Small Business Success Tips

Nell McDonnell interviews Navy Small Business Program Director Emily Harman about DOD’s annual Small Business Training Week and her session on the power of positive small businesses storytelling. Emily Harman is one of the most vocal and visible champions for Small Businesses within the Navy, an immensely qualified and highly respected GovCon influencer. After 30 years of federal service, Emily retired from Navy in June 2019. As Director of the Department of the Navy's Office of Small Business Programs, Emily Harmon was the chief advisor to the Secretary of the Navy on all small business matters. Host Neil McDonnell of SV Mac Pack, Inc. and founder of the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce interviews government and small business experts who generously offer useful tips and insights for HUBZone Chamber members. Discover how small businesses can research opportunities, build relationships, promote their capabilities, request small business set-aside (SBSA) opportunities and secure government business contracts.https

Neil McDonnell interviews Judy Bradt about the personal side of federal contracting and how building relationships is the most critical – but overlooked – secret to success in federal contracting. Judy Bradt is CEO of Summit Insight and has helped over 7,000 clients win more than $300 million dollars over the past 30 years. Author | Government Contracts Made EasierHost Neil McDonnell of SV Mac Pack, Inc. and founder of the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce interviews government and small business experts who generously offer useful tips and insights for HUBZone Chamber members. Discover how small businesses can research opportunities, build relationships, promote their capabilities, request small business set-aside (SBSA) opportunities and secure government business contracts.https://www.HUBZoneChamber.org/

Neil McDonnell interviews Emily Harman about developments in the Navy's Office of Small Business programs, how to develop strategic relationships with the 10 buying commands, developments in acquisition, federal contracting and subcontracting for HUBZone small businesses.Host Neil McDonnell of SV Mac Pack, Inc. and founder of the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce interviews government and small business experts who generously offer useful tips and insights for HUBZone Chamber members. Discover how small businesses can research opportunities, build relationships, promote their capabilities, request small business set-aside (SBSA) opportunities and secure government business contracts.https://www.HUBZoneChamber.org/

In this episode, Neil McDonnell interviews Valerie L. Muck, US Air Force Small Business Programs Director about the US Air Force Office of Small Business programs, how to develop strategic relationships with small business specialists, new developments in acquisition, subcontracting strategies and how companies must proactively convey how they can further the Air Force's mission.Participation of guest or views expressed do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.Host Neil McDonnell of SV Mac Pack, Inc. and founder of the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce interviews government and small business experts who generously offer useful tips and insights for HUBZone Chamber members. Discover how small businesses can research opportunities, build relationships, promote their capabilities, request small business set-aside (SBSA) opportunities and secure government business contracts.

In this episode, Neil McDonnell interviews Mark Amtower (Amtower & Company) one of the foremost government contracting consultants advising companies on how to grow and succeed in the federal government market. In this podcast, Amtower provides powerful tips for defining your business niche, highlighting differentiation, building strategic relationships, conducting effective research, and using social media and networks.Host Neil McDonnell of SV Mac Pack, Inc. and founder of the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce interviews government and small business experts who generously offer useful tips and insights for HUBZone Chamber members. Discover how small businesses can research opportunities, build relationships, promote their capabilities, request small business set-aside (SBSA) opportunities and secure government business contracts.

In this episode, Neil McDonnell interviews Department of Energy Small Business Program Manager Lani MacRae who offers specific tips and advice to help small businesses develop capability statements that grab the attention of contracting officers.Participation of guest or views expressed do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.Host Neil McDonnell of SV Mac Pack, Inc. and founder of the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce interviews government and small business experts who generously offer useful tips and insights for HUBZone Chamber members. Discover how small businesses can research opportunities, build relationships, promote their capabilities, request small business set-aside (SBSA) opportunities and secure government business contracts.

Albert Garza, GSA Region 7 (Ft Worth, TX) offers valuable tips for how small businesses connect with business specialists, maximizing the benefits of outreach events, 'doing the contracting officer homework for them!'The Small Business Success Tips podcast is hosted by Neil McDonnell, Founder & Chair of the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce, President of SV Mac Pack, Inc., a Veteran-Owned, HUBZone certified firm. Neil is a small business mentor, coach and trainer committed to helping small businesses achieve their goals.Participation of guest or views expressed do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.

In this episode, Neil McDonnell interviews Brent Owens, SBA Procurement Center Representative based at Hill Air Force Base in Utah supporting agencies spread across three states.Brent Owens (Hill Air Force Base) discusses purchasing trends for Air Force bases, regional training for small business and contracting officers, market research and the SBA's All Small Business Mentor-Protégé program.The Small Business Success Tips podcast is hosted by Neil McDonnell, Founder & Chair of the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce, President of SV Mac Pack, Inc., a Veteran-Owned, HUBZone certified firm. Neil is a small business mentor, coach and trainer committed to helping small businesses achieve their goals.Participation of guest or views expressed do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.

