The $128 Billion VA Secret: What You Don't Know Could Change Everything!
In this episode, I speak to Lori Smith about CCN, which stands for Community Care Network, the VA's way of sending patients out into the community when they're not able to treat them internally. CCN e...
31 Jan 202512min
How to Be Remembered Among 100 Small Businesses Competing for a Deal!
In this episode, we share tips on how small businesses can succeed at conferences. Diane Dempsey talks about and emphasizes the importance of understanding the competitive environment, identifying and...
30 Jan 20256min
250: Unlocking Billions in Small Business Opportunities with the Navy's Small Business Champion
In this episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, we have a special guest Leslie Faircloth, a dynamic small business advocate working with the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWC TSD)...
29 Jan 20251h 13min
FEMA's $0 Commitment Strategy – Your Key to Securing Big Deals!
In this episode, we talk about Lori's experience working with FEMA. She shares how she applied for a GS 12 position with FEMA as a favor to their mother, but was offered a GS 13 supervisory position b...
28 Jan 20257min
The $1B Facility That Redefined Healthcare for Veterans – Lori Smith's Leadership Story!
In this episode, we have Lori Smith, the CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC. Lori shares her expertise in government contracting, to educate on how you can efficiently and effectively do business with the govern...
27 Jan 20257min
$113M Budget Approved! Learn How to Land Deals Like This
In today's episode, we discuss the changes in the law related to veteran-owned small businesses. The removal of the requirement of the business to demonstrate good character in order to receive SDVOSB...
26 Jan 20258min
$100,000 Business Funding Approved? Here's What You're Missing!
In today's episode, we have an interesting conversation about the Veteran Affairs program that helps veterans start businesses. Renona Brown shared her experience with the VA and what she learned abou...
25 Jan 202510min
How a $10M Strategy Can Secure You Sole-Source Contracts!
In this episode, I answer questions from listeners on a variety of topics related to government contracting, including using local Apex accelerators, partnering with construction companies, choosing b...
24 Jan 20256min
