GovCon Unscripted

By Chelsea Roberts

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Welcome to GovCon Unscripted, where we dive into the unfiltered stories and strategies from all around the world of government contracting. Join host Chelsea Roberts as she explores how to navigate, thrive, and win in this complex but rewarding industry.


Episode Date
Substance Over Glitter: What Makes the HUBZone Conference Worth the Trip | Eric Coffie
Jul 09, 2026
The 8(a) Program Isn't Being Killed. It's Being Starved. | Steven Koprince
Jul 07, 2026
Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Why Nobody Wins Federal Work Alone | Tim Hagerty
Jul 02, 2026
The Last All-Human Workforce | Paul Serotkin
Jun 30, 2026
Show Up or Stay Invisible: Why HUBZone Advocacy Can’t Wait in 2026 | Michelle Burnett
Jun 25, 2026
The CSO Before CSOs Were Everywhere | Adam C. Grant
Jun 23, 2026
The Vehicle Is Not the Sale | Shene Commodore
Jun 16, 2026
Same Mission, Different Uniform: Why a 24-Year Sergeant Major Chose GovCon | Josh Brandt
Jun 09, 2026
The Resume Is Dead. So Are Job Boards. Here's What Federal Hiring Looks Like Now. | Richie Lampani
Jun 02, 2026
$30 Million, One-to-One Match, Five Agencies: Inside the Strategic Breakthrough Award | Jerry Hollister
May 26, 2026
The Proposal Doesn't Win the Contract | David Stearman
May 19, 2026
Why Defense Sales Cycles Kill Startups: A Venture Insider's Diagnosis | Geoff Orazem
May 12, 2026
The Pilot Trap: Why Most Government Innovation Never Ships
May 05, 2026
How to Actually Influence the NDAA (Without Being a Lobbyist)
Apr 27, 2026
Fed vs. SLED: The Marketing Mistake Costing Contractors Millions
Apr 20, 2026
Defense Innovation at the Speed of Relevance with Graham Plaster
Apr 13, 2026
Imagining the Fight: How Storytelling, Simulation, and Strategy Drive Real-World Outcomes
Apr 06, 2026
Contract Ceilings, RFIs, and Other GovCon Myths That Cost You Wins
Mar 30, 2026
Speed vs Compliance: The Real Battle Inside Defense Acquisition
Mar 23, 2026
Policy vs Execution: Why GovCon Can’t Afford Slow Acquisition Anymore
Mar 16, 2026
From Noise to Authority: How to Cut Through in a Crowded GovCon Market
Mar 09, 2026
From Special Operations to Scenario Architect: Rebuilding Defense Thinking
Mar 02, 2026
AI, Orals & Ownership: The New GovCon Playbook
Feb 23, 2026
DCAA Problems Aren’t About Fraud, They’re About Documentation
Feb 16, 2026
Why HUBZone Was Never About Contracting and Was About Community
Feb 09, 2026
From Jet Engines to Brand Strategy: Translating Military Precision into GovCon Marketing
Feb 02, 2026
Serving Without the Uniform: Rethinking Innovation from Air Force to MITRE to Founder
Jan 27, 2026
From Prototype to Program of Record: What It Really Takes to Transition in GovCon
Jan 20, 2026
Why Certifications Don’t Save You in GovCon and What Actually Does
Jan 12, 2026
Serving Without the Uniform: Luke Shabro on Defense innovation and GovCon Reality
Jan 05, 2026
Strategic Pricing Is Not An Afterthought with Marsha Lindquist
Dec 29, 2025
Serving Without the Uniform: Lawrence 'Larry' Pokroy on Transition and Growth
Dec 22, 2025
GovSignals AI and the Future of Procurement with Derek Hoyt
Dec 08, 2025
David Schiff on Strategy, Pivoting, and Surviving DoD Shifts
Dec 08, 2025
Inside Federal Quality Control with Renee & Greg Glendenning
Dec 01, 2025
Winning in Washington with Gene Moran: Strategy, Timing and Process
Nov 24, 2025
Leading with Integrity, Building Process, and Finding Grit in GovCon
Nov 17, 2025
Flipping the Script: An inside Look at GovCon Unscripted
Nov 10, 2025
Michael Allison Breaks the Bottle on Purpose, Pain, and Leadership
Nov 03, 2025
GovCon in Crisis or Opportunity? 2026 Spending, GSA Shifts & Contractor Strategy
Oct 27, 2025
From Navy Service to Financial Freedom: Building Legacy Through Discipline & Purpose
Oct 20, 2025
GovCon Grifters, FAR Overhauls & Surviving Pipeline Reality Checks
Oct 13, 2025
From Army to Prime Contractor & Building Beyond VA Contracts
