State and Local Government Sales is the first practical guide to becoming a trusted advisor in Government Sales

In addition to 7 chapters of insider knowledge, and first hand accounts of successes and failures in the field, State and Local Sales includes a Youtube Page with practical tips and tricks, a checklist to help you boost your sales, and a place to contact the author, Parker Mills, with your burning SLG questions.

Book cover titled 'State and Local Government Sales: Beyond The Bid' by Parker Mills, with a torn paper design and a brown background.

Praise for State and Local Government Sales

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Praise for State and Local Government Sales *

“Parker has masterfully combined insight, practicality, and experience, into a comprehensive roadmap for doing business with State & Local governmental entities. As a former executive in State government, before transitioning to the private sector, I wish the sales reps I encountered had read a book like this – all parties would have benefitted.”

Tony Mathews, Former Deputy Commissioner and COO, State of Tennessee DHS

Parker Mills understands that SLG sales is more than navigating procurement, budget cycles, and agency politics. At its best, it’s about creating outcomes that matter—outcomes that change how communities live, work, and thrive. I’ve seen Parker live this belief for more than a decade: raising money for causes he believes in, volunteering his time, and always looking for ways to serve beyond the sale. This book captures both sides of his genius—the granular tactics that close deals and the bigger vision of why those deals matter. If you want to master the complexity of government sales and feel the fulfillment of making a difference, you’ll find both here.

Meghann Misiak, B2B Sales Trainer, Coach, & Founder of Sales Magic with Meg

“Only someone who has lived the grind of public sector sales could write this book—Parker’s hard-won insights, forged in real agency budget battles and procurement twists, make Beyond the Bid an indispensable guide for anyone serious about winning where the rules are unwritten."

Steve Tout, Founder & CEO, Identient and Author of The CISO On The Razor's Edge


Finally, a playbook for State and Local Government sales that actually gets it. Parker blends candid, hard-earned advice with humor and real-world examples—covering everything from leading your clients and assigning the right resources to navigating the SLG ecosystem and leveraging strategic partners. It’s sharp, it’s practical, and it’s written like a trusted colleague who wants you to win. — Travis Dobler, Enablement Manager & Sales Training Consultant to Fortune 500, SLG, and Federal Contractor Teams

Travis Dobler, Enablmenet Manager & Sales Training Consultant to Fortune 500, SLG, and Federal Contractor Teams

Contact Parker

Interested in working together? Reach out and I’ll be happy to connect! Here are some of the ways we can collaborate

  • Coffee Chat/General Networking

  • 1 on 1 Sales Coaching

  • Deal Reviews/Strategy

  • Go To Market Strategy Consulting

  • Enablement Training, Workshops

  • Team Building Events/Coaching