Contracting Corner: Winning in Government Business

Episode Title: Top 3 Mistakes New 8(a) Firms Make—And How to Avoid ThemHosts: Maya Thompson & Jason CarterPodcast: Contracting Corner: Winning in Government BusinessLength: ~30 minutesIn This Episode:Maya and Jason unpack the top three mistakes that trip up many newly certified 8(a) firms—and provide actionable strategies to avoid them. Whether you’re just entering the federal contracting space or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, this episode delivers expert insights you can use today.We Cover:Why 8(a) certification is just the starting point—not the end goalThe critical infrastructure and compliance systems every firm needsHow poor pricing strategies can sink your contract (and how to fix it)A quick guest clip from a small business owner on lessons learnedPro tips & common pitfalls for 8(a) successListener Q&A: How to find agencies that buy what you sellResources Mentioned:SAM.gov – Federal contracting portalSBA.gov – 8(a) Business Development ProgramUSASpending.gov – Contract award historyFPDS.gov – Federal Procurement Data SystemPTAC Locator – Free local government contracting advisorsNext Week’s Topic:How to Partner with Large Primes through the SBA Mentor-Protégé ProgramConnect With Us:Follow Contracting Corner on LinkedIn and wherever you get your podcasts.Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or contracting advice.