Our Podcast
Episode: Making A Giant 012
- Eric Coffie
- November 3, 2021
Making A Giant 012: Maria Martinez and Stephannie Addo: Going from a daycare center owner to government contracting
Today’s guest Stephanie Addo Principal Owner at ACJ Luxury Maintenance LLC. ACJ provides janitorial services in the NYC/NJ area to commercial and government entities. Stephannie Addo is what you would call a ‘serial entrepreneur’. Not only does she strive to succeed at achieving her own business and life goals, she is on a mission to […]
Read MoreEpisode: 109
- Eric Coffie
- October 27, 2021
109: Molly Mayhew – Taking momentous leaps from the military to starting her own business
Today’s podcast guest Molly Mayhew is the founder and President of Mayhew Technology Solutions, a small business systems integrator supporting customers in the federal, state and local marketplace. She began Her career in the US Air Force as an Information Systems specialist, where she was introduced to the world of government contracting from the buyer […]
Read MoreEpisode: Making A Giant 011
- Eric Coffie
- October 19, 2021
Making A Giant 011: Maria Martinez and Mike Cantave – Building a product based business in the aviation industry from the ground up
In today’s episode, Mike Cantave shares his background story as an immigrant to this country who was raised in Canada. He came to the United States for college where he would eventually meet his lovely wife. Later he went on to eventually become a pilot and start his government contracting business. Today he has 3 […]
Read MoreEpisode: 108
- Eric Coffie
- October 13, 2021
108: Venus Quates: Highlighting the importance of technology, people, and work values
We are bringing you an earth shattering govcon superstar in today’s episode. Venus Quates if you’ve never heard the name is a servant leader, forward-thinker and proud veteran of the US Air Force. Her company LaunchTech where she serves as the CEO solves the presentation and launches the future of technology in the space, financial […]
Read MoreEpisode: Making A Giant 010
- Eric Coffie
- October 7, 2021
Making A Giant 010: Maria Martinez and Demetrius Walker – Finding your niche and sticking with it
On today’s episode with Making a Giant, our guest is Demetrius Walker, a Marine Corps veteran and the CEO of Fhito Logistics. Demetreus’ company specializes in logistics services, facilities support and management services, and supply chain management. Originally from Alabama Demetrius worked odd jobs prior to the military. Including being a DJ in Atlanta. As […]
Read MoreEpisode: 107
- Eric Coffie
- September 30, 2021
107: Meghan Leemon – SBA’s suspension of Bona Fide Place of Business Requirements for 8(a) Construction Contracts
In this episode, we’re discussing the all new, effective immediate policy: the SBA deciding to suspend bona fide place of business requirements for 8(a) construction contracts. We have Meghan Leemon from PilieroMazza, a business law firm that serves a strategic partner to government contractors and commercial business from across the United States in numerous industries. […]
Read MoreEpisode: 106
- Eric Coffie
- September 22, 2021
106: Eli LaSalle – Investing and Understanding Commercial Real Estate
Our guest for this week’s episode, Mr. Eli LaSalle, is a GovCon Edu student that is into the commercial real estate investing. Eli shared his knowledge about a lot of new and interesting concepts of real estate investing that will peak your interest. This episode may not be directly related to Government contracting but for […]
Read MoreEpisode: 105
- Eric Coffie
- September 15, 2021
105: Jerry Ladd & Jim Babcock – Implementing Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity solutions in Federal Contracting Arena
Our guests for this week’s episode are the President and CEO of CIWRX. CIWRX has people, processes and technology to create full life-cycle business and technology solutions, customized for each organization. With access to business and technology leaders, they help businesses thrive in the most hostile business climate. Jerry and Jim who have been in […]
Read MoreEpisode: 104
- Eric Coffie
- September 7, 2021
104: Margery Newman – Understanding construction law with complex construction litigation and related business litigation
Our guest for this week’s episode, Margery Newman is an income member at Bryce Downey & Lenkov. Her practice encompasses construction mediation, arbitration and litigation in both the private and public sectors, and related business litigation. Her clients include owners, general contractors, subcontractors, specialty trade contractors and disadvantaged business enterprises. Margery counsels clients on drafting […]
Read MoreEpisode: 103
- Eric Coffie
- August 31, 2021
103: Eric Coffie – 7 Risky Construction clauses to look out for
We are doing something a little different in this episode, we do not have a special guest, but what I will be discussing is about the seven construction contract clauses that pose special challenges for contractors. This is a Youtube live that I streamed back in July this year and the reason why I streamed […]
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