Where & How Small Businesses Can Find Opportunities
Breaking the Standard
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 .
info_outline
Elevating Through Empathy: Connecting Through the Human Lens
Breaking the Standard
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
info_outline
Different Ways Small Businesses Can Learn Within the World of GovCon
Breaking the Standard
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 .
info_outline
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 .
info_outline
Why Small Business Specialists Need to Be Your BFF
Breaking the Standard
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
info_outline
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 .
info_outline
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_outline
Answering Questions from Small Businesses About All Things AI: What to Consider before Drinking the Kool Aid
Breaking the Standard
In this episode, we have Akash Mandavilli with us to discuss questions and answers from small businesses surrounding AI and what to consider before using it. Akash is the founder of GovEagle, a program used in the GovCon space that walks us through what small businesses should ask themselves before working with AI, using AI with GovCon requirements and looking into the future. To connect with Akash, find him on . To learn more about GovEagle, click .
info_outline
How Data Can Help Small Businesses and Make the Difference
Breaking the Standard
In this episode, we have Kris Saling with us, a Colonel in the United States Army dedicated to driving data analytics and talent management. Kris walks us through how data can make a huge difference for small businesses at any level and why they should implement different analytics and management now. Listen in now! To connect with Kris, find her on Learn more about Kris and her publishings
info_outline
Using Oral Presentations to Showcase Experience: A Game Changer for Small Businesses
Breaking the Standard
In this episode, we have Lisa Shea Mundt with us to discuss oral presentations. Lisa walks us through what oral presentations are, the role they can play in proposal responses and how they can truly showcase a small businesses’ experience in ways a written proposal cannot. To connect with Lisa, find her on
info_outlineOn 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 LinkedIn