Breaking In: The Federal Lobbyist Playbook

Break into Washington the right way. Breaking In: The Federal Lobbyist Playbook is a clear, candid guide to launching—and growing—a career in federal lobbying. Veteran strategist Jay Taylor explains how the city really works, what “counts” as lobbying, and how ethical, evidence-driven advocacy wins. Forget smoky back rooms. This book is about preparation over theatrics—turning complex problems into workable text, persuading with data and stories, and filing what needs to be filed, on time, every time. Taylor, who owns and manages the largest public affairs and lobbyist groups on LinkedIn and is the Editor of The Lobbyist Connection; a weekly snapshot of the public policy landscape, offers his perspective and best practices from across the profession. You’ll learn how to: • Understand the real definition of lobbying (and when you must register) • Navigate Congress, appropriations, and notice-and-comment rulemaking • Turn client pain points into a narrow, defensible ask staff can use • Run a productive Hill day (six meetings, one outcome) • Write comment letters that get quoted and report language that guides agencies • Stay clean on LDA/FARA, gifts & travel, and contribution reporting • Choose a niche, build authority, and decide whether you need a JD • Start a solo/boutique practice—pricing, conflicts, and simple systems What’s inside: readable, narrative chapters (not checklists), practical scripts and examples, and a focused 90-day launch plan. Who it’s for: new graduates, Hill or agency staff planning their next move, corporate/association professionals, and independents ready to go solo. Outcome: a sustainable career built on clarity, ethics, and results—so your name opens doors for years to come. View Less