# small (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 124 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover small. Page: Feed: --- ## [How to Use an 8(a) Partner to Build Past Performance and Win Prime Contracts](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/how-to-use-an-8a-partner-to-build-past-performance-and-win-prime-contracts) _2026-08-22 · Govcon Giants_ The 8(a) program lets a small business team with an 8(a) prime, subcontract on its contracts, and build the past performance needed to win its own prime awards later. Eric Coffie walks through the exact teaming approach he used starting in 2019, from doing the business development for an 8(a) partner to negotiating $18 million in sole source contracts as a prime in 2025. What you'll learn in this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/10-6__Clip_1__2025_Action_Plan_and_Govcon_Accelerator_-_Eric_Coffie_061025_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Why AI Is Making Your Marketing Easier But Not Better with Gee Ranasinha](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/why-ai-is-making-your-marketing-easier-but-not-better-with-gee-ranasinha) _2026-08-21 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E71 AI has raised the floor. But has it raised the ceiling? Gee Ranasinha doesn't think so. AI has democratized content production, giving small businesses access to capabilities once reserved for larger organizations. But Gee argues that we're simultaneously creating what he calls a greater "preponderance of mediocrity" meaning more acceptable content, more quickly, from more companies,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Gee_Ranasinha_21aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [Paul’s Podcast - Fri 21 Aug 2026](https://paulypilot.substack.com/p/pauls-podcast-fri-21-aug-2026) _2026-08-21 · Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott · ShareIdeas.uk_ In brief: PW: HTG, Bids: SPI, GAMA, Green: SPR, Amber/Green: BTG, KGH, RLE, Amber: PPH, Red: EAAS [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/212179695/1652c4d2c121cbf5528ac91418bde6b7.mp3) ## [Weekend Chat - 21/22/23 Aug 2026](https://paulypilot.substack.com/p/weekend-chat-212223-aug-2026) _2026-08-21 · Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott · ShareIdeas.uk_ Read more ## [The Sources Sought Response That Legally Narrows Federal Competition (Step-by-Step)](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-sources-sought-response-that-legally-narrows-federal-competition-step-by-step) _2026-08-21 · Govcon Giants_ A sources sought response is a small business's chance to recommend specific past-performance and PWS requirements that the government can place directly into the solicitation, legally narrowing who can compete. Eric Coffie walks through how to shape those recommendations, from citing a five-year VA janitorial contract to requiring three years of prime performance on a 50,000 square foot facility,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/18-12_Clip_1__Whisper_in_the_Governments_Ear_Legally_with_Ryan_Atencio_121825_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Alabama Farmers Federation Conference and Produce Imports Impacting Domestic Production](https://www.aginfo.net/report/66145/Farm-of-the-Future/Alabama-Farmers-Federation-Conference-and-Produce-Imports-Impacting-Domestic-Production) _2026-08-21 · Farm of the Future_ More than 700 Alabama farmers wandered on down to Mobile Bay for the Alabama Farmers Federation Farm & Land Conference, and U.S. fruit production has declined 32% and vegetable have fallen 10%, while fresh fruit and vegetable IMPORTS have each increased about 70%. [Listen](https://www.aginfo.net/Assets/Audio/report_6a87588c971a1539521317.mp3) ## [Ranching and Data](https://www.aginfo.net/report/66148/Farm-of-the-Future/Ranching-and-Data) _2026-08-21 · Farm of the Future_ Ranchbot is proving the value of how data and technology can improve a rancher’s operation, and their way of life. [Listen](https://www.aginfo.net/Assets/Audio/report_6a8777b97eb9d204945811.mp3) ## [Fri 21 Aug 2026 - Paul Scott's Small/Mid Cap Value Report](https://paulypilot.substack.com/p/fri-21-aug-2026-paul-scotts-smallmid) _2026-08-21 · Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott · ShareIdeas.uk_ 4 experienced investor/analysts, writing & podcasting independent/unbiased & prolific reviews of UK small & mid cap shares. Fallible personal