296: $260B Navy, 100,000 Jobs: The Government Contract Gold Rush (Before It's Gone) with Erik Raven
In this Govcon Giants episode, I sat down with Eric Raven, former Under Secretary of the Navy (2022–2024) and longtime defense budget insider, to uncover how a $260B department with nearly 900,000 peo...
8 Okt 20251h 2min
Government Contracting EDGE: Why PMP, Lean & Six Sigma Separate Winners From Losers
In this episode of The Daily Windup, we explore why project management skills—not just certifications—can make or break your success in business and government contracting. From PMP to Agile to Lean S...
7 Okt 20257min
The UGLY Truth: Why Your GovCon Loan Costs DOUBLE the Rate You Signed For
On this Daily Windup, Craig Cohen returns to break down one of the biggest landmines in government contracting finance: the "up to" trap. That line on your term sheet might sound generous, but it's de...
6 Okt 202511min
Why Your Government Contract May Be TERMINATED Before It Starts
On today's episode of The Daily Windup, we dive into the costly mistakes small businesses make when jumping into government contracting too soon. Our guest breaks down why rushing to bid without prepa...
3 Okt 20259min
Government Contract WARNING: Banks Deny You Even When You Win $20M!
In today's Daily Windup, I sit back down with Craig Cohen, VP of Business Development at Encore Funding, to uncover the hidden ways banks quietly deny small businesses—even when you're holding multi-m...
2 Okt 202510min
295: Government Contracting WARNING: Old Systems, New Wars, ZERO Opportunities?
On today's episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Hunter, former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, to unpack the realities of how t...
1 Okt 20251h 2min
14-Hour Days, 17 Years in GovCon—What Small Businesses STILL Get Wrong
On today's Daily Windup, I'm addressing one of the most overlooked deal-killers in government contracting: poor follow-up and lack of preparation. My guest, with 17 years in supplier diversity and sma...
30 Sep 20259min
From $30M to $40M: Government Contracting Secrets Revealed!
On today's Daily Windup, I dive into how certifications can be the catalyst for massive growth in government contracting. From real-world success stories like Sarah scaling her 8A business to $30M, Ma...
29 Sep 20259min
