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BEST8A Podcast

Best8a
Government Contracting
Artificial Intelligence
Federal Government
Federal Government Contracting
Revolutionary FAR Overhaul
Firm Fixed Price
IBM
Private Sector
Gloria Aderinokun
TSA
Washington, DC
Cybersecurity
Wintrio
General Services Administration
Public Building Service
CTIS
Navy
Leadership
Cost Plus
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Best8a's podcast offers great business minds an open talking space where they can freely share their thoughts on the latest and hottest corporate and federal contracting topics. Have a seat and listen to esteemed business owners and leaders think out loud.

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In this episode, Ezekiel and Capture 411's Christy Mee walk through seven ways federal contractors can mine historical/expired RFPs to sharpen their capture strategy — from decoding Section M to spot shaping cues and make go/no-bid calls, to using th... more

In this episode, Leon Burns, President of Open Technology Group, shares the story of stepping into leadership of his late father's federal IT firm — a company founded in 1991 that has survived more than three decades in government contracting. Leon w... more

Scotty Stock is a Chief Warrant Officer in the United States Army Reserve with over two decades of military experience, from fixing laundry units in Iraq to managing the classified IT architecture that keeps Army Reserve intelligence soldiers ready t... more

Naveen Krishnamurthy, CEO of Riva Solutions, joins the show to trace his path from the dot-com bust to building a federal contracting firm over 17 years. He shares hard-won advice on scaling from small to mid-size, why founders shouldn't give away eq... more

Chris Wicke has spent 20+ years pricing government contracts. In this episode, he breaks down the biggest mistakes small businesses make when pricing proposals, why pricing during capture is non-negotiable, and how to build a price-to-win analysis th... more

Curtis Porter, President of Innovative Works, went from $5-an-hour electrician helper to building an automation and controls firm serving NIH, the State Department, and private energy companies across the country. In this episode he traces the full j... more

Indira Rice Donegan is a Signal Corps veteran, CEO of RIDO technology consulting, and board leader across some of the most influential organizations in the federal space, including AFCEA, and the Albert J. Meyer Signal Corps Regimental Association. I... more

Tracy Marcinowski, Managing Partner of Strategic Acquisition Solutions and former Assistant Commissioner for Acquisitions at GSA's Public Building Service, joins the podcast for a candid look at what it actually takes to navigate federal acquisitions... more

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Christy Mee
Subject matter expert on federal proposals and RFP shaping
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Episode: Episode 79: 7 Ways to Turn Old RFPs Into Your Secret Weapon with Christy Mee
Leon Burns
Leader at Open Technology Group, veteran federal IT contractor
Open Technology Group
Episode: Episode 78: When AI Levels the Proposal Playing Field, What Wins Contracts? with Leon M. Burns
Scotty Stock
Chief Warrant Officer 4, United States Army Reserve; procurement and geospatial intelligence focus
United States Army Reserve
Episode: Episode 77: How the Government Really Buys Technology with Scotty Stock
Naveen Krishnamurthy
CEO of Riva Solutions with a background in finance, technology, and government contracting
Riva Solutions
Episode: Episode 76: Equity, Scaling, and the AI Edge with Naveen Krishnamurthy
Chris Wicke
Pricing expert in government contracting
Episode: Episode 75: 20 Years of GovCon Pricing Secrets with Chris Wicke
Curtis Porter
President of Innovative Works, an automation and controls company
Innovative Works
Episode: Episode 74: Power Plants, Government Freezes, and the Road to $10 Million with Curtis Porter
Indira Rice Donegan
Guest on the episode discussing burnout, service, and govcon
Episode: Episode 73: Burnout, Service, and the Future of GovCon with Indira Rice Donegan
Tracy Marcinowski
Managing partner at Strategic Acquisition Solutions
Strategic Acquisition Solutions
Episode: Episode 72: Warrants, Missions, and the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul: A Contracting Officer's View of GovCon Today with Tracy Marcinowski
Leslie Steele
CEO of InterImage, and founder of Pixel Rain
InterImage and Pixel Rain
Episode: Episode 71: Why Relentless Beats Resourced: One CEO's 30-Year Playbook for Winning Government Contracts with Leslie Steele

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Episode 53: A Small Business Professional's Perspective, with Leslie Faircloth
Q: Leslie, tell me about yourself, your career, when you started in the federal government, what you do, what were your experiences, how do you compare Army versus Navy?
She describes starting in the Navy through a procurement internship, moving into defense acquisition, and eventually taking on Army roles as well, including standing up the Army Contracting Command Orlando's Small Business Office and later serving as the Small Business Director within NOCTSD; the path highlights cross-service experience and a progression from intern to contracting leadership.
Episode 55 - Having a structured BD process, with Jennifer Dougherty
Q: How do you build a relationship with a contracting officer in a new agency, especially when they don't know you yet?
Start with multiple, thoughtful conversations that focus on understanding the pain points and the program's objectives, rather than pushing RFP specifics; research their IT strategy and mission, then ask targeted questions that show you've done homework and can add value.
Episode 60 - Contract Officers: Breaking the Empathy Myth in GovCon with Gloria Aderinokun (Part 1)
Q: Gloria, thank you for joining Jay and me in the podcast. Why did you push back on the idea of empathy with contracting officers?
Gloria argues that empathy in business is incompatible with leadership and productivity, asserting that the primary goal is making money and that empathy can lead to poor performance, especially when tough staffing decisions are needed.
Episode 59 - Inside the Federal Journey: Growth, Change, and Moving to the Private Sector with Prisco Eric Ravelli
Q: How should someone think about health insurance and benefits during the transition?
Options include staying enrolled through the DRP pension mechanism with government-subsidized health insurance, or purchasing private insurance on the open market; the right choice depends on age, years of service, and timing of retirement.
Episode 59 - Inside the Federal Journey: Growth, Change, and Moving to the Private Sector with Prisco Eric Ravelli
Q: What advice do you have for federal employees who think about moving to the private sector earlier than expected?
Assess your market value, leverage your agency contacts, and build a plan that blends your contracting experience with private-sector opportunities, recognizing that relationships and credibility often drive faster transitions than pure technical know-how.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BEST8A Podcast

What is BEST8A Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show frequently centers on government contracting, procurement strategy, and the evolving role of technology in federal work. Across recent episodes, listeners hear practical guidance on shaping proposals, leveraging past performance and documents to anticipate needs, and pricing for federal engagements. AI adoption, cybersecurity governance, and health IT modernization surface as recurring themes, often paired with career stories from founders, executives, and policy-focused leaders who share actionable tactics for navigating complex procurement cycles. A standout aspect is the mix of hands-on industry experience, strategic storytelling, and the emphasis on building relationships with program offices and contracting officers to win and... more

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7. Indira Rice Donegan
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