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Episode: 256
- Eric Coffie
- March 12, 2025
256: Why Certifications Are NOT Holding You Back in Government Contracting This 2025!
I had an eye-opening conversation with one of my students last night, and it reminded me of a major misconception in government contracting—many of you think you must have certifications to win contracts. That’s just not true! People are out here scaring you into thinking that without an 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB certification, you don’t […]
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- Eric Coffie
- March 5, 2025
255: Trump Just Shook Up SBA Programs—Here’s What It Means for You!
In this episode, I break down the latest executive orders from President Trump following his 2025 election victory and what they mean for small business owners in the federal space. There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the recent elimination of DEI initiatives and how it impacts SBA programs like HUBZone, 8(a), and Women-Owned Small Business […]
Read MoreEpisode: 254
- Eric Coffie
- February 26, 2025
254: Avoid Costly Subcontracting Mistakes: Legal Insights from Cara Wulf
Welcome back to another powerhouse episode of the GovCon Giants Podcast! Today, I sit down with Cara Wulf, a government contracts attorney at McCarter & English LLP, to tackle the critical legal issues surrounding subcontracting. Whether you’re navigating subcontract percentages, compliance requirements, or the latest contractual updates, this episode is packed with insights that could […]
Read MoreEpisode: 253
- Eric Coffie
- February 19, 2025
253: From Zero to 3 Government Contracts in 1 Week! Here is Chris Moore’s Winning Formula!
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Moore, an entrepreneur who went from having zero contracts to landing three government deals in just one week! Chris shares how he leveraged trust, persistence, and strategic relationship-building to break into the industry—without needing traditional certifications. From working with city parks and airports to securing major institutional […]
Read MoreEpisode: 252
- Eric Coffie
- February 12, 2025
252: How Small Businesses Unlock $10M+ in Federal Contracts—Secrets Revealed!
At our 2024 GCG Summit in Miami, we had the pleasure of hosting key players from the National Science Foundation, including Anita Perkins and Brittany Eason, who shared invaluable insights into government contracting. During those discussions, a pivotal recommendation surfaced—why not interview OSDBU Director Wonzie Gardner. Well, today, I’m bringing that conversation straight to you. […]
Read MoreEpisode: 251
- Eric Coffie
- February 5, 2025
251: Unlocking Federal Opportunities with the SBA Mentor Protégé Program with Kanika Perkins
In this episode, we dive deep into the SBA Mentor Protégé Program, a transformative initiative for small businesses eager to dominate the federal marketplace. I’m joined by Kanika Perkins, a powerhouse with over 16 years of federal service. As a former contracting officer and now the deputy director of this groundbreaking program, Kanika shares insights […]
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- Eric Coffie
- January 29, 2025
250: Unlocking Billions in Small Business Opportunities with the Navy’s Small Business Champion
In this episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, we have a special guest Leslie Faircloth, a dynamic small business advocate working with the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWC TSD). Leslie and her team are responsible for creating over $100 million in small business opportunities annually, all while supporting NAWC TSD’s mission of […]
Read MoreEpisode: 249
- Eric Coffie
- January 22, 2025
249: From Pressure Washer to Federal Contractor: How a 27-Year-Old Landed a Multi-Year Army Base Deal
In this episode of GovCon Giants, I sit down with Devoski Boyd, a 27-year-old trailblazer who’s rewriting the rules for young entrepreneurs in the federal contracting space. Starting as a college pressure washing business owner, Devoski now heads Boyd Construction Group, a thriving government contracting business. He’s landed long-term federal contracts, including a game-changing waste […]
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- Eric Coffie
- January 15, 2025
248: Turning Appraisal Business Into a Federal Contracting Powerhouse with Astrelain Josue
In this episode of the GovCon Giants Podcast, we have Astrelain Josue, the managing partner of Astral Appraisal Management, to discuss his inspiring journey from running a traditional real estate appraisal business to becoming a powerhouse in the federal contracting world. Astrelain shares how he secured 15 federal contracts with the USDA Rural Housing Division […]
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- Eric Coffie
- January 8, 2025
247: From Zero to National Powerhouse: How Delali Dzirasa Built a $100M Tech Empire Against All Odds
In this episode of the GovCon Giants Podcast, we welcome a visionary entrepreneur Delali Dzirasa, founder and CEO of Fearless, a company that creates software designed to make meaningful social impact. Delali shares his inspiring journey of building Fearless from a small two-person operation into a nationally recognized leader in government technology solutions. The discussion […]
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