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Episode: 213
- Eric Coffie
- April 10, 2024
213: Leading with Integrity and Building a Culture of Excellence: Expert Insights and Wisdom from Corliss “Mama U” Udoema
In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Corliss Udoema back on the show. Corliss is the CEO of Contract Solutions, Inc. (CSI), an organization dedicated to excellence in service provision. With a focus on stability, growth, and expansion, CSI offers acquisition support, training, and staff augmentation services to its clients. Corliss, a recipient of two […]
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- Eric Coffie
- April 3, 2024
212: From Discipline to Triumph: Exploring the Remarkable Career Trajectory of Frank Spencer III
Today, we have the honor of hosting Frank Spencer III, President at Aztec Contractors, a true titan in the realm of small business and entrepreneurship. Frank’s journey from his roots in West Texas to his current role as a serial entrepreneur and mentor is nothing short of inspiring. After graduating from Texas A&M University, Frank […]
Read MoreEpisode: 211
- Eric Coffie
- March 21, 2024
211: Transforming Ideas into Defense Solutions: Solving DOD Challenges with Wade B. Watts
In today’s episode, we had the pleasure of welcoming a returning guest, Wade B. Watts, the University Program Director (UPD) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha for the National Security Innovation Network (NSIN). With over 20 years of experience as an Air Force Officer and subsequent roles at Booz Allen Hamilton, Wade brings a […]
Read MoreEpisode: 210
- Eric Coffie
- March 6, 2024
210: Strategic Insights and Tenacity: Securing Department of Defense Funding with Vanessa Savas
In today’s episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with the remarkable Vanessa Savas, a retired Air Force Colonel with an impressive 29 years of Department of Defense experience. Her extensive and distinguished career reached its pinnacle as a Congressional and Government Relations expert for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Over the […]
Read MoreEpisode: 209
- Eric Coffie
- February 21, 2024
209: Scoring Major Bid Opportunities in The Department of Energy with Shalaya Morissette
In this episode, we are honored to have a powerhouse guest, Shalaya Morissette, who is making waves as the Chief of the Minority Business and Workforce Division in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), stationed within the Office of Energy Justice and Equity. Shalaya is a highly sought-after collaborator in the clean technology space, bringing […]
Read MoreEpisode: 208
- Eric Coffie
- February 14, 2024
208: Behind the Numbers: An In-Depth Discussion with Audit Director Pete Ragone
Today we had the privilege of hosting Pete Ragone, an esteemed Audit Director at SC&H Group. Pete has been a vital member of the SC&H team since 2015, bringing with him a wealth of experience in public accounting dating back to 1990. Throughout his career, Pete has emerged as a leader in financial statement audits, […]
Read MoreEpisode: 207
- Eric Coffie
- February 7, 2024
207: Mastering Compliance Risks in Government Contracting: A Conversation with Giacomo Apadula
In our latest episode, Randie Ward had the privilege of interviewing Giacomo Apadula, an authority in government contract and grant administration. Giacomo’s extensive expertise lies in cost accounting, regulatory compliance, and business process improvement/system design. Throughout the episode, Giacomo shared his wealth of knowledge, drawing on his experience serving clients in the government contracting and […]
Read MoreEpisode: 206
- Eric Coffie
- January 31, 2024
206: The Insider’s Guide to Government Contracts Litigation with Ryan C. Bradel
In today’s episode we have a true expert in the field, Ryan C. Bradel. Ryan is a seasoned attorney representing government contractors in a myriad of federal, state, and local procurement matters. With a cross-industry practice, Ryan has become a go-to authority for companies in defense, intelligence, contingency operations, private security, weapons manufacturing, information technology, […]
Read MoreEpisode: 205
- Eric Coffie
- January 24, 2024
205: Turning Vision into Reality: Exploring the Dynamics of Leadership in Federal Construction with Angie Martinez
In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with the remarkable Angie Martinez, an executive professional with over 25 years of extensive experience in federal construction, business development, and facilities management. Angie’s impressive career spans various facets of the industry, including construction management, contracting, and facilities planning. Her commitment to guiding teams toward a […]
Read MoreEpisode: 204
- Eric Coffie
- January 17, 2024
204: Blueprint for Govcon Success: Unveiling the Solution Engineering Framework™ with Peter Lierni
In today’s episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Solution Engineer Peter Lierni, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in designing and developing winning solutions in the federal, state, local, and international market spaces. Peter Lierni’s expertise lies in the intricate world of government contracting, a field that demands strategic […]
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