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Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Understanding CMMC: Beyond IT Compliance
05:30 – Levels Explained: Level 1 vs. Level 2 vs. Level 3
12:45 – Immediate Actions for Contractors
18:20 – Consultant Opportunities in the CMMC Landscape
25:00 – Risks for Small Businesses and How to Mitigate Them
32:15 – Real-World Case Studies
40:00 – Future of CMMC and Government Enforcement
47:30 – Final Thoughts and Recommendations
50:00 – Outro and Next Steps
Resources:
2025 is creating one of the biggest opportunities in federal consulting we've seen in years.
Defense budgets are rising. OTAs and GSA Schedules are expanding. CMMC is being enforced. And companies are finally realizing they need help navigating the government sales process.
In this live session, I break down what's changing in GovCon — and why now is the moment for federal professionals, veterans, and industry insiders to step into high-impact consulting roles.
We’ll cover:
Why the most valuable consulting skill is understanding the GovCon process (not AI)
What CMMC, GSA, and OTA changes mean for consultants
How executive orders are driving reform and outsourcing
The rise of defense consulting (and why companies are paying for guidance)
Where AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability do create niche opportunities
What predictions matter for 2025 — and which ones are overhyped