Everything You Need to Know to Sell With Confidence
Building profitable partnerships in the defense industry through expert LinkedIn strategy and ITAR-compliant marketing solutions in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
🎧 Audio TrainingPart 1 of 4 · ~6 min 16 sec
Part 1: Welcome, Who We Are & The Defense Industry
Start here. This audio covers the Brayson origin story, what makes us different, how the defense industry works, and the core challenges our clients face. Essential listening before your first sales call.
Welcome to the Team
Sales is about relationships more than it is about getting someone to purchase our services. Talking to someone,
establishing a relationship, and getting them familiar with our services will drive sales. Our goal here is to
set you up for success by providing all the information you need in an easy-to-understand format.
The Golden Rule: Build the relationship first. The sale will follow.
About Brayson Management
Founded in: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Co-founded by:
Jason Peal – Digital Marketing Strategist & LinkedIn expert
Brandy Peal – Information Assurance Engineer & Technical
Writer
Mission: Making quality internet marketing accessible to small and medium-sized businesses.
Specialization: Defense contractors and B2B companies.
Team: Small team, big results (2–10 dedicated professionals).
We understand ITAR compliance, government contracting, and the unique challenges of defense sector marketing.
What Makes Us Different
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Defense Background
We know what can and can't be posted. ITAR compliance is built into everything we do.
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Community Roots
We already have a growing network of defense connections and understand the landscape.
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Innovative Solutions
Small company, cutting-edge tools, real results without enterprise overhead.
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Process Knowledge
Deep knowledge of defense acquisition and government proposal cycles.
The Defense Industry: A Simple Breakdown
You don't need a PhD to understand this. Here's how the money flows.
U.S. Government / Military
Posts RFP on SAM.gov
Large Prime Contractors (Lockheed, Raytheon, etc.)
Required to subcontract
Mid-Size Defense Companies
Hire specialists
Small Specialized Firms ← THIS IS OUR CLIENT
"When the RFP goes out, it's like casting a wide net. All qualified vendors land in the same bucket, and a
selection committee argues until they pick their favorite fish. Is it the best fish in the world? Not
necessarily. It's usually just the best-known one in the room." — Brayson Management Sales Deck
Key Problems Defense Contractors Face
Invisible Online — No social media, outdated websites.
Old School — Rely heavily on trade shows, word of mouth, and
legacy reputation.
Political Process — The RFP process is political; who you
know matters as much as what you can do.
Compliance Fears — They're terrified of marketing incorrectly and
violating ITAR regulations.
💡 While your competitors build visibility on LinkedIn — invisible companies don't make the shortlist.
The Brayson Process
7 Steps From First Contact to Sales Conversion
1
🎯
Profile Creation
& Audience Targeting
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2
👥
Strategic Audience
Building
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3
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3-Channel LinkedIn
Strategy
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4
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Precision Audience
Targeting
5
📈
Synchronized
Growth
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6
📊
Monthly Intelligence
Reports
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7
🏆
Sales
Conversion
Step 1–2: Learn the client, build the GPS map, grow audience & content simultaneously
Step 3: Personal Profile + Business Page + Weekly Newsletter — all three channels firing
Steps 4–6: Sales Navigator + AI tools build targeted lead lists. Monthly reports prove ROI
Step 7: Qualified leads who already engaged — handed to client or we schedule meetings
🎧 Audio TrainingPart 2 of 4 · ~7 min 40 sec
Part 2: The 7-Step Brayson Solution & Understanding ITAR
Learn our complete 7-step process from profile creation to sales conversion — then get a plain-language breakdown of ITAR so you can handle that objection with total confidence.
What We Do: The Brayson Solution
Brayson Management helps defense companies get in front of the right audience so they win more proposals. We
tell the defense community what they do, who they help, and how they can find out more.
01
Profile Creation & Audience Targeting
We start by learning everything about the client — their services, their company, and their ideal audience.
We send them a questionnaire or have a consultation call. Then we build a "Profile Document" that describes
their business accurately. This profile is a living document — it evolves as they grow.
🔑 Think of it like building a GPS map before you start driving.
02
Strategic Audience Building
You can't have great content with no audience, and you can't invite people to an empty page. We work on both
simultaneously — growing their audience and creating content AT THE SAME TIME.
03
Three-Channel LinkedIn Strategy
We work across three LinkedIn channels:
Personal Profile Content: Posts we create for the client to review and post. Builds their
personal authority.
