How Schatz Strategy Group Saved $75K Per Year with GovDash’s Autonomous AI Platform

“GovDash has transformed our proposal-writing process. It’s fast, responsive, and eliminates the need for hiring and training new staff.” – Sheree Lewis, Co-Owner, Schatz Strategy Group

About Schatz

Schatz Strategy Group, headquartered in Blackwell, OK, specializes in marketing communications for the federal government. With over 34 years of experience working with 80+ federal agencies across 30 states, their expertise lies in producing high-quality, effective communication strategies tailored to government needs.

Challenge

Schatz Wanted to Scale Proposal Production Without Increasing Headcount

After years of success, Schatz was ready to build on their efforts and secure more government contract bids. But, they needed a way to scale proposal output efficiently.

“At that time, we had to make tough choices about which proposals to pursue,” says Sheree Lewis, co-owner of Schatz. “Our team simply didn’t have the bandwidth.”

They identified two key areas for improvement:

• Expanding capabilities: Schatz wanted a partner who could help them boost their proposal output and iterate on the fly. Initially, they experimented with hiring contractors — but they soon realized the training process was time-consuming and didn’t provide the flexible support they needed. Instead, they wanted a solution that would act as a seamless extension of their team without the overhead of additional hires.

• Enhancing efficiency: Schatz also needed a simplified solution that would remove complexity from their workload. They wanted to streamline document creation, reduce manual workload, and ensure consistency — without learning complicated new systems.

So, Schatz started looking for a better solution to automate proposal management. They discovered GovDash through an email from Sean Doherty, Co-Founder and CEO at GovDash.

After an initial trial, Schatz quickly recognized GovDash’s ability to amplify proposal output and streamline team workflows.

“I didn’t have the bandwidth to train new team members. Instead, I needed a solution that could integrate into my existing workflow and automate the most time-consuming parts of the proposal-writing process. That way, I could focus on doing what I needed to do faster.”

Solution

GovDash’s AI-Powered Platform Automates Every Aspect of Proposal Development

GovDash provides a seamless, AI-driven proposal-writing platform that allows Schatz to accelerate their workflows without expanding their team.

Instead, GovDash acts as a true extension of Schatz. The GovDash team provides on-demand support, and the platform iterates on proposal drafts in real time. These features allow Schatz to adjust their submissions quickly and efficiently. GovDash’s flexibility also means they can scale proposal output effortlessly, allowing the team to pursue more contract opportunities.

GovDash’s intuitive design also enhances efficiency by eliminating the steep learning curve that often comes with adopting new technology. The platform’s automated document structuring and AI-assisted content generation simplify proposal creation, reducing time spent on manual formatting and revisions.

“When we first started out, it took several hours to generate a proposal draft. With GovDash, it’s so fast. I can throw in the details and have a solid draft in minutes. That’s been a game-changer for us,” Sheree explains.

“GovDash is the perfect fit. It doesn’t need training and it gives me exactly what I need — when I need it.”

Results

Schatz Achieves 2x Increase in Proposal Output

Since implementing GovDash, Schatz has significantly improved their proposal-writing process:

• 2x increase in proposal output

• Estimated $75,000+ in annual cost savings

• 50% reduction in proposal turnaround time

By using GovDash, Schatz has positioned themselves for sustained growth and increased efficiency. With streamlined proposal processes, ultra-responsive customer support from GovDash, and a reduced operational burden, Schatz can now pursue more opportunities than ever.

“Our team loves GovDash. Their responsiveness is beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. We have monthly check-in calls, and they’re constantly improving the product. It feels like GovDash was built just for us, and the team knows exactly what they’re doing.”