So why are the corporate opportunities still not coming?
Maybe you've:
And still feel like you're standing outside trying to figure out how everyone else got in.
Here's the part most business owners are never taught: corporate contracts don't usually start with an RFP. They start much earlier — with positioning, research, relationships, conversations, follow-up, and knowing exactly who you should be pursuing in the first place.
That's what we're breaking down in this free masterclass.
How to Build a Corporate Contract Pipeline Without Waiting on Supplier Portals
You'll learn why registering your company with corporations is only one small piece of the process — and what needs to happen after you hit submit.
We'll break down the difference between procurement, supplier diversity, business-unit decision-makers, program managers, and prime contractors — and the people who can actually influence whether your company gets considered.
You don't need a list of every Fortune 500. You need a focused list of companies that actually buy what you sell, have a reason to need your services, match your capacity, and make strategic sense. I'll show you how to start building that list.
Instead of only searching for open contracts, you'll learn who works inside the organization, which departments matter, who influences purchasing, who you should be connected to — and how to start building those relationships before an opportunity is ever posted.
How to introduce your company, communicate your value, request a conversation, what not to send in your first message — and how to follow up without sounding desperate or transactional.
I'll walk you through the framework I use to think about corporate business development: READY, POSITION, TARGET, CONNECT, ASK, FOLLOW UP. You'll leave understanding how these six moves work together to create an actual corporate pursuit strategy.
This is a practical breakdown of how to begin building the pipeline, positioning, and relationships that put your business closer to real corporate opportunities.
Carrita Tanner-Cloud is the Founder and CEO of Creativity Justified and the Founder and President of Carrita Cloud & Associates.
Through her work as an entrepreneur and agency leader, she has built relationships and supported work connected to major corporations, institutions, and nationally recognized organizations.
Her experience has given her a front-row view into something most entrepreneurs never get taught: the contract is often the result of work that started long before the opportunity appeared. A relationship. A conversation. A strategic introduction. A strong project. A follow-up. Someone remembering your company when the right need finally surfaces.
Get in the Room™ was created to help business owners learn how to build those systems intentionally.
By the end of this masterclass, you should have greater clarity around:
And most importantly: what your next move should be.
It's to know who matters.
You don't need 500 random corporate contacts. You need the right companies, the right people, the right positioning, the right conversations — and the discipline to follow up until the opportunity opens.
I'm going to show you where to start.
Attend the masterclass live and receive a simple planning worksheet to help you begin identifying:
Available to live attendees.
Yes. Registration is completely free.
Plan for approximately 60 minutes, including time for Q&A.
The primary focus is corporate and institutional business development, not government procurement. Some readiness and relationship-building principles may overlap, but this training is specifically designed around pursuing corporate opportunities.
No. Certifications may create access to certain supplier programs, but they are not required to attend the masterclass.
You're welcome to attend. This training is designed to help business owners understand how to begin positioning and pursuing corporate opportunities more intentionally.
You'll still benefit if you want to build a more consistent pipeline rather than relying solely on referrals, one-off opportunities, or existing relationships.
Stop waiting for supplier portals to do the selling for you. Stop randomly networking. Stop wondering who you're supposed to contact. Build the pipeline. Build the relationships. Get in the room.
Choose your session and register free.