Closing the Communication and Knowledge Gap for the Small Business Government Contracting Industry. One of the biggest challenges industry faces is working in the federal government sphere is communication. Breaking the Standard is committed to using the podcast as a platform to educate, inform, and connect with others in the Small Business Government Contracting Community, both industry and Government.
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,…
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,…
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 .…
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…
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…
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…
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…