Entrepreneurship is a tough, rewarding journey. For me, it wasn’t a dream—it was survival. After the war, no one would hire me or my veteran spouse, so we started a business with no capital, no connections, and no guarantees. The first years were grueling, filled with failures and hard lessons. But I stuck to my values, learned government contracting from scratch, and did things my way. Now, the company no one believed in holds multi-year contracts, with big firms seeking our partnership. It’s not easy, but forging your own path can lead to incredible rewards. Are you ready?

Bootstrapping a small business in government contracting is challenging, especially as a veteran-owned company with limited resources. Through perseverance and learning from failures, I’ve navigated the bureaucracy, built a solid foundation, and secured prime contracts. This blog shares key lessons learned, insights into the industry, and tips for those pursuing success in government contracting.