Best Scorecontracts Podcasts (2025)

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How a $75 Weekend Hustle Turned Into Government Contracting Gold 11:49

3h ago11:49

11:49

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we talk about the essential roles of accountants and attorneys in a business's success. Our guest emphasizes the importance of understanding financial statements, cash flow management, and the language of finances to effectively run a business. We also highlight the significance of having legal guidance when it …

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Want Government Contracts? This One Tip Will Make Them Take Your Call Every Time! 7:55

1d ago7:55

7:55

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I interviews a guest who shares insights into the role of a small business advocate within a larger company. Our guest highlights their responsibilities, which include helping small businesses learn about their company, supporting capture managers during proposal processes, and identifying capable small business…

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This Former Developer Cracked the $150M Government Contracting Code! 6:55

21h ago6:55

6:55

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I interview a guest who shares their career journey from being a software developer to transitioning into business development in the government contracting industry. The guest discusses their experience managing a CSO (Customer Service Operations) and how it led to an opportunity to work for a government contra…

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How This Government Contracting Business Grew 3000% in One Year! 9:56

2d ago9:56

9:56

In today's episode, I interview a guest who shares the inspiring journey of their company during the COVID-19 pandemic. We talk about how their business, initially focused on selling personal protective equipment (PPE), experienced exponential growth as the demand for PPE skyrocketed. Highlighting the challenges they faced in meeting the increased …

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How to Find Contracts That Fit YOU in Government Contracting 6:37

3d ago6:37

6:37

In today's episode of The Daily Windup, we have our guest who shares valuable insights for small businesses looking to secure government contracts. We talk about the importance of understanding the target company and its procurement needs. Advising small businesses to research the company's upcoming bids and analyze the scope of work in previous or…

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269: Why Banks Say No to Your Contract — and How Encore Funding Says Yes 40:30

4d ago40:30

40:30

Ever been burned by finance companies, I know I have. So often as small minority owned businesses we do not get the best rates, offers or just out right get taken advantage of because of what we don’t know. Thanks to our new partner, Encore Funding we are now bringing you a trusted source for government contract financing. With more than $500M in f…

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From Safety Harnesses to Healthcare Deals: How This Vet Launched a Powerhouse Brand! 7:47

6d ago7:47

7:47

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I interview Jackson Dalton, the president and owner of Black Box Safety, a distribution company specializing in healthcare products. Jackson shares his story, starting from his time in the Marine Corps and a career-ending injury that led him to pursue a mission of preventing workplace injuries. He discusses his …

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From $20K to $100M: What ‘Small Business’ Really Means in Government Contracting 7:16

7d ago7:16

7:16

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we explore the crucial role of small businesses in government contracts. Highlighting the reasons why large businesses need small business program directors and subcontractors. Federal acquisition regulations require the involvement of small businesses in the completion of government projects. Large businesses o…

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3 Security Levels. 1 Big Mistake Could Cost You Everything 7:27

7d ago7:27

7:27

In today's episode, we delve into the complex world of government contracts and cybersecurity challenges. We break down the different certification levels and their requirements for contractors. Level two contracts involve controlled unclassified information, necessitating a level two certification. However, recent changes have exempted level one c…

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Don't Make This $100K Mistake in Government Contracting! Read the Fine Print! 12:26

7d ago12:26

12:26

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I engage in a conversation with a guest about the importance of clearly defining core competencies and specialized services in the world of government contracting. Emphasizing the significance of understanding contract requirements and the importance of thorough reading and comprehension to avoid pitfalls and mi…

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268: Breaking Down Gov Barriers: 2025's $100B Non-FAR Revolution 52:36

10d ago52:36

52:36

In this episode of the GovCon Giants Podcast, I’m breaking down a seismic shift that’s about to transform government contracting in 2025. Over the last few months, I’ve had conversations with agency leaders and top contractors—and there’s one message that’s loud and clear: the rules of the game are changing. This isn’t about small tweaks to the FAR…

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267: How Startups Are Winning $650K+ in Government Contracting (in Just 15 Minutes!) 1:08:42

11d ago1:08:42

1:08:42

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, startup…

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266: Game-Changing Executive Order: How to Get Ahead in Government Contracts Now! 31:58

