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Selling to the Government, Successfully Jose R. Villa President, Sensis October 21, 2010
First a little about me…
I started my first business in 6th grade
Corporate America wasn’t for me…
Accumulated failures = my biggest teacher
I run an ad agency but have never worked at an ad agency
I have the perfect job!
Sensis story
Sensis story
Sensis & the Feds
the Feds and everyone else
Federalgovernment contracting  State / Local government contracting
Understand the evolution
The Federal evolution Get 2-3 years of experience in private or state / local government Get on GSA schedule Start with sub-contracting work Get certified (8(a), DBE, DVBE, etc.) Pursue prime opportunities
My advice to you
Understand who in the Government buys your product or service
the D.C. decision
Timing is everything.Don’t get your 8(a) certification too early in your company’s evolution.
It’s all about partners.Federal contracting is all about partnering with other companies and being a good, honest partner.
The badge of honor
Stay clean and conservative
Avoid the “beltway bandits”
Things to keep in mind
Government clients are double-edged swords
The Federal Government keeps a permanent record on your performance You have zero margin for error
Find balance Government work Private sector work
You need to have a compelling value proposition… even for the Government
Sensis future
Our goal is to graduate 8(a) early…. This should also be your goal
Stay ADAPTIVE
EXPAND Capabilities Footprint
Our goal is to always stay true to our core values and never lose the “intangibles” that allowed us to grow
THANK YOU! @jrvilla www.linkedin.com/in/josevilla www.thinkmulticultural.com jrvilla@sensisagency.com

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Doing business with the Federal Government: One ad agency's model for success

Notes de l'éditeur

  1. Centralized or decentralizedFocus on 1-3 agenciesThe DC decision
  2. Centralized or decentralizedFocus on 1-3 agencies
  3. Certifications & schedules
  4. Beware of the “Beltway Bandits”
  5. Government clients are double-edged swords
  6. Maintain balance
  7. You need to stand for something
  8. Graduate early
  9. Always stay true to who we arePrecisionMulticulturalTechnologyAnalytics