Best Shirley Collier Podcasts (2025)

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Business Strategies for a Changing Federal Marketplace 29:51

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18d ago29:51

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market, LLC and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses enterprise risk management for small GovCons with India Clark, CPA, Leader, Client Accounting and Advisory Services in DC for CLA. For more information reach out to us at [email protected] or visit our website.…

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How to Ensure and Measure the ROI of Your Federal BD Efforts 31:17

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Shirley Collier, Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast and Founder of Scale2Market, LLC interviews Jacob Barclay, CEO/Founder of Barclay Group on how to ensure and measure return on investment in your federal BD dollars given the chaos and complexity of the federal marketplace. For more information, reach out to us: [email protected].…

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Changes to Set-aside Programs under the current Administration 31:26

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast channel discusses current and anticipated changes to how the federal government buys from small businesses with Steven Koprince, author, speaker and consultant to small GovCons. For more information, reach out to us: [email protected]…

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Managing Risk and Opportunity in the New Federal Marketplace 22:50

4M ago22:50

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses risks and opportunities for small GovCons amidst the chaos in the federal market with Richard Vartain and Dave Dorey with the law firm Liff Walsh and Simmons. For more information, visit our website.

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How Small GovCons Can Thrive in a Changing Federal Market 32:56

4M ago32:56

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Master Federal Podcast was the featured speaker on Government Contractor Chat discussing ways for small contractors to win contracts and grow.

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Checkmate Interview: Chaos in the Federal Market 16:35

4M ago16:35

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Shirley Collier, President and Founder of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast was interviewed by Ken Rochon and Dr. Ken Smiley on how changes in the federal marketplace are affecting small contractors.

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Shirley Speaks Strategy 16:35

6M ago16:35

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Shirley Collier, Founder of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast, is interviewed by Brian Kent and Ken Rochan, co-hosts of the Checkmate Podcast. For more information see our website.

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Strategic Positioning 2025 - 2028 for small GovCons 28:01

7M ago28:01

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Shirley Collier, Founder of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcasts discusses strategies with Leslie Bermudez, Founder of SBS and Stacey Piper, Founder of Piper Strategies. For more information visit our website.

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How GovCons Can Increase Their Market Value Over the Next 4 Years 29:53

8M ago29:53

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Shirley Collier,President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses GovCon M&A in light of the Administration's priorities, withAndrew Scherer, Founder of Scherer Partners andBrian Guenther, Founder of Exceed Cybersecurity and IT. For more information, reach out to us at [email protected] or visit our website.…

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How SBA Proposed Changes Could Affect GovCon M&A 33:44

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Shirley Collier, Host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast has a live discussion with Andrew Scherer of Scherer Partners and Kathryn Hickey, Partner with MacDonald Hopkins on the SBA proposed rules that could potentially affect the market value of GovCons. For more information reach out to us at [email protected]…

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When and How Small GovCons Should Use Fractional Executives 19:13

1y ago19:13

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Shirley Collier, President and Founder of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters federal podcast discusses the pros and cons of fractional executives with Paul Serotkin, Founder of the Serotkin Group. For more information, visit our website.

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Three Perspectives on GovCon Scalability 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

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Shirley Collier, Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast interviews Mike Kalnasy, Chief Sales Officer of CAVU Advisors and Tara Rethore, CEO of Strategy For Real on what it take to sustain profitable growth in the federal sector. For more information, visit our website

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How Do You Stack Up? 23:02

1+ y ago23:02

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Host Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market interviews Jacob Borgeson, Senior Product Marketing Director at Unanet about the GAUGE contractor survey results. For more information, visit us at www.scale2Market.com.

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How to Negotiate with the Government 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast interviews Lenee Lyte, CPA, Principal and GovCon Lead at Withum on the keys to negotiating contracts with federal employees

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How to Find and Leverage Good GovCon Advisors 27:16

1+ y ago27:16

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses the importance of and challenge of finding competent, reliable, affordable GovCon advisors with Mark Cissell, CPA, Board Chair at Katz Abosch.

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Manage Your Contracts for Growth and Profitability 24:32

1+ y ago24:32

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses with Karen Long, President and Founder of Streamline Government Contracts, a fresh perspective on managing your government contracts.

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How Smart GovCons Use Data to Grow 25:09

2y ago25:09

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses strategically analyzing public data with Abbie Sides, Principal Account Manager at EZGovOpps. For more information, visit our website.

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The 3 Risks GovCons Must Mitigate 27:29

2y ago27:29

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Shirley Collier, Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast and President of Scale2Market interviews Venee Galloway, VP of Commercial Sales at Brock Norton Insurance about the cyber, surety and professional risks that can harm government contractors. For more information, go to our website.