opinions only, never advice or recommendations. ## [Premiere - Franchising a Creative Driven Business with Alisa Sparks](https://soundcloud.com/dbarnettmoncton/premiere-franchising-a) _2026-08-20 · David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB_ - Join David's email list, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com Find Alisa online here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisasparkslc/ or here: https://linden-creek.com/ \*\*\*\* Franchising a Creative Driven Business New guest – Alisa Sparks I’m joined by Alisa Sparks, Founder and CEO of Linden Creek, to talk about how she transformed a home staging and interior design business into… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2384268282-dbarnettmoncton-premiere-franchising-a.mp3) ## [Paul’s Podcast - Thu 20 Aug 2026](https://paulypilot.substack.com/p/pauls-podcast-thu-20-aug-2026) _2026-08-20 · Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott · ShareIdeas.uk_ In brief: PW: JD, AT, RBN, Amber/Green: CAPD, Amber: HAS, CGS, PAM, No colour: STX ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/KVoVNiXRVcmb) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## 540: How YouTube Decides What Gets Views (New Update) _2026-08-20 · The Think Media Podcast_ Learn how YouTube decides what gets views!⚡️Discover how to make the one video that changes everything (Proven framework) ➡️ https://thinkmediacoaching.com/one-video-away?video=WOb46swRTB0 This video is NOT sponsored. Some of the links below are sponsored or affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you buy something, or get paid when you click on them. 📒 Show Notes and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/391945/episodes/19673463-540-how-youtube-decides-what-gets-views-new-update.mp3) ## [From Marine Sharpshooter to Landing a Government Contract With Zero Experience](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/david-rambhajan) _2026-08-20 · Govcon Giants_ Landing a job you have no experience for feels impossible, but David Rambhajan did it with zero degree, zero experience, and no MBA, and in this episode he breaks down the exact "sharpshooter strategy" that got him hired. If you are starting from scratch with no past performance or connections, this is the mindset and step-by-step approach that turns a flat rejection into an opportunity nobody… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/18-9_Clip_1__Sharpshooter_Strategy_Building_a_Foundation_for_Success_-_David_Rambhajan_091825_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Technology Doesn't Have to be Complicated](https://www.aginfo.net/report/66133/Farm-of-the-Future/Technology-Doesn-t-Have-to-be-Complicated) _2026-08-20 · Farm of the Future_ Ranchbot helps ranchers monitor the water available for livestock without having to drive around for hours. [Listen](https://www.aginfo.net/Assets/Audio/report_6a8621e4a27ec100822255.mp3) ## [Thu 20 Aug 2026 - Paul Scott's Small/Mid Cap Value Report](https://paulypilot.substack.com/p/thu-20-aug-2026-paul-scotts-smallmid) _2026-08-20 · Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott · ShareIdeas.uk_ In brief: PW: JD, AT, RBN, Amber/Green: CAPD, Amber: HAS, CGS, PAM, No colour: STX ## [Who Were You Before Life Asked So Much of You?](https://kristinecarlson.substack.com/p/who-were-you-before-life-asked-so) _2026-08-19 · Living the Big Stuff_ Join Me for The Third in this Live Series: The Seven R's of Reinvention ## [Paul’s Podcast - Weds 19 Aug 2026](https://paulypilot.substack.com/p/pauls-podcast-weds-19-aug-2026) _2026-08-19 · Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott · ShareIdeas.uk_ In brief: Bids: PINE, AIRE, Green: LTHM, Amber/Green: ULTP, ANG, Amber: TRN, AMCO, No colour: ONT, DGI9 ## [No](https://meghaanlurtz.substack.com/p/no) _2026-08-19 · Meghaan Lurtz · (Less) Lonely Money_ The Word We Never Actually Have to Say [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210872230/b3caea8e09d15b0b4d383b6b388f00d5.mp3) ## [Summer Came](https://jackiemorrisonwrites.substack.com/p/summer-came) _2026-08-19 · Little Writing Corner · Little Writing Corner_ A short read this week [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211685612/ffff8ba0c8d64d98327bf9bbdcdd82e3.mp3) ## [Ep 200: I Learned Something 15 Years Ago That Changed How I Deal with Migraines. It Can Change Your Life Too.](https://orozconutrition.com/podcast/ep200-sleep/) _2026-08-19 · One Small Bite_ Sleep isn’t earned — it’s a biological function. In this deep dive on SLEEP, the third Basic Daily Function, Dietitian Dude David Orozco shares his 15-year journey with migraines and sleep, introduces Dr. Rachel Zoffness’s biopsychosocial “pain recipe” framework, and reviews the research on testosterone, insulin resistance, cardiovascular damage, cortisol, BDNF, and the gut-sleep connection.