Billions of dollars in government contracts are awarded every year. Most contractors never see a dollar of it.
Not because they aren’t qualified, but because they were never shown how to navigate the system or position themselves correctly. SoSheBuilds helps contractors understand the process, build the strategy, and compete for the work they deserve.
$700B+
federal contracts annually
The Market Opportunity
$500B+
state & local spending
SoSheBuilds Track Record
15+
years AEC experience
2,000+
businesses supported
One firm. Multiple ways to build your growth strategy.
We provide executive-level leadership and strategic frameworks specifically designed for contractors, developers, and AEC firms expanding into high-stakes markets.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
You Need a VP of Growth. You Don’t Need One Full-Time.
Most AEC firms are run by brilliant builders. But growth strategy requires a different skillset. A Fractional VP of Growth provides executive-level leadership focused on business development, market positioning, and long-term revenue strategy without the overhead of a full-time hire.
Win More Work
Business development strategy and pipeline growth.
Own Your Market
Brand positioning and marketing leadership.
Build the System
Internal growth infrastructure and accountability.
The Public Works Playbook
Karla has trained contractors across the country on how to enter and succeed in public works markets. Through workshops, bootcamps, and advisory programs, firms learn how to navigate certifications, procurement portals, proposal requirements, and prime contractor relationships.
Available Formats
- 1:1 advisory
- Group cohorts
- Workshops
- Agency hosted training programs
Programs That Actually Help Contractors Win Work
SoSheBuilds partners with government agencies and nonprofits to deliver small business technical assistance programs, certification guidance, government contracting education, and measurable impact reporting.
Local
Governments
Economic Development Organizations
Supplier Diversity Programs
Chambers and Nonprofits
Experience That Comes From Inside the Industry
Karla Talisse founded SoSheBuilds after more than 17 years working across construction firms, development companies, and public sector environments. Her career has focused on business development, marketing strategy, and government contracting across the AEC industry.
She launched SoSheBuilds to help contractors and small businesses access opportunities they were qualified for but often excluded from simply because they lacked guidance navigating the system.
Today, SoSheBuilds works nationwide with contractors, developers, agencies, and organizations seeking stronger growth strategy and access to public sector opportunities.
The Industry Standard for Growth
“Karla’s strategy didn't just open doors; it completely redefined how we position ourselves for public works. We're now winning contracts we once thought were out of reach.”
David Garay
CEO, Garay Construction Group
"Bringing Karla in as a fractional VP was exactly what our firm needed. We got real executive-level strategy without having to build another internal department. Her understanding of the AEC procurement world is on a completely different level."
Michael Ramirez
Principal, BE Development Partners
“SoSheBuilds provides the playbook serious contractors have been missing when it comes to public work. Karla’s approach is direct, strategic, and built around real growth, not generic consulting.”