His path to success wasn’t easy; Randy focused on learning the skills he needed and the best practices to win lucrative government contracts. To help fellow Entrepreneurs, Randy founded the Government Contracting Academy, providing actionable information and tools over a 12 month, self paced course. Learn more about the Government Contracting Academy here. About Our Guest  Following ten years of naval service, Randy Wimmer made the difficult choice to leave a promising naval career for the routine working hours of a contractor position to start a family. After learning what he calls the Contractor Commandments, he enjoyed being a billable government contractor and would have been content with a career supporting Defense Department contracts. However, his growing family was starting to outpace his income, sparking Randy's interest in entrepreneurship to increase his earning potential. Like many aspiring entrepreneurs, he'd become motivated by reading various business books, only to realize he didn't know how to apply the business theory that he'd just learned. His lack of actionable knowledge became apparent during his first startup attempt.Join the conversation on Facebook!Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship.About Our SponsorsNavy Federal Credit Union Managing your money can be hard because of competing goals like growing savings versus Paying down debt or managing everyday expenses versus having fun.  Or what about those unexpected expenses that always come along. Navy Federal Credit Union takes the legwork out of savings and investing with a variety of choices. Want to supersize your savings earnings? They’re offering some of their highest rates in 10 years. And, whether you choose savings or investments, you can make it easier by automating. Plus, their website has articles, tips and tools that make complicated subjects easier to understand. Check out Navy Federal’s supercharged rates at navyfederal.org/saveandinvest.At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.  HostingerThere’s never been a better time to start an online business and if you need a website for your ecommerce business you really only have two choices, pay a lot of money or try to do it yourself….which never works well unless you’re a web designer. At least that’s what I thought Until I discovered Hostinger. Hostinger has Everything you need to thrive online: you can Launch a website or online shop in minutes without technical or design skills. It’s only $2.99/month, including a free domain name. Right now you can get  78% off website and hosting plans, plus 2 months free = get everything for just $2.99/month.  So check out Hostinger.com/VETERAN, use promo code VETERAN for an extra 10% off. MD Hearing MDHearing was founded by an ENT Surgeon who saw how many of his patients needed hearing aids but couldn’t afford them. He made it his mission to develop a quality hearing aid that anyone could afford. So if you want MDHearing’s smallest hearing aid ever, go to MDHearing.com and use promo code VETERAN to get their new Buy 1/Get 1 $149.99 each offer when you buy a pair. Plus, they are adding a free Extra Charging Case, a $100 value, just for listeners of Veteran on the Move Podcast. So head to MDHearing.

In this episode, Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and founder of the Government Contracting Academy, Randy Wimmer. After graduating from the Naval Academy, Randy served for ten years as a Surface Warfare Officer before leaving the Navy to focus on his family and started to work as a government contractor. Randy saw the opportunities available as an entrepreneur and started his own government contract business. His path to success wasn’t easy; Randy focused on learning the skills he needed and the best practices to win lucrative government contracts. To help fellow Entrepreneurs, Randy founded the Government Contracting Academy, providing actionable information and tools over a 12 month, self paced course. Learn more about the Government Contracting Academy here.  About Our Guest   Following ten years of naval service, Randy Wimmer made the difficult choice to leave a promising naval career for the routine working hours of a contractor position to start a family. After learning what he calls the Contractor Commandments, he enjoyed being a billable government contractor and would have been content with a career supporting Defense Department contracts. However, his growing family was starting to outpace his income, sparking Randy's interest in entrepreneurship to increase his earning potential. Like many aspiring entrepreneurs, he'd become motivated by reading various business books, only to realize he didn't know how to apply the business theory that he'd just learned. His lack of actionable knowledge became apparent during his first startup attempt. Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A place where you can network with other like-minded veterans who are transitioning to entrepreneurship and get updates on people, programs and resources to help you in YOUR transition to entrepreneurship. About Our Sponsors Navy Federal Credit Union  Managing your money can be hard because of competing goals like growing savings versus Paying down debt or managing everyday expenses versus having fun.  Or what about those unexpected expenses that always come along. Navy Federal Credit Union takes the legwork out of savings and investing with a variety of choices. Want to supersize your savings earnings? They’re offering some of their highest rates in 10 years. And, whether you choose savings or investments, you can make it easier by automating. Plus, their website has articles, tips and tools that make complicated subjects easier to understand. Check out Navy Federal’s supercharged rates at <a href="http://navyfederal.org/saveandinvest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">navyfederal.org/saveandinvest</a>. At Navy Federal, our members are the mission.   Hostinger There’s never been a better time to start an online business and if you need a website for your ecommerce business you really only have two choices, pay a lot of money or try to do it yourself….which never works well unless you’re a web designer. At least that’s what I thought Until I discovered Hostinger. Hostinger has Everything you need to thrive online: you can Launch a website or online shop in minutes without technical or design skills. It’s only $2.99/month, including a free domain name. Right now you can get  78% off website and hosting plans, plus 2 months free = get everything for just $2.99/month.  So check out <a href="http://Hostinger.com/VETERAN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hostinger.com/VETERAN</a>, use promo code VETERAN for an extra 10% off.  MD Hearing  MDHearing was founded by an ENT Surgeon who saw how many of his patients needed hearing aids but couldn’t afford them. He made it his mission to develop a quality hearing aid that anyone could afford. So if you want MDHearing’s smallest hearing aid ever, go to <a href="http://MDHearing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MDHearing.com</a> and use promo code VETERAN to get their new Buy 1/Get 1 $149.99 each offer when you buy a pair. Plus, they are adding a free Extra Charging Case, a $100 value, just for listeners of Veteran on the Move Podcast. So head to MDHearing.