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/679691/episodes/19668512-ep-200-i-learned-something-15-years-ago-that-changed-how-i-deal-with-migraines-it-can-change-your-life-too.mp3) ## [338: 20-Year GovCon Lawyer: Why Your $10 Billion IDIQ Is Worth Nothing | Isaias "Cy" Alba](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/338-20-year-govcon-lawyer-why-your-10-billion-idiq-is-worth-nothing-isaias-cy-alba) _2026-08-19 · Govcon Giants_ Selling a government contracting business triggers a 180-day eligibility rule that can void a set-aside bid if the buyer is not eligible on the day of award, wiping out the time and cost of the proposal. Isaias "Cy" Alba, a partner at the law firm PilieroMazza with 20 years in government contracting M&A, walks through the specific rules that quietly strip value from a small business before a sale,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/Isaias__Cy__Alba__IV_1.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oyaYXANiFs6Z) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Chris Dorley-Brown / Aria Sharokhshahi](https://asmallvoicepod.substack.com/p/chris-dorley-brown-aria-sharokhshahi-026) _2026-08-19 · Ben Smith · A Small Voice At Best..._ A check-in with the brilliant and inimitable Chris Dorley Brown. And last week’s guest Aria Sharokhshahi returns to answer the bonus questions. ## [Ranchbot Raises Funding To Expand Water Management Technology](https://www.aginfo.net/report/66121/Farm-of-the-Future/Ranchbot-Raises-Funding-To-Expand-Water-Management-Technology) _2026-08-19 · Farm of the Future_ The company’s IoT and satellite-connected platform already helps more than 12,000 producers manage roughly 10 million cattle and 15 million sheep. [Listen](https://www.aginfo.net/Assets/Audio/report_6a84d4164cf8b168426751.mp3) ## [Why Your Google Ads Keep Underperforming with Jeff Coleman](https://www.theagentsofchange.com/635) _2026-08-19 · The Agents of Change Digital Marketing Podcast_ If your Google Ads budget keeps climbing while your results stay flat, you're not alone, and you're probably starting in the wrong place. My guest this week is Jeff Coleman, founder of Factor Four Marketing, who has spent more than two decades building results-driven Google Ads campaigns for everyone from local service companies to Fortune 500 brands. Jeff makes the case that most businesses jump… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/themarketingagents/Why_Your_Google_Ads_Keep_Underperforming_with_Jeff_Coleman.mp3?dest-id=145771) ## [Wed 19 Aug 2026 - Paul Scott's Small/Mid Cap Value Report](https://paulypilot.substack.com/p/wed-19-aug-2026-paul-scotts-smallmid) _2026-08-19 · Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott · ShareIdeas.uk_ In brief: Bids: AIRE, Green: ULTP, Amber/Green: ANG, Amber: AMCO, No colour: ONT, DGI9 ## [Should Real Estate Agents Buy Internet Ads? Probably Not Yet](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seekingthebest/episodes/Should-Real-Estate-Agents-Buy-Internet-Ads--Probably-Not-Yet-e3nidr8) _2026-08-19 · ThinkLiveBe Productions · Seeking the Best - The Real Estate Agent Podcast_ Buying a Facebook, Instagram, or Google ad can feel like a relatively inexpensive way to generate real estate business. But what is an agent actually purchasing? It is not a client. It may not even be a lead. The immediate purchase is exposure—the opportunity for someone to see a message, click, visit a landing page, or submit a form. Turning that activity into a closing requires an advertising… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/12c5aeb0/podcast/play/124384552/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-18%2F430062546-44100-2-973ab0131e695.mp3) ## [Episode 436: Hot Toys Knightfall Batman Blogger Photos! Arkham Origins Figure Looks Incredible!!](https://soundcloud.com/collectingweekly/episode-436-hot-toys) _2026-08-19 · Collecting Weekly_ This week on Collecting Weekly, we’re checking out the latest Hot Toys Knightfall Batman blogger photos from Batman: Arkham Origins! The final figure is