- Eric Coffie
- May 16, 2025
Only Those Who Respond to RFIs Get the Government Contract – Here’s the $25K Rule You Didn’t Know
In this episode, we dive into the world of government contracting, demystifying essential concepts like RFIs (Request for Information) for first-time listeners. Our guests share valuable insights on the significance of RFIs and how they can be a game-changer in winning government contracts. Discover how responding to RFIs helped our guests secure contracts, and why […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 15, 2025
From Airport Jobs to Multi-Agency Contracts—How One Firm Scaled in Government Contracting
In today’s episode of The Daily Windup, I sit down with Daphne and Jose, founders of a successful government contracting company. They share their inspiring journey, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they encountered while building their business. Daphne and Jose discuss the importance of knowing your value proposition and unique offerings in the government contracting […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 14, 2025
271: How to Get FEMA Work Without Being a Prime Contractor with Jamelyn Austin Trucks
Today’s show was brought to you by our sponsor Encore Funding. Have you or someone you know recently been awarded a government contract and cannot secure funding? Encore Funding has your back, with a recently launched Government division they are funding your receivables so you can just focus on the work. Visit encoregov.com for more […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 13, 2025
Avoid the Trap: Why 99% of New Government Contractors Waste Time Chasing Red Herrings
In this episode of The Daily Windup, I, your host Eric Coffie, delve into the world of government contracting with expert guest Jamecee Pinkney. Jamecee shares valuable insights and lessons learned from her journey as an entrepreneur in the federal contracting space. We discuss the importance of identifying and sticking to your core capabilities to […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 12, 2025
From Laid Off to Landing 3 Government Contracts with American Airlines in 5 Years
In this episode of The Daily Windup, join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Daphne and Jose, two successful entrepreneurs in the field of architecture and interior design. They take us back to the beginning of their entrepreneurial adventure, where they found themselves facing uncertainty and fear of failure. Daphne shares her bold […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 11, 2025
You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: Why Visibility Matters in Government Contracting
In this episode of The Daily Windup,we bring you the inspiring story of Jamecee Pinkney, a successful entrepreneur based in Northern Virginia. We dive into her journey and the challenges she faced while trying to gain recognition in the competitive world of federal procurement. Jamicee shares how he met me at a conference in Nashville, […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 10, 2025
How One Strategy Landed $683 Million in Government Contracts
Welcome back to another episode of The Daily Windup. Today our guest shares valuable insights on hiring and compensation, particularly when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent. We explore the idea of offering fair salaries, especially to younger professionals fresh out of college, and the benefits of providing regular raises based on performance […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 9, 2025
The #1 Reason Government Contracting Is Missing Out on the Web3 Gold Rush
Welcome back to another episode of The Daily Windup, your go-to podcast for insightful conversations with successful entrepreneurs. Today, we explore the uncharted territory where government contracts intersect with the world of crypto and blockchain. Strap in for an idea-packed session! Our guest highlights the need for collaboration between the innovative minds driving the crypto […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 8, 2025
Getting 8(a) Certified? Don’t Make This $Million Mistake in Government Contracting!
In today’s episode, we delve into the essence of successful small businesses. Our guest sheds light on a key factor that sets them apart: passion. Small business owners who start a company because they truly love what they do and consider it their life’s purpose are the ones who make a remarkable impact. We discuss […]
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- Eric Coffie
- May 7, 2025
270: Small Businesses Are REQUIRED for Government Contracts – Here’s Why
Are you positive that you have the best financing in place? Ever question the charges or fees you’re paying? Do you know what is industry standard versus excessive. Recently I had our partner Encore Funding look at 3 of my students previous agreements with finance companies and found many ways that they had been taken […]
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