After the real estate market crashed in 2007 Mr. Coffie launched a successful consulting company helping small business owners earn millions in revenues via federal small business programs. In 2012 he launched Evankoff Construction, a steel erection company building airplane hangars and metal buildings for government agencies around the country. In 2017 Mr. Coffie launched Scorecontracts @ YouTube a channel to help other small businesses achieve their revenue goals using the power of federal ...
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Think TedTalks meets the federal space. Ideas from the outside applied to GovCon to drive change. Different perspectives, different ideas, different solutions. GovCon DIFFERENT invites the world experts to take a crack at GovCon problems to break down what they know into something you should. Insights and discoveries that breathe life and inspiration into the GovCon market. The GovCon DIFFERENT podcast scours the globe searching for the so called Crazy ones – the ones that are making a diffe ...
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The Government Contracting (GovCon) space is ambiguous. What happens in it? How do you get in? What kind of money can be made? The GovCon Secrets podcast will take a deep dive into the space where you will hear from a variety of guests that have expertise in pricing, strategy, and an all-around business savvy mind. Your host, Jim Campbell, is a Marine and CEO of AXIM Fringe Solutions Group. Jim is redefining the benefits world with his candor, expertise, and tech developed out of his obsessi ...
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Carroll Bernard (Govology) and Michael LeJeune (RSM Federal) have joined forces to help new and seasoned government contractors find tried-and-true solutions to challenges that keep them from succeeding in the government marketplace. They pull from their combined experience in selling to federal, state, and local governments and coaching others on how to do it right to offer you honest, no-BS answers and advice. To follow this podcast, submit an issue, and register for the live show, go to h ...
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Experiments with contracting. How to win a contracts? The day in the life of a government contractor. This episodes will focus on my story chronicling my experience on attempting to land a construction contract on the border wall.
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365 Days, 24/7: The Unwavering GovCon Commitment to Supporting Veterans
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In this episode, we have Corliss “Mama U” Udoema, and she talks about her experiences of working in Japan and Italy. Working overseas was an experience that stretched her to areas she never saw coming. She is a mission-minded veteran supporter and loves to work for the military. She also shared about her experience in Japan, and the surprising expe…
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Want GovCon Success? Here’s Why 10 Agencies Should Be Your Goal!
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In this episode, we have Stephanie and the questions she have regarding her niche in the government contracting. We discuss her target market list as she has 9-10 agencies currently. Stephanie also shares about a recent meeting she had with the EPA. This important meeting gave her some contacts to follow up with at other agencies. So how did Stepha…
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Why This Business Owner Refuses to Take on More Than 10 Clients a Year – The Secret Behind Their Success!
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of standing by the truth and being honest with clients, even when delivering bad news. Our guest shares how their small accounting business focuses on providing excellent service to their clients, which has resulted in a loyal client base. We also touched on the importance of working with good people, both…
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240: From Pandemic Pivots to Multi-Million Success: How Venus Quates Transformed LaunchTech
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In this episode of the GovCon Giants Podcast, we welcome back Venus Quates, President and CEO of LaunchTech, to share the incredible developments since her first appearance on episode 108. At that time, LaunchTech was ranked number 66 on the Inc. 5000 list. Venus details the rapid growth her company has experienced, including their relocation to Hu…
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Turning a $20 Million Contract Into $50 Million in Just 1 Year – With Only 1 Employee!
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In today's episode, I talk about the common belief that organic growth is the way to successfully build a business. This approach may not be feasible for everyone, especially those who have other jobs and commitments. Breaking down the math behind achieving 10,000 hours of practice, which is needed to become an expert in a field, it may take much l…
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From 7 Years of Struggle to 2 Years of Profit: The Unbelievable Turnaround Story!
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of looking at industry-specific examples when evaluating business success. Just because a company is making money does not mean they have the best processes, people, or technology in place. Instead, businesses should be willing to evaluate what will make them the highest profit and allow them to use their …
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Transforming a Failing Audit in Just 3 Months and The 27-Year Success Story That Followed!
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of building relationships and connections in business. It's important to emphasize the need to meet people in person and have face-to-face conversations to develop connections that can help you grow your network and engage in more opportunities. We also discuss our personal backgrounds and stories about ou…
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Building an IT Empire: 23 Years of Grit, Innovation, and Unmatched Success!
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In today's episode, we have Manish Gorawala, the founder of Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc. Tune in to this podcast as Manish shares the story behind the name Triforce. He views their company name as representing excellence, integrity and hard work. Now their company specializes in IT systems integration, data analytics, cybersecurity, software…
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Why $20 Million a Year Is Still Considered 'SMALL' in Federal Construction – The Surprising Truth
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In today'e episode, we discuss the identification of indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) numbers used in government contracts. Want to know how IDIQ numbers are developed? Most agencies use contract writing systems that generate the number, which typically includes the year, the department within the agency, and a random number for the …
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Survive or Thrive? The Supply Chain Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know!
