Landing some government contracts requires specific security clearances for firms and individuals. This interview features Tammy Ferreira, a security expert and founder of Investigations & Industrial Security Solutions (i2s2), as she details the government security clearances processes and how to set up a solid security process for small to medium-sized business.

Many small businesses enter government contracting via subcontracting. On this episode, Subcontracting 101, Lauren and Donna share their lessons learned, how to navigate the pitfalls of subcontracting and avoid “one brother stabbing another brother.” The devil is in the details and they can make all the difference as to whether your company flounders or thrives.

Lauren Weiner discusses the differences in business development and marketing between the commercial world and government services. What are the different approaches that the government is expecting versus a commercial customer? How would you advise emerging companies on what their value is? Lauren also gives a few examples from her experiences.

WWC CEO Lauren Weiner and WWC President and COO Donna Huneycutt introduce the WWC Podcast, a podcast series discussing government contracting and consulting. This introductory episode discusses how Lauren and Donna met, their journey in starting WWC in 2004, and their growth since its inception.