Business Page Content: We manage their LinkedIn business page, post regularly, and invite
targeted connections to follow.
Newsletter: Weekly newsletters using LinkedIn's auto-invite feature and our proprietary
drip campaigns. Subscribers get email + in-feed notifications every week.
Using Sales Navigator + LinkedIn search + AI tools, we build highly targeted lead lists. Not random
connections — the RIGHT people for that specific client.
05
Synchronized Growth
Content creation and audience building happen together, every week. The audience and content library grow
organically — starting small, scaling big.
06
Monthly Intelligence Reports
Every month, clients receive full analytics with plain-English explanations, strategic recommendations, and
a qualified lead list of people already engaged with their content.
🔑 This is the proof — this is what shows clients the value of what we do.
07
Sales Conversion
The lead list is the crown jewel. These are real people in the target audience who have already connected
and subscribed. They've made two deliberate decisions to engage. Clients can reach out themselves using our
proven outreach guidance, OR we run a secondary campaign to schedule meetings on their behalf.
Understanding ITAR (Without the Legal Headache)
ITAR stands for International Traffic in Arms Regulations. It's a set of U.S. government rules
that control what information about defense technology and weapons systems can be shared — and with whom.
In plain terms: If a defense contractor accidentally posts something sensitive on social media
— even something that seems harmless — they could face massive fines or lose their contracts.
Why this matters to our sales pitch: Most defense contractors are SCARED of social media
because of ITAR. They think "going dark" online is the safe choice. But invisibility costs them contracts too.
Our message: "Brayson Management understands ITAR. We help you be visible AND compliant. You
don't have to choose between safety and growth."
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Competitive Differentiator
ITAR compliance signals to prime contractors that you are a trustworthy, vetted partner — before the RFP is even released.
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Proof of Professionalism
Compliant marketing content demonstrates operational maturity. It tells the market: we know how to operate in sensitive environments.
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Opens More Doors
Companies that market compliantly get discovered. Companies that go dark get overlooked — regardless of how good their work actually is.
💡 The Sales Reframe: "ITAR compliance isn't a reason to avoid marketing — it's a reason to market smarter. When we manage your LinkedIn presence, compliance is built into every post. Your visibility becomes proof of your professionalism."
Our Services & What They Cost
Note: Prices listed are MINIMUM starting prices. Your commission is a percentage of the sale.
STARTER
$200/mo
One content channel (typically LinkedIn Business Page)
Audience targeting
Monthly report
Best for: Budget-conscious clients just getting started
PROFESSIONAL ⭐
Most Popular
$500/mo
All three LinkedIn channels (Personal, Business, Newsletter)
Advanced audience targeting
Monthly intelligence report with lead list
Best for: Companies serious about growth
ENTERPRISE
$600/mo
Everything in Professional
Dedicated sales outreach campaign
Meeting scheduling on client's behalf
Maximum visibility strategy
Best for: Companies that want us to handle everything
Commission Note: Commissions are paid as a percentage of
the sale. The more you sell, the more you earn. Monthly retainer clients = recurring commission as long as they
stay on!
One-Time Services
Service
Price
Includes
Marketing Strategy Consultation
$500
90-min session, competitive analysis, 30-day action plan
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
$750
Profile audit & rewrite, content templates
Website Design & Development
Starts at $3,500
Custom responsive, ITAR-compliant layout
ITAR Compliance Audit
$1,200
Full marketing audit, compliance report, best practices guide
Services & Pricing
What We Offer + How to Have the Sales Conversation
All 3 LinkedIn Channels Advanced Targeting Lead List Report
Enterprise
$600
/month
Everything in Pro Sales Outreach Campaign Meeting Scheduling
The 6-Step Sales Conversation
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🎤
Ask
Questions First
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2
👂
Listen
For Pain Points
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3
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Introduce
The Solution
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4
🛡️
Handle
ITAR Objection
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5
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Present
The Options
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6
📅
Set
Next Step
🎧 Audio TrainingPart 3 of 4 · ~7 min 50 sec
Part 3: Services & Pricing + How to Have the Sales Conversation
Know the numbers cold — every package, every one-time service, every commission opportunity. Then walk through the exact 6-step sales conversation framework with sample scripts you can use immediately.
How to Have the Sales Conversation
Follow these steps and you'll always know what to say.
