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On this episode, we have Krystn Macomber with us to discuss differentiation is the new compliance  and separating those who standout from the rest of the pack. Krystn offers ways small businesses can plan and think ahead to stand out without breaking the bank.  To connect with Krstyn find her on LinkedIn Learn More about Summit Strategy

On this episode, Aubrey sits down with Nicole Tripputi to discuss Phase 3 of the SBIR process.  Listen in as Nicole explains what the SBIR is, what Phase 1 and 2 are, and what is Phase 3 and what is essential to know for small businesses to achieve Phase 3. Do not miss out on this episode! Listen in and let us know what you think. Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn

In this episode, we have Krystn Macomber, CEO and Founder of Summit Strategy with us to discuss how businesses' best sellers aren't in business development. Listen in as Krystn shares how small businesses should be thinking about and approaching growth and who should serve to help drive that within the business.  To connect with Krystn, find here on LinkedIn.  To learn more about Summit Strategy, click here.

In this episode, we have Judy Bradt back with us to discuss the gap between knowing and deciding in govcon and how to bridge it. Judy shares how to avoid hiding behind research, how to pursue small strategic wins without losing long-term direction, and why real, in-person connection still creates a competitive advantage in an AI-saturated world. If you care about building confidence, credibility, and momentum in complex systems, you'll get a lot out of this one.

On this episode, we have David Timm with us to discuss the misuse of Generative AI (GenAI) in reporting a protest. David, a bid protest attorney, walks us through how GenAI is impacting and changing the protest process, what issues arise when companies use GenAI and things to consider when using GenAI for a bid protest. Do not miss this conversation. To connect with David, find him on LinkedIn

In this episode, we have Mike Derrios with us, the new Executive Director of the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting within the Costello College of Business at George Mason University. Mike discusses with us the concept to create a common culture within GovCon across Government, Industry and Academia and the benefits associated.  To connect with Mike, find him on LinkedIn.  Learn more about the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting

On this episode, we have Zach Walker with us to discuss all things CMMC. Zach walks us through what CMMC is, the process to be certified and approved, any costs associated and what the audit process looks like. Do not miss out on this conversation as CMMC will be a main topic of conversation for a long time to come!  To connect with Zach, find him on LinkedIn To learn more about Zach's company and how they help with CMMC compliance, click here

In this episode, we have Sam Le with us to discuss the recent changes as a result of the FAR Overhaul and the impact to small businesses. Sam walks us through what he believes small businesses should pay particular attention to and what he considers major changes. Don't miss out on this episode!  To connect with Sam, find him on LinkedIn.  Check out Sam's podcast and blog mentioned as well at GovConIntelligence.com.

In this episode, we have Neil McDonnell with us to discuss his journey through the GovCon space. Neil shares his introduction to GovCon, if it was love at first sight and how he started the GovConChamber. Don't miss out on this great conversation full of insights for small businesses.  To connect with Neil find him on LinkedIn.

On this episode, we have guest Tracy Marcinowski with us to discuss where small businesses can find opportunities in GovCon. Tracy offers suggestions on how small businesses can determine where within the industry they belong, and steps to take to continue generate and create opportunities.  To connect with Tracy, find her on LinkedIn.

In this episode, we have Mike Nachshen with us to discuss elevating through empathy and ways that small business can approach preparing a proposal to appeal to the evaluators who will be reviewing the proposal on the receiving end. Mike walks us through what the empathetic lens is, what it can offer for small businesses and steps to take for this process. All of which offer a new approach for small businesses to use when preparing and submitting proposals.    To connect with Mike, find him on LinkedIn

On this episode, we have Michelle Currier, Chief Learning Officer of the National Contract Management Association with us to discuss different ways small businesses can learn within GovCon. Michelle offers different places small businesses can look to learn and educate themselves, who to ask, dos and don'ts when it comes to education and a few of her favorite stories and experiences.  To connect with Michelle find her on LinkedIn.

On this episode, we have Lauren Leulu, of Leulu & Co. with us to discuss all things scorecards!  Lauren walks us through what scorecards are, how self scoring works, pros and cons to the process and how using scorecards can help to increase success across the board. To connect with Lauren, find her on LinkedIn.

On this episode, we have Small Business Specialist Reggie Mitchell from the Environmental Protection Agency with us! Reggie walks us through what a small business specialist does, what actions small businesses can take to connect with him, and why you need to be his best friend (if you're a small business). Do not miss out on hearing about Reggie's passion to support, educate and propel this industry.  To connect with Reggie, find him on LinkedIn

On this episode, we have Kraig Conrad, CEO of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), to discuss the ways the GovCon community can win. The opportunities through training, events, outreach, networking and more offer a wide range for all businesses, especially small businesses. Listen in to learn more about what NCMA can offer the GovCon community!   To connect with Kraig, find him on LinkedIn.  To learn more about NCMA, click here.