BESHOY METRY: PHANTOM BUILDERS, INC. learned about the training and resources the CTAP offers, and enrolled in the Mentor-Protégée program.”
Wanting to bid on an Alameda County Treasurer-Tax Collector’ s Office Carpet Replacement project, Beshoy reached out to the CTAP for support and found MWIS’ staff caring, knowledgeable and happy to help him at every turn. They first connected him with a surety agent to secure bonding, then helped him review and understand the request for proposal, refine his bidding strategies, improve his estimating accuracy, and later, build relationships with key agencies.
“ Johanna, Fawn, Ken and Jennifer have been life-changing for me and my family because with their assistance, my business has transformed significantly. The mentorship and resources they provide have allowed me to confidently and successfully compete and grow in this industry. Their guidance demystified the bidding process— they equipped me with the right tools, strategies, and market insights to competitively pursue small projects. Through their guidance and training, I learned how to identify opportunities, structure accurate bids, and respond effectively to requests for proposals.”
This support proved invaluable as Beshoy successfully won that first project— a milestone that he notes would not have been possible without their mentorship.“ Beyond technical skills, their ongoing
“ Beyond technical skills, [ MWIS’ team’ s ] ongoing advice on navigating public sector opportunities continues to help my company grow sustainably. The program didn’ t just teach me how to bid; it gave me the confidence to compete and establish credibility in this market.”
— Beshoy Metry, Phantom Builders
advice on navigating public sector opportunities continues to help my company grow sustainably. The program didn’ t just teach me how to bid; it gave me the confidence to compete and establish credibility in this market.”
Beshoy has been strategically growing his business by building a team of skilled professionals who share his commitment to quality and efficiency.“ By carefully selecting experts in key areas, we’ ve strengthened our capabilities and expanded our capacity to take on more projects. This approach has already yielded significant results,” he points out.“ In just the second quarter of 2025, we’ ve already secured over $ 300,000 in contracts.”
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