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“Legacy leadership meets modern execution — delivered with empathy, discipline, and a clear path forward.”
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For founders, small businesses, and supply-chain leaders who refuse to grow alone..
GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS AS A SOURCEWORTHY FOUNDER
Module 1: Foundations of Supplier Readiness
Understand what it takes to become a Tier I or II supplier -Define procurement-readiness and risk tolerance from a buyer’s lens - Audit your business using the “Supplier Risk Readiness Scorecard”
- Understand what it takes to become a Tier I or II supplier
- Define procurement-readiness and risk tolerance from a buyer’s lens
- Audit your business using the “Supplier Risk Readiness Scorecard”
Module 2: Business Infrastructure for Growth
Legal structure, certifications, bonding, and compliance essentials - How to align operations with Fortune 500 procurement standards - Navigating WBENC, NMSDC, and other certifying bodies effectively
- Legal structure, certifications, bonding, and compliance essentials
- How to align operations with Fortune 500 procurement standards
- Navigating WBENC, NMSDC, and other certifying bodies effectively
Module 3: Cyber-Smart, Contract-Safe
Building a cyber-ready culture for small businesses – Introduction to NIST Cybersecurity Framework for SMEs - Understanding risk management in contracts and digital compliance
- Building a cyber-ready culture for small businesses
- Introduction to NIST Cybersecurity Framework for SMEs
- Understanding risk management in contracts and digital compliance
Module 4: Winning the Bid—RFPs, RFIs & Capability Statements
How to read and respond to RFPs -Building a compelling capability statement - Communicating your differentiator clearly
- How to read and respond to RFPs
- Building a compelling capability statement
- Communicating your differentiator clearly
Module 5: Financial Resilience & Strategic Pricing
Cash flow, working capital, and funding strategies - How to price, profit and growth (without underbidding) - Resources: SBDC, Economy League, and regional economic development tools
- Craft and deliver a 3-minute business pitch
- How to show value, not just capability
- Preparing for matchmaking events and reverse trade shows
Module 6: Pitch to Power + Matchmaking Prep
Craft and deliver a 3-minute business pitch - How to show value, not just capability - Preparing for matchmaking events and reverse trade shows
- Craft and deliver a 3-minute business pitch
- How to show value, not just capability
- Preparing for matchmaking events and reverse trade shows
Module 7: Supplier Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Innovation as a competitive advantage - Leveraging data and performance metrics for continuous improvement - Supplier Scorecards: how to interpret and act on them
- Innovation as a competitive advantage
- Leveraging data and performance metrics for continuous improvement
- Supplier Scorecards: how to interpret and act on them
Module 8: Building Strategic Relationships + Tier II Partnering
Navigating Prime/Subcontractor relationships - How to co-bid with larger firms and understand Tier II roles - Building executive-level relationships in procurement and DEI
- Navigating Prime/Subcontractor relationships
- How to co-bid with larger firms and understand Tier II roles
- Building executive-level relationships in procurement and DEI
some TESTIMONIALS
Brian Oglesby, President/CEO Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC)
Now is the time for a deeper investigation and understanding of what Supply chain is and its positive impact on commerce."
Dr. Erica Patterson, DM Supply Chain & Supplier Diversity - DEI Advocate and Enthusiast
“Supplier Diversity is not just about numbers or checking the box, it’s about being intentional by creating opportunities for small, diverse, and local businesses that will allow them to succeed. It’s about working as a community to advance all efforts and initiatives internally and externally for Supplier Diversity and DEI. Embracing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our Supply Chain and Supplier Diversity practices, strengthens not only our business but our society.”
Lawrence B. Wooten Inclusion and Diversity Leader - JPLS STRATEGIC
Congratulations Sharon! This is your life’s work and destiny. You are an impactful leader with a passion for serving others. I know this book will provide the reader the tools and wisdom required for success and life and career. Keep striving and don’t let anyone tell you different!
