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Growth Masters Federal: Thinking, Planning and Collaborating to Build Value in the Federal Market

Growth Masters Federal: Thinking, Planning and Collaborating to Build Value in the Federal Market

By Shirley Collier, President

Lively discussions among thought leaders across the country on how to survive and thrive in the federal marketplace through excellence in business development management practices.
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Growth Masters Federal: Thinking, Planning and Collaborating to Build Value in the Federal MarketJun 10, 2019

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How to Negotiate with the Government

How to Negotiate with the Government

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast interviews Lenee Lyte, CPA, Principal and GovCon Lead at Withum on the keys to negotiating contracts with federal employees

Apr 23, 202424:40
How to Find and Leverage Good GovCon Advisors

How to Find and Leverage Good GovCon Advisors

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses the importance of and challenge of finding competent, reliable, affordable GovCon advisors with Mark Cissell, CPA, Board Chair at Katz Abosch.

Mar 06, 202427:17
Manage Your Contracts for Growth and Profitability

Manage Your Contracts for Growth and Profitability

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses with Karen Long, President and Founder of Streamline Government Contracts, a fresh perspective on managing your government contracts.

Jan 22, 202424:32
How Smart GovCons Use Data to Grow

How Smart GovCons Use Data to Grow

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses strategically analyzing public data with Abbie Sides, Principal Account Manager at EZGovOpps. For more information, visit our website.

Sep 12, 202325:09
The 3 Risks GovCons Must Mitigate

The 3 Risks GovCons Must Mitigate

Shirley Collier, Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast and President of Scale2Market interviews Venee Galloway, VP of Commercial Sales at Brock Norton Insurance about the cyber, surety and professional risks that can harm government contractors. For more information, go to our website.

Aug 29, 202327:30
Strategic Accounting Grows Your Small GovCon

Strategic Accounting Grows Your Small GovCon

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses with Mike Kalnasy, VP of Client Relations and CFO Advisor at CAVU Advisors, how proper, accurate accounting practices helps small business consistently win profitable federal contracts. For more information, visit our website or reach out to us at getinfo@scale2market.com

Jun 14, 202326:06
Demystifying CMMC and security clearances to win profitable government contracts

Demystifying CMMC and security clearances to win profitable government contracts

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast channel discusses these important topics with 2 of the industry's leading experts: Toby Musser, CEO of MNS Group and Craig Marion, COO of Squadron Defense Group. For more information, visit our website or contact us: getinfo@scale2market.com.

Apr 04, 202323:42
How the EOS Helps GovCons Distinguish Themselves

How the EOS Helps GovCons Distinguish Themselves

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and your Host, interviews Bill Hueter, a certified EOS implementer. For more information visit our website.

Mar 21, 202330:34
What Large Primes Want From their Small Teaming Partners

What Large Primes Want From their Small Teaming Partners

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast discusses teaming from a large prime's perspective with Kyle Cormack, Director of Strategic Partnering at Serco.  For more information, please visit our website or reach out to us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

Jan 31, 202323:16
Is It Possible to Grow Too Fast?
Jan 17, 202328:10
How Pricing Positions Your Company in the GovCon Market

How Pricing Positions Your Company in the GovCon Market

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discuss with Marsha Lindquist, Founder of Granite Leadership Strategies and author of Secrets of Strategic Pricing for Government Contractors how to develop prices that win and provide profits. For more information visit our website or send us an email: getinfo@scale2market.com

Dec 14, 202220:47
Outrageously Successful GovCon Teams

Outrageously Successful GovCon Teams

Shirley Collier, Host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast and President of Scale2Market discusses with Cherylyn Harley LeBon, Partner at law firm Dunlap,  Bennett and Ludwig the forms, rules and practices that make some teams very successful in the complex, highly regulated federal market.

