What is government contracting? | From setback to small business owner In my last episode, I shared something personal — I got fired. And instead of letting that break me, I made a decision: I was going to build something of my own. That decision led me straight to government contracting. In this episode, I break down exactly what government contracting (GovCon) is — in plain English. No jargon, no gatekeeping. Just a real conversation about how everyday small business owners like you and me can get paid by the U.S. government to provide goods and services.