
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 79 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

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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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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Recent guests on BEST8A Podcast include:
1. Christy Mee
2. Leon Burns
3. Scotty Stock
4. Naveen Krishnamurthy
5. Chris Wicke
6. Curtis Porter
7. Indira Rice Donegan
8. Tracy Marcinowski
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