GovKidMethod Upcoming Spring Workshop
A hands-on 2-day intensive to get your business ready for the federal busy season. Work directly with AI tools, sharpen your proposals, and walk out with a real action plan.
May 23–24, 2026 · Detroit Metro AirportÂ
Derek James -Â Your Guide to Winning Government Contracts
"Navigating the world of government contracting can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re just starting out.
I’m Derek James, and I’ve been where you are—feeling intimidated by the endless regulations, dense solicitations, and the complex process of crafting a winning proposal. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to do it alone." -Derek
About Derek James
Since entering federal contracting in 2013, Derek James secured over $15 million in contracts by the age of 30 working for a small business. Since 2018, Derek branched out creating a government contracting consultancy where his clients have secured over $75 million in government contracts to date. Learn more about Derek below.Â
How Can Derek Help You?
Derek helps small business owners go from zero to winning their first few government contracts so that they can use government contracting as a vehicle to pursue their dreams like being their own boss, transitioning from the military, attaining financial freedom, helping their families and communities, and building a legacy business. Derek has created his book, course, and masterclass to meet you where you're at on your journey and extend an invitation to begin taking your dreams into your own hands.
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Learn how to win government contracts fast for your small business without wasting time and money to get started!
Disclaimer
DISLCAIMER: Derek's primary product is Proposal Writing and Proposal Reviews. He offers these through his courses and coaching services.
Derek is not a lawyer and does not have a professional designation to interpret the law or federal regulations. He shares his experience working in the industry and you operate at your own risk. In no way does Derek propose the "set it and forget it" reckless middle manning that is mentioned in the space. In speaking to these regulations, Derek aims to increase awareness around them, and to increase the number of small govcons who abide by them.
It's incredibly important to remain in control of the key and vital tasks of any contract you win as the prime. You must stay involved and in control at all times when managing teaming partners, and you should share in as much of the work as you possibly can, this way you can learn and grow your own business as much as possible. This is not a hands-off or passive industry. It's a lot of hard work, but can be very rewarding as well.Â