In this episode of the Peaking Podcast, host Bryan Mikolaitis speaks with Mazarine Treyz, an accomplished author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. Mazarine shares her extensive background in the nonprofit sector and her transition to helping small business owners secure government contracts. The conversation delves into the importance of embracing failure, the nuances of government contracting, and the resources available for entrepreneurs. Mazarine emphasizes the significance of networking, understanding RFPs, and the benefits of COVID certification for minority-owned businesses. She also shares success stories of clients who have thrived through government contracts, highlighting the potential for lucrative opportunities in this space.Takeaways Embrace the magical power of quitting and failure.Failures can be more instructive than successes.Online advertising may not yield the best ROI.Government contracts can be accessed for free through local programs.Teaming and subcontracting serve different purposes in proposals.COVID certification can enhance contract opportunities for minority businesses.Networking is essential for building relationships in government contracting.Focus on local and state contracts for quicker results.Requesting previous winning proposals can provide valuable insights.Government contracting can lead to significant income opportunities.Sound Bites"Embrace the magical power of quitting and failure.""I love talking about my failures.""Don't put your money in online advertising.""You can get government contracts for free.""Focus on state and local first.""Government contracting can be extremely lucrative."Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mazarine Treyz01:09 Mazarine's Journey in Nonprofit and Business03:23 Embracing Failure and Learning05:02 Failures in Marketing and Advertising08:20 Leveraging Government Contracts11:34 Understanding Government Contracting Programs14:01 Teaming vs. Subcontracting Explained15:54 Getting COVID Certified for Government Contracts18:40 Networking for Government Contracts20:58 Political Climate and Its Impact on Contracts23:10 Navigating RFPs and Upcoming Contracts28:43 Success Stories in Government Contracting32:15 Resources and Support for Entrepreneurs

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