In this special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about the SBA OIG Challenges Report for FY2022. This report highlights eight specific challenges that the SBA has identified and is working on. In this podcast, I talk about three of those challenges. Challenge 1: Fraud with Economic Relief Programs,
Challenge 2: Inaccurate Procurement Data and Eligibility Concerns in Small Business Contracting Programs Undermine the Reliability of Contracting Goal Achievements, and
Challenge 5: SBA’s Management and Monitoring of the 8(a) Business Development Program Needs Improvement.

You can read the report here: https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/2021-10/SBA%20OIG%20Report%2022-02.pdf

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Featured Guest:	Michael LeJeune	Company:	Partner and Federal Access PM, RSM Federal
Email:	mlejeune@rsmfederal.com	Phone:	(636) 577-5005

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In this episode, we talked with Steven Koprince about Demystifying the FAR. The Federal Acquisition Regulation or FAR is intimidating on the surface. It’s over 2,000 pages of legalese. The FAR gets less intimidating with time and once you understand how it’s organized. This podcast helps break down what you need to know about the FAR and provides general guidance for government contractors.

Featured Guest:	Steven Koprince	Company:	Koprince Law LLC
Email:	skoprince@koprince.com	Phone:	(785) 200-8919

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In this special episode of Game Changers, you go 1-on-1 with Michael LeJeune to talk about Business Realignment. Most business owners wake up one day and realize that their business is driving them 24/7. What you don’t realize is that at some point the business made you align your personal life with the needs of the business. What we need to do today is realign the business so that it is there to serve YOU and your family.

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Featured Guest:	Michael LeJeune	Company:	Partner and Federal Access PM, RSM Federal
Email:	mlejeune@rsmfederal.com	Phone:	(636) 577-5005

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In this episode, we talked with Judy Bradt about the Players and Layers Method for prospecting in government contracting. The average contractor just focuses on one player, the contracting officer. When you take a step back, you realize that there are several influencers and decision-makers that educate you on an organization. Some of these players are also your best advocates. Learning the players and layers of an organization will allow you to accelerate your revenue.

Featured Guest:	Judy Bradt	Company:	CEO, Summit Insights LLC
Email:	judy.bradt@summitinsight.com	Phone:	(703) 627-1074

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In this episode, we talked with Mark Amtower about Building Your GovCon SME Platform. One of the easiest ways to differentiate yourself and your company from the competition is to be recognized as a subject matter expert or SME in your field. This doesn’t happen overnight and it doesn’t happen by accident. You have to take a series of deliberate steps to build credibility in your field and to build a following.

Featured Guest:	Mark Amtower	Company:	Managing Partner, Amtower & Company
Email:	markamtower@gmail.com	Phone:	(301)-854-9493

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