Nov 30, 202233:00
Selling Innovation to the Federal Government

Selling Innovation to the Federal Government

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses with Judy Bradt, Founder of Summit Insight and author of Government Contracts Made Easier how to sell innovative solutions to the largest bureaucracy in the world. For more information, visit our websites.

Oct 25, 202232:49
How to Make BD and Recruiting Best Buddies

How to Make BD and Recruiting Best Buddies

Shirley Collier interviews Tom Weinert, Founder of Mount Indie, located in San Diego about the challenges and solutions for the BD and Recruiting teams to collaborate and win profitable contracts. For more information, visit our website.

Sep 21, 202225:53
How Federal Agencies REALLY Evaluate Proposals

How Federal Agencies REALLY Evaluate Proposals

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast discusses with Brian Lindholm, Managing Principal of FedSavvy Strategies what agencies are really looking for from bidders. For more information, visit our website.

Aug 30, 202227:21
Creative Financing Options for Growing GovCons

Creative Financing Options for Growing GovCons

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast discusses creative affordable ways to finance growth with Teresa Moon, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Parabilis. For more information, visit our website.

Jul 12, 202221:01
How to Use Bid Protests Strategically

How to Use Bid Protests Strategically

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal Podcast and Daniel Strouse, Partner in the Government Contracts division of the law firm Cordatis discuss the business and legal implications of filing federal bid protests.

May 24, 202228:26
Shape Upcoming Federal Procurements Ethically and Legally

Shape Upcoming Federal Procurements Ethically and Legally

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses this critical skill for small GovCons with Stephen Ramaley, Partner in the Government Contracts Group at Miles and Stockbridge. For more information, visit our website or reach out to us: getinfo@scale2market.com

May 10, 202234:47
Evolving BD Roles in Growing GovCons

Evolving BD Roles in Growing GovCons

Shirley Collier, President and Founder of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses how business development roles change as a company grows, with Dr. Charles Painter, Founder of the CBDA. For more information, visit our website or reach out to us at getinfo@scale2market.com. 

Apr 22, 202232:48
The People Factor: Leadership, Culture and the Secret to Growth

The People Factor: Leadership, Culture and the Secret to Growth

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of this podcast interviews Hannah Romick, CEO of Conscient Strategies about how people can make or break client relationships, teaming arrangements and mergers and acquisitions. For more information contact us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

Mar 22, 202228:35
Beyond SAM.gov

Beyond SAM.gov

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast interviews Lisa Shea Mundt Co-Founder of The Pulse of GovCon on how to leverage free market intelligence to develop relationships and win federal contracts. For more information, visit our website.

Feb 22, 202221:20
How to Hire and Retain Good Federal Business Developers

How to Hire and Retain Good Federal Business Developers

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast, discusses this important topic with Dr. Charles Painter, Founder and President of the Capital Business Developers Association (CBDA) and VP of Business Development at InfiniSource Consulting Solutions. For more information visit our website or contact us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

Jan 11, 202232:48
How AI is Transforming Federal Business Development

How AI is Transforming Federal Business Development

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market discusses emerging technologies with Kevin Brancato, PhD, SVP Product Strategy at Technomile, Inc. For more information, visit our website or email us: getinfo@scale2market.com

Nov 15, 202122:23
Sizing Up Your Competition

Sizing Up Your Competition

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Randy Richter, Chairman of Richter & Co. discuss the best practices for determining what your competitors will bid. For more information and to learn more, reach out to us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

Oct 06, 202128:44
Value Drivers vs. Value Creation in the GovCon Market

Value Drivers vs. Value Creation in the GovCon Market

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market, LLC and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast channel discusses with Marty O'Neill, Managing Director of Chesapeake Corporate Advisors, how M&A activity in the federal marketplace is currently occurring.

