Dr. Rafael Marrero
Founder and CEO @ Rafael Marrero & Company
rafael@rafaelmarrero.com 1 888-595-6221
About the Speaker
Dr. Rafael Marrero is the founder and CEO of Rafael Marrero & Company and he has vetted, registered, managed, and certified thousands of SBA small business concerns in the government sector. With 35 years of experience in his industry and a graduate of Stanford and Cornell Universities, he is a leading national expert in private and public sector procurement, supply chain, small business contracting programs, project/program and vendor management, contractor marketing, and strategic communications. Dr. Marrero is a nationally recognized authority in his industry. His proven track record as a subcontractor management expert is evident from his role as a corporate vice president for MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 company specializing in telecommunications, energy, and construction. He successfully managed a network of over 700 subcontractors and suppliers nationwide, representing projects worth $1.5 Billion for the $13 billion company. Dr. Marrero's unique insights have also earned him prominence as a bestselling author. He is the mind behind two Amazon bestsellers, including "La salsa secreta del Tío Sam," the pioneering Spanish-language guide to government contracting and entrepreneurship in the federal sector. Beyond the printed page, Dr. Marrero has established himself as a go-to media pundit in network media. Through his extensive career, Dr. Marrero also served with distinction as Latin America program manager for By Light Professional IT Services, a key player in project management for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
Upcoming Briefings
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Selling to the Government (May 2025)
Tue, May 13 11:00 AM EST
Join every second Tuesday every month and meet a team of federal experts with success in selling billions to federal agencies. Join every second Tuesday every month and meet a team of federal experts with success in selling billions to federal agencies.
Brian Hebbel Dave Lowe Denise B. Lawrence Dr. Rafael Marrero Noura Bashshur Peter Timbas Sally White Todd Crane
Contracting in the New Trump Administration
Thu, May 15 11:00 AM EST
With federal changes it is essential to be agile in your federal brand so you can embrace new initiatives and adapt your messaging so you can win federal business and enhance your federal brand. With federal changes it is essential to be agile in your federal brand so you can embrace new initiatives and adapt your messaging so you can win federal business and enhance your federal brand.
Dr. Rafael MarreroRecent On Demands
View MoreHow to Win Last-Minute Government Contracts with Capabilities Marketing - Aug 2023
Federal agencies are obliged to spend billions on goods and services from registered and credible businesses, this is the perfect opportunity to sharpen y…
$225.00
Socioeconomic Certifications
Every year, the government is federally required to do business with a certain percentage of each class of disadvantaged businesses. In order to facilitat…
$225.00
SBA DSBS Tutorial - MAR 2024
This briefing will also provide insights on how DSBS can be used to compile competitive research, identify teaming partners, and find federal program mana…
$225.00
Finding and Responding to Sources Sought and RFIs
The federal government regularly utilizes a process known as "sources sought" to gather information from potential suppliers before soliciting bids.
$225.00