govcon uncensored podcast
Welcome to GovCon Uncensored. Together, Jack and Lisa bring more than 55 years of experience building small businesses and competing in the federal marketplace. We aim to demystify the world of government contracting for small business owners and aspiring contractors. Jack offers a strategic perspective on leadership, growth, and government contracting, while Lisa brings practical expertise in certification, set-aside opportunities, and the realities of turning small-business status into sustainable success.
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From Corporate to Contracts: Lisa's Journey in Government Work
In this episode, Jack sits down with Lisa, who shares her remarkable journey from running a product-based business to thriving in the world of government contracts.
Jack's Journey: From USAF to Entrepreneurship
Lisa explores how Jack transitioned from a successful career in the Air Force to becoming an influential entrepreneur in the government contracting space. Jack shares how the leap from military life to the commercial world wasn’t straightforward.
getting your 'foot in the door': Strategies for Success
In this conversation, Lisa and Jack share personal anecdotes and practical tips on how to leverage small opportunities and the significance of persistence in following up with potential clients.
Jack & Lisa
GovCon Entrepreneurs, Advisors, & Co-Hosts
Jack is a veteran entrepreneur, business coach, and government contracting consultant who has spent more than 30 years helping businesses compete and grow. After building his own companies and helping more than 1,000 others, Jack brings candid, experience-driven insights into leadership, business ownership, and succeeding in the federal marketplace. Lisa is a Certified Protection Professional, entrepreneur, business coach, and government contracting consultant with more than 25 years of experience. After building a successful 8(a) and woman-owned security firm and coaching more than 500 small business owners, Lisa brings candid, firsthand insights into certification, business ownership, and competing successfully in the federal marketplace.
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