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Strategic Accounting Grows Your Small GovCon 26:05

2+ y ago26:05

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses with Mike Kalnasy, VP of Client Relations and CFO Advisor at CAVU Advisors, how proper, accurate accounting practices helps small business consistently win profitable federal contracts. For more information, visit our website or reach out to us at ge…

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Demystifying CMMC and security clearances to win profitable government contracts 23:41

2+ y ago23:41

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast channel discusses these important topics with 2 of the industry's leading experts: Toby Musser, CEO of MNS Group and Craig Marion, COO of Squadron Defense Group. For more information, visit our website or contact us: [email protected].…

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How the EOS Helps GovCons Distinguish Themselves 30:33

2+ y ago30:33

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and your Host, interviews Bill Hueter, a certified EOS implementer. For more information visit our website.

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What Large Primes Want From their Small Teaming Partners 23:15

2+ y ago23:15

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast discusses teaming from a large prime's perspective with Kyle Cormack, Director of Strategic Partnering at Serco. For more information, please visit our website or reach out to us at [email protected].

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Is It Possible to Grow Too Fast? 28:10

2+ y ago28:10

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Yes, it is, if you don't have leaders throughout your company. Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses this important topic with Larry Moss, CEO/Founder of Azimuth Consulting. These are links to the books mentioned in the podcast: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/…

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How Pricing Positions Your Company in the GovCon Market 20:47

3y ago20:47

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discuss with Marsha Lindquist, Founder of Granite Leadership Strategies and author of Secrets of Strategic Pricing for Government Contractors how to develop prices that win and provide profits. For more information visit our website or send us an email: getinf…

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Outrageously Successful GovCon Teams 33:00

3y ago33:00

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Shirley Collier, Host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast and President of Scale2Market discusses with Cherylyn Harley LeBon, Partner at law firm Dunlap, Bennett and Ludwig the forms, rules and practices that make some teams very successful in the complex, highly regulated federal market.

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Selling Innovation to the Federal Government 32:49

3y ago32:49

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses with Judy Bradt, Founder of Summit Insight and author of Government Contracts Made Easier how to sell innovative solutions to the largest bureaucracy in the world. For more information, visit our websites.…

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How to Make BD and Recruiting Best Buddies 25:52

3y ago25:52

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Shirley Collier interviews Tom Weinert, Founder of Mount Indie, located in San Diego about the challenges and solutions for the BD and Recruiting teams to collaborate and win profitable contracts. For more information, visit our website.

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How Federal Agencies REALLY Evaluate Proposals 27:21

3y ago27:21

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast discusses with Brian Lindholm, Managing Principal of FedSavvy Strategies what agencies are really looking for from bidders. For more information, visit our website.

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Creative Financing Options for Growing GovCons 21:01

3y ago21:01

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast discusses creative affordable ways to finance growth with Teresa Moon, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Parabilis. For more information, visit our website.

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How to Use Bid Protests Strategically 28:26

3+ y ago28:26

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast and Daniel Strouse, Partner in the Government Contracts division of the law firm Cordatis discuss the business and legal implications of filing federal bid protests.

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Shape Upcoming Federal Procurements Ethically and Legally 34:46

3+ y ago34:46

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses this critical skill for small GovCons with Stephen Ramaley, Partner in the Government Contracts Group at Miles and Stockbridge. For more information, visit our website or reach out to us: [email protected]…

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Evolving BD Roles in Growing GovCons 32:48

3+ y ago32:48

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Shirley Collier, President and Founder of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses how business development roles change as a company grows, with Dr. Charles Painter, Founder of the CBDA. For more information, visit our website or reach out to us at [email protected].…

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The People Factor: Leadership, Culture and the Secret to Growth 28:34

3+ y ago28:34

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of this podcast interviews Hannah Romick, CEO of Conscient Strategies about how people can make or break client relationships, teaming arrangements and mergers and acquisitions. For more information contact us at [email protected].

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Beyond SAM.gov 21:20

3+ y ago21:20

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast interviews Lisa Shea Mundt Co-Founder of The Pulse of GovCon on how to leverage free market intelligence to develop relationships and win federal contracts. For more information, visit our website.

