Best Eric Coffie Podcasts (2025)

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Why 60% of Businesses FAIL at SBIR Grants – Don’t Be One of Them! 9:18

13h ago9:18

9:18

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we have expert guests talk about the SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) process. They discuss the challenges of turning an idea into a business and taking it to the commercial market, which is where most entrepreneurs fail. We explore how venture capitalists come in to fund commercialization, but if entre…

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Why Small Businesses Struggle in GovCon – And How to Win! 6:50

1d ago6:50

6:50

In today's episode, I highlight a conversation with Carlton Harris, the Chief Technology Officer of End-End Enterprise Solutions. Harris discusses how his company's strong cyber background in network security led them to specialize in advanced technologies and services. He also shares how they faced rejection while trying to grow their business and…

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253: From Zero to 3 Government Contracts in 1 Week! Here is Chris Moore’s Winning Formula! 31:15

2d ago31:15

31:15

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Moore, an entrepreneur who went from having zero contracts to landing three government deals in just one week! Chris shares how he leveraged trust, persistence, and strategic relationship-building to break into the industry—without needing traditional certifications. From working with city parks and airports t…

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From 0 to a $50M Portfolio—This Strategy Will Change Your Business! 9:32

3d ago9:32

9:32

In this episode, we talk about the imporance of organizational training programs and project management. We discuss the various types of training programs that can be implemented in organizations, from safety training to soft skills training, and how the government's contractual requirements dictate which training programs are needed. We also talk …

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Why This CEO's 3 Rules—Education, Certification & Experience—Made Him Millions! 7:19

4d ago7:19

7:19

In this episode of The Daily Windup, I interviews a successful entrepreneur, Likia Hawkins, who transitioned from being a contractor in the Intelligence Community (IC) to starting her own business. She shares her experience of planning and executing a solid plan to grow her business while navigating the challenges of increasing brand awareness in t…

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Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) EXPLAINED: Where Does YOUR Business Stand? 8:31

5d ago8:31

8:31

In this episode of The Daily Wind Up, we have a conversation between experts about quad charts and combatant commands. Quad charts are used in government contracting to concisely and clearly summarize a company's technology and capabilities, while combatant commands refer to the different regional commands in the military. Our experts explains the …

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The Security Flaw That Could DESTROY Your DevOps Pipeline! 8:27

6d ago8:27

8:27

In this episode, we will be discussing the best practices for container security. Integrating security early in the DevOps pipeline is crucial to identifying critical vulnerabilities in your production-ready apps before they ever reach production. Scanning frequently and scanning early are also important practices to adopt in order to ensure that y…

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From Fortune 500 Perks to Solo Struggles—The CEO Journey No One Talks About! 9:26

7d ago9:26

9:26

In this episode of The Daily Windup podcast, I interview a successful entrepreneur about her journey to building her own business. She talks about her experience working in a large company where she was exposed to many different areas of expertise and how this experience gave her the faith she needed to start her own business. However, when she bec…

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The $9,000 Secret to Business Security That No One Talks About! 8:46

8d ago8:46

8:46

In this episode of The Daily Windup podcast, we have a former cybersecurity expert who emphasizes the importance of developing a security plan for businesses, regardless of size or industry. He explains that such a plan is a living document that should grow and evolve as a company expands. They discuss various certifications and plans, including IS…

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252: How Small Businesses Unlock $10M+ in Federal Contracts—Secrets Revealed! 41:41

9d ago41:41

41:41

At our 2024 GCG Summit in Miami, we had the pleasure of hosting key players from the National Science Foundation, including Anita Perkins and Brittany Eason, who shared invaluable insights into government contracting. During those discussions, a pivotal recommendation surfaced—why not interview OSDBU Director Wonzie Gardner. Well, today, I’m bringi…

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Government Contracts 101: The ONE Email Mistake That Costs You MILLIONS! 9:32

10d ago9:32

9:32

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we discuss the key components of a successful SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) proposal pitch deck. The importance of including a graphic of your company or logo, providing an overview of your product or service, and showcasing your company's history, expertise, and qualifications are vital. In this epi…

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The $BILLION Dollar Cybersecurity Threat No One Talks About—Are Gov Agencies Prepared? 8:13

11d ago8:13

8:13

In today's episode of The Daily Windup, Eric Coffie interviews an expert who provides insights into the controls that need to be implemented by anybody using containers, such as OpenShift and Kubernetes. Organizations that modernize to the cloud and those running VMs may want to move to a more orchestrated environment using containers. They highlig…

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The One Move That Saved a Small Business from Total Collapse! 8:49

12d ago8:49

8:49

In this episode of The Daily Wind Up, host Eric Coffie speaks with Nichelle Early, a successful entrepreneur who shares her experience with program management and proposal writing. She explains that while program management professional certification may not be necessary in all situations, it is useful for those managing large projects. She also em…

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The $50B+ Secret: Why Every GovCon is Chasing GWAC Contracts! 7:29

13d ago7:29

7:29

In this episode of The Daily Windup, we have Likia Hawkins talk about her plans for the future and her strategies for growth. She explains that her current focus is on pursuing government contract vehicles, such as GWA contract vehicles, and winning single award contracts to align with their capability as a prime contractor. She also emphasize the …

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Stop Saying ‘We’re the Best!’ Here’s What to Say Instead for GovCon Success 6:26

14d ago6:26

6:26

In this episode we discuss the keys to successfully winning government contracts. Diane Dempsey, who is an industry expert, emphasizes the importance of thoroughly analyzing requests for proposals (RFPs) and determining whether a company is qualified to bid on a project. She advises listeners to pay attention to past performance and staff compositi…