For more information, reach out to us at getinfo@scale2market.com


Aug 25, 202122:30
Goldmines or Potholes? How Regulations Impact Small Contractors

Goldmines or Potholes? How Regulations Impact Small Contractors

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Cathy Goin, CEO of OpsPro discuss the pros and cons of important regulations. For more information, visit our website or reach out to us at getinfo@scale2market.com

Jul 22, 202133:55
Leverage Your Professional Association to Grow Your Business

Leverage Your Professional Association to Grow Your Business

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market interviews Tina Jordan, VP of Membership at AFCEA International on how small govcons can get a ROI on their association memberships. Visit our website to learn more or reach out to us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

Jun 27, 202121:13
Prepare to Sell Your GovCon Business in 3 Years

Prepare to Sell Your GovCon Business in 3 Years

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses with Mike Mercurio, shareholder and attorney at Offit Kurman discuss the unique business, legal and contracting issues that should be addressed years before you put your company on the market. For additional information visit our website or contact us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

May 25, 202122:03
Myth Busting Federal Marketing

Myth Busting Federal Marketing

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast interviews Simon Turner, CEO/Sr. Consultant of Ocean 5 Strategies on the misunderstandings most government contractors have about how to communicate to government decision makers. For more information visit our website or reach out to us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

Apr 27, 202130:06
The Federal Market: Is it Right for My Business?

The Federal Market: Is it Right for My Business?

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market, LLC and Jennifer Schaus, CEO of Jennifer Schaus and Associates discuss what successful commercial companies need to know BEFORE entering the complex, highly regulated but opportunity rich federal marketplace. For more information, contact us at getinfo@scale2market.com. 

Feb 05, 202124:05
How GovCon M&A Really Works

How GovCon M&A Really Works

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market discusses the nuances of mergers and acquisitions in the highly regulated federal marketplace with Sharon Heaton, Founder and CEO of sbLiftoff, an investment banking firm located in Washington DC. 

For more information contact us at getinfo@scale2market.com

Jan 14, 202146:41
Exit Planning Post COVID

Exit Planning Post COVID

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market discusses with her guest the financial, business development and operational issues government contractors should contemplate to prepare for success in the post-COVID federal marketplace. For more information, visit our website or email us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

Nov 30, 202025:34
Keys to Growth at Each Stage of the GovCon Lifecycle

Keys to Growth at Each Stage of the GovCon Lifecycle

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market, LLC discusses with Vernae Jones-Seals, CEO of One Source Consulting, the thinking and decision making founders must traverse at each stage of growth in a government contracting business from start-up to exit. For more information visit our website or email us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

Nov 16, 202037:29
How Successful Government Contractors Think About Growth

How Successful Government Contractors Think About Growth

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Marty O'Neill, Managing Director at Chesapeake Corporate Advisors discuss the thinking that distinguishes high growth government contractors from those who languish.

Jul 21, 202025:56
How I Grew My Business: A conversation with Steve Edwards

How I Grew My Business: A conversation with Steve Edwards

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market interviews Steve Edwards, Founder of Edwards Performance Solutions which provides training, program management and computer security to commercial and federal entities, on what he did right over the last 23 years, what he learned and the advice he has for other entrepreneurs.

Jul 02, 202031:28
Leadership in Times of Crisis

Leadership in Times of Crisis

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market discusses the traits of good leaders that are harnessed during times of unprecedented health, social and economic disruption. Her guest is Tori Boats, Founder of the Deva Collective.

Jun 26, 202030:31
GovCon in the Age of COVID-19

GovCon in the Age of COVID-19

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and host of the Growth Masters Federal podcast discusses changes in federal procurement practices since the COVID-19 crisis with Jeff Leitner, VP of Consulting for Red Team Consulting. For more information, contact us: getinfo@scale2market.com or visit our website.

May 13, 202028:13
How to Use BD Consultants Strategically

How to Use BD Consultants Strategically

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market discusses the types of federal business development consultants, their roles and how to manage them as a resource to grow your business, with Helene Johnson, President of Bid2Win Consulting. For more information, email us at getinfo@scale2market.com or visit our website.

