Great question! The summary of benefits we offer when asked include:

• Knowledge to apply streamlined processes to the business development process.
• Reduced opportunity costs from beginning to end.
• Greater ability to utilize terminology, tools and processes associated with federal contracting and federal sector business development.

Here are some of the wonderful comments shared by previous Bootcamp participants:

• 'I would highly recommend this program to anyone looking to improve building a federal pipeline from start to finish, just not my competition.' - Christopher Cole, NPC, Inc.
• 'If you think you know everything about gathering information to support federal pursuits, this program will surprise you with useful information.' - Joshua Rubin, Sevatec
• 'Using tactics and tools learned during Bootcamp, we were able to track down and win our first 8(a) set-aside.' - Fran Dean Bishop, AFC Management Services
• ' I was pleasantly surprised at the density and utility of the information shared in Bootcamp. I definitely got my money's worth and consider it a competitive advantage.' - Steve Goldsby, Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc.
• 'During my participation in Bootcamp, I found myself thinking 'how is it I have been in this industry 14 years and all of this feels new to me?' The information is incredibly practical and valuable.' - Eliana Bolton-Wilson, Taurus Group, Inc.
• 'Participating in Bootcamp was truly and eye-opener for me. After many years in the industry, I wasn't convinced I was going learn anything new. I was dead wrong. It has saved my company time and money.' - Robert Whitfield, Patriot Group International

Prior to March 2019, ESGC Bootcamp™ programs were hosted on-location around the country. Since March of 2019, our programs have continued as virtual offerings, but as soon as it's safe, we'll be back with on-location programs, too.

To be honest, we're still figuring this out. Originally, we were fairly convinced this would be a program that would only attract Business Development Executives and Professionals from small companies.

Boy, were we wrong!

Our Bootcamps have hosted folks with the following roles:

• President, CEO and Owner
• Vice President
• Chief Operations Officer
• Chief Growth Officer
• Business Development Executive
• Business Development Analyst
• Sales Manager
• Marketing 
• Capture Executive
• Proposal Manager
• Sales Engineer
• FTE/Billable Employee (you pick the title)

from small, medium and the very largest companies in Government Contracting. 

The evolution of Government Contracting has changed how companies conduct Business Development and all other aspects of their growth activities. "Everybody does BD!" we've heard numerous times and "Bootcamp is a must-have for anyone associated with finding and winning opportunities in the federal sector."

One last thing. The average experience level of our attendees is between 5-7 years. We've had multiple attendees comment "I've been doing this for 5, 10, 15 or 20 years and a good bit of this sounds new!"

That never gets old.

The 2-Day Immersion is the heart of Bootcamp Complete. When we first launched Bootcamp in 2009, it was only a sixty minute program. That changed quickly based on feedback and research. It went to four hours, a half-day, one-day and finally two-days. 

Here's what you can expect at a 2-Day Immersion:

• Each day begins with a Coffee Chat (virtual) or a Bootcamp Breakfast (on-location). It's an opportunity for everyone to get to know one another before the classwork begins.
• There are a total of twelve (12) modules we'll cover over the two days.
• Lot's of discussions!
• Lot's of hand-on activities!
• Lot's of breaks built in, including a lunch break each day.

The Immersion is exactly what it says. We're going to expose you to a lot of information. Some of it you may know, some of it you won't (regardless of your experience level). In addition to traditional instruction related to the Business Development Life Cycle, we take you to sources of information you'll find helpful when prospecting, qualifying and pursuing opportunities.

And then there is the Level-Set. 

This is the part of the program where we provide you ground truth about terms you've heard and seen, classification systems and much more. Did we mention the quizzes?

We're so glad you asked! In the last few years, several participants have tried to tempt us into making Bootcamp longer. You know, like three days!

The Bootcamp Complete Group Coaching is how we keep the Immersion at two days. 

First, it gives participants an opportunity to let their brains cool off after Immersion. It's pretty intense! It also allows you to revisit some or all of the program based on what was most important and relevant to you. 

Next, there are Action Plans. These are goal-based activities that we have set-up to help guide you to implementing what you learned. For each month of the four total, we've selected the topics for which we receive the most requests for assistance. Each month also features a group coaching call facilitated by one of our instruction team.

Finally, there is plenty of additional resource material such as videos, articles and links. We add to it as new information is developed or found. 

How's that sound?

Every ESGC Bootcamp Complete™ is schedule from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.

The number has been and will stay at fifteen (15). It's a nice size for a collaborative group, virtually or in-person.

The only exception to that is when we do company-specific programs.

Certainly. The easiest way to do this is to "buy out" a scheduled Bootcamp. This means no other registrations can have been received (from someone outside of your group).

The rate to buy-out a virtual Bootcamp Complete is $22,500.00

To purchase a virtual Bootcamp Complete for a date other than what is on our schedule, contact us at [email protected]. 

At this time, we are not accepting requests for company-specific on-location Bootcamp Complete programs.