• Eric Coffie
  • March 19, 2025

257: Winning Federal Contracts: Try This 6-Step Proposal Writing System!

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
  • March 18, 2025

How She Turned Anxiety Into Action—And Built a Business!

In this episode of The Daily Windup, host Eric Coffie dives into the inspiring journey of a mom who faced the challenges of job loss and motherhood during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the mental and emotional toll of being a mom without a job, compounded by the cloud of COVID hanging over their lives.  […]

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  • Eric Coffie
  • March 17, 2025

25% of Billionaires Share THIS One Secret—And It’s Not What You Think!

In today’s episode, we delve into the powerful mindset of billionaires and the key lessons I learned from reading books written by these successful individuals. There is importance in having a definite purpose when reaching out to mentors and there is a fundamental difference between regular people’s thinking and the extraordinary mindset of billionaires. Drawing […]

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  • Eric Coffie
  • March 16, 2025

The $3,500 Mistake: What EVERY Contractor Needs to Know About Lighting Deals!

In this episode of The Daily Wind Up, we dive into the importance of persistence and strategic partnerships for entrepreneurs. Highlighting the value of staying committed and continuously reaching out to potential partners, I share my own experiences of calling multiple times until I received positive responses. I also talk about the need to maintain […]

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  • Eric Coffie
  • March 15, 2025

808 Bid Opportunities Just Dropped – Don’t Miss Out!

In this episode, we dive into the world of bid opportunities and how they can benefit small businesses. Emphasizing the importance of assisting the government with market research, as it directly impacts the success of small enterprises. We take a step-by-step process using sam.gov, the government’s database, to identify early-stage opportunities before they become public […]

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  • Eric Coffie
  • March 14, 2025

How a Simple $250 Finder’s Fee Opened the Doors to Government Contracting!

In today’s episode of The Daily Windup, we share the inspiring story of a determined entrepreneur who stumbled upon her first government contracting success, Angela Chamberlain. Inspired by Eric’s advice, she delved into government contracting and found a remarkable opportunity related to fitness training for the military. Undeterred by her lack of experience in construction, […]

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  • Eric Coffie
  • March 13, 2025

$4 BILLION Under Management?! How I Got Access to the Top Private Equity Investors!

In this episode, we emphasize the importance of expanding your network to create new opportunities. We highlight how increasing your network will lead to connections with successful entrepreneurs, CFOs, investment bankers, and professionals in various fields. I also share insights from a recent networking event where I interacted with finance experts, commercial real estate professionals, […]

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  • Eric Coffie
  • March 12, 2025

256: Why Certifications Are NOT Holding You Back in Government Contracting This 2025!

I had an eye-opening conversation with one of my students last night, and it reminded me of a major misconception in government contracting—many of you think you must have certifications to win contracts. That’s just not true! People are out here scaring you into thinking that without an 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB certification, you don’t […]

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  • Eric Coffie
  • March 11, 2025

$10M VA Contract?! Here’s How to Get In On The Biggest Medical Records Upgrade!

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we discuss various aspects of government contracting. From emphasizing the impossibility of a single person knowing all the contracting offices and buying offices in the government to recommendations for government contract attorneys. We also touch upon the DOE webinar and the importance of understanding the information presented. Generally, […]

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  • Eric Coffie
  • March 10, 2025

4 Years of Secret Cyber Funding: Inside the DOD’s Hidden Power Play!

In this episode of The Daily Windup, host Eric Coffie engages in a conversation with a Jeff Stutzman, a cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur. Jeff shares his journey, starting from his work at the DOD Cyber Crime Center to building a collaborative Information Sharing environment for defense contractors and banks. They discuss the evolution of cyber […]

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