Reviewing the Last Year as COO and Looking Ahead: Changing the Narrative in GovCon
Release Date: 05/18/2025
All things CMMC and What’s Involved
Breaking the Standard
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 To learn more about Zach’s company and how they help with CMMC compliance, click
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Changes from the FAR Overhaul: What Small Businessess Need to Pay Attention To
Breaking the Standard
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 . Check out Sam’s podcast and blog mentioned as well at .
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Rewinding the GovCon Story: Was It Love at First Sight?
Breaking the Standard
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 .
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Where & How Small Businesses Can Find Opportunities
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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 .
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Elevating Through Empathy: Connecting Through the Human Lens
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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 small businesses to use when preparing and submitting proposals. To connect with Mike, find him on
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Different Ways Small Businesses Can Learn Within the World of GovCon
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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 with Michelle find her on .
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Using Score Cards and Self Scoring: What to Know
Breaking the Standard
On this episode, we have Lauren Leulu, of Leulu & Co. with us to discuss all things scorecards! Lauren walks us through what scorecards are, how self scoring works, pros and cons to the process and how using scorecards can help to increase success across the board. To connect with Lauren, find her on .
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Why Small Business Specialists Need to Be Your BFF
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On this episode, we have Small Business Specialist Reggie Mitchell from the Environmental Protection Agency with us! Reggie walks us through what a small business specialist does, what actions small businesses can take to connect with him, and why you need to be his best friend (if you’re a small business). Do not miss out on hearing about Reggie’s passion to support, educate and propel this industry. To connect with Reggie, find him on
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The Power of Creating Community and Winning within NCMA
Breaking the Standard
On this episode, we have Kraig Conrad, CEO of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), to discuss the ways the GovCon community can win. The opportunities through training, events, outreach, networking and more offer a wide range for all businesses, especially small businesses. Listen in to learn more about what NCMA can offer the GovCon community! To connect with Kraig, find him on . To learn more about NCMA, click .
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Creating Your Roadmap as a Small Business and Defining your North Star
Breaking the Standard
In this episode, we have Krystn Macomber with us to discuss creating your roadmap as a small business and defining your North Star. Krystn walks us through what a roadmap is, how to create and refine it and why it matters in their mission. Krystn also explains how small businesses can identify what their North Star is while sharing about her own for additional reference. To connect with Krystn, find her on
info_outlineOn this episode, we have Alexa Tsui back with us to reflect on her year as Chief Operating Officer at G2X and looking ahead on changing the narrative within GovCon to GovCom. Alexa shares her views on what industry has done well and where industry can continue to improve. Alexa also shares her insight on connection and how it all comes back to people connecting with people. Great conversation - do not miss out!
To connect with Alexa, find her on LinkedIn