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  • Managing the presidential transition

    Managing the presidential transition
    Dec 19 2024
    This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by GovNavigators co-founder Robert Shea for a very lively discussion on the upcoming administration. Topics include: Managing the transition Major policy shifts What are some of the priorities for DOD DOGE and the impending efficiencies OPM and Schedule F Lots of great policy-nerd minutae Potential impact of the set-aside program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 min
  • Breaking the standard

    Breaking the standard
    Dec 14 2024
    This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Aubrey Gainfort, by day a federal contracting officer, and after work host of the Breaking the Standard podcast, which is nearing its 5th anniversary. Topics discussed include: Five things contractors need to do Five things contractors should NOT do How and why to start your own podcast Ways to expand your knowledge of the federal market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 min
  • Tips on how to bid for government contracts

    Tips on how to bid for government contracts
    Nov 22 2024
    This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Brian Lindholm, founder and managing principal at FedSavvy Strategies for a discussion on the myriad of sources available to government contractors for researching before bidding. Topics include: What open source intel is available to contractors How to parse this data for useful items Why should you be looking at protest decisions and what can you learn from them The best use and format of black hat reviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 min
  • The 2024 Fast 50 government contractors

    The 2024 Fast 50 government contractors
    Nov 8 2024
    Ross Wilkers, senior reporter for Washington Technology, joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center for a follow-up interview, this time addressing the Washington Technology Fast 50 contractors. The list includes fifty companies that submitted financial data to WashTech to verify their growth over the past 5 years. Topics include: Types of firms on the list, including IT services, management consulting/advisory services, engineering, intelligent automation and areas of specialized expertise. Companies discussed include ATI Government Solution, BryceTech, Amivero and B-Skies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 min
  • An expert's take on B2G content

    An expert's take on B2G content
    Oct 30 2024
    Chris Parente of Story Tech Consulting joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center for a wide ranging discussion on B2G content. Topics discussed include: The value of a content calendar Developing your own/your company POV Listening when customers and prospects talk as they are often telling you what they want to hear back from you Where to share your content Some caveats about using AI to generate content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 min
  • Current trends in the GovCon market

    Current trends in the GovCon market
    Oct 9 2024
    This week on Amtower Off Center, Ross Wilkers, senior reporter with Washington Technology, joins host Mark Amtower for a wide-ranging discussion regarding current events in the government market. Topics discussed include: Market trends M&A activity across the market VC activity becoming even more strategic Trends in the Top 100 contractors The upcoming Fast 50 contractors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 min
  • The Trust Paradigm

    The Trust Paradigm
    Sep 25 2024
    Author, consultant and speaker Andy Fry joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center for a discussion of two of Fry's books: The Consultant's Code and The Trust Paradigm. Topics discussed include: The 4 pillars of consulting (intelligence, effort, likeability and intent) with a brief dive into each pillar. Why trust is key, including Why trust is important (more reasons than you might think) The components of trust The directions of trust This is a wide ranging discussion that is important to anyone in business, not just consultants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    42 min
  • Regulation changes & other issues in contracting

    Regulation changes & other issues in contracting
    Sep 18 2024
    This week on Amtower Off Center, Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, joins host Mark Amtower to discuss current issues in contracting including upcoming changes in regulations. Topics include: The recurring issue of contractors failing to deliver on what was promised in their contracts New OMB guidance is coming on the use of AI by KOs during the acquisition process New environmental regulations for contractors are coming soon The potential scenarios for another CR and potential shutdown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    43 min