Government Contracting Academy with Randy Wimmer

“What would you do if you knew you would not fail? Fail as many times as you need to be successful. You only fail when you quit.” - Randy Wimmer (USNA ‘91) We’re so excited to have Randy Wimmer (USNA ‘91) on the SABM podcast today.  After 10 years of active duty military service, Randy launched his first Federal Government contracting company from his home after his kids went to bed and later sold it for 8-figures. With nearly thirty years either in or supporting the Federal Government, Randy is the ultimate “industry insider,” having owned multiple successful contracting companies. In 2018, he launched the Government Contracting Academy to mentor, coach and train aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve financial success in the Federal Government contracting market. In this episode, we discuss:  What led Randy into the government contracting industry Why Randy launched the Government Contacting Academy How the Government Contracting Academy works What makes military veterans the most highly qualified individuals for government contracting work How the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package will impact government contracting  We also discuss how a career in government contracting can begin as a successful side hustle, why quitting your day job isn’t always necessary or advisable when getting started, why government contract work is a long term commitment rather than a get rich quick scheme, and the value of learning how to pace yourself.  Randy also shares how he navigated the transition from an active duty military service member to a self-employed government contractor and reveals valuable lessons he learned along the way. We could talk to Randy for hours! His advice is timely, relevant and practical and we hope it inspires you to get your line in the water of government contracting. Randy is offering a Government Contracting Academy services discount to all SABM-ers! It’s a generous offer and we encourage you to make the most of this exciting opportunity. Connect with Randy:   LinkedIn Government Contracting Academy  If you found this episode valuable, please share it with a friend or colleague. If you are a Service Academy graduate and want to take your business to the next level, you can join our supportive community and get started today. Subscribe and help out the show:  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Also available on Google Podcasts, Spotify &amp; Stitcher Leave us a 5-star review!  Special thanks to Randy for joining me this week. Until next time! – Scott Mackes, USNA ’01

“What would you do if you knew you would not fail? Fail as many times as you need to be successful. You only fail when you quit.” - Randy Wimmer (USNA ‘91) We’re so excited to have <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Randy Wimmer</a> (USNA ‘91) on the SABM podcast today.  After 10 years of active duty military service, Randy launched his first Federal Government contracting company from his home after his kids went to bed and later sold it for 8-figures. With nearly thirty years either in or supporting the Federal Government, Randy is the ultimate “industry insider,” having owned multiple successful contracting companies. In 2018, he launched the <a href="https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Government Contracting Academy</a> to mentor, coach and train aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve financial success in the Federal Government contracting market. In this episode, we discuss: <ul> <li>What led Randy into the government contracting industry</li> <li>Why Randy launched the Government Contacting Academy</li> <li>How the Government Contracting Academy works</li> <li>What makes military veterans the most highly qualified individuals for government contracting work</li> <li>How the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package will impact government contracting</li> </ul> We also discuss how a career in government contracting can begin as a successful side hustle, why quitting your day job isn’t always necessary or advisable when getting started, why government contract work is a long term commitment rather than a get rich quick scheme, and the value of learning how to pace yourself.  Randy also shares how he navigated the transition from an active duty military service member to a self-employed government contractor and reveals valuable lessons he learned along the way. We could talk to Randy for hours! His advice is timely, relevant and practical and we hope it inspires you to get your line in the water of government contracting. Randy is offering a Government Contracting Academy services discount to all SABM-ers! It’s a generous offer and we encourage you to make the most of this exciting opportunity. Connect with Randy:  <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Government Contracting Academy</a></li> </ul> If you found this episode valuable, please share it with a friend or colleague. If you are a Service Academy graduate and want to take your business to the next level, you can <a href="https://sabmgroup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">join our supportive community</a> and get started today. Subscribe and help out the show: <ul> <li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/service-academy-business-mastermind/id1233995120" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li>Also available on <a href="https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zYWJtZ3JvdXAubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3vhLcvE3Qng7TnrVfDH9tn" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/scott-mackes/service-academy-business-mastermind" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a></li> <li>Leave us a 5-star review!</li> </ul> Special thanks to Randy for joining me this week. Until next time! – Scott Mackes, USNA ’01

#184: How to Win Government Contracts with Randy Wimmer, USNA ‘91