In this episode, we spoke with Erin Andrew, the Managing Director of Government Contract Lending at Live Oak Bank about Growth Through Acquisition. This is a bit of a continuation of episode 53 where we talked with Erin about Financing and Competitive Growth Strategies. This episode tackles topics such as how to find a business to buy, what to keep in mind when buying or exiting a business, how to finance an acquisition, how to continue to grow a business once you acquire it, and much more. If you are even remotely considering an acquisition, you need to hear what Erin has to say.

Featured Guest:	Erin Andrew	Company:	Managing Director, Live Oak Bank
Email:	erin.andrew@liveoakbank.com	Phone:	910-790-5867

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In this episode, Michael LeJeune reviews the Top 10 Reasons You Need a Government Coach. Here’s the thing. A lot of folks have been burned by consultants and coaches. Especially in this industry. So we wanted to arm our listeners with the facts on why you need a great coach. These tips will help you spot the real deal (hint…hint, that’s us!) and it will educate you on the real VALUE you should get from a coaching relationship. Here’s the bottom line. A great coach can help you double your business over the next 12 to 18 months! If you like the sound of that, check out this entire episode for all of the additional benefits you will get when you work with US as your government coaching firm.

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 interviewed Tim Ashmore on the subject of Account Based Marketing. Tim is the Federal Program Manager for Charter Contracting. We explore the power of focusing on your ideal buyers to create a niche, the impact that has on your corporate messaging, how to select accounts to target, and specific tactics you can implement right away. This approach will change the way you think about your marketing efforts and how you target prospects.

Featured Guest:	Tim Ashmore	Company:	Federal Sales Manager, Charter Contracting
Email:	tashmore@charter.us	Phone:	(857) 526-0241

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In this episode, we interviewed our friend and business partner Carroll Bernard from Govology.com on the subject of Preparing for a New Fiscal Year. We discuss what you should be doing out of the gate, during government downtime, business planning, marketing, time management, and a lot more. This episode is packed with several example stories that will help you get a practical understanding of how to apply the strategies discussed.  Click here to learn about the Accelerator program.

Featured Guest:	Carroll Bernard	Company:	Co-Founder, Govology.com
Email:	cbernard@govology.com	Phone:	888-643-4276 Ext. 1

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Maria Panichelli from Cohen Seglias about the proposed rule changes to the SDVOSB certification. You will want to listen to this whether you have your official certification or if it’s pending. These rules will change how the VA and SBA handle this certification. There are a few potential changes that could disqualify your company from getting its certification if you are not prepared for them.

Featured Guest:	Maria Panichelli	Company:	Partner at Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC
Email:	mpanichelli@cohenseglias.com	Phone:	(215) 564-1700

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