Apr 30, 202025:18
What Small DoD Contractors Need to Know About CMMC

What Small DoD Contractors Need to Know About CMMC

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market interviews Steve Reid, Director of Sales & Marketing at KTL Solutions about how small DoD contractors can start preparing now so they can bid on upcoming DoD procurements. For more information reach out to us at: getinfo@scale2market.com.

Mar 18, 202022:44
The BD Continuum of Success: What the BD, Capture and Proposal Folks SHOULD be Doing

The BD Continuum of Success: What the BD, Capture and Proposal Folks SHOULD be Doing

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Adrienne Morris, President and Chairman of Little Proposal Shop discuss best practices and lessons learned from managing high performing federal BD/Capture and Proposal teams

Feb 23, 202021:23
Entrepreneurs Speak: Doug Jeruzal, CEO, Secure Innovations

Entrepreneurs Speak: Doug Jeruzal, CEO, Secure Innovations

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market interviews Doug Jeruzal, CEO of Secure Innovations a 16-year old cybersecurity, SDVOSB business serving the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, on the trials and joys of growing an innovative business in the federal marketplace.

Feb 17, 202023:04
December 31, 2019

December 31, 2019

Dec 31, 201900:30
Creative Financing Options for High Growth Federal Contractors

Creative Financing Options for High Growth Federal Contractors

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market interviews Ryan Huss, Senior Credit Manager of Parabilis on creative ways small government contractors are financing their growth. For more information, contact us at getinfo@scale2market.com or visit our website:

Nov 19, 201923:11
Innovative DoD Contracting Practices: A Conversation with Ryan Connell

Innovative DoD Contracting Practices: A Conversation with Ryan Connell

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Ryan Connell, a DoD Contracting Professional, discuss how the Department of Defense Contracting Offices can use clauses in the FAR now to speed up the acquisition of innovation. For more information, contact us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

Nov 06, 201924:39
Essential Infrastructure for Growth

Essential Infrastructure for Growth

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Ron Lewis, Founder and CEO of AtWork discuss evolving, innovative back-office systems that are so crucial for small government contractors. For more information, visit our website.

Oct 17, 201937:42
The Pathway for Scaling Your Govcon Business - A Discussion with Mike Anderson

The Pathway for Scaling Your Govcon Business - A Discussion with Mike Anderson

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Mike Anderson, CEO of Reliascent located in Denver, CO, discuss the stages of growth of small businesses in the federal marketplace and the decisions smart companies make on building infrastructure. For more information, visit our website or email us at getinfo@scale2market.com.


Sep 05, 201922:09
How to Get the Maximum Value for Your GovCon Business

How to Get the Maximum Value for Your GovCon Business

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Greg Hogan, Partner at SC&H Capital discuss what smart contractors do years in advance to ensure they can cash out when the time is right. For more information, visit our website or email us at getinfo@scale2market.com

Sep 02, 201937:23
Accounting and Business Development: Best Buddies

Accounting and Business Development: Best Buddies

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Alex Brager, CPA, Principal at E.Cohen & Company discuss the best practices for the Accounting and Business Development teams to collaborate and win more profitable government contracts.

For more information, visit our website or email us at getinfo@scale2market.com.

Sep 02, 201927:24
Is a Joint Venture Right for You? A Discussion with Don Walsh

Is a Joint Venture Right for You? A Discussion with Don Walsh

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market and Don Walsh, attorney at Wright Constable and Skeen discuss what to do and NOT do when setting up a JV. For more information email us at getinfo@scale2market.com or visit our website.

Jul 08, 201929:30
DoD is Changing How it Procures IT: A discussion with Nick Tsiopanas

DoD is Changing How it Procures IT: A discussion with Nick Tsiopanas

Shirley Collier, President of Scale2Market interviews Nick Tsiopanas, President of Zygos Consulting and Research Analyst for the Section 809 Panel commissioned by Congress to recommend changes in the Department of Defense's acquisition processes. For more information visit our website. or contact us at getinfo@scale2market.com

Jun 27, 201929:30