If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I’ll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282.

In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring success story of Craig, who transitioned from the military to PMP-certified professional. Craig put in the work, stayed disciplined, and in the process discovered how to make even the most complex PMP concepts simple and clear.

Craig drops ginormous value bombs you can use right now:

• How to approach the PMP exam like learning a new language

• Why simplicity is the key to retention and confidence

• The study practices that gave him clarity and speed on exam day

• How to take what he learned and apply it directly to your own journey

Craig doesn’t just tell his story — he leaves behind a roadmap anyone can follow. If you’re preparing for the PMP and feel overwhelmed, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence you need to push through.

📌 Key takeaway: You don’t need to overcomplicate PMP prep. With focus, discipline, and the right strategies, you can simplify the language, master the mindset, and succeed on exam day.

👉 Want Scott to build you a study plan, review your weak spots, or coach you all the way to PMP success? Call or text 757-759-5282.

If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I’ll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282.

This is Part 2 of our deep dive into procurement, inspired by a listener who texted me after struggling with procurement questions on a mock exam.

In Part 1, we broke down the contract families — Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Time & Materials — and made it clear who benefits and why. We even cleared up the biggest confusion point: Cost-Plus vs. T&M (Receipts vs. Rate Card).

Now in Part 2, we take it further and uncover why PMI often wants you to pick the process answer instead of the contract answer.

We cover:

• Why the exam loves “use the organizational procurement process”

• Breaking down the acronyms: make-or-buy, sourcing plan, RFX, evaluation criteria, and MSA (with simple, fun analogies)

• What multi-tiered contracts really are and why PMI includes them

• The top exam traps in procurement and how to avoid them

• Quick-fire scenarios that tie it all together

📌 Key takeaway from Part 2: PMI doesn’t want cowboy project managers freelancing contracts. They want you to know when to lean on the organizational process, and how risk, governance, and structure create trust and clarity.

👉 Want Scott to build you a study plan, review your weak spots, or coach you all the way to PMP success? Call or text 757-759-5282.

If you need help simplifying PMP concepts in a way that really makes sense, reach out and I’ll teach you and create a plan that works for you: 757-759-5282.

This episode kicks off a two-part deep dive into procurement, inspired by a listener who texted me after struggling with procurement questions on a mock exam.

In Part 1, we cover:

• Why procurement feels so confusing on the PMP exam

• The three contract families — Fixed Price, Cost-Plus, and Time & Materials

• Who benefits and why under each type (buyer, seller, or both)

• A direct comparison of Cost-Plus vs. T&M (Receipts vs. Rate Card)

• A quick-fire exercise with real (and funny) scenarios to lock it in

I wrap Part 1 by teeing up what’s next, because procurement isn’t just about contracts — it’s about process.

In Part 2, we’ll break down:

• Why the exam loves “use the organizational procurement process”

• The make-or-buy decision, sourcing plans, RFX, evaluation criteria, and MSA (explained in plain English)

• Multi-tiered contract structures and why PMI loves them

• The most common exam traps and how to avoid them

📌 Key takeaway from Part 1: Contracts are just risk-placement tools. Know who’s holding the hot potato, and you’ll know who benefits.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll finish the journey and connect it back to how PMI wants you to think on exam day.

👉 Want Scott to build you a study plan, review your weak spots, or coach you all the way to PMP success? Call or text 757-759-5282.