I help businesses win in government — and work smarter with AI.

Founder of GSA Focus. 20 years turning complex, intimidating systems
into simple, repeatable wins for small businesses.

01  —  The short version: I make hard things simple.
I'm Josh Ladick, founder of GSA Focus. For 20+ years I've helped small businesses break into the federal market — and lately, I'm just as focused on how AI and automation change the way those businesses run.

I started in government contracting because I had to: my family’s business needed a GSA Schedule, and every specialist I found was overpriced and overcomplicated. So I learned it myself, started GSA Focus and FedRocket, then did it for 1000+ companies who’ve grown their government sales by an average of $917K.

I studied Cognitive Science at UC San Diego and never lost the instinct to test assumptions against data. That same instinct is what pulls me toward AI now — not the hype, but the practical question of what actually makes a business faster and better.

2K YouTube Subscribers
15K LinkedIn Connections
8K Newsletter
725 Customers
02  —  Two things I love to talk about.
Bring me on your show for a conversation your audience will actually use.

Topic 01

Government Contracting

How small businesses break into the federal market — and why most of them never even try.

  • The real path to a first government contract
  • What a GSA Schedule is, and who it’s worth it for
  • Cutting through compliance fear and red tape
  • Lessons from 600+ clients and 18 years

Topic 02

AI & Automation in Business

Where AI genuinely moves the needle for small and mid-sized companies — minus the buzzwords.

  • Practical automation that saves real hours
  • Using AI without losing trust or quality
  • A data-driven lens on what’s actually worth adopting
  • How a niche services firm puts AI to work
03  —  Where you’ve heard me.
Recent podcasts, shows, and features.

🇺🇸 Small Business Administration · BidSpeed Listen →

🇺🇸 RSM Federal · Game Changers  ·  PodcastListen
04  —  Off the clock.
A few things that keep me sharp, grounded, and curious.
✝️

Faith & Family

My foundation — a Christ-follower, husband, and dad first.

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Reading & Learning

Always working through a stack of books and new ideas.

🥋

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

On the mats — problem-solving and composure under pressure.

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Strength & Conditioning

Training consistently; the gym is where I reset.

🎯

Tactical Shooting

Marksmanship and range time as a discipline in focus.

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The Outdoors

Getting outside to recharge and clear my head.

05  —  Let’s talk.

Hosting a podcast or YouTube show? I'd love to be a guest.

Or reach out directly → luis@gsafocus.com · LinkedIn · GSA Focus