1
Start With Curiosity, Not a Pitch
Ask questions first. Find out:
What kind of work do they do?
Who are their ideal clients or partners?
Are they currently doing any marketing or social media?
Have they ever had trouble getting in front of the right decision-makers?
💬 Sample opener: "I work with a company that helps defense contractors get visibility and
build partnerships before the RFP drops. Can I ask — are you currently doing anything on LinkedIn?"
2
Listen for the Pain Points
Common pain points to listen for:
"We rely mostly on referrals and trade shows"
"We don't really do social media"
"Our website is pretty outdated"
"We're struggling to find the right subcontractors / primes"
"We lost a bid to a company that wasn't as qualified as us"
✅ When you hear these, you have an opening!
3
Introduce Brayson's Solution
Explain what we do in simple terms:
"We help defense contractors build their reputation and connections on LinkedIn so that the right people
already know who they are before the RFP is ever released."
4
Handle the ITAR Objection
If they say: "We can't do social media because of ITAR." You say: "That's exactly why our clients come to us. We understand ITAR regulations. We
create content that keeps you visible AND compliant. Ignoring social media isn't actually the safe choice —
it just makes you invisible."
5
Present the Options
Walk through the three packages. Start with Professional ($500/mo) as the anchor. Ask:
"Would you want us to handle everything including your outreach, or would you prefer to manage the sales
side yourself?"
6
Set the Next Step
Never end a conversation without a next step. Options: Schedule a consultation call with Jason, send them
the proposal PDF, or follow up in one week.
💬 "Can I have Jason reach out to you this week for a quick 20-minute call? No pressure — just to see if
it's a fit."
Examples of Effective Introductions
The first 20 seconds of any conversation set the tone for everything that follows. These are real, tested openers for five different situations you'll encounter. Don't memorize them word-for-word — internalize the structure and make them your own.
🎯 The Formula: Who you are → What problem you solve → One curiosity-building question. That's it. No pitch. No pressure.
1
🏛️ Networking Event or Trade Show (In Person)
Scenario: You're at a defense industry conference, AUSA event, or local chamber mixer and you meet someone who works for a defense contractor.
"Hey, I'm [Name] — I work with a digital marketing company called Brayson Management. We specifically work with defense contractors to help them build relationships on LinkedIn before an RFP ever hits SAM.gov. Quick question — is your company doing much on LinkedIn right now?"
💡 Why it works: "Before the RFP" signals you understand their world. The question invites them to talk — not you.
2
💼 LinkedIn Connection Request Message
Scenario: You found a decision-maker at a defense firm through LinkedIn search or Sales Navigator. You're sending a connection request.
"Hi [First Name] — I came across your profile while researching defense contractors in [region/sector]. I work with Brayson Management, a firm that helps companies like yours build visibility with primes and government buyers on LinkedIn — ITAR-compliant, relationship-first. Would love to connect and share what we're seeing work in your space."
💡 Why it works: Mentioning ITAR immediately signals you're not a generic marketing agency. It earns credibility before they even click your profile.
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📨 LinkedIn DM — Follow-Up After Connecting
Scenario: They accepted your connection request. Now you follow up 2–3 days later. Don't pitch immediately — open a conversation.
"Thanks for connecting, [First Name]! I noticed [Company Name] does work in [specific niche — e.g., systems integration / logistics support / cybersecurity]. We've been helping a few firms in that space get in front of primes and procurement officers on LinkedIn — without touching anything ITAR-sensitive. Are you currently working on building those relationships online, or is it mostly trade shows and referrals?"
💡 Why it works: Personalization shows you did your homework. The last question gives them two easy answers — both open doors for you.
4
📞 Cold Call or Email Outreach
Scenario: You're reaching out cold — phone or email — to a business development director, owner, or VP at a defense firm.
[Phone]: "Hi [Name], this is [Your Name] with Brayson Management — we're a digital marketing firm out of Fredericksburg that works exclusively with defense contractors. I'll keep it short: we help companies like yours get in front of decision-makers at primes before the RFP ever drops, using LinkedIn — fully ITAR-compliant. Is that something you've explored, or have you been relying more on referrals and trade shows?"
[Email Subject]: "Getting [Company Name] in front of primes — before the RFP drops"
[Email Body]: "Hi [First Name], I work with Brayson Management — a digital marketing firm specializing in ITAR-compliant LinkedIn strategy for defense contractors. We help firms like yours build relationships with primes, procurement officers, and subcontractors so that when an RFP drops, you're already known. Would a 20-minute call this week make sense? No pitch — just a quick conversation about what's working in your market right now."