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In this episode of the GovCon Giants podcast, we welcome Thomas Beil, a seasoned supply chain expert with a rich background in digital transformation at industry leaders like Honeywell and Whirlpool. Now the founder of Perfect Planner, a cutting-edge supply chain tech firm, Thomas dives deep into the critical pillars of supply chain success: veloci…
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239: They Said She Wouldn’t Make It… Now Erica Dobbs is Dominating the Defense Industry
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In this episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, we welcome Erica Dobbs, the dynamic CEO of Dobbs Defense Solutions. Erica's story is one of resilience and determination. She began her journey while still working her traditional 9-to-5 job, with a dream of one day running her own business. Today, she leads a multimillion-dollar company specializing in…
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Double Your Revenue: The Proven Strategy for Small Business Success
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In today's special episode of the GovCon Giants Podcast, Eric introduces listeners to John Cook, CEO of Strategic Growth Advisors, a prominent figure in the world of federal contracting. With over 20 years of experience in the D.C. area, John has developed a reputation for guiding small businesses to significant growth through proven strategies tha…
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From Drop Shipping to $1M in Government Contracts in 8 Months
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In this special episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, Eric sits down with Jalen Uboh, an inspiring government contractor whose journey epitomizes resilience and adaptability. Jalen shares his path from college hustles to entrepreneurial success, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of his career. Initially delving into the world of dr…
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Learn the Secrets of Millions in Government Contracts (It’s All About Pricing!)
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In this episode, we have Marsha Lindquist, a Strategic Pricing Expert. Eric and Marsha talks about the world of government contracting and pricing. With her vast experience in this field and working in various positions such as cost engineer, director of contracts and pricing, and corporate controller. There is so much to learn from her experiences…
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How I Built a $100M GovCon Empire with Just 5 Years of Sacrifice
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In this episode, uncover the keys to excelling in government contracting with guidance from an industry powerhouse, Travis Mack, generating over $100M in annual revenue. This exclusive interview delves into finding and winning government contracts, offering expert tips on navigating the federal marketplace and growing your business through mergers …
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They Lost a $45M Contract! Here’s the Crucial Lesson for You!
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In today's episode, Lynwood Owens talks about the difficulties his business faced after obtaining an 8(a) status in 2018. The stakeholders considered his company as a risk since they were not a prime contractor, and had no capital and fast forms to show for it. However, in March 2019, he won his first prime contract as a product award, which starte…
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They’re Just Bidding – You’re Here to WIN! Take What’s Yours NOW!
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In this episode, I talk about the contracting process for acquisitions in the federal government and its importance. I explained the process including a planning phase, market research phase, and others. The government's market research phase can be identified by the publication of sources sought notices and RFIs. It's important to emphasize the im…
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238: Avoid These Costly Mistakes in Government Contracts! Expert Alice Williams Shares Insider Knowledge!
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In this episode of the Govcon Giants podcast, we have Alice Williams, a seasoned expert in federal contracting with nearly four decades of experience. Alice has played a pivotal role in some of the nation’s most critical operations, including the recovery of the Pentagon after 9/11. She brings a wealth of knowledge as a government contracting mento…
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Want a $20K Raise in 6 Months? Here's How This Strategy Works!
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In this episode, we discuss how to find good business development (BD) people and proposal writers for their company. We believe that it is important to network and leverage platforms like LinkedIn to find people who are currently working and have a history of success, instead of relying on resume sources like Monster. So want to know how to hire t…
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Why 25,000 Connections on LinkedIn Could Be the Key to Your Success!
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In this episode, we talk about the importance of LinkedIn and social media strategies for small businesses. As an example, it is vital that businesses show a human side in their LinkedIn profiles, with information on their personality and how they can help potential customers. It is also recommended using hashtags on LinkedIn and accepting connecti…
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How Manish Gorawala Made the Inc 5000 Four Times in 8 Years (Even Without a Big Team!)
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In this episode, Eric and Manish delve into the challenges of starting a business and share their personal experiences. Manish highlights the difficulty of acquiring new clients and breaking into larger companies and government agencies as one of the hardest obstacles they faced. However, through lessons learned and the implementation of technology…
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$100 Million in Contract! The Massive Project You Won't Believe!
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Today's episode is about the challenges of delivering diesel fuel to priority one facilities in emergency situations, such as hospitals and shelters, that rely on generators. These process requires dedicated assets and frequent fuel deliveries. We also talk about the difficulties of bidding for contracts with the Department of Defense as a new vend…
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From Zero Experience to Prime Contractor: How She Won 4 Government Contracts at 27!
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In this special episode, we have Natalie Rosario, a 27-year-old entrepreneur who rapidly secured four government contracts with no prior experience and minimal capital. Inspired by a friend’s Instagram story, Natalie jumped into government contracting, quickly moving from her first bid on a single piece of paper to landing a five-year landscaping c…
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How a $45M Contract Was Snatched Away Despite Perfect Performance!
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In this episode, we discuss the differences between LPTA (lowest price technically acceptable) and best value when it comes to government contracting. While best value is preferred in theory, in practice, LPTA is often used. There is subjectivity involved in evaluating proposals and that relationships and customer influence can impact the final dec…
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Simplifying Federal Certifications: A Game-Changer for Small Businesses
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In this very special episode of the GovCon Giants podcast, we have Jackie Robinson Burnett, the Associate Administrator of Government Contracting at the SBA, a leader poised to revolutionize small business access to federal contracts. Jackie unveils a groundbreaking SBA platform that cuts certification approval times by up to 70%, offering small bu…
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