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How to Hire and Retain Good Federal Business Developers 32:48

3+ y ago32:48

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast, discusses this important topic with Dr. Charles Painter, Founder and President of the Capital Business Developers Association (CBDA) and VP of Business Development at InfiniSource Consulting Solutions. For more information visit our website or contact us at g…

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Ep.8 Ahndraya Parlato reads from 'Who is Changed and Who is Dead' 18:29

4y ago18:29

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In Ep. 8 of ‘Thought Pieces’, Ahndraya Parlato reads from her multi-faceted rumination on the contradictions and complexities of motherhood, 'Who is Changed and Who is Dead'. Drawing on her own experiences as both a parent and a child, Parlato strives to find clarity around the fundamental questions of parenthood, mortality, and gender. Are her con…

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How AI is Transforming Federal Business Development 22:23

4y ago22:23

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market discusses emerging technologies with Kevin Brancato, PhD, SVP Product Strategy at Technomile, Inc. For more information, visit our website or email us: [email protected]

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Ep.7 Collier Schorr and Angel Zinovieff read 'Notes on Tricks' 10:09

4y ago10:09

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In episode 7 of 'Thought Pieces,' Collier Schorr and Angel Zinovieff give an intimate reading of 'Notes on Tricks,' an explores the roles we inhabit as the photographer and the photographed, drawing on themes of closeness, sexuality, and the rescued relics of our childhoods. About 'Paul's Book' by Collier Schorr Collier Schorr met Paul Hameline, a …

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Ep.6 Lou Stoppard reads from 'Shirley Baker' 33:37

4y ago33:37

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In Ep.6 of Thought Pieces, writer, editor and curator Lou Stoppard discusses the incredible – and much overlooked – work of Shirley Baker, considering her place in the male-dominated history of photography, together with the compassionate and attentive ways in which she captured everyday life in Salford, London and beyond.…

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Ep.5 Ben Lerner reads 'The Rose' & 'The Voice' 18:53

4y ago18:53

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In Ep.5 of 'Thought Pieces' Ben Lerner reads his expansive prose poems from his new book ‘Gold Custody,’ which take us on a perambulatory journey through time, personal mythologies and the unraveling of the mysterious languages we inherit. About 'Gold Custody' by Barbara Bloom and Ben Lerner What happens to an image or a phrase when it is reencount…

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Ep.4 Lynne Tillman reads from 'Book of Roy' 15:50

4y ago15:50

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In Ep.4, writer Lynne Tillman uncovers the hidden histories of childhood, the relentless passing of time, and a very particular vision the misspent American youth of a boy named Roy.

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Ep.3 Paul Graham reads 'Past Caring' 11:10

4y ago11:10

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In Ep.3 of ’Thought Pieces,’ Paul Graham looks back on his 1980s work based in unemployment offices across the UK, reflecting on the role of social care, Thatcher’s government, and the changing status of documentary photography in the public imagination.

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Sizing Up Your Competition 28:43

4y ago28:43

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Randy Richter, Chairman of Richter & Co. discuss the best practices for determining what your competitors will bid. For more information and to learn more, reach out to us at [email protected].

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Ep.2 RaMell Ross reads 'Renew the Encounter' 9:59

4y ago9:59

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In Ep.2 of ’Thought Pieces' filmmaker, writer and photographer RaMell Ross reads ‘Renew the Encounter,’ from the book ‘But Still it Turns,’ edited by Paul Graham. Part meditation and part manifesto, Ross invites us to deconstruct our relationship to photography and race through dazzling, urgent prose. This essay was originally published in Film Qua…

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Ep.1 Eileen Myles reads 'Vanishing' 28:56

4y ago28:56

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In the first of this brand new podcast from MACK, poet Eileen Myles reads their essay 'Vanishing,' which was published in 'The Shabbiness of Beauty' by Moyra Davey and Peter Hujar. Having pasted photographs by Davey and Hujar on the walls of their New York City apartment, Myles begins an exploratory piece that spans the unrelenting passing of time,…

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Value Drivers vs. Value Creation in the GovCon Market 22:30

4y ago22:30

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market, LLC and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast channel discusses with Marty O'Neill, Managing Director of Chesapeake Corporate Advisors, how M&A activity in the federal marketplace is currently occurring. For more information, reach out to us at [email protected]…

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Goldmines or Potholes? How Regulations Impact Small Contractors 33:54

4y ago33:54

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Cathy Goin, CEO of OpsPro discuss the pros and cons of important regulations. For more information, visit our website or reach out to us at [email protected]

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Leverage Your Professional Association to Grow Your Business 21:12

4+ y ago21:12

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market interviews Tina Jordan, VP of Membership at AFCEA International on how small govcons can get a ROI on their association memberships. Visit our website to learn more or reach out to us at [email protected].

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Prepare to Sell Your GovCon Business in 3 Years 22:03

4+ y ago22:03

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses with Mike Mercurio, shareholder and attorney at Offit Kurman discuss the unique business, legal and contracting issues that should be addressed years before you put your company on the market. For additional information visit our website or contact u…

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Myth Busting Federal Marketing 30:06

4+ y ago30:06

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Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast interviews Simon Turner, CEO/Sr. Consultant of Ocean 5 Strategies on the misunderstandings most government contractors have about how to communicate to government decision makers. For more information visit our website or reach out to us at getinfo@scale2marke…