Best Scorecontracts Podcasts (2025)

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From Broke to $100M: How Government Contracting & One Pivot Changed Everything 9:15

5h ago9:15

9:15

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I sit down with Travis Mack, CEO of an aerospace and defense contractor, to explore his entrepreneurial journey from humble beginnings to managing a company with 800 employees. We dive into Travis's early days, when he started with just two employees and faced financial challenges while trying to grow his busine…

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The $1B Fort Worth Opportunity Every Government Contractor Should Be Tracking 7:33

1d ago7:33

7:33

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we explore the significance of building strong relationships for business growth and success. Our guest emphasizes the power of community and networking within organizations like the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) to create lasting connections and gain valuable insights. Learn how representing you…

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279: GovCon in Crisis: What’s Coming, What’s Working, and What to Ditch! 28:37

2d ago28:37

28:37

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 advantage of. For far too long…

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It Took 4 Years to Land a Prime Government Contract—Here’s What No One Tells You 9:38

3d ago9:38

9:38

Today's episode delves into the challenges faced by entrepreneurs on their journey to success. Our guest shares their valuable insights, drawing from their diverse educational background and experiences. Discover how they tackled the hurdles of not winning contracts and the importance of seeking debriefs for growth and improvement. Join us as we ex…

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Certified in 2010, Regret in 2020: The 8(a) Government Contracting Mistake You Can’t Afford 7:39

4d ago7:39

7:39

In today's insightful discussion, we explore the intricacies of the 8(a) certification process and how to maximize its potential. Our guest shares their journey of seeking out 8(a) certification and the valuable lessons learned along the way. Discover the importance of building relationships with government agencies and the significance of having t…

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You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: Why Visibility Matters in Government Contracting 5:57

7d ago5:57

5:57

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, where we dis…

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How One Strategy Landed $683 Million in Government Contracts 8:44

8d ago8:44

8:44

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 pe…

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278: Why Private Credit Is the Future of Government Contracting Finance 16:52

9d ago16:52

16:52

Ever been burned by finance companies, I know I have. So often as small minority owned businesses we do not get the best rates, offers or just out right get taken advantage of because of what we don’t know. Thanks to our new partner, Encore Funding we are now bringing you a trusted source for government contract financing. With more than $500M in f…

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Want Government Contracts? This One Tip Will Make Them Take Your Call Every Time! 7:55

12d ago7:55

7:55

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I interviews a guest who shares insights into the role of a small business advocate within a larger company. Our guest highlights their responsibilities, which include helping small businesses learn about their company, supporting capture managers during proposal processes, and identifying capable small business…

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This Former Developer Cracked the $150M Government Contracting Code! 6:55

10d ago6:55

6:55

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I interview a guest who shares their career journey from being a software developer to transitioning into business development in the government contracting industry. The guest discusses their experience managing a CSO (Customer Service Operations) and how it led to an opportunity to work for a government contra…

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277: She Was a Stay-at-Home Mom—Now She’s a Government Consultant 52:04

12d ago52:04

52:04

In today’s episode, we’re spotlighting Angela Chamberlain, a first-generation Filipino-American and stay-at-home mom who took a bold leap into government contracting—and landed big. With no background in construction, no federal experience, and no traditional “qualifications,” Angela trusted her gut, followed the GovCon Giants blueprint, and turned…

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276: At 23, He Landed His First Consulting Client—Here’s How! 22:36

13d ago22:36

22:36

In today’s episode I'm joined by my 23-year-old son, Branden Coffie, who just locked in his first government consulting client... with no degree and no prior contracting experience. Branden walks us through how he took what he learned behind the scenes—editing my videos, watching coaching calls, and consuming the content—and turned it into a repeat…

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275: Use This Consulting Hack to Tap Into Multi-Million Dollar Government Contracts 25:19

14d ago25:19

25:19

If you’re out there grinding with no past performance, no big contracts, and no traction—this episode is your wake-up call. I break down the exact strategy I used in 2008 to go from zero to six figures by leveraging the consultant model—a proven shortcut to skip the five-year contract cycles and piggyback off other companies’ capabilities. We’re no…

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274: Turn Your Hustle Into a Government Contracting Consulting Business 38:25

16d ago38:25

38:25

In today’s episode, we’re tackling one of the most asked-about topics in the game—how to become a successful government consultant. Whether you’re doing this full-time or trying to make it work on the side, this episode lays out the real blueprint. I'm walking you step-by-step through everything I’ve learned in the trenches—how to structure your bu…

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273: Here's What It Takes to Start Government Contracting in 2025 22:30

18d ago22:30

22:30

In this power-packed episode of GovCon Giants, I’m sharing something that could seriously change the game for your business—our First Partner Challenge is back. After a year of demand and dozens of success stories, we’re relaunching our partner program cohort to help companies like yours break into federal contracting the right way. Whether you’re …

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The 2 People Every Government Contractor Needs to Succeed 13:04

18d ago13:04

13:04

In today's episode, we sit down with an accomplished entrepreneur who shares valuable insights into starting and growing a business. Our guest, a diverse supplier and service-disabled veteran, emphasizes the importance of key resources for any business owner - your accountant and your attorney. He vividly recalls his early entrepreneurial ventures,…