Oct 06, 2025
Dark Corner Solutions, Mission Cultivate & Discreet GovCon Networking
Sep 29, 2025
Giles Walger: From Marine Corps to OODAx & Fast-Tracking Dual-Use Tech
Sep 22, 2025
From $7B in Contracts to Integrity, Ethics & GovCon Training
Sep 15, 2025
Recruiting, AI & Culture Shifts in GovCon Talent Strategy
Sep 08, 2025
AI, LinkedIn Advantage & Authentic GovCon Networking
Sep 02, 2025
State, Local, Federal & AI Shifts in GovCon Proposals
Aug 26, 2025
Lessons from Army Futures, Acquisition Hurdles & GovCon Reality
Aug 19, 2025
AI in GovCon, Tool, Threat, or Total Hype?
Jul 29, 2025
Branding, Messaging & Marketing Maturity for GovCon Growth
Jul 22, 2025
FAR 2.0, Statutory Anchors & What’s Not Changing in Federal Acquisition
Jul 15, 2025
Cracking GSA MAS, OASIS+, and Polaris for Small Biz Success
Jul 08, 2025
BD Tech, AI in GovCon, & Three Smart Pivots for Federal Contractors
Jul 01, 2025
Immigration, Tarrifs & The Future of U.S.-Canada Relations
Jun 24, 2025
Building Defense Tech That Actually Scales
Jun 17, 2025
Unlocking GovCon Innovation—OTAs, Dual-Use Tech & the Future of Acquisition
Jun 10, 2025
Winning GovCon Proposals in the Age of AI, OTAs & Speed
Jun 03, 2025
The Future of SEAD Missions: Clark Haymond on Affordable, Attritable EW Solutions
May 27, 2025
Leveling the GovCon Playing Field with Christine Hopkins
May 20, 2025
Government Contracting is a Team Sport—And Marketing Leads the Charge
May 13, 2025
“Don’t Confuse the Customer!” - GovCon Messaging with David Doerrier
May 06, 2025
AI, Emerging Tech & National Security in GovCon with J.L. Hancock
Apr 29, 2025
Navigating Career Transitions with Mark Wigginton
Apr 22, 2025
From Startup to GovCon: Scaling Dual-Use Innovation with Tim Balz
Apr 15, 2025
Breaking Down GovCon's Biggest Pitfalls in Our New Book 'Hey, GovCon, Get Help!
Apr 08, 2025
The Future of 911 Services with Barry Furey
Apr 01, 2025
Small Business Success in GovCon with Aubrey Gainfort
Mar 25, 2025
Unlocking Defense Innovation with Nautilus – Featuring Graham Plaster
Mar 18, 2025
Mastering Micro Engagement Magic with Judy Bradt
Mar 11, 2025
Winning More GovCon Contracts with Judy Bradt
Mar 04, 2025
Strategic Collaboration in GovCon with Katie Roberts of RPR Strategies
Feb 25, 2025
Managing Innovation in GovCon with Todd Packer & Harlan Bennett
Feb 18, 2025
Mergers & Acquisitions in GovCon: Insights from Sharon Heaton
Feb 11, 2025
Mastering SBA Certifications with Dana Bonsell
Feb 04, 2025
How AFCEA Supports Emerging Talent in Cyber and IT with Chris Bennett
Jan 28, 2025
Breaking Down Cybersecurity Requirements in GovCon with Fernando Machado
Jan 21, 2025
Connecting the Dots: Andy Kirkpatrick on GSA, Small Business, and Government Contracting
Jan 14, 2025
Supporting Small Business Innovation at Army Futures Command
Jan 07, 2025
Getting Through the 'Valley of Death' in Government Contracting
Dec 31, 2024
Avoiding Red Flags, Building Trust, and Protecting Your Business
Dec 24, 2024
No Shortcuts, Only Trust
Dec 17, 2024
From Army Intelligence to Entrepreneurial Success
Dec 10, 2024
Leveraging APEX Accelerators
Dec 02, 2024
How Relationships Scale Your Business
Nov 26, 2024
Navigating FPDS for Government Contracting
Nov 19, 2024
Navigating GovCon via Strategic Collaboration and Teamwork
Nov 12, 2024
Beyond the GSA Schedule: Building Relationships in Government Contracting
Nov 05, 2024
From Small Scale to Big Wins: GovCon Growth Strategies with Shirley Collier
Oct 29, 2024
Success Through Relationship-Building
Oct 22, 2024
The Power of Networking and of LinkedIn
Oct 15, 2024
How to Shine When Developing Your Proposal
Oct 08, 2024
The Impacts of New Rules & Compliance on Small Businesses (Larry Allen)
Oct 01, 2024
Insights for Small Businesses Working with the DOD
Sep 24, 2024
Overcoming Challenges in Defense Contracting
Sep 17, 2024
From Funding to Growth: Essential Strategies for Small Business Contractors
Sep 10, 2024
Small Business Strategies for Pursuing Government Contracts
Sep 03, 2024