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Breaking the Standard

Breaking the Standard

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Closing the Communication and Knowledge Gap for the Small Business Government Contracting Industry. One of the biggest challenges industry faces is working in the federal government sphere is communication. Breaking the Standard is committed to using the podcast as a platform to educate, inform, and connect with others in the Small Business Government Contracting Community, both industry and Government. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Bridging the Gap Between Knowing and Deciding in GovCon
    May 14 2026

    In this episode, we have Judy Bradt back with us to discuss the gap between knowing and deciding in govcon and how to bridge it. Judy shares how to avoid hiding behind research, how to pursue small strategic wins without losing long-term direction, and why real, in-person connection still creates a competitive advantage in an AI-saturated world. If you care about building confidence, credibility, and momentum in complex systems, you'll get a lot out of this one.

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    25 mins
  • Misuse of Generative AI (GenAI) in Reporting a Protest
    Feb 9 2026

    On this episode, we have David Timm with us to discuss the misuse of Generative AI (GenAI) in reporting a protest. David, a bid protest attorney, walks us through how GenAI is impacting and changing the protest process, what issues arise when companies use GenAI and things to consider when using GenAI for a bid protest. Do not miss this conversation.

    To connect with David, find him on LinkedIn

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    30 mins
  • Creating a Common Language Across GovCon: Government, Industry and Academia
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we have Mike Derrios with us, the new Executive Director of the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting within the Costello College of Business at George Mason University. Mike discusses with us the concept to create a common culture within GovCon across Government, Industry and Academia and the benefits associated.

    To connect with Mike, find him on LinkedIn.

    Learn more about the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting

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    32 mins
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