Case Studies: From Beginner to Federal Wins

Student: Jasmine R., Janitorial Owner

Jasmine came to GC Plug and Play stuck in SAM.gov with no capability statement. In less than a month, we fixed her SAM, built her statement, and coached her through pricing. Result? She submitted her first bid and won a subcontract in 30 days.

“Before GC Plug and Play, I didn’t even know what a NAICS code was. Thirty days later, I had my first bid submitted and awarded.”

Student: Marcus H., Marketing Consultant

Marcus had been chasing contracts without results. With GC Plug and Play’s templates and weekly Q&A coaching, he gained clarity and confidence. In just six months, he secured over $85,000 in federal awards and built a consistent pipeline.

“We were stuck in SAM.gov for months. After one session with GovCon LaShawn, it was fixed—and six weeks later we landed our first subcontract.”

Student: Carla D., Solo Entrepreneur

Carla thought GovCon was too complex. Through our Weekend Warrior Bootcamp and 1-on-1 coaching, she learned how to bid as a middleman without doing the labor herself. Her first award? A $14,500 federal contract.

“The templates alone saved me weeks. I went from zero bids to my first contract faster than I imagined.”

Student: Clayton W., Travel Guide

After months of free YouTube videos and random courses, this entrepreneur was still stuck — SAM incomplete, no capability statement, and zero bids submitted. With GC Plug and Play, we fixed SAM, built their statement, and guided them through their first bid.

“GC Plug and Play gave me in weeks what I couldn’t figure out in months of YouTube and courses. LaShawn’s system saved me time, frustration, and finally got me moving forward.”