What does a 27-year federal career teach you about opportunity, transition, and the private sector?Prisco Eric Ravelli, former SBA, VA, Army, and Corps of Engineers small business leader, shares how federal employees can prepare for unexpected career shifts, leverage relationships, understand their market value, and successfully navigate the move from government service into consulting and industry.
How do military leaders successfully transition into the GovCon and tech industry?Indira Rice Donegan, retired U.S. Army Battalion Commander and Chief Executive Officer, federal CTO at Broadcom, and founder of RIDO Technology Consulting, LLC, shares how cyber leadership, mission-focused experience, and strategic relationship-building shape successful careers across government, industry, and consulting, and how transitioning professionals can find the right path forward.Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) Podcast!#podcast #govcon #smallbusiness #8a #businessdevelopment
What truly drives the value of a small business in GovCon?Stephanie Smith, Government Contracting Senior Analyst and Valuation Services Director at RSM US LLP, shares how relationships, diversification, and strategic planning can shape a company’s long-term value and position it for a successful exit.Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) Podcast!#podcast #govcon #governmentcontracting #smallbusiness #8a #businessdevelopment #valuation #strategy #federalcontracts #mergersandacquisitions
What trends are reshaping small business contracting?Sam Le, Former member of the SBA as a director of Policy and Liason, breaks down consolidation, the future of the Rule of Two, and how small businesses can adapt to the FAR overhaul.Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) podcast!#podcast #govcon #smallbusiness #governmentcontracting #federalprocurement #8a #sba #federalgovernment #far #ruleoftwo #government
Jennifer Dougherty, PCI Federal BD Executive and former TSA Program Manager, continues our discussion on the importance of building relationships and having structures for BD processes.
Jennifer Dougherty, PCI FEderal BD Executive and former TSA Program Manager, discusses her career, the cultural difference across agencies and how to build relationships in federal contracting.
Leslie Faircloth, former OSBP at Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division and founder of Small GovCon Solutions, discusses her federal career joruney, her advocacy for small businesses and how AI is going to impact the GovCon process.
Government contracting is going to become less consistent across agencies. How will that impact BD?Keith Boyea, DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations Director of Contracts and Awards, discusses how to diferentiate proposals, engage with contracting officers and the changes in government contracting regulations.Listen to the Best8(a) Podcast! -
Can a Contracting Officer help a small business with proposals? What?! Are you crazy?! Shauna Weatherly, president of FedSubK and former GSA senior procurement analyst, discusses her federal career journey, the challenges of starting a business while working for the government, and her advice for small businesses in the current GovCon upheaval.
GovCon rules are changing: How can small businesses navigate this moment?E. Darlene Bullock, former Executive Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security' OSDBU, talks about her federal career journey, the emerging challenges in procurement processes and how small businesses can advocate for themselves.
How can federal agencies' work be made more efficient?Ann Dunkin, DOE CIO, discusses government efficiency challenges, the value of federal agencies' missions and working across the public-private divide.Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) podcast!#podcast #govcon #cio #innovation #governmentcontracting #governmentprocurement #federalprocurement #8a #smallbusiness #8asmallbusiness #departmentofenergy #doe #energy
How do DHS S&T and industry help each other develop new technology? Tod Companion, Senior Advisor at DHS Science and Technology Directorate, discusses his career journey, inter-agency and industry collaboration and the development of technology readiness and innovation.Check out the latest episode of the Best8(a) podcast! #podcast #innovation #dhs #interview #smallbusiness #8a #8asmallbusiness #bd #businessdevelopment #govcon #scienceandtechnology
How can you earn your PM's trust? Monica Padron Harris, former Sr. Acquisition Advisor at USCIS and founder of The Procurement Pros, continues our discussion on the importance of building relationships, collaborating and sharing knowledge in the govcon space.Check out the latest episode od the Best8(a) podcast!
How can you make the most of one-on-one meetings with the government?Monica Padrón Harris, former Sr. Acquisition Advisor at USCIS and founder of The Procurement Pros, discusses her career journey, best practices for engaging with the federal government, and the importance of networking and perseverance.Check out the latest episode od the Best8(a) podcast!#podcast #govcon #governmentcontracting #governmentcontractor #federalacquisition #acquisition #federalprocurement #procurement #bd #businessdevelopment #8a #8asmallbusiness #smallbusiness
Can AI lighten the load of federal agents?John Bergin, Director at Microsoft and former DOD IT & Business System Reform Leader, continues our talk about his participation in AFCEA NOVA, cybersecurity and Microsoft productivity tools.Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) Podcast!#podcast #govcon #governmentcontacting #dod #cybersecurity #leadership #bd #businessdevelopment #smallbusiness #8a #8asmallbusiness
How do you find the "cool new thing"? Alec Longarzo, VP of Growth at Aperio Global, LLC, and AFCEA NOVA Board Member, continues our discussion on small businesses' agility for innovation, relationship-building in the contracting space, and what changes may the new adminstration bring. Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) podcast! - #podcast #businessdevelopment #bd #govcon #governmentcontracting #federalacquisition #federalprocurement #innovation #modernization #it #itmodernization
How will the new administration's promise to increase fed spending efficency affect GovCon industry?Alec Longarzo, VP of Growth at Aperio Global, LLC, and AFCEA NOVA Board Member, discusses his career journey, building relationships and understading costumer needs, and how to stay ahead in the technology field.Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) podcast! - #podcast #businessdevelopment #bd #govcon #governmentcontracting #federalacquisition #federalprocurement #innovation #modernization #it #itmodernization
John Bergin, Director at Microsoft and former DOD IT & Business System Reform Leader, discusses leadership pholosophy, and the contrast between government and commercial sector operations.Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) Podcast!#podcast #govcon #governmentcontacting #dod #cybersecurity #leadership #bd #businessdevelopment #smallbusiness #8a #8asmallbusiness
Can federal employees own a company? Tarrazzia Martin, HUD Senior Advisor of Enterprise Technology, Planning and Change Management, continues our discussion on the challenges of leadership, navigating power, and some of her career hihglights.Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) podcast#podcast #leadership #federalleadership #govcon #governmentcontracting #CEO #8a #smallbusiness #8asmallbusiness #federalacquisition #federalprocurement
Federal IT Careers: Going Solo or Thriving in a Team?Tarrazzia Martin, HUD Senior Advisor of Enterprise Technology, Planning and Change Management, discusses her journey working in the federal government, owning your technology, and what leadership and mentorship mean to her.Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) podcast#podcast #leadership #federalleadership #govcon #governmentcontracting #CEO #8a #smallbusiness #8asmallbusiness #federalacquisition #federalprocurement