Govcon Giants

In this episode of the GovCon Giants Podcast, I sit down with Pierce, a former intel analyst who's now knee-deep in the innovation game—helping non-traditional contractors break into defense and federal markets. With the new Executive Order pushing modernization in defense acquisitions, there's never been a better time for small businesses, startups, and technologists to step up. Pierce a...

On this episode of GovCon Giants, I’m diving deep into one of the biggest shifts we’ve seen in federal contracting in recent years. I sat down with Chelsea Meggitt—federal contracting strategist, author, and someone who knows this space inside and out—to talk about a powerful Executive Order that’s opening up brand-new opportunities for small businesses. I...

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I interview a successful entrepreneur who shares their inspiring journey from being a consultant to starting their own business. Emphasizing the importance of having startup capital and the various options available to entrepreneurs, such as taking out loans or using personal savings. Our guest also highlights the advantage of working as a consultant to accumulate the necessary funds to launch t...

In this episode of The Daily Windup, wee dive deep into the significance of business planning and the value of leveraging free resources for small businesses. Emphasizing the importance of writing a business plan as a starting point to organize thoughts, articulate ideas, and seek validation for a concept. Highlighting the benefits of proof-testing the plan, identifying potential gaps, and gaining external feedback to refine the bu...

In today’s episode of GovCon Giants, I sit down with Bill Reinsch—Senior Adviser and Chair Emeritus at CSIS and a former Undersecretary of Commerce—to unpack the truth about trade wars, tariffs, and why global uncertainty is rattling supply chains like never before. Bill takes us behind the curtain of U.S. economic policy, drawing from decades of experience in Capitol Hill, the Clinton ad...

Today, we're diving into a massive opportunity with the Air Force that could transform your federal business. We're breaking down 7 critical technologies the Air Force is actively seeking, with over $200 million in contracting opportunities through our consortium.

If you're a technology company looking to break into defense contracting or expand your current footprint, this episode is crucial for you. We'l...

Today’s episode is hot off the press. We’re talking about the brand-new Executive Order from the White House that’s set to completely reshape defense acquisitions. This isn’t theory—this is a real-time opportunity for small businesses, non-traditional vendors, and tech disruptors to break through the red tape and start solving real problems for the gover...

Today, we’re diving into the brand-new Executive Order aimed at Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base. If you’ve ever been stuck in the bureaucratic nightmare of DoD procurement, you know this system has needed a reboot for decades—and this EO might finally deliver it.

Are you positive that you have the best financing in place? Ever question the charges or fees you're paying? Do you know what is industry standard versus excessive. Recently I had our partner Encore Funding look at 3 of my students previous agreements with finance companies and found many ways that they had been taken advantage of. For far too long this has become the industry norm and now...

In this episode of "The Daily Windup," we delve into the complex world of government contracts and the challenges faced by contractors and government officials alike. We emphasizes the importance of organizations like the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) as a platform for contractors and government personnel to collaborate and address such challenges.

The conversation then shifts towards cybersecurity, a longstanding...

In today's episode of The Daily Windup, we explore the concept of finding opportunities in government contracting by leveraging market intelligence and understanding the dynamics between government agencies and vendors.

This episode, we emphasize the importance of market research and highlighting the story of entrepreneur Roberta Moore, who secured a sole-source contract by presenting her capabilities and offering a better alternat...

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we reflect on the importance of embracing unexpected challenges, emphasizing the need to take swift and decisive action when faced with a "hot potato" situation. 

We also delves into the value of networking and going beyond one's comfort zone, encouraging people to actively seek connections outside their immediate circles, attend events, and engage face-to-face to build authentic relationships.

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In this episode of The Daily Windup, we talk about the challenges and solutions faced by the Hawaiian community during the pandemic. We talk about collaborations with the Governor of Hawaii to tackle the high unemployment rate caused by the travel industry's collapse. Through brainstorming sessions and identifying various problems, they developed a groundbreaking initiative—creating a university to train individuals in STEM fields ...

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we dives into the complex world of government regulations and enforcement of domestic preferences. We discuss the process of monitoring and understanding federal regulations through the Federal Register, the insider tips on how to leverage the preview section of the register to stay ahead of upcoming regulations and gain an edge in blogging or reporting.

We also talk about enforcing domestic pre...

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we dive into a variety of topics related to government contracting opportunities, discussing the importance of not pursuing expired contracts and emphasizing the need to respond but not harass. We talk about the importance to investigate whether an opportunity ever materialized into a contract before pursuing it further. 

I also highlight the comprehensive scope of contracts and the government's...

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In this episode of The Daily Windup, we dive deep into the power of mindset and the importance of surrounding yourself with supportive people. Today, we highlight the significance of shifting from a mindset of doubt to one of unwavering belief.If you surround yourself with individuals who don't believe in your dreams, you're more likely to falter. However, by changing your mindset to "when I achieve it" instead of "if I can," you o...

In today's episode, we have Lynnwood Owens Jr., the founder and president of LBO Technology, LLC. Lynnwood and he shares the story behind his company, which was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia. LBO Technology specializes in professional services, including PMO support, data analytics, administrative support, and organizational training and development, particularly in diversity, inclusion, and equity trai...

In this episode we have an intriguing conversation with Jim, and Jerry. We discuss the challenges and innovative solutions in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and software development.

Discover how this innovative approach opens doors for professionals from various fields to contribute to AI and no-code development efforts. Tune in to this captivating episode and learn how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming t...