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Closing the Communication and Knowledge Gap for the Small Business Government Contracting Industry. One of the biggest challenges industry faces is working in the federal government sphere is communication. Breaking the Standard is committed to using the podcast as a platform to educate, inform, and connect with others in the Small Business Government Contracting Community, both industry and Government.
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- 6 days ago29 min
Analyzing Growth: When to Invest in People and When to Invest in Infrastructure
On this episode, we have Miriam Briskin with us from Unanet to discuss growth within small businesses. Miriam walks us through two different lenses to analyze growth: when to invest in people and when to invest in infrastructure. Do not miss this conversation as Miriam offers key points to consider regardless of where you are in your small business journey. To connect with Miriam, find her on LinkedIn Make sure to like this episode, follow and rate the show!
- Sep 24, 202622 min
Differentiation is the New Compliance - Separating Those Who Stand Out From the Rest of the Pack
On this episode, we have Krystn Macomber with us to discuss differentiation is the new compliance and separating those who standout from the rest of the pack. Krystn offers ways small businesses can plan and think ahead to stand out without breaking the bank. To connect with Krstyn find her on LinkedIn Learn More about Summit Strategy
- Aug 26, 202622 min
What You Need to Know About SBIR Phase 3
On this episode, Aubrey sits down with Nicole Tripputi to discuss Phase 3 of the SBIR process. Listen in as Nicole explains what the SBIR is, what Phase 1 and 2 are, and what is Phase 3 and what is essential to know for small businesses to achieve Phase 3. Do not miss out on this episode! Listen in and let us know what you think. Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn
- Jul 24, 202620 min
How Businesses' Best Sellers Aren't in Business Development
In this episode, we have Krystn Macomber, CEO and Founder of Summit Strategy with us to discuss how businesses' best sellers aren't in business development. Listen in as Krystn shares how small businesses should be thinking about and approaching growth and who should serve to help drive that within the business. To connect with Krystn, find here on LinkedIn. To learn more about Summit Strategy, click here.
- May 14, 202624 min
Bridging the Gap Between Knowing and Deciding in GovCon
In this episode, we have Judy Bradt back with us to discuss the gap between knowing and deciding in govcon and how to bridge it. Judy shares how to avoid hiding behind research, how to pursue small strategic wins without losing long-term direction, and why real, in-person connection still creates a competitive advantage in an AI-saturated world. If you care about building confidence, credibility, and momentum in complex systems, you'll get a lot out of this one.
- Feb 9, 202629 min
Misuse of Generative AI (GenAI) in Reporting a Protest
On this episode, we have David Timm with us to discuss the misuse of Generative AI (GenAI) in reporting a protest. David, a bid protest attorney, walks us through how GenAI is impacting and changing the protest process, what issues arise when companies use GenAI and things to consider when using GenAI for a bid protest. Do not miss this conversation. To connect with David, find him on LinkedIn
- Jan 22, 202632 min
Creating a Common Language Across GovCon: Government, Industry and Academia
In this episode, we have Mike Derrios with us, the new Executive Director of the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting within the Costello College of Business at George Mason University. Mike discusses with us the concept to create a common culture within GovCon across Government, Industry and Academia and the benefits associated. To connect with Mike, find him on LinkedIn. Learn more about the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting
- Dec 29, 202536 min
All things CMMC and What's Involved
On this episode, we have Zach Walker with us to discuss all things CMMC. Zach walks us through what CMMC is, the process to be certified and approved, any costs associated and what the audit process looks like. Do not miss out on this conversation as CMMC will be a main topic of conversation for a long time to come! To connect with Zach, find him on LinkedIn To learn more about Zach's company and how they help with CMMC compliance, click here
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Closing the Communication and Knowledge Gap for the Small Business Government Contracting Industry. One of the biggest challenges industry faces is working in the federal government sphere is communication. Breaking the Standard is committed to using the podcast as a platform to educate, inform, and connect with others in the Small Business Government Contracting Community, both industry and Government.
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