- Eric Coffie
- July 15, 2025
STOP Bidding on Everything! This Rookie Move Will Destroy Your Government Contract Strategy
In today’s insightful episode, we dive deep into the world of government contracting and the importance of identifying your core capability. Our guest, Jamecee, shares her journey as a government contractor and provides valuable lessons for new entrepreneurs in this field. She recounts her experiences chasing after shiny opportunities that ultimately led to rejection and wasted […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 14, 2025
How One Yes to a Nightmare Job Landed Millions in Government Contracts
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the world of a dynamic business journey that began at an airport and extended into securing critical infrastructure after 9/11. Our first speaker reflects on the unique challenges small businesses face, uncovering their distinctive value propositions. Starting off at the airport in 1999, we were taken through the […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 11, 2025
$10M Mistake: The Government Contract Rule You Didn’t Know Could Ruin Your Business!
In today’s discussion, we delve into the intricate world of affiliation rules and their profound implications on businesses. In this episode, we dissect the labyrinthine concept of affiliation, a term often tossed around but rarely demystified. Our journey begins with a fundamental understanding: when parties or third parties exercise control or have the capacity to control […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 10, 2025
Are You Invisible in Government Contracting? You’re Not Alone—Here’s the Truth
Today, we delve into the story of a dynamic entrepreneur hailing from Northern Virginia region. Join me as we explore Jamecee’s unique journey, from his formative years at Tennessee State University to his impactful presence in the government contracting realm. In this episode, Jamecee reflects on the challenges she and her peers encountered – talented […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 9, 2025
283: 50% Recession Odds According to the FED?! What It Means for Government Contracts
In this episode, David Rosenberg delivers a compelling analysis of the surprising strength in the S&P 500—despite fading “tail risks” like trade wars, Middle East conflict, and fiscal cliffs—and reveals that the current price/earnings multiple reaching 22–23 represents a historic 4σ event. He firmly argues that the rally is driven by market psychology and animal […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 8, 2025
She Almost Gave Up on Government Contracting—Then This Happened
In this episode of The Daily Windup, we meet a successful entrepreneur who shares her journey of starting a business while being an active-duty military spouse. She candidly discusses her initial doubts and fears about entrepreneurship but reveals how her passion for the entrepreneur space eventually led her to take the plunge. Our guest discusses […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 7, 2025
She Got Laid Off. Two Years Later, She Landed American Airlines.
In this episode of the Daily Windup, join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of architects and entrepreneurs, Daphne and Jose. The couple recounts the pivotal moments that led them to establish their own architectural firm, sharing candid anecdotes of risk-taking and determination. Daphne vividly remembers the moment she faced a career crossroads, […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 4, 2025
Think You Know SBA Rules? Think Again.
In today’s episode, we dive into the intricate world of government contracts and the surprising challenges faced by companies trying to make their mark in this space. Our guest, Adam Lasky, a seasoned government contracts attorney at Seyfarth Shaw LLP, takes us through the maze of regulations and common misconceptions that entrepreneurs often stumble upon. […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 3, 2025
Why Payment Delays Are Killing Small Contractors (And How to Beat Them)
On today’s episode of The Daily Windup, our guest shares insights on the shortage of subcontractors, leading to difficulties in finding reliable suppliers for projects, especially in certain regions like South Florida. We discuss the impact of subcontractor performance on projects and explore strategies for handling escalating costs in government contracts. Negotiating fair prices and […]
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- Eric Coffie
- July 2, 2025
282: URGENT: FAR Overhaul Hits in 24 Hours—What Small Businesses MUST Do Now!
You ever felt like the rules of government contracting change before you can even understand them? In this episode, I sat down with Emily Murphy—former GSA Administrator and current head of Government Procurement Strategies—to break down everything you need to know about the FAR Rewrite and how it impacts small businesses, AI, commercial solutions, and […]
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