In this episode, I sat down with Ricky Howard, a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience in the Air Force specializing in acquisitions and program management. We talked about securing meetings with influential individuals. We cover practical strategies for identifying and connecting with key personnel, with an emphasis on program managers. You will learn about the significance of research, persistence, and relationship-building for navigating the complexities of government contracting.

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Featured Guest:	Ricky Howard	Company:	CEO, DoD Contract Academy
Email:	rick@dodcontract.com	Phone:	(781) 879-8797

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In this episode, I dive into 10 essential rules for government contractors navigating the social media landscape. Learn why being authentic matters (#3), how to strike the right balance between value-driven content and self-promotion (#5 & #6), and why consistency is key (#4). I also talk about the importance of engagement (#8) and offer strategic tips to develop a winning social media plan (#9). Discover the secret sauce that I’ve used to build momentum over the last decade (#10).
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Featured Guest:	Michael LeJeune	Company:	Partner, RSM Federal
Email:	mlejeune@rsmfederal.com	Phone:	(636)-577-5005

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I recently sat down with Rich Earnest to discuss Equity as Compensation for business developers. We discuss the complexities of equity-based compensation models, the importance of clear agreements and expectations, potential impacts on small business set-asides, balance in compensation, and the importance of having a predefined valuation formula in the event the business developer decides to exit the agreement.

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Featured Guest:	Rich Earnest	Company:	Co-Founder, Earnest Consulting Group
Email:	rich.earnest@betteryourcompany.com	Phone:	(765) 293-4980

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This episode explores crucial tips for building strong partnerships as a government prime or subcontractor. You will learn about balancing your pipeline, navigating prime-sub dynamics, and negotiating realistic terms. Discover the power of controlled communication, strategic vagueness, and decision-making authority for primes. Subcontractors, find success in specificity, favorable termination terms, and payment negotiations. Tune in for essential insights that will transform your teaming strategy and elevate your government contracting game.
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Featured Guest:	Michael LeJeune	Company:	Partner, RSM Federal
Email:	mlejeune@rsmfederal.com	Phone:	(636)-577-5005

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Picture this. You’ve identified a contracting officer who buys what you sell. The next step is crafting the perfect email to get their attention. You write the email and hit send. If this is your first time doing this, you get a big smile on your face because you know how close you are to getting a contract. To your surprise, nothing happens. You don’t get a reply. You try this 100 more times and you don’t get a single response. Why? The short answer is that a lot is going on behind the scenes and in each contracting officer’s inbox that you aren’t aware of. We sat down with Kevin Jans to discuss what’s going on in each contracting officer’s inbox, the order in which they respond to emails, and how to get your email to stand out so that you increase your odds of getting a reply.

Featured Guest:	Kevin Jans	Company:	President, Skyway Acquisition Solutions
Email:	Kevin@skywayacquisition.com	Phone:	(877) 884-5280

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