All Episodes
GovCon Unscripted — 105 episodes
The Capital Stacking Playbook: How Defense Founders Fund Hard Tech Without Losing Equity | Mollie Jahner
The Money Isn’t Where You Think: How to Read Federal Contract Data | Eileen Kent
The $50M Company That Almost Couldn’t Be Sold | Robert E. Jones
Design-Time vs. Runtime AI in Government: Why Most Agencies Get It Backwards | Doug Averill
You Don't Control Innovation. You Manage It. | Harlan Bennett & Rick Fernandez
Manufacturing Is Not a Dirty Word: Reframing the Jobs Rural Communities Need | Chrissy Marrucci
Same Work, Different Words: Why Federal Contractors Misread State and Local | Jonathan Santana
Substance Over Glitter: What Makes the HUBZone Conference Worth the Trip | Eric Coffie
The 8(a) Program Isn't Being Killed. It's Being Starved. | Steven Koprince
Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Why Nobody Wins Federal Work Alone | Tim Hagerty
The Last All-Human Workforce | Paul Serotkin
Show Up or Stay Invisible: Why HUBZone Advocacy Can’t Wait in 2026 | Michelle Burnett
The CSO Before CSOs Were Everywhere | Adam C. Grant
The Vehicle Is Not the Sale | Shene Commodore
Same Mission, Different Uniform: Why a 24-Year Sergeant Major Chose GovCon | Josh Brandt
The Resume Is Dead. So Are Job Boards. Here's What Federal Hiring Looks Like Now. | Richie Lampani
$30 Million, One-to-One Match, Five Agencies: Inside the Strategic Breakthrough Award | Jerry Hollister
The Proposal Doesn't Win the Contract | David Stearman
Why Defense Sales Cycles Kill Startups: A Venture Insider's Diagnosis | Geoff Orazem
The Pilot Trap: Why Most Government Innovation Never Ships
How to Actually Influence the NDAA (Without Being a Lobbyist)
Fed vs. SLED: The Marketing Mistake Costing Contractors Millions
Defense Innovation at the Speed of Relevance with Graham Plaster
Imagining the Fight: How Storytelling, Simulation, and Strategy Drive Real-World Outcomes
Contract Ceilings, RFIs, and Other GovCon Myths That Cost You Wins
Speed vs Compliance: The Real Battle Inside Defense Acquisition
Policy vs Execution: Why GovCon Can’t Afford Slow Acquisition Anymore
From Noise to Authority: How to Cut Through in a Crowded GovCon Market
From Special Operations to Scenario Architect: Rebuilding Defense Thinking
AI, Orals & Ownership: The New GovCon Playbook
DCAA Problems Aren’t About Fraud, They’re About Documentation
Why HUBZone Was Never About Contracting and Was About Community
From Jet Engines to Brand Strategy: Translating Military Precision into GovCon Marketing
Serving Without the Uniform: Rethinking Innovation from Air Force to MITRE to Founder
From Prototype to Program of Record: What It Really Takes to Transition in GovCon
Why Certifications Don’t Save You in GovCon and What Actually Does
Serving Without the Uniform: Luke Shabro on Defense innovation and GovCon Reality
Strategic Pricing Is Not An Afterthought with Marsha Lindquist
Serving Without the Uniform: Lawrence 'Larry' Pokroy on Transition and Growth
GovSignals AI and the Future of Procurement with Derek Hoyt
David Schiff on Strategy, Pivoting, and Surviving DoD Shifts
Inside Federal Quality Control with Renee & Greg Glendenning
Winning in Washington with Gene Moran: Strategy, Timing and Process
Leading with Integrity, Building Process, and Finding Grit in GovCon
Flipping the Script: An inside Look at GovCon Unscripted
Michael Allison Breaks the Bottle on Purpose, Pain, and Leadership
GovCon in Crisis or Opportunity? 2026 Spending, GSA Shifts & Contractor Strategy
From Navy Service to Financial Freedom: Building Legacy Through Discipline & Purpose
GovCon Grifters, FAR Overhauls & Surviving Pipeline Reality Checks
From Army to Prime Contractor & Building Beyond VA Contracts
Dark Corner Solutions, Mission Cultivate & Discreet GovCon Networking
Giles Walger: From Marine Corps to OODAx & Fast-Tracking Dual-Use Tech
From $7B in Contracts to Integrity, Ethics & GovCon Training
Recruiting, AI & Culture Shifts in GovCon Talent Strategy
AI, LinkedIn Advantage & Authentic GovCon Networking
State, Local, Federal & AI Shifts in GovCon Proposals
Lessons from Army Futures, Acquisition Hurdles & GovCon Reality
AI in GovCon, Tool, Threat, or Total Hype?
Branding, Messaging & Marketing Maturity for GovCon Growth
FAR 2.0, Statutory Anchors & What’s Not Changing in Federal Acquisition
Cracking GSA MAS, OASIS+, and Polaris for Small Biz Success
BD Tech, AI in GovCon, & Three Smart Pivots for Federal Contractors
Immigration, Tarrifs & The Future of U.S.-Canada Relations
Building Defense Tech That Actually Scales
Unlocking GovCon Innovation—OTAs, Dual-Use Tech & the Future of Acquisition
Winning GovCon Proposals in the Age of AI, OTAs & Speed
The Future of SEAD Missions: Clark Haymond on Affordable, Attritable EW Solutions
Leveling the GovCon Playing Field with Christine Hopkins
Government Contracting is a Team Sport—And Marketing Leads the Charge
“Don’t Confuse the Customer!” - GovCon Messaging with David Doerrier
AI, Emerging Tech & National Security in GovCon with J.L. Hancock
Navigating Career Transitions with Mark Wigginton
From Startup to GovCon: Scaling Dual-Use Innovation with Tim Balz
Breaking Down GovCon's Biggest Pitfalls in Our New Book 'Hey, GovCon, Get Help!
The Future of 911 Services with Barry Furey
Small Business Success in GovCon with Aubrey Gainfort
Unlocking Defense Innovation with Nautilus – Featuring Graham Plaster
Mastering Micro Engagement Magic with Judy Bradt
Winning More GovCon Contracts with Judy Bradt
Strategic Collaboration in GovCon with Katie Roberts of RPR Strategies
Managing Innovation in GovCon with Todd Packer & Harlan Bennett
Mergers & Acquisitions in GovCon: Insights from Sharon Heaton
Mastering SBA Certifications with Dana Bonsell
How AFCEA Supports Emerging Talent in Cyber and IT with Chris Bennett
Breaking Down Cybersecurity Requirements in GovCon with Fernando Machado
Connecting the Dots: Andy Kirkpatrick on GSA, Small Business, and Government Contracting
Supporting Small Business Innovation at Army Futures Command
Getting Through the 'Valley of Death' in Government Contracting
Avoiding Red Flags, Building Trust, and Protecting Your Business
No Shortcuts, Only Trust
From Army Intelligence to Entrepreneurial Success
Leveraging APEX Accelerators
How Relationships Scale Your Business
Navigating FPDS for Government Contracting
Navigating GovCon via Strategic Collaboration and Teamwork
Beyond the GSA Schedule: Building Relationships in Government Contracting
From Small Scale to Big Wins: GovCon Growth Strategies with Shirley Collier
Success Through Relationship-Building
The Power of Networking and of LinkedIn
How to Shine When Developing Your Proposal
The Impacts of New Rules & Compliance on Small Businesses (Larry Allen)
Insights for Small Businesses Working with the DOD
Overcoming Challenges in Defense Contracting
From Funding to Growth: Essential Strategies for Small Business Contractors
Small Business Strategies for Pursuing Government Contracts