The biggest threat for high achievers is ourselves. We often push ourselves mentally and physically without any regard for our own well-being. We know it’s not healthy, but we do it anyway in the pursuit of “success.” This episode is a collection of strategies to help you manage stress and avoid burnout from the daily...
One of the most overwhelming and time-consuming aspects of transitioning from a small government contractor to a large prime is the business systems that must be implemented. In this episode, we discuss 6 key systems and provide tips for getting started. Our special guest, Eric Poppe from Cherry Bekaert, walks us through how compliance with...
Starting a government contracting business is a marathon, not a sprint. It takes time, hard work, and dedication to be successful. In this episode, we will discuss 9 tips that will ensure your success. We cover topics such as: how long it’s likely going to take you to win your first contract, the benefits of...
In this episode, I sat down with John Ferry from Trenchant Analytics, LLC to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded in the market. Since ChatGPT was launched in late 2022, thousands of AI tools have flooded the market. We discuss the pros, cons, and fears that people have about AI as well its impact...
The more you know about an opportunity and/or an agency, the better you can position your company for a win. This applies to both prime and sub opportunities. Outside of forecasts and calling a contracting officer, how do you gather intelligence or learn more about an opportunity? That’s the focus of this episode. I will...
In this episode, I sat down with Ashley Duwel from Duwel Dev, LLC to discuss how government contractors could use process automation to save time and money. We discussed the pros and cons of the most popular automation tools, where to start, how to map out your processes before jumping in, tips for breaking old...
The easiest way to take your business to the next level is for YOU and your TEAM to get better. The skills that I discuss in this episode don’t cost a penny to implement. They just require practice and a commitment to improve over time. My advice is to start with the one that scares...
In this episode, I sat down with Raaz Ali from The Raivax Group to discuss Mergers and Acquisitions. The topics include: how to prep for an acquisition to get the best value for your company, the most common mistakes that business owners make that cost them during the sale, three necessary components for getting a...
The transition from small to mid-size business is often very challenging for government contractors. One of the most difficult aspects of this transition is that you are now competing against large companies for full and open opportunities. However, this is just one of the challenges your company will face as a mid-size contractor. This episode...
In today’s episode, we sat down with Casey Dahl to talk about an insurance product that is gaining popularity among business owners. We give an overview of the product, how it works for individuals, and how you can implement this through your business as key person insurance. Index universal life insurance, or IUL, is a...