finally getting its moment in front of the camera, giving collectors a much better look at the gold and blue armor, battle-weathering, LED features, cape, and intimidating overall design. (HLJ⁠) We’ll break down the new photos, compare the final… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2384205138-collectingweekly-episode-436-hot-toys.mp3) ## [426: What a human dentist can teach veterinary professionals](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942640) _2026-08-18 · The Vet Blast Podcast · The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360_ In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman welcomes a first-time guest type to the show: a human dentist. Martin R. Mendelson, FIADFE, CPC, shares the career-ending misdiagnosis that took him out of clinical dentistry for 17 months, how that experience led him into executive coaching and leadership work, and why the challenges dental teams face, from customer service to private… [Listen](https://audioboom.com/posts/8942640.mp3?modified=1787085729&sid=5028100&source=rss) ## [Buy Hold Sell: Hot themes, cold calls - 6 thematic ETFs rated](https://buyholdsell.podbean.com/e/bhs-2/) _2026-08-18 · Buy Hold Sell, by Livewire Markets_ Thematic ETFs offer something that broad index funds can't - a concentrated, conviction-driven vehicle built on the belief that a particular trend will define the future. Just look at the space tech ETFs that launched this year. But as we know, what's in favour today can be out of favour tomorrow. Markets follow narratives, and yesterday's hot thing can become next year's toxic ex. In this episode… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xjpahi4gv8d6i242/BHS-2_140826_V2_Podcast.mp3) ## Merging People, Meeting Prep, and Much More with Alex & Chandra Ryals (Episode 157) _2026-08-18 · Great Groups_ More topics were discussed on this podcast episode than any other. Jay had heard Alex tell church guests about groups and was eager to host him and Chandra on the podcast along with Chris Amaro, of course. Here's what all we discussed: merging people with differing life stages or circumstances into a group, how Alex uses the Group Guide to prepare to lead a session, Shawn Ryan's journey and long… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/953794/episodes/19645216-merging-people-meeting-prep-and-much-more-with-alex-chandra-ryals-episode-157.mp3) ## [Paul’s Podcast - Tue 18 Aug 2026](https://paulypilot.substack.com/p/pauls-podcast-tue-18-aug-2026) _2026-08-18 · Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott · ShareIdeas.uk_ In brief: PW: SNX, Amber/Green: FRAS, KNOS, MTEC, Amber/Red: MCG, Red: PULS, TMO, No colour: WVIA ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CwrWNyIScXKT) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Entrepreneurs can STILL apply for this grant](https://laughingwithlettaandlindy.podbean.com/e/entrepreneurs-can-still-apply-for-this-grant/) _2026-08-18 · Laughing With Letta_ Minnesota entrepreneurs who qualify can still apply for The Promise Act grant. Millions of dollars are available to help business owners with everything from working capital to purchasing equipment. MN Promise Act [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8vr2iukf4vp7zpbt/Laughing_8_18_26_Audio.mp3) ## [How to Stop Trying to Be Everything to Everyone with Christine Blosdale](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/how-to-stop-trying-to-be-everything-to-everyone-with-christine-blosdale) _2026-08-18 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E70 Stop Trying to Be Everything to Everyone with Christine Blosdale You can be extraordinarily talented and still make yourself almost impossible to hire. Christine Blosdale sees it constantly: entrepreneurs with multiple skills, multiple offers, multiple audiences and multiple platforms trying desperately not to leave any opportunity on the table. The result? People don't know what to hire… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Christine_Blosdale_18aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## First-Time EDs: The Messes, the Fear, and What Actually Helps _2026-08-18 · Small Nonprofit: Fundraising Tips, Leadership Strategies, and Community-Centric Solutions for Canadian and American Nonprofits_ Send us Fan Mail Most leaders don't talk about what actually happens the day you walk into an ED role. They talk about the vision and the strategy, not the fact that your