Game Changers for Government Contractors

Ep 370: Lessons from the Trenches: Surviving and Thriving in GovCon


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In this episode of Game Changers for Government Contractors, host Michael LeJeune sits down with Starla Halcomb of Lead Training to share her incredible journey in GovCon. Starla opens up about launching her business with a single contract, losing it all during the pandemic, and learning how to rebuild from scratch. She discusses the mental challenges, the lessons of bad advice, the importance of learning how to run a real business, and how critical it is to develop boundaries and focus on long-term strategy. This episode is packed with wisdom, hard truths, and encouragement for anyone navigating the ups and downs of government contracting. If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this is the episode you need to hear.
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