BEST8A Podcast

SMEs are more vital to contract writing than you imagine! Dr. Charlene Coon, president of the board of the directos of World Business Development Association, sat down to discuss her experience working with communities and companies in Africa, promoting cbersecurity and her previous role as an SME in the FBI. Check out the latest episode of the Best8(a) podcast!

John C King , former USMC Senior Logistics Manager and CEO of King Global Enterprise Solutions, discusses his transition into the private sector, what working at large and small companies taught him, and what advice he has to give to other federal employees looking to follow that same path.

Bill Pratt's best advice for meeting with fed end users: use the BBQ principle! Bill Pratt , Executive Director of Customer Relations at RELI Inc. and former IT Director at DHS , continues our talk about what end users need from vendors and why being bold, brief and quiet during meetings is the best strategy.

Beth Capello, former DHS Deputy CIO , tells us about how technology impacts the mission of federal agencies, what agencies expect from their vendors and her #1 tip for a succesful career in technology .

Bill Pratt, Executive Director of Customer Relations at RELI Inc. and former IT Director at DHS, talks about his experience working as a program manager, and the complexities and evolution of IT systems and procurement processes in the federal government.

Ryan Riccucci, Division Chief of US Customs and Border Protection's Enforcement Technology and Operational Programs, continues our discussion on the complexity of data management in federal agencies.

💡 Micropurchases to break into a new agency: Can you bypass the CO and deal directly with the PM? 🔊 William Randolph , CEO of MicroMarket.co and former contracting officer for the United States Marine Corps and U.S. Department of Homeland Security , continues our discussion on micropurchases, simplified acquisition thresholds and how small businesses can strategically use them to get their foot...

Ryan Riccucci, chief of CBP's division of enforcement technology and operational programs, discusses applied ontology, the importance of data quality and why small businesses sometimes have the edge when coming up with solutions.

Fred Darugar with Omniscius, explains some of his best strategies to increase PWIN supporting capture efforts with recruiting. We talk about incumbent personnel, about exclusivity and their different types.

Peter Frith, VP of Strategy at Anika Systems and BD and Capture specialist, continues our conversation about the importance of understanding PMs' pain points & issues, and long and short term strategies for small businesses.

Nicolas Chaillan, founder and CEO of AskSage and former US Air Force and Space Force Chief Software Officer, continues our discussion on the impact of new technologies on Business Development and the government contracting process.

Fred Darugar, CEO of Ominiscius LLC, discusses the importance of developing a capturing strategy, negotiation tactics and how to build trust with incumbent personnel.

Nicolas Chaillan, founder and CEO of AskSage and former US Air Force and Space Force Chief Software Officer, discussed with me the impact of embracing new technologies in the workforce, and the need for further collaboration and healthy interchange between the government and commercial sectors.

William Randolph, CEO of Think Acquisition and former contracting officer for the DON, USMC and DHS, discussed with me the importance of strategic communication, effective messaging and what makes a good value proposition.

In the second part of my conversation with CEO of Central Strategies and former Coast Guard program manager, Nicolas Schellman, we discussed the importance of building relationships with federal contracting officers and program managers and understanding government processes

John Ferry, CEO of Rogue and GovCon acquisition expert, continues our discussion about how AI can transform the federal acquisition landscape, the challenges of its implementation, and the impact on small businesses.

Peter Frith, VP of Strategy at Anika Systems and BD and Capture specialist, talked to us about the pivotal role of relationship building, understanding client needs and integrating BD efforts with delivery to drive growth and success.

John Ferry, CEO of Rogue and GovCon acquisition expert, talks about the transformative potential of AI in government contracting, the strategic development of AI tools, and why small businesses might just be quicker to implement them.

CEO of Central Strategies and former Coast Guard program manager, Nicolas Schellman, shares his experience working in federal procurement and moving to the private sector, the disconnect between government and industry, and how he thinks those challenges should be adressed.

In this episode, we sat down with Justin Forbes, IT Security Specialist at CISA and founder of Barside, a Pennsylvania-based virtual cybersecurity community, to discuss what is like to work for both the public and private sector, the differences on how they approach innovation, and more! (All comments and opinions expressed in this podcast are personal and do not represent CISA or any government a...

Part 2 of our conversation with Strategic Outreach and Communications Director at the Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Anna Urman, where we discuss the dos and don'ts for small businesses when meeting with a small business officer.

Listen to Strategic Outreach and Communications Director at the Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Anna Urman, talk about what she learnt from her federal experience assisting Small Businesses and how Apex Accelerators can help them out.

Listen to Principal of Chertoff Group, Lee Kair, give his advice for federal agents transitioning into the private sector and discuss the relationship between goverment and industry and the influence of equity in the contracting world.

Listen to Principal of The Chertoff Group, Lee Kair, share his expertise on procurement as a former contracting officer.

Listen to the Managing Member of Schoonover and Moriarty, Matthew Schoonover, share his perspective on the implications of the injunction issued by the federal district court of Tennessee over the rebuttable presumption of social disadvantage in place under the 8(a) Program.