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The Power of Rejection: How 12 ‘No’s Turned Into Millions in Government Contracts 9:22

19d ago9:22

9:22

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we dive into the minds of successful entrepreneurs as they share their experiences and strategies for making the right decisions and dealing with rejection. Our guests shed light on a valuable tactic of using rejection letters to their advantage, leveraging them to gain credibility and support in securing fundin…

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From Business Plan to Government Contract: How Free Mentors Helped Build a Thriving Company 8:28

22d ago8:28

8:28

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I had the pleasure of speaking with an experienced entrepreneur, who started his journey by writing a business plan and tapping into valuable free resources. Our guest highlights how a well-structured plan can serve as a starting point, helping entrepreneurs organize their thoughts, articulate their vision, and …

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Learn How This $100M Company Dominates Government Contracting & IT Roll-Ups 8:16

23d ago8:16

8:16

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I sit down with Travis Mack, Chairman and CEO of the S Corporation, which comprises two distinct entities - Saalex in the federal vertical (Aerospace and Defense) and Vallejo in the commercial IT space. Travis shares his journey of building a robust organization, supporting test range management, logistics, and …

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272: Factories, Tariffs & AI: The Truth About America’s Economic Future with Chris Tang 51:24

24d ago51:24

51:24

Ever been burned by finance companies, I know I have. So often as small minority owned businesses we do not get the best rates, offers or just out right get taken advantage of because of what we don’t know. Thanks to our new partner, Encore Funding we are now bringing you a trusted source for government contract financing. With more than $500M in f…

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Built a Government Contracting Business in 5 Years—Starting with Just a Laptop and a Mission 8:44

25d ago8:44

8:44

In today's episode of The Daily Windup, we sit down with Jackson Dalton, the President and Owner of Black Box Safety, a distribution company that delivers healthcare products to government agencies, including prisons and healthcare facilities. Jackson shares his inspiring journey from serving in the Marine Corps during the 9/11 era to becoming a su…

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How Answering a Prison’s Email Led to $10M in Government Sales 10:54

26d ago10:54

10:54

In today's show, we feature the inspiring story of a successful entrepreneur who navigated through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and turned them into opportunities for growth. Our guest, a distributor of personal protective equipment (PPE), shares how their business took an unexpected turn when the pandemic hit. Initially, their focus was…

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Only Those Who Respond to RFIs Get the Government Contract – Here's the $25K Rule You Didn’t Know 7:56

29d ago7:56

7:56

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 c…

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From Airport Jobs to Multi-Agency Contracts—How One Firm Scaled in Government Contracting 7:41

1M ago7:41

7:41

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 i…

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271: How to Get FEMA Work Without Being a Prime Contractor with Jamelyn Austin Trucks 10:31

1M ago10:31

10:31

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 information on…

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Scorecontracts Podcasts

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Govcon Giants

Eric Coffie

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From Broke to $100M: How Government Contracting & One Pivot Changed Everything 9:15

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The $1B Fort Worth Opportunity Every Government Contractor Should Be Tracking 7:33

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279: GovCon in Crisis: What’s Coming, What’s Working, and What to Ditch! 28:37

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It Took 4 Years to Land a Prime Government Contract—Here’s What No One Tells You 9:38

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Certified in 2010, Regret in 2020: The 8(a) Government Contracting Mistake You Can’t Afford 7:39

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You Can’t Be What You Can’t See: Why Visibility Matters in Government Contracting 5:57

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How One Strategy Landed $683 Million in Government Contracts 8:44

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278: Why Private Credit Is the Future of Government Contracting Finance 16:52

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Want Government Contracts? This One Tip Will Make Them Take Your Call Every Time! 7:55

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This Former Developer Cracked the $150M Government Contracting Code! 6:55

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277: She Was a Stay-at-Home Mom—Now She’s a Government Consultant 52:04

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276: At 23, He Landed His First Consulting Client—Here’s How! 22:36

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275: Use This Consulting Hack to Tap Into Multi-Million Dollar Government Contracts 25:19

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274: Turn Your Hustle Into a Government Contracting Consulting Business 38:25

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273: Here's What It Takes to Start Government Contracting in 2025 22:30

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The 2 People Every Government Contractor Needs to Succeed 13:04

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The Power of Rejection: How 12 ‘No’s Turned Into Millions in Government Contracts 9:22

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From Business Plan to Government Contract: How Free Mentors Helped Build a Thriving Company 8:28

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Learn How This $100M Company Dominates Government Contracting & IT Roll-Ups 8:16

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272: Factories, Tariffs & AI: The Truth About America’s Economic Future with Chris Tang 51:24

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Built a Government Contracting Business in 5 Years—Starting with Just a Laptop and a Mission 8:44

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How Answering a Prison’s Email Led to $10M in Government Sales 10:54

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Only Those Who Respond to RFIs Get the Government Contract – Here's the $25K Rule You Didn’t Know 7:56

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From Airport Jobs to Multi-Agency Contracts—How One Firm Scaled in Government Contracting 7:41

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271: How to Get FEMA Work Without Being a Prime Contractor with Jamelyn Austin Trucks 10:31