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Episode: 262
- Eric Coffie
- April 17, 2025
262: Cutting Red Tape: The DoD’s Big Shakeup (EO: Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base)
Today, we’re diving into the brand-new Executive Order aimed at Modernizing Defense Acquisitions and Spurring Innovation in the Defense Industrial Base. If you’ve ever been stuck in the bureaucratic nightmare of DoD procurement, you know this system has needed a reboot for decades—and this EO might finally deliver it. In this episode, I break down […]
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- Eric Coffie
- April 16, 2025
261: Trump’s Executive Order Just Changed Defense Contracting
Are you positive that you have the best financing in place? Ever question the charges or fees you’re paying? Do you know what is industry standard versus excessive. Recently I had our partner Encore Funding look at 3 of my students previous agreements with finance companies and found many ways that they had been taken […]
Read MoreEpisode: 260
- Eric Coffie
- April 9, 2025
260: The $500K Confidence Boost: Winning GovCon with Zero Capital & One Smart Question
Today’s show was brought to you by our sponsor Encore Funding. Have you or someone you know recently been awarded a government contract and cannot secure funding? Encore Funding has your back, with a recently launched Government division they are funding your receivables so you can just focus on the work. Visit encoregov.com for more […]
Read MoreEpisode: 259
- Eric Coffie
- April 2, 2025
259: Pricing Like a Pro: Insider Strategies from a $B GovCon Expert
Ever been burned by finance companies, I know I have. So often as small minority owned businesses we do not get the best rates, offers or just out right get taken advantage of because of what we don’t know. Thanks to our new partner, Encore Funding we are now bringing you a trusted source for […]
Read MoreEpisode: 258
- Eric Coffie
- March 26, 2025
258: New SBA Rule Unlocked: What 8(a) Investors & Owners Must Know Now
Ever been burned by finance companies, I know I have. So often as small minority owned businesses we do not get the best rates, offers or just out right get taken advantage of because of what we don’t know. Thanks to our new partner, Encore Funding we are now bringing you a trusted source for […]
Read MoreEpisode: 257
- Eric Coffie
- March 19, 2025
257: Winning Federal Contracts: Try This 6-Step Proposal Writing System!
Today’s show was brought to you by our sponsor Encore Funding. Have you or someone you know recently been awarded a government contract and cannot secure funding? Encore Funding has your back, with a recently launched Government division they are funding your receivables so you can just focus on the work. Visit encoregov.com for more […]
Read MoreEpisode: 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 […]
Read MoreEpisode: 255
- 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 […]
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