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Episode: IG Live
  • Eric Coffie
  • July 15, 2020

IG Live: How do you start a business with no employees? July 15, 2020

How do you start a business with no employees? In this episode we talk about starting a business with 0 employees. Making your first hire and my attempt at winning a contract building the wall.

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Episode: 061
  • Eric Coffie
  • July 14, 2020

061: Wesley Ross the 16 year old military contractor

Occasionally you run across a story that just catches your attention. That was the case when one of my friends forwarded me the story of Wesley Ross. A 16 year old military contractor. The purpose of the news story was to provide some positive news during the midst of the mayhem ensued following the murder […]

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Episode: IG Live
  • Eric Coffie
  • July 8, 2020

IG Live: First IG live with special guests. July 8, 2020

First IG live with special guests Laurie joins us and talks about building a world class business, guest legendario ask questions about canceling a client and transferring the information to another.

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Episode: 060
  • Eric Coffie
  • July 7, 2020

060: Dr. Ramsey Smith – Helping engineers and researchers find applications for their technologies

Today’s guest, Ramsey Smith, BS Chemistry, Ph.D in Atmospheric Chemistry. Was a Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (GFSC) where his research spanned the areas of laboratory atmospheric chemistry to ground based remote sensing of planetary atmospheres. Today he is the CEO/Founder of Geaux Innovation Agency – provides strategy, R&D, and commercialization services for science and technology-based entrepreneurs, ecosystem […]

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Episode: 059
  • Eric Coffie
  • June 30, 2020

059: Bobby Brown, Broco Oil -Building a major oil company one truck at a time.

Bobby Brown, CEO of Broco Oil is a FT firefighter and manages to build a Veteran-owned small business company of the year in 2019. For all those that think you have to pick between a FT job and growing a business think again. Bobby says that 80 – 100 hour weeks are normal. Not one to run away […]

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Episode: 058
  • Eric Coffie
  • June 23, 2020

058: Ronnette Meyers – How She Launched a Successful Federal Government Contracting Firm

Ronnette Meyers founder of JLAN Solutions story mirrors that of many entrepreneurs who got their first start from their parents. But unlike those who have severed ties, grew apart or could no longer work together, her and her mom hatched out a plan to increase their net worth, build generational wealth and capitalize on a skill set they had […]

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Episode: 057
  • Eric Coffie
  • June 17, 2020

057: Black Proud and Successful Business Owner Eli Smith shares his journey to millions

In today’s episode, we feature our guests, Eli Smith, the son of a Black Panther, following two weeks of racial tension and protest across America. After the death of Mr. George Floyd, I thought this would be the great episode to follow considering that Eli Smith, a black business owner has not only built one […]

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Episode: 056
  • Eric Coffie
  • June 8, 2020

056: U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce (USWCC) founder Margot Dorfman

Today’s guest, Margot Dorfman is the CEO of the U.S. Women’s Chamber of Commerce (USWCC). A not for profit trade association that she founded back in 2001. Their focus is economic growth for women and small businesses; access to capital, affordable benefits like healthcare. What makes USWCC different from other organizations as per Margot is that they are sponsored […]

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Episode: 055
  • Eric Coffie
  • June 1, 2020

055: Doing Business as an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) with Sonia Mundra

Ms. Sonia Mundra is the President of Chenega Analytic Business Solutions (CABS), a newly 8(a) certified, Alaska Native Corporation (ANC).  As President, Ms. Mundra manages strategic partnerships, business development and company operations.  CABS provides Administrative, Enterprise IT, Training and Intelligence professional services for the federal government. Ms. Mundra volunteers her time and expertise for various […]

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Episode: 054
  • Eric Coffie
  • May 27, 2020

054: Christoph Mlinarchik – Acquisition Policy Advisor, Attorney and Expert Witness

Christoph Mlinarchik, is an attorney, professional instructor, consultant, an expert witness who has provided opinions and reports, research concerning damages, key findings, and case strategy for complex contracts litigation. Today, we discuss when to suggest evaluation factors, federal acquisition institute, lowest price technically acceptable, tradeoff source selection, AF Space Command and his new book, Government […]

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