Hey hey! Phew!!!! I'm still coming down from the high of the Co-Living Business Conference. I haven't had a chance to gather the phots, videos, or my thoughts. 😄 If you missed it this year, you've got to be in the room next year.

If you're in the L.A. area, stop by IdDeen's House of Hope tomorrow to tour a brand new co-living home. I'll be stopping by too so maybe I can meet you in person. Mark your calendar!

I'm sure there are still ways I could improve my intake process. What's your intake process like?

Jumping into government contracting without preparation is where most businesses go wrong. Before you bid, make sure you’ve handled these: 1. Proper Business Registration - Your LLC/corp must be in good standing with the correct structure, EIN, and required registrations. 2. Targeted Market Research - Identify which agencies actually buy what you offer. Not every opportunity is for every business. 3. Strong Capability Statement - This is your government résumé. It should clearly communicate your services, differentiators, past performance, and contact info concise and professional. 4. Relevant Certifications - If applicable, pursue small business certifications (e.g., set-aside programs). These can unlock exclusive contract opportunities. Government contracting rewards preparation. The businesses that win are the ones that are structured, positioned, and ready before they ever submit a bid. 💬 What stage are you currently in structuring, registering, or actively bidding?

One of the biggest mistakes new group home owners make is focusing only on licensing but not building strong Policy & Procedure manuals. Your policies are not just paperwork. They protect you. They protect your staff. They protect your residents. And they protect your license. Here’s what every compliant group home should have documented: ✅ Admission & Discharge Procedures ✅ Resident Rights Policy ✅ Medication Management Procedures ✅ Incident Reporting Process ✅ Staff Roles & Responsibilities ✅ Abuse & Neglect Prevention Policy ✅ Emergency & Disaster Plan ✅ HIPAA & Confidentiality Guidelines ✅ Behavior Management Protocol ✅ Documentation & Recordkeeping Standards Without these clearly written, you’re exposed to: ❌ Citations during inspections ❌ Liability issues ❌ Staff confusion & inconsistency ❌ Delays in approval or contract opportunities Strong policies don’t just help you pass inspections, they help you run a structured, scalable, and fundable group home. If you’re starting or restructuring and unsure your policies meet state and federal standards, comment “POLICY” or send me a DM. Let’s secure your foundation before issues arise.