Matthew Schoonover is a partner at Koprince Law LLC, a boutique law firm in Lawrence, Kansas, that works exclusively with federal government contractors. As part of his practice, Matt counsels contractors on the unique issues they face working for the federal government from compliance with the FAR and the SBA's regulations, to representing clients in bid protests and claims. Matt is a frequent contributor to SmallGovCon.com, and has been interviewed by Law 360, Bloomberg, and Westlaw Journal, among others. In today's episode Matt breaks down the Mentor Protégé Program and Joint Ventures. He presents us with valuable advice, guidance and tips about the programs. For show note visit govcongiants.com/podcast

Matthew Schoonover is a partner at Koprince Law LLC, a boutique law firm in Lawrence, Kansas, that works exclusively with federal government contractors. As part of his practice, Matt counsels contractors on the unique issues they face working for the federal government from compliance with the FAR and the SBA's regulations, to representing clients in bid protests and claims. Matt is a frequent contributor to SmallGovCon.com, and has been interviewed by Law 360, Bloomberg, and Westlaw Journal, among others. In today's episode Matt breaks down the Mentor Protégé Program and Joint Ventures. He presents us with valuable advice, guidance and tips about the programs. For show note visit govcongiants.com/podcast

006: Matthew Schoonover – Joint Venture and Mentor Protégé Guru

Hosted by government contracting expert, 8(a) business mentor, and founder of the Govcon Giants platform, Eric Coffie. With over 250K+ podcast listens, a thriving YouTube channel of 49K+ subscribers, and a LinkedIn community of 19k+ followers, Eric has built one of the most trusted voices in federal contracting. Govcon Giants isn't just another podcast—it ranks on the U.S. procurement leaderboard and is recognized as the #5 overall creator worldwide in procurement, cementing Eric's role as a true authority in this space.

On this podcast, you'll discover how to win more contracts, scale your small business into a sustainable government contracting powerhouse, and learn the insider strategies that have helped countless entrepreneurs break into the $700B+ federal marketplace. Through real conversations with industry leaders, agency insiders, and successful business owners, Eric brings you the playbook for success—covering everything from 8(a) certification and set-asides to subcontracting, teaming, and beyond.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, Govcon Giants is your roadmap to navigating one of the most profitable yet misunderstood markets in the world—government contracting.

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Hosted by government contracting expert, 8(a) business mentor, and founder of the Govcon Giants platform, Eric Coffie. With over 250K+ podcast listens, a thriving YouTube channel of 49K+ subscribers, and a LinkedIn community of 19k+ followers, Eric has built one of the most trusted voices in federal contracting. Govcon Giants isn't just another podcast—it ranks on the U.S. procurement leaderboard and is recognized as the #5 overall creator worldwide in procurement, cementing Eric's role as a true authority in this space. On this podcast, you'll discover how to win more contracts, scale your small business into a sustainable government contracting powerhouse, and learn the insider strategies that have helped countless entrepreneurs break into the $700B+ federal marketplace. Through real conversations with industry leaders, agency insiders, and successful business owners, Eric brings you the playbook for success—covering everything from 8(a) certification and set-asides to subcontracting, teaming, and beyond. Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, Govcon Giants is your roadmap to navigating one of the most profitable yet misunderstood markets in the world—government contracting.

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