Opportunity in the Eye of the Storm: A BD Game Plan with Eric Nusbaum and Blake Phillips

This episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire talks with Eric Nusbaum, CEO and Blake Phillips, COO of ENcompass Consulting Group for a timely and tactical discussion on how federal contractors can survive, and even thrive, amid the ongoing DOGE-driven disruption in the government contracting space. Eric explores how companies can weather the storm, offering practical strategies for cutting costs and managing overhead in the short term. Meanwhile, Blake dives into how businesses can steer into the storm, leveraging disruption as opportunity by pivoting into new scopes, agencies, and vehicles. Listen in and walk away with clear takeaways on navigating federal budget shifts, choosing the right contract vehicles, and exploring new markets like DoD or SLED. Whether your business is bracing for impact or ready to charge forward, this episode offers guidance from two seasoned experts who have seen both sides of the storm. To connect with Eric visit him on LinkedIn here. To connect with Blake visit him on LinkedIn here. To learn more about ENcompass Consulting Group visit their website here.