admin manager just quit, the reserves are empty, and you're going to have to let people go before you've even found the bathroom. This episode is about that first year as an ED, unfiltered . On this week's episode of The Small… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/208666/episodes/19660919-first-time-eds-the-messes-the-fear-and-what-actually-helps.mp3) ## 539: Getting YouTube Views But No Sales? Check These 5 Things _2026-08-18 · The Think Media Podcast_ Learn how to turn YouTube views into sales with these 5 tips ⚡️Discover how to make the one video that changes everything (Proven framework) ➡️ https://thinkmediacoaching.com/one-video-away?video=D-dpvEvKZ8g This video is NOT sponsored. Some of the links below are sponsored or affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you buy something, or get paid when you click on them. 📒… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/391945/episodes/19662112-539-getting-youtube-views-but-no-sales-check-these-5-things.mp3) ## [Local Change Doesn’t Require a Big Crowd](https://littlethings.strongtowns.org/e/local-change-doesn-t-require-a-big-crowd/) _2026-08-18 · The Bottom-Up Revolution_ Anne Keehnen has spent years building relationships in Nacogdoches, Texas, one conversation and one local effort at a time. She’s run for city council, worked with younger residents on walkability, stayed involved in city meetings, and kept looking for ways to connect people around street safety and neighborhood life. Anne compares that work to building good compost: the conversations and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p2kqveprbmw8bapa/BUS_8-18-26.mp3) ## [Bid Federal Contracts You Can't Win, on Purpose (Here's Why)](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/bid-federal-contracts-you-cant-win-on-purpose-heres-why) _2026-08-18 · Govcon Giants_ Army Corps of Engineers roofing and construction contracts are often written against Unified Facilities Criteria that date back decades, and the person who defines whether the job is complete is the same person who releases your payment. West Edwards breaks down the questions a contractor should ask before bidding a federal job, how to get the scope and success criteria signed off in writing, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/11-7__Clip_1__Be_Patient_Protect_Yourself_FHC_Training_-_West_Edwards_071125_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [The Future of Crop Insurance](https://www.aginfo.net/report/66112/Farm-of-the-Future/The-Future-of-Crop-Insurance) _2026-08-18 · Farm of the Future_ While some agents are taking advantage of the latest in technology, that doesn’t diminish the vital role of the insurance agent. [Listen](https://www.aginfo.net/Assets/Audio/report_6a8385ced6f99632568180.mp3) ## [Tue 18 Aug 2026 - Paul Scott's Small/Mid Cap Value Report](https://paulypilot.substack.com/p/tue-18-aug-2026-paul-scotts-smallmid) _2026-08-18 · Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott · ShareIdeas.uk_ In brief: PW: SNX, Amber/Green: KNOS, MTEC, Red: TMO, No colour: WVIA ## [Episode 1](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedailygrateful/episodes/Episode-1-e3nhrv0) _2026-08-18 · Michael Crose · Ask The Garden Geek with Michael Crose_ Michael relaunches Ask the Garden Geek with a deep dive into surviving Florida's brutal summer heat. He explains how to spot true heat stress versus a dying lawn, and breaks down how Bahia, St. Augustine, Zoysia, and other grasses each handle it differently. Along the way, Michael shares decades of hands-on stories — from a golf-course nematode mishap to lessons on chinch bugs and grass varieties… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/af7141c/podcast/play/124366240/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-18%2Fef3ca701-2066-1aca-3b6b-90bbb054688b.mp3) ## [The Two Pillars to Profitability](https://joeyalbertson.substack.com/p/the-two-pillars-to-profitability) _2026-08-17 · Joey Albertson · The Profitability Project_ I have a visceral reaction to saying this on the internet. ## [465 - Win the Room in 3 Sentences - A Pitch That Actually Works](https://richgee.libsyn.com/465-win-the-room-in-3-sentences-a-pitch-that-actually-works) _2026-08-17 · The Best Small Business Show_ Let's dissect the elevator pitch today. Most business owners simply ramble. They spend hours on features, and buyers completely zone out. