- Eric Coffie
- July 1, 2025
Fighting for the Middle: The Harsh Truth About Government Contracting Careers
In this episode of The Daily Windup, Eric Coffie introduces us to a former corporate professional, Yolanda Clarke who struggled to find their place in the competitive job market despite multiple degrees and valuable experience. Yolanda, shares her journey of constantly fighting to reach the elusive “middle” in their career. She discuss the challenges of […]
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- Eric Coffie
- June 30, 2025
Stop Guessing! Why Most Small Businesses Lose Money on Their First Government Contract!
In this episode of The Daily Windup we delve into the crucial but often overlooked aspect of pricing in contracting. Our guest, a seasoned contractor, shares his experiences of working with small businesses and the constant queries they receive about pricing jobs. He also emphasizes the importance of asking the right pricing questions and how […]
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- Eric Coffie
- June 27, 2025
Contractors BEWARE: One Wage Mistake = 200% Damages + 16% Interest!
In this episode of The Daily Windup, we delve into the crucial role of the New York State Department of Labor and its significance in protecting workers and small businesses alike. Our guest, a former New York State Labor Inspector General, shares invaluable insights gained from 12 years in government service. We explore the origins […]
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- Eric Coffie
- June 26, 2025
Why Small Businesses Keep Failing: The 10% HUBZone Advantage You’re Wasting!
In today’s episode of the Daily Windup, we dive into the world of government contracts and how startups can navigate this complex landscape. Our speakers discuss the importance of FedRAMP certification and how it can open doors for small businesses. They share valuable advice on building a track record and finding the right niche to […]
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- Eric Coffie
- June 25, 2025
281: Why Your Government Contract Bids Keep Failing (The Secret Nobody Tells You)
Ever wonder why you keep losing government contracts while the big guys stay winning? It’s because 95% of opportunities never even hit SAM.gov — they’re locked up in existing contract vehicles you don’t know how to tap. Today, I brought on Ryan Atencio, a boots-on-the-ground expert who learned federal contracting from the inside as a […]
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- Eric Coffie
- June 24, 2025
Material Costs UP 40%: Are Your Government Contracts About to Bankrupt You?
In this episode of The Daily Windup, Eric speaks with Brian, an entrepreneur and compliance officer, about his experiences in the government contracting industry. Brian’s firm specializes in working with government agencies on various projects, focusing on compliance and driving opportunities for minority and women-owned businesses (MWBEs). Brian shares how his office in Manhattan transitioned […]
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- Eric Coffie
- June 23, 2025
2.5 YEARS Just to Win ONE Government Contract? The Ugly Truth They Won’t Tell You!
Welcome to a new episode of The Daily Windup! Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Yolanda Clark, CEO of Powder River Industries, a small business that has successfully navigated the world of defense contracts and specialized in DevSecOps and infrastructure as code services. Yolanda shared her journey of bringing stability to her business […]
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- Eric Coffie
- June 20, 2025
Learn How Compliance Creates BIG Opportunities for Small Businesses!
In this episode of The Daily Windup, we sit down with Brian Savage based in New York, to discuss his role as the principal leader of regulatory compliance and investigations. Brian sheds light on his team of 20 individuals, who specialize in forensic compliance and investigative work, catering to both government and private entities. Brian’s […]
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- Eric Coffie
- June 19, 2025
How I Lost $25K Learning Government Contracting (And You Won’t!)
In this episode of the Daily Windup, I sit down with a group of experienced entrepreneurs to discuss the challenges faced by small businesses in the government contracting space. We dive into the importance of understanding your target market and crafting effective capability statements. Many businesses make the mistake of trying to market to everyone, […]
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- Eric Coffie
- June 18, 2025
280: 50 Game-Changing Government Contracting Hacks in 15 Minutes!
Are you relying only on SAM.gov? You might be missing 95% of federal contract opportunities! In this rapid-fire solo episode, Govcon Giants founder Eric Coffie condenses 15+ years of hard-earned experience into 50 essential, no-nonsense tips to help you avoid rookie mistakes and win more contracts — fast. From decoding task orders, IDIQs, and sole […]
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