Alan Oakes offers perspective on the contract review process within USDA-FAM and how to seek small business opportunities within the agency.The Small Business Success Tips podcast is hosted by Neil McDonnell, Founder & Chair of the HUBZone Chamber of Commerce, President of SV Mac Pack, Inc., a Veteran-Owned, HUBZone certified firm specializing in training, scanning and records management. Neil is a small business mentor, coach and trainer that is committed to helping small businesses achieve their goals.Participation of guest or views expressed do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.

Dr Gary Heard, SBA, PCR Area III (Alabama)Dr. Gary Heard offers insights to SBA’s Certificates of Competency, CASL (Army’s Competition Advocates Shopping List), contracting officer review process and key prep required from small businesses.

SBA | Area V | Sally WaltonSally Walton (Albuquerque) offers powerful small business contracting strategies, clarifies the scope of agencies, and demystifies important regulations and limitations of sub-contracting for small business set asides.

SBA | Area III | Ken SilviaKenneth Silvia (Savannah), area wide PCR and CMR, provides insights on how contracting officers review market research, and offers specific technical suggestions and strategies for small business contractors

SBA | Area IV | Phil MacLeanPhil MacLean (OH) discusses important differences between OSDBUs, Small Business Specialists, and PCRs; procurement review; agency points of contact; researching historical awards, internal source lists, and subcontracting listings

SBA | Area V | Randy MarchiafavaRandy Marchiafava (New Orleans) discusses the many roles of PCRs, strategic approaches to government contracting, the power of FedBizOpps, and some lesser known SBA resources.

DAEDF | Lyle RoggowLyle Roggow (OK) discusses the critical support regional economic development organizations provide growing businesses including incubators and pivotal resources to help local entrepreneurs become successful.

Our guest in this episode is Rob Sanchious, the Founder and CEO of SHR Consulting Group. SHR, an 8(a) certified small business formed in 2012, supports many key federal agencies (primarily the DoD) as well as customers outside the federal space. Rob comes from a technical background, like many of us, and worked at CSC as an Engineer immediately prior to starting SHR. Under his leadership, SHR has grown significantly as recognized by his company being listed in the number three spot of the 2017 Washington Technology Fast 50, which ranks fast growing small businesses in the government market.Thursday at 7:00 AM EST - new episodes releasedHosted by Neil McDonnell of SV Mac Pack, Inc. - a Veteran-Owned, HUBZone Certified firmParticipation of guest or views expressed do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.

Our guest in this episode is Kevin Boshears from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He has served in various roles in his career such as Contracting Officer, Procurement Analyst, and OSDBU Director. Before becoming the Director of DHS's Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization in 2003, he served as the OSDBU Director for Treasury.Kevin is a strong advocate of the contribution small businesses can make within the federal government, not only in his role at DHS, but also as part of SBA's Small Business Procurement Advisory Council. In that role he shares best practices in support of small businesses and basically advocates for our success. That makes him an excellent source of information and a perfect guest on this podcast.DHS Small Business Portal: https://www.dhs.gov/do-business-dhs/Thursday at 7:00 AM EST - new episodes releasedHosted by Neil McDonnell of SV Mac Pack, Inc. - a Veteran-Owned, HUBZone Certified firm specializing in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint training and support.Partic

Our guest in this episode is Tom Rogers, a Procurement Center Representative with the US Small Business Administration. He is well qualified to talk with us today, but also has walked a bit in our shoes. Prior to joining the SBA, Tom worked as a Procurement Analyst with the Army Corps of Engineers and as a Contracting Specialist with the Army Contracting Command. Before getting into acquisition he served as a program manager, a faculty member in two higher-ED organizations, and as a development manager with a techy background equal to any of us IT folks. In his current role, Tom supports the Army Corp Mobile District, Air Force SOCONS, the Navy Surface Warfare Center, Tyndall AFB, Maxwell AFB as well as a few others.Thursday at 7:00 AM EST - new episodes releasedHosted by Neil McDonnell of SV Mac Pack, Inc. - a Veteran-Owned, HUBZone Certified firm specializing in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint training and support.Participation of guest or views expressed do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.

Our guest in this episode is Joyce Thurmond from the Small Business Administration. She’s out of Atlanta, serving as the Area 3 Director. Joyce wears many hats, and one is as a Procurement Center Representative which basically is “An Advocate” and “A Resource” of small businesses within the federal government. While Joyce does have broad knowledge, her primary activities are in support of the CDC, Interior, Dobbins AFRC, GSA in Atlanta, and the VA Medical Center located in Decatur GA.Thursday at 7:00 AM EST - new episodes releasedHosted by Neil McDonnell of SV Mac Pack, Inc. - a Veteran-Owned, HUBZone Certified firm specializing in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint training and support.Participation of guest or views expressed do not constitute an endorsement of any kind.