In this episode, we have Amanda Swanson Goff with us to discuss how small businesses can leverage veteran spouse and military talent. Quite often it’s been discussed to hire veterans and the opportunities provided. However, hiring and utilizing veteran and military spouses is not a topic that has been discussed until now. Listen in as Amanda offers how to connect and search for this talent. 

Disclaimer: “Dr. Goff’s views are her own and not a reflection of any employer, past or present.”  To connect with Amanda, find her on LinkedIn

In this episode, we have Jon Barker with us to discuss the process of selling his business. If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like,  Jon walks us through from beginning to end. He discusses what had him initially say No, what factored into his decision to sell and what life is like now. 

To connect with Jon, find him on LinkedIn

In this episode, we have Tan Wilson from Entellect LLC. to discuss the psychology of why we bid on what we bid on. Tan walks us through how the bid process is impacted when we look at it from psychology versus strategy and how this drives decisions in the GovCon industry.  

To connect with Tan find her on LinkedIn

in this episode, we have John Ferry from UseRogue.com with us to discuss bringing AI and automation to GovCon. Listen as John shares why GovCon is the perfect space to use AI and automation and some of the amazing results already being produced as seen firsthand with his company.  To connect with John, find him on LinkedIn

To learn more about UseRogue.com click here

In this episode we have Eric Coffie to discuss all things GovCon. Eric shares with us his journey to GovCon, why he came back to this industry and what he has created to now educate and empower others in the industry. Listen in today and let us know what you think about this inspiring conversation.

To connect with Eric and learn more about GovCon Giants, find him on LinkedIn

In this episode, we have Will Roberts from ASI Government with us to discuss the generation of GovCon through social media. We take a look at the history of trying to provide education in this industry and the challenge of making it interesting and fun. Will shares with us about the ideas behind the great content and ways to continue to engage and educate the GovCon community. 

To connect with Will find him on LinkedIn

To watch videos from ASI Government on YouTube 

In this episode, we have Haley Boulanger from the Pulse of GovCon with us to discuss the hidden gems of Market Research. Haley walks us through what Market Research is, why it matters for industry to conduct it and hidden gems that will be a game changer when conducting Market Research. 

To connect with Haley find her on LinkedIn

To learn more about the Pulse of GovCon click here

Resources Haley shared about:

Email Subscription Service - Quick Subscribe: https://service.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOL/subscriber/new

Federal Acquisition Institute: https://www.fai.gov/

GSA Pricing: https://buy.gsa.gov/pricing/

SBA SubNet: https://subnet.sba.gov/client/dsp_Landing.cfm

HHS Employee Directory: https://directory.psc.gov/employee.htm 

In this episode, we have Brian Lindholm with us to discuss the sin or misconception of believing that incumbency guarantees a win. Brian explains and walks us through what incumbency is, how it comes into play when a contract comes up for re-compete and the sins that incumbents make when it comes to contracting. 

To connect with Brian, find him on LinkedIn

 Check out Brian’s blog here

In this episode, we have David Blackburn from OrangeSlices AI with us to discuss Elev8. Elev8 was created to celebrate and recognize government contracting companies and agencies that are doing it the right way. David walks us through the criteria to be nominated and considered for Elev8 and shares what he’s seen so far since the creation of this program and what’s to come. 

To connect with David, find him on LinkedIn

To learn more about OrangeSlices and Elev8, click here

In this episode, we have Troy Francis, a Contracting Officer from the DC Office of Contracting and Procurement with us. Troy shares with us some of his favorite and least favorite things about being a CO as well as the things he usually never gets to talk about as a CO - which get really juicy. Don’t miss it. 

Connect with Troy on LinkedIn