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The 6 Sigma Secret to Boosting Customer Satisfaction AND Profits 7:43

15d ago7:43

7:43

In today's episode of The Daily Windup, we talks to Joshua Atkinson about the importance of project management education and certification. He explains that having industry certifications such as a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification can make a veteran more employable when transitioning to civilian life. Additionally, learning about…

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251: Unlocking Federal Opportunities with the SBA Mentor Protégé Program with Kanika Perkins 1:14:28

16d ago1:14:28

1:14:28

In this episode, we dive deep into the SBA Mentor Protégé Program, a transformative initiative for small businesses eager to dominate the federal marketplace. I’m joined by Kanika Perkins, a powerhouse with over 16 years of federal service. As a former contracting officer and now the deputy director of this groundbreaking program, Kanika shares ins…

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17 Years in the Game: The Secrets to Supplier Diversity Success 8:42

17d ago8:42

8:42

In this episode of the Daily Windup, Diane Dempsey shared tips from her experience in supplier diversity. She discuss the importance of streamlined processes for small businesses and how they can affect change in their field. With this, she is able to impact the bottom line in her role and can affect change through leadership. She emphasizes the ne…

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From Construction to IT: Why PMP Is the $100K Career Boost You Need! 8:20

19d ago8:20

8:20

In this episode, Joshua Atkinson talks about the benefits of project management certification. He emphasizes that certifications help upskill individuals and make them more attractive to employers, although there is no guarantee of a higher salary. However, in certain industries such as cybersecurity and government contracting, certification has be…

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Why Entrepreneurs Fail at Bidding – Avoid These Costly Errors! 8:54

20d ago8:54

8:54

In this episode, Lori and I talk about the common mistakes businesses make while bidding for government contracts. Lorie stresses the importance of being prepared before submitting proposals, having a bid or no bid concept, understanding rules of engagement, and reaching out to the right people. She advises businesses to cross out any inaccuracies …

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The $800 Billion Question: Are You Ready to Work with Defense Giants? 8:13

21d ago8:13

8:13

In this episode, we talk about the importance of marketing research for small businesses. Attending industry days is one of the best ways for small businesses to approach capture managers and to learn about future opportunities. We also have Diane Demspey, Director of Small Business Programs, who shares valuable insights on how small businesses can…

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The $128 Billion VA Secret: What You Don’t Know Could Change Everything! 12:34

22d ago12:34

12:34

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 establishes the largest independent healthcare network of independent contractor providers, and Lori volunteered to do region four. Later, she ended up…

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How to Be Remembered Among 100 Small Businesses Competing for a Deal! 6:55

23d ago6:55

6:55

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 highlighting one's capabilities, and avoiding embellishments. She also advises to be prepared when attending conferences by signing up for matchmakin…

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250: Unlocking Billions in Small Business Opportunities with the Navy’s Small Business Champion 1:13:20

24d ago1:13:20

1:13:20

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). Leslie and her team are responsible for creating over $100 million in small business opportunities annually, all while supporting NAWC TSD’s mission…

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FEMA’s $0 Commitment Strategy – Your Key to Securing Big Deals! 7:35

25d ago7:35

7:35

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 by her former boss instead. She also discusses the nuances of working with FEMA, including planning and posturing for disaster response. You will learn…

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Why 60% of Businesses FAIL at SBIR Grants – Don’t Be One of Them! 9:18

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Why Small Businesses Struggle in GovCon – And How to Win! 6:50

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253: From Zero to 3 Government Contracts in 1 Week! Here is Chris Moore’s Winning Formula! 31:15

1
From 0 to a $50M Portfolio—This Strategy Will Change Your Business! 9:32

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Why This CEO's 3 Rules—Education, Certification & Experience—Made Him Millions! 7:19

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Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) EXPLAINED: Where Does YOUR Business Stand? 8:31

1
The Security Flaw That Could DESTROY Your DevOps Pipeline! 8:27

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From Fortune 500 Perks to Solo Struggles—The CEO Journey No One Talks About! 9:26

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The $9,000 Secret to Business Security That No One Talks About! 8:46

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252: How Small Businesses Unlock $10M+ in Federal Contracts—Secrets Revealed! 41:41

1
Government Contracts 101: The ONE Email Mistake That Costs You MILLIONS! 9:32

1
The $BILLION Dollar Cybersecurity Threat No One Talks About—Are Gov Agencies Prepared? 8:13

1
The One Move That Saved a Small Business from Total Collapse! 8:49

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The $50B+ Secret: Why Every GovCon is Chasing GWAC Contracts! 7:29

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Stop Saying ‘We’re the Best!’ Here’s What to Say Instead for GovCon Success 6:26

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The 6 Sigma Secret to Boosting Customer Satisfaction AND Profits 7:43

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251: Unlocking Federal Opportunities with the SBA Mentor Protégé Program with Kanika Perkins 1:14:28

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17 Years in the Game: The Secrets to Supplier Diversity Success 8:42

1
From Construction to IT: Why PMP Is the $100K Career Boost You Need! 8:20

1
Why Entrepreneurs Fail at Bidding – Avoid These Costly Errors! 8:54

1
The $800 Billion Question: Are You Ready to Work with Defense Giants? 8:13

1
The $128 Billion VA Secret: What You Don’t Know Could Change Everything! 12:34

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How to Be Remembered Among 100 Small Businesses Competing for a Deal! 6:55

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250: Unlocking Billions in Small Business Opportunities with the Navy’s Small Business Champion 1:13:20

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FEMA’s $0 Commitment Strategy – Your Key to Securing Big Deals! 7:35

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