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Episode: 172
- Eric Coffie
- June 7, 2023
172: Making a Distinctive Footprint: Architecture and Government Contracts with Daphne Gurri and Jose Matute
In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with two remarkable professionals who have left an indelible mark on the architecture and design world. Joining us are Daphne Gurri, the Founding Principal and Owner of Gurrimatute, and Jose Matute, Co-Owner and Vice President of Gurrimatute. Daphne Gurri, a passionate overachiever and the Founding Principal […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 31, 2023
171: Leading the Way: Success Strategies for Government Contracting with Jameece Pinckney
In today’s podcast, we have the honor of sitting down with a true leader in the government contracting industry, Jameece Pinckney, President and CEO of HyQuest Consulting Solutions. With over 18 years of senior-level executive experience, Ms. Pinckney is a force to be reckoned with. She not only founded HyQuest but also leads the execution […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 24, 2023
170: Unlocking Federal Sales Success: Insights on Funding, Policy Change, and Government Relationships with Gene Moran
Today we have a special guest with us, Gene Moran, founder of Capitol Integration and a leading expert in federal sales and policy change. Gene is a seasoned advisor who has helped defense companies of all sizes achieve remarkable success in federal sales, with his clients measuring their results in billions of dollars. He has […]
Read MoreEpisode: 169
- Eric Coffie
- May 19, 2023
169: Revolutionizing Insurance Brokerage with Cynanotary CEO, Cynthia Alexander
In this episode, I’m excited to have a very special guest, the founder and president of Cynanotary/CYNA – Florida Business Center, Cynthia Alexander, who is revolutionizing the insurance brokerage industry. Cynanotary/CYNA is a one-stop-shop for all your bonding, Aflac broker, and Medicare specialist needs. They are dedicated to providing excellent service and expertise to their […]
Read MoreEpisode: 168
- Eric Coffie
- May 3, 2023
168: The Power of Veteran-Owned Businesses with Peter Vazquez
In this episode of Govcon Giants, we have Peter Vazquez, Executive Director of the Veteran Owned Business Roundtable and CEO of Brand Echo Media Solutions. Peter shares his insights on how his organization educates, mentors, and connects veteran-owned businesses with corporate and government contracting opportunities. He discusses his background in internet marketing and how he […]
Read MoreEpisode: 167
- Eric Coffie
- April 27, 2023
167: Empowering Women Veteran Entrepreneurs: Insights from the Director of the Women Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative with Michelle Gardner-Ince
In this episode, we’re joined by a highly decorated Air Force Veteran and a retired Colonel, Ms. Michelle (aka “G-I”) Gardner-Ince, who is the Director of the Women Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative (WVOSBI) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU). Ms. Gardner-Ince is the architect of the […]
Read MoreEpisode: 166
- Eric Coffie
- April 12, 2023
166: Navigating Procurement and Supplier Diversity with Diane Dempsey
In this episode, we have Diane Dempsey, the Director of Small Business Programs for BAE Systems Intelligence & Security Sector. With her extensive experience in procurement, subcontracts, and supplier diversity, Ms. Dempsey is a highly respected advocate for small businesses in the DC Metropolitan area. We talked about her current role as Director of Small […]
Read MoreEpisode: 165
- Eric Coffie
- April 5, 2023
165: Empowering Small Businesses: Insights and Strategies for Federal Contracting with Lori Smith
Today’s guest is Lori Smith, founder of Acu-Elligent LLC, a consulting agency specialized in helping small businesses successfully obtain government contracts. With 40+ years of experience as a Procurement decision maker & Contracting Officer, Lori provides insider perspective and guidance to navigate the government marketplace. In this episode, Lori shares her insights and tips on […]
Read MoreEpisode: 164
- Eric Coffie
- March 22, 2023
164: How to use Federal/Military Unit funding to pay for certification training – Joshua Atkinson
In this episode, we have Joshua Atkinson, an experienced project manager with a passion for improving military leadership and helping veterans transition from active duty. Joshua Atkinson is a seasoned project manager with over 17 years of experience. He is dedicated to improving military leadership and bridging the transition divide through the integration of project […]
Read MoreEpisode: 163
- Eric Coffie
- March 15, 2023
163: No competition contracts with Defense Logistics Agency
In this episode, I share one extremely helpful tool for conducting market research, the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS), which is a database of government contracts. By searching for contracts related to your industry or product, you can gain valuable insights into which agencies are buying what, how much they are spending, and who the […]
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