About the Course
From City Hall to Construction Sites: Why I Built This Program
Seventeen years ago, I was fresh out of college working in city government — writing press releases and managing public outreach. I knew how to speak for agencies. I knew how to navigate red tape. But I never imagined I’d one day be on job sites, helping contractors win government work themselves.
When I transitioned into construction, I started at the bottom — coordinating estimates, chasing paperwork, and learning how this industry actually runs. I’ve since managed multimillion-dollar projects, led business development for commercial GCs, and now consult directly with agencies like the City of LA, San Diego, LADWP, and LA County to help small and diverse contractors get certified, qualified, and paid.
Over and over, I saw capable, hardworking contractors get disqualified not because of their skills — but because they weren’t set up right.They didn’t know how to present themselves. They didn’t understand compliance. They didn’t know how to talk to the system.
So I built the program I wish someone had handed them — and I’m here to walk you through it, step by step.
And the feedback speaks for itself:
“I’ve spent years trying to figure this out… you made it so easy.”“Where have you been all my life?”“I’ve never had help like this before.”“Your charisma pumps me up — you make it easy to learn.”“You get this done fast. And that’s exactly what I’m missing — I don’t have time to figure this out while running my construction firm.”
This isn’t about theory. It’s about getting it done — quickly, clearly, and with someone who’s been in your shoes and knows how the system works from both sides.
🏗️ GovCon Bootcamp: 5-Week Live Accelerator for Contractors Ready to Win Big
Presented by SosheBuilds
This live, 5-week bootcamp is built for construction professionals and service-based contractors who are serious about winning government contracts—but need a proven roadmap to get there.Led by Karla Talisse, a powerhouse in government contracting and business development, this course simplifies the process so you can stop guessing and start growing.
📅 Format
Live 1-hour sessions every Saturday for 5 weeks
Held on Zoom with recordings available.
Includes weekly assignments, checklists, and bonus templates.
🚀 You’ll Learn How To:
✅ Set up your SAM, NAICS, and core registrations the right way.
✅ Build a powerful capability statement that gets attention.
✅ Find the right bids for your trade and capacity.
✅ Understand how to price and respond to a real RFP.
✅ Position your company to stand out to government buyers and primes.
🛠 What You’ll Learn (One Week at a Time):
✔ Week 1: Understand the SystemH ow public works contracts work — and how to find the right ones for you.
✔ Week 2: Get Certified to Compete MBE, DBE, DVBE, SBE — what’s what, what’s worth it, and how to apply fast.
✔ Week 3: Build a Prequal Packet That Gets Approved We walk you through insurance, safety docs, bonding, resumes & past project info.
✔ Week 4: Compliance Made Simple DIR, certified payroll, prevailing wage — what matters, what doesn’t, and how to stay clean.
✔ Week 5: Bid Smarter, Not Harder Where to find bids, what to submit, and how to stand out — with templates included.
📦 What’s Included:
Full GovCon Readiness Checklist
Templates (capability statement, intro email scripts, bid tracking sheet)
Live Q&A with Karla every week
Access to private resource hub
Certificate of completion
Your Instructor
Karla Talisse
Karla brings 17 years of cross-sector experience in government relations, marketing, broadcasting, and construction.
She began her career in public service and communications, later transitioning into the construction industry where she served as an Estimator Coordinator, Project Manager, and Business Development Manager across residential, public works, and commercial projects.
Today, Karla is a trusted government contracting consultant, working with agencies like the City of Los Angeles, City of San Diego, LADWP, Port of LA, and LA County to support small and diverse contractors in becoming qualified, compliant, and contract-ready.
She’s known for breaking down complex systems into real-world strategies that get results — and for helping businesses turn their paperwork into opportunities.