💡 Why it works: The email subject line speaks their language — it's about winning contracts, not marketing. "No pitch" in the CTA lowers resistance dramatically.
5
🤝 Warm Introduction (You Were Referred)
Scenario: An existing client, contact, or mutual connection suggested you reach out. Always lead with the referral source — it's your fastest credibility builder.
"Hi [First Name] — [Referral Name] suggested I reach out. I work with Brayson Management and we've been helping [Referral's Company] build their LinkedIn presence in the defense space — ITAR-compliant, relationship-focused. [Referral Name] thought what we're doing might be a fit for what you're working on. I'd love to hear more about [Company Name] and share what we've been seeing work. Would you have 20 minutes sometime this week?"
💡 Why it works: The referral does the trust-building for you. Keep the opener short — the goal is just to get the meeting, not explain everything upfront.
🚫 What NOT to say: Never open with "I'd like to tell you about our services." Never list features before you've asked a single question. Never pitch pricing on the first contact. Relationship first — always.
Objections? We've Got Answers.
Q: "We don't have the budget right now."
Response: "Totally understand. Our Starter package is $200/month — less than most people
spend on coffee and lunches in a month. The real question is: can you afford to stay invisible while your
competitors build relationships? Let's start small and scale up."
Q: "We already have someone handling our marketing."
Response: "That's great! Most of our clients had some marketing before working with us. In fact, we work really well alongside existing marketing and sales teams — we act as a force multiplier, adding to what your team already does and making them more effective. What makes us different is our specific focus on defense contractors and LinkedIn strategy. Has your current team worked with defense-specific ITAR compliance before?"
Q: "We get all our work through referrals, we don't need marketing."
Response: "Referral networks are powerful — and LinkedIn makes them bigger. When a prime
contractor is looking for a sub, the first thing they do is Google you and check LinkedIn. If you're invisible
there, you might not even make the shortlist."
Q: "How long until we see results?"
Response: "Most clients see increased engagement within the first 30 days. Significant lead
generation typically begins within 60–90 days as their network and authority grow. The lead list — which is
the most tangible result — builds over time."
Q: "I need to think about it."
Response: "Of course! Can I ask what specifically you'd like to think through? That way I can
make sure you have all the information you need. And would it be okay if I followed up next week?"
Proof It Works: Client Results
Afterburner Wind Tunnel Services
Engineering / Defense
Built a targeted LinkedIn community, connected with key aerospace & defense decision-makers.
Results: Expanded Network, Qualified Leads, Industry Connections
Aquia Junk Removal
Local Business
Transformed local presence with professional network growth and lead gen systems.
Results: Network Growth, Lead Generation, Local Authority
MBH Settlement Group
Professional Services
Implemented LinkedIn strategy that increased referral business and brand authority.
Worked directly with Rob Notman to build out and manage his LinkedIn business page, growing his professional presence and connecting him with the right audience.
Results: Professional Presence, Audience Growth, Business Page Development
Sales Objection Handling
5 Common Objections + Word-for-Word Responses
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"No Budget"
Starter plan starts at $200/mo — less than lunch for a week.
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"We Have Marketing"
We're a force multiplier — we add to your team, not replace them.
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"We Use Referrals"
LinkedIn makes your referral network bigger and more visible.
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"How Long?"
Engagement in 30 days. Leads in 60–90 days. Compounding results.
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"Need to Think"
Ask what's holding them back — then book the follow-up before you hang up.
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ITAR = Our Specialty
Turn compliance fears into a competitive advantage
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Lead List = Proof
Real people, already engaged — hand them the evidence
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Always Book Next Step
Never leave without a follow-up date on the calendar
🎧 Audio TrainingPart 4 of 4 · ~7 min 06 sec
Part 4: Handling Objections, Client Results & Your Cheat Sheet
The final piece. Word-for-word responses to every common objection, real client success stories you can share as proof, and a complete cheat sheet to keep everything at your fingertips. Total runtime: ~29 minutes across all 4 parts.
Your Quick Reference Cheat Sheet
THE ONE-LINER: "We help defense contractors build visibility and relationships on LinkedIn so
they win more contracts — before the RFP ever drops."