- Eric Coffie
- January 24, 2022
Karen Viera: Doctor, CEO, and SBA Award Winner
Learn from the doctor, CEO, and SBA Award Winner, Karen Viera, on how you don’t have to be an 8a certified to do business with the government! BACKGROUND Born in Barbados, Dr. Karen Viera came to Florida at the age of 18 to attend the Florida Institute of Technology. She has a master’s in management, […]
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- Eric Coffie
- January 17, 2022
Staci Redmon: Award-Winning Innovator and Advocate
An Award-Winning innovator and advocate, Staci Redmon, shares her journey in becoming who she is today. Learn her vision for her company and other small businesses! WHO IS STACI REDMON? Staci Redmon is an experienced and award-winning executive and innovator behind Strategy and Management Services (SAMS) Inc. Through her company, she led various innovations in […]
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- Eric Coffie
- December 13, 2021
Liseth Velez: Woman and Military Veteran CEO Talks About Her First Win and the Future!
In the new episode of Making a Giant, Liseth J. Velez talks about her first win and the future of her company in the government marketplace! BACKGROUND Liseth J. Velez came from Columbia to the United States when she was seven years old. Growing up, she knew that she wanted to be in the military, […]
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- Eric Coffie
- December 6, 2021
Mark Masters: Firefighter Fights for Multimillion-Dollar Business Idea And Succeeds
The comfort zone is a safe and beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there. Learn from Mark Masters as we talk about his journey to business success after going out of his comfort zone. BACKGROUND Mark Masters is a tribal citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. He is a direct descendent of Principal Chief […]
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- Eric Coffie
- November 29, 2021
Roberta Moore: Pure Determination Led to a Whirlwind of Character Building
Learn how Roberta Moore’s pure determination led to a whirlwind of character building for AMOORER, Incorporated. BACKGROUND Roberta Moore began her career as a DOD civil servant for 10 years before pursuing her government contracting journey. In 2002, she established AMOORER, Incorporated, a healthcare staffing small business that provides professional support services and technology. In […]
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- Eric Coffie
- November 5, 2021
Roberta Moore: Deceit envy and betrayal all in the name of winning a contract
This is how Roberta Moore overcame deceit, envy, and betrayal all in the name of winning a contract! BACKGROUND Roberta Moore began her career as a DOD civil servant for 10 years before pursuing her government contracting journey. In 2002, she established AMOORER, Incorporated, a healthcare staffing small business that provides professional support services and […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 29, 2021
Melissa Burant: PTAC Government Contracting Specialist
Melissa Burant shares her govcon insights through the lens of a current PTAC government contracting specialist and a previous contracting officer. BACKGROUND Melissa Burant has over 20 years of government and contracting-related experience. She served as a federal contracting officer at the Army Contracting Command in Rock Island. During that time, Melissa also assisted in […]
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- Eric Coffie
- September 15, 2021
Alex Omeke: Cab Driver’s Son Won His First Contract!
Learn more about Alex Omeke, the son of a cab driver who won his first government contract! BACKGROUND Alex Omeke grew up in a family that owned a cab company outside of Houston, Texas. Growing up, Omeke learned the importance of customer service because of this business where they answer phone calls from customers 24/7. […]
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- Eric Coffie
- August 11, 2021
Robert Wink: FEMA Program Specialist with Years of Contracting Experience
Learn how to avoid risking your company and paying millions of dollars in doing government contracts with FEMA Program Specialist, Robert Wink! BACKGROUND Robert Wink has years of experience in the US Army with multiple deployments to Iraq before he worked as a contract specialist and contracting officer full-time. Currently, he is the CEO of […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 21, 2021
Vicky Mangano: Italy-based Consultant Helping International Companies Do Business with the US!
Vicky Mangano shares how she learned about the US procurement and how she helps international companies win contracts as an Italy-based Consultant! BACKGROUND Vicky Mangano is a consultant based in Italy through her company Mangano International Development. She helps international clients in Europe in terms of doing business with the United States government in Italy. […]
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