12d ago31:58

31:58

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 busin…

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How One Lunch Meeting Turned Into $30M in Government Contracts 6:15

13d ago6:15

6:15

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 t…

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15 Years Later: How My Business Plan Predicted Everything in Government Contracting! 7:14

14d ago7:14

7:14

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…

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265: From Trade Wars to Real Costs: Bill Reinsch Tells All 53:00

15d ago53:00

53:00

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 e…

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264: How to Win Defense Contracts Through a Consortium 32:04

15d ago32:04

32:04

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 yo…

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263: 2025 Goverment Contracting Gameplan Starts Here: IT Companies Learn How To Skip The Bidding Process 26:06

17d ago26:06

26:06

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…

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262: Defense Acquisition Reform: Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base) 27:43

18d ago27:43

27:43

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. In this episode, I break down …

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261: Trump’s Executive Order Just Changed Defense Contracting 10:09

19d ago10:09

10:09

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…

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Government Cybersecurity Breaches Could Shut Down Your Business — Are You Ready? 11:07

20d ago11:07

11:07

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 addres…

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You Can Win U.S. Government Contracts from ANY Country (Here’s the Proof) 7:38

21d ago7:38

7:38

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…

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They Said She Couldn’t Do It… Then She TRIPLED the Government Vendor List from 13 to 35! 5:47

22d ago5:47

5:47

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 immediat…

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No Internet? No Problem. This Tech Runs on Satellites, Planes, and Hard Drives! 6:25

23d ago6:25

6:25

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…

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Regulations Drop Daily at EXACTLY 8:45 AM—Here’s What Most Contractors Miss! 6:51

24d ago6:51

6:51

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…

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Up to 1 MILLION Media Sources DAILY?! This GovCon Opportunity is INSANE! 8:59

25d ago8:59

8:59

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…

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Govcon Giants

Eric Coffie

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How a $75 Weekend Hustle Turned Into Government Contracting Gold 11:49

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Want Government Contracts? This One Tip Will Make Them Take Your Call Every Time! 7:55

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This Former Developer Cracked the $150M Government Contracting Code! 6:55

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How This Government Contracting Business Grew 3000% in One Year! 9:56

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How to Find Contracts That Fit YOU in Government Contracting 6:37

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269: Why Banks Say No to Your Contract — and How Encore Funding Says Yes 40:30

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From Safety Harnesses to Healthcare Deals: How This Vet Launched a Powerhouse Brand! 7:47

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From $20K to $100M: What ‘Small Business’ Really Means in Government Contracting 7:16

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3 Security Levels. 1 Big Mistake Could Cost You Everything 7:27

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Don't Make This $100K Mistake in Government Contracting! Read the Fine Print! 12:26

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268: Breaking Down Gov Barriers: 2025's $100B Non-FAR Revolution 52:36

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267: How Startups Are Winning $650K+ in Government Contracting (in Just 15 Minutes!) 1:08:42

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266: Game-Changing Executive Order: How to Get Ahead in Government Contracts Now! 31:58

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How One Lunch Meeting Turned Into $30M in Government Contracts 6:15

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15 Years Later: How My Business Plan Predicted Everything in Government Contracting! 7:14

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265: From Trade Wars to Real Costs: Bill Reinsch Tells All 53:00

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264: How to Win Defense Contracts Through a Consortium 32:04

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263: 2025 Goverment Contracting Gameplan Starts Here: IT Companies Learn How To Skip The Bidding Process 26:06

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262: Defense Acquisition Reform: Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base) 27:43

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261: Trump’s Executive Order Just Changed Defense Contracting 10:09

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Government Cybersecurity Breaches Could Shut Down Your Business — Are You Ready? 11:07

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You Can Win U.S. Government Contracts from ANY Country (Here’s the Proof) 7:38

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They Said She Couldn’t Do It… Then She TRIPLED the Government Vendor List from 13 to 35! 5:47

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No Internet? No Problem. This Tech Runs on Satellites, Planes, and Hard Drives! 6:25

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Regulations Drop Daily at EXACTLY 8:45 AM—Here’s What Most Contractors Miss! 6:51

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Up to 1 MILLION Media Sources DAILY?! This GovCon Opportunity is INSANE! 8:59