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/richgee/465_-_Win_the_Room_in_3_Sentences_-_A_Pitch_That_Actually_Works.mp3?dest-id=137174) ## [How to Make Friends While Camping: Why RV Rallies Make It Easy - Episode 243](https://rvsmalltalk.podbean.com/e/how-to-make-friends-while-camping-why-rv-rallies-make-it-easy-ep-243/) _2026-08-17 · RV Small Talk Podcast_ Making friends at a campground can feel awkward—especially if you’re new to RVing or you’re not naturally outgoing. But camping is actually one of the easiest ways to meet people, and RV rallies make connecting with other campers even easier. In this episode of the Small Talk Podcast, PJ and Lindsay share how to meet people while camping, make friends at an RV campground, and feel more comfortable… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vni87r24vwb9tfiu/Rally_ep617gq.mp3) ## [No Podcast Tonight](https://paulypilot.substack.com/p/no-podcast-tonight-84b) _2026-08-17 · Small/Mid Caps with Paul Scott · ShareIdeas.uk_ Read more ## [Nantucket Diaries: The Final Week of Summer](https://ackbeachhouse.substack.com/p/nantucket-diaries-the-final-week) _2026-08-17 · On Island Time by Meg Young · On Island Time by Meg Young_ Seven Days Left, and I’m Already Grieving Them ## [LAUNCHING STAR GM AI](https://simphiwepaul.substack.com/p/launching-star-gm-ai) _2026-08-17 · Simphiwe Paul · Simphiwe’s Substack_ STAR GM IS YOUR COMPLETE ECOSYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211570239/27af099c38161ac9c1139a9d54d93dde.mp3) ## [Your First Business is Probably Not a Platform](https://soundcloud.com/dbarnettmoncton/your-first-business-is) _2026-08-17 · David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB_ - Join David's email list, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com Sam's Searchfunder Post: https://searchfunder.com/post/the-holdco-ambition-is-showing-up-earlier-and-earlier Videos mentioned: BizOwner Advantages in Buying Small Businesses - Grow via acquisition https://youtu.be/EnXLDD2BQg0 HC2020#6 Dean Asks About Rollups and Conglomerates and How to Make a Plan… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2383009596-dbarnettmoncton-your-first-business-is.mp3) ## [Why Good Products Fail After Launch with Lon Riley](https://gritdaily.libsyn.com/why-good-products-fail-after-launch-with-lon-riley) _2026-08-17 · Small Business Stories_ S6:E69 When a Better Product Isn't Enough with Lon Riley This is stronger for streaming than a generic "Lessons from a Product Launch." It captures the central contradiction of his experience and makes Lon's hard-earned lesson the authority proposition. "Everybody loves your idea until it's time to separate them from their cash." That line from Lon Riley could probably hang above the desk of every… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gritdaily/PODCAST_Small_Biz_Stories_Lon_Riley_17aug2026.mp3?dest-id=1269659) ## [The Weekly Whimsy - August 17th, 2026](https://annavaus.substack.com/p/the-weekly-whimsy-august-17th-2026) _2026-08-17 · The Weekly Whimsy_ 3 small ways to add more whimsy to your day, 2 quotes worth saving, and 1 new thing I’m trying in 2026. ## [The 8(a) Program Is the Easy Button for Your First Federal Contract in 2026](https://govcongiants.libsyn.com/the-8a-program-is-the-easy-button-for-your-first-federal-contract-in-2026) _2026-08-17 · Govcon Giants_ The number of new small businesses winning federal contracts each year has fallen from 58,000 to roughly 12,000, even as total small business awards doubled to 183 billion dollars, which means larger awards are going to far fewer firms. Eric Coffie breaks down why the 8(a) program is the fastest on-ramp into that thinning field in 2026, how one contractor turned a quiet six-year build into a 57… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/govcongiants/30-12__Clip_1__Teaming_Hacks_Borrow_8a_Power_-_Eric_Coffie_123025_.mp3?dest-id=1224122) ## [618 - Buyer Due Diligence](https://howofbusiness.libsyn.com/618-buyer-due-diligence) _2026-08-17 · The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business._ Buying a Business? Do Your Due Diligence! Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/618-buyer-due-diligence/ Buyer due diligence is your primary protection when purchasing a small business, and on this episode Henry Lopez walks through a practical checklist to verify the financials, uncover hidden risks, and avoid overpaying for or buying the wrong business. 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