Game Changers for Government Contractors

Game Changers for Government Contractors

Game Changers for Government Contractors

Episodes 424
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (69)
Since May 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
87%
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About This Podcast

Game Changers for Government Contractors was designed BY government contractors FOR government contractors. Every episode delivers actionable tips, tricks, and strategies to help you find and win more government contracts. Each episode features Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), companies actively winning contracts, and nationally recognized professional speakers and authors. The show is hosted by government contracting expert Michael LeJeune of RSM Federal. RSM Federal has trained over 25,000 government contractors, and their coaching programs have helped clients win over $14 Billion in government contracts. New episodes release every week. Keywords: Government Contractor, Government Contracting, Government Contracts, Government Sales, Government Subcontracting, How to Win Government Contracts, Where to Find Government Contracts, Small Business Government Contracting, Federal Contracting, Government RFP, How to Write a Proposal, Capability Statement, FPDS Training, The Government Sales Manual, Government Contract Coaching, Government Contract Training, Government Contract Consultant, GSA Schedule, SBIR, Set-Aside Contracts, Government Proposal Writing, Federal Sales Strategy.

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Recent Episodes

Ep 425: Founder to CEO: The Shift That Changes Everything

Jun 08, 2026 10m

Most business owners never actually become CEOs. They stay stuck in founder mode, doing sales, delivery, operations, customer service, problem solving, and putting out fires every single day. The…

Ep 424: Why Most Government Contractors Suck at Business Development

Jun 01, 2026 40m

Most government contractors are approaching business development completely backwards. They chase random opportunities, bid on contracts they have no business pursuing, overload their pipeline with…

Ep 423: Your Employees Are a Mirror of Your Leadership

May 18, 2026 41m

Your employees are a mirror of your leadership. That’s the uncomfortable reality most business owners spend years trying to avoid.In this episode, Michael sits down with Darryl Anderson, founder of…

Ep 422: How Smart Companies Win Government Contracts

May 11, 2026 27m

Most government contractors aren’t losing because they lack effort. They’re losing because they’re doing the wrong work and calling it progress.In this episode, Michael sits down with Rich Earnest to…

Ep 421: The Ego Tax Destroying Government Contractors

May 04, 2026 13m

Most government contractors aren’t losing because they lack capability. They’re losing because they’re paying an invisible price, the ego tax. In this episode, I break down how trying to look bigger,…

Ep 420: Stop Outsourcing Your Brain - The Real Problem with AI Content

Apr 27, 2026 40m

AI has made content faster, easier, and more scalable than ever. It has also made a lot of people lazy. In this episode, Michael sits down with Sheena from Wonderluster Co. to break down what is…

Ep 419: Victim Language is Destroying Your GovCon Growth

Apr 20, 2026 20m

Most government contractors think they have a pipeline problem. They don’t. They have an identity problem.In this episode, Michael breaks down how your language is programming your future. Every time…

Ep 418: How Smart Entrepreneurs Are Actually Using AI

Apr 13, 2026 44m

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Smith to talk about how we’re actually integrating AI into real businesses. Not hype. Not fear. Not shortcuts.We cover using AI for research, refining your