Derek is one of the most real and transparent youtubers out there. His information is extremely practical. I have used his guidance many times to learn and grow in govcons. He's right about it's a long haul. You can't expect overnight longterm success. You gotta put the work in. It was so hard at the beginning! I wanted to quit so many times. But I stayed at it and kept educating and bidding. Each new bid I submitted, I learned how to bid better. And I started winning contracts! After learning the importance of presenting compliant competitive offers to the govt, now I'm ready to go to the next level. I know I'll need a mentor who's been there and know how to take me there. Thank you, Derek for extending yourself to consistently put out free youtube university info. It is a lifeline to us newbies who are trying to jump into the govcon sea.
@GovKidMethod4 ай бұрын
Hey Denzel, appreciate it man. It's been rewarding to hear about your success and growth from the sidelines over the months/years.
@jacoblie42604 ай бұрын
I hope you get better soon with your health!
@Sleepysailor7213 ай бұрын
Derek, you are a warrior 🌺 Thank you for the inspiration today. I’m gonna pull up my boot straps and keep trying!
@mebusy22802 ай бұрын
I've watched this guy since he first started posting.... So cute and eager , learning as he's guiding!i wish I'd had the confidence to really delve into this space.... This message found me. My mother and i are going to work on this!
@GovKidMethod2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sticking with me!
@Jinkzed013 ай бұрын
Man I spent 8 years in the Marines been on multiple deployments. But recently with rising prices I feel like I am being strangled barely scraping by. There are more days of that feeling you are talking then not.I feel you about being creative and never feeling this way. This is new it’s really hard to be confident in anything when the voice in your head is telling you that you are useless and not smart enough. I’m glad you adapted and overcame 🤙🏼🤙🏼💪🏻💪🏻
@GovKidMethod2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I'm rooting for you! Thanks for your service btw
@Holyspark9_2.03 ай бұрын
I’ve been having breathing issues. I feel better now but I had bad panic attacks. It made me think about my mortality. I really want to do well in my life so that I do better for my family. Came to America alone from Zambia. Long story but I have struggled a lot, but I know that I have so many opportunities here. I had to heal myself and now I am ready. I want to make money so that I can start my sound therapy using crystal bowls to help heal others.
@GovKidMethod2 ай бұрын
That sounds fantastic, really!
@theshantib4 ай бұрын
Thanks for all you do❤. I found 3 solicitations got contractors to come onboard called and emailed the contracting officers they didn't respond for the site visit. I'm gonna start again
@GovKidMethod4 ай бұрын
I don't explicitly say it enough, but it's good to try to get hold of contracting before investing into the bid. If it's something you experience a lot, you can add this to your bid/no-bid criteria as something like "I'm only going to respond to bids where contracting has responded to an initial communication". I understand the frustration with poor communication with KOs and it is the biggest gripe I have from their side of the fence.
@theshantib4 ай бұрын
@GovKidMethod thank you so much I will definitely do this♥️
@Igotdapole4 ай бұрын
I want to get a bit vulnerable here for you and your channel..on a topic that I haven’t talked about . This year I registered my business beginning of March. I wrote a book and got it published in the same month. My mother passed in the same month of March This year at 51 of a heart attack. Im 32 years old grew up in the worst part of Atlanta being “black” I thought I would grow up to be a rapper, ball player or criminal because those are the only options that I saw around me in my environment. I got my cage code at the end of March the day after my mom passed. I have now successfully submitted 7 proposals and I remember you saying that it takes at least 10 to 20 before you start winning. I am determined to beat the odds. I appreciate you for helping people like me. You have no idea how much gratification I have for you. Keep up the great work I’ll continue to study and as soon as I can afford, I will, pay for your book or any other apprenticeship that you may offer!
@GovKidMethod4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your vulnerability. It’s clear this video was for you. I empathize and am sorry for your loss. Alchemize as much of your pain into power as you can. You are already doing it. Keep going. No one can stop you but you. Keep bidding. Keep improving. And you will Win. More importantly, you will have overcome so many odds. The ultimate FU to everything that tried to hold you down. Including your own self defeating thoughts. I’ll be waiting to hear about your Win…
@Tessa-fs1pj4 ай бұрын
I needed to hear this. Thank you❤
@GovKidMethod4 ай бұрын
So glad!
@LeannaFlorence3 ай бұрын
I needed this so much today. I’m trying to steer this business and having to overcome my self in the process thank you for taking the time to make this video you have souls😢
@GovKidMethod2 ай бұрын
I'm rooting for you, Leanna
@Holyspark9_2.03 ай бұрын
Wow thanks for being so vulnerable. Those guys are jerks! I hope they’ve seen how successful you are.
@GovKidMethod2 ай бұрын
Haha, part of me doesn't hope that, though. Bittersweet I guess...
@LadyJ.T3 ай бұрын
I also recommend his paid course!! I have it and I feel like I can do this with my eyes closed!! I just went through a health issue but will be going back to the course in a few weeks!!!!
@LadyJ.T3 ай бұрын
I hope to share my success story with you in about a year. I faced a lot of adversity with heath conditions as well. I am thankful for finding you ! 🙏🏼 I’m so sorry you had to experience that!They were just haters!! Just know you are helping so many people on here and it IS appreciated!😊
@GovKidMethod3 ай бұрын
I appreciate that, thank you! I'm sorry you to had face adversity as well, but it only makes us stronger and gives us fuel!!
@rbenton20003 ай бұрын
You spoke to me today. Thank you
@GovKidMethod2 ай бұрын
Then this video was worth it. Thank you.
@HankGallows3 ай бұрын
Damn, it sounds just like the aerospace industry. It took me a year to decompress from that nightmare industry. I'm so happy they lost every major contract in the past 3 years haha
@GovKidMethod2 ай бұрын
I really understand that sentiment
@IAmMrNimbus2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video Derek this was literally delivered to me when I really needed it. I tried to find contact info for you but couldn’t, I e mailed the address on your website. Hope you get it.
@GovKidMethod2 ай бұрын
Yes, our website has a contact us page. If you emailed we will see it there.
@estherbelgrave2503 ай бұрын
Hi I am not the youngest person so I’m on a journey were I am ready to be a part of your community my year is going so crazy right now I lost my son I lost my job I don’t know were am going my son was my biggest cheerleader when I told him that I what to do government contracting when I don’t even know where to start he used to tell me mom you got this he passed away at the age of 24 on 1/6/24 now I know today he looking and now am at a point looking at your videos trying my best to learn how to break down these solicitation and I feel like giving up sometimes and I hear him saying mom you got this and I go back at once more so please if there’s help out am not rich but I’m hard working I may step back a bit analyze the fight but I always come back swinging because I know by the by the grace of god I got this
@GovKidMethod2 ай бұрын
I'm sorry to hear about your loss and hardships. I have resources that can help outside the youtube videos at govkidmethod.com