Breaking the Standard

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.

Breaking the Standard is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Breaking the Standard, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  Breaking the Standard

  How Businesses' Best Sellers Aren't in Business Development

  Jul 24, 202620 min

  In this episode, we have Krystn Macomber, CEO and Founder of Summit Strategy with us to discuss how businesses' best sellers aren't in business development. Listen in as Krystn shares how small businesses should be thinking about and approaching growth and who should serve to help drive that within the business. To connect with Krystn, find here on LinkedIn. To learn more about Summit Strategy, click here .

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  Episode #42

  Bridging the Gap Between Knowing and Deciding in GovCon

  May 14, 202625 minS3

  <p >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.</p>

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  Episode #41

  Misuse of Generative AI (GenAI) in Reporting a Protest

  Feb 9, 202630 minS3

  <p >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.</p> <p >To connect with David, find him on LinkedIn</p>

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  Episode #40

  Creating a Common Language Across GovCon: Government, Industry and Academia

  Jan 22, 202632 minS3

  <p>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. </p> <p>To connect with Mike, find him on LinkedIn. </p> <p>Learn more about the Greg and Camille Baroni Center for Government Contracting</p>

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  Episode #39

  All things CMMC and What's Involved

  Dec 29, 202536 minS3

  <p>On this episode, we have Zach Walker with us to discuss all things CMMC. Zach walks us through what CMMC is, the process to be certified and approved, any costs associated and what the audit process looks like. Do not miss out on this conversation as CMMC will be a main topic of conversation for a long time to come! <br /> <br /></p> <p>To connect with Zach, find him on LinkedIn</p> <p>To learn more about Zach's company and how they help with CMMC compliance, click here</p>

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