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Episode: 188
- Eric Coffie
- September 27, 2023
188: Navigating New Frontiers: A Conversation with Eric ‘Doc’ Wright on Veteran Career Transitions (Repost)
In this episode, we are privileged to host Eric “Doc” Wright, PhD, a distinguished Military Veteran, Founder of Vets2PM, LLC, and Co-Founder of the 501(c)3 Veteran Project Management Mentor Alliance. Driven by a deep passion for aiding fellow veterans, Eric has dedicated himself to facilitating seamless transitions from the structured environment of the US Military […]
Read MoreEpisode: 187
- Eric Coffie
- September 20, 2023
187: Building Bonds: Unveiling the Power of SBA Surety with Mr. Peter C. Gibbs (Repost)
Today’s guest Mr. Peter C. Gibbs of Foundation Surety out Maryland is the former Director, Office of Surety Guarantees for the SBA. He served in that capacity for more than 15 years. When he retired last year he went out on his own and started a bonding company. “Any company who is interested in participating […]
Read MoreEpisode: 186
- Eric Coffie
- September 13, 2023
186: Strategies for Small Firms to Thrive in Government Contracting with Cesar Nader (Repost)
Today’s guests, Cesar Nader, CEO of X Corp solutions of Virginia is leading the charge and helping the small firm grow to the mid-tier level, harnessing the power of federal contracts. Mr. Cesar Nader is a highly sought out speaker and thought leader in the government contracting space. You may have heard him speak at […]
Read MoreEpisode: 185
- Eric Coffie
- September 7, 2023
185: Top Government Contracting Questions Answered
In the latest episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, we address your most pressing questions and provide invaluable expert guidance. Whether you’re a seasoned small business owner in the field or someone curious about the realm of government contracts, this episode has something for you. The episode kicks off by exploring the vital aspects of […]
Read MoreEpisode: 184
- Eric Coffie
- August 30, 2023
184: From Military Service to Entrepreneurial Triumph: Unveiling the Journey of LTC Gabriel Ruiz (Ret) towards Success, Resilience, and Community Impact (Repost)
In this episode, LTC Gabriel Ruiz (Ret) brings us an incredible story of success through hard work, perseverance, learning and giving back. LTC Gabriel Ruiz is President and CEO of Advanced IT Concepts, Inc. (AITC), was recently awarded the 2017 North Florida Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). […]
Read MoreEpisode: 183
- Eric Coffie
- August 23, 2023
183: From Military Service to Business Triumph: Unveiling the Journey of Raymond Jardine Jr., Chairman and Founder of Kina’ole Foundation
Today’s show is an absolute powerhouse of insights and inspiration as we sit down with the remarkable Raymond Jardine Jr., an incredible entrepreneur, leader, and military veteran. Raymond Jardine Jr., a true titan in the business world, sharing his extraordinary journey from a distinguished 33-year career in the Army to becoming the Chairman and CEO […]
Read MoreEpisode: 182
- Eric Coffie
- August 16, 2023
182: Mastering Financial Compliance with a Government Contracting Advisory Expert, Jeff Shapiro, CPA
In this episode of The Govcon Giants podcast, Randie Ward sits down with Jeff Shapiro, a distinguished figure in the world of government contracting financial management. With over two decades of experience, Jeff brings a wealth of knowledge as a CPA and MBA specializing in Government Contracting Advisory and Regulatory Assurance. In this enlightening conversation, […]
Read MoreEpisode: 181
- Eric Coffie
- August 9, 2023
181: Small Business Programs and the Affirmative Action Challenge (YouTube Live)
This episode of Govcon Giants is a recent YouTube Live session focused on the intriguing topic of “Small Business Programs being Challenged by Affirmative Action.” Exploring the landscape, I discuss the significance of government programs supporting small, minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses in securing government contracts. I also delve into the role of affirmative action within […]
Read MoreEpisode: 180
- Eric Coffie
- August 2, 2023
180: How VRBC Help Veteran-Owned Businesses Close a Deal With The Navy – Darcella Craven (Repost)
With more than 18 million veterans in the US, either you or someone you know will be able to benefit from the information we share in this upcoming episode. Darcella Craven is the Chief Fear Conqueror and President of the Veteran Resource Business Center (VRBC), the nonprofit economic development agency assessing challenges and developing solutions […]
Read MoreEpisode: 179
- Eric Coffie
- July 26, 2023
179: Empowering Government Agencies through Compelling Branding and Web Development with Colin Nchako and Maria Martinez
In this episode of Govcon Giants, we sit down with the talented Colin Nchako, a branding expert, visual design specialist, and interaction strategist. Colin’s remarkable expertise lies in developing captivating branding initiatives, crafting visually stunning online training courses, and leading technical web development projects for diverse clients across the commercial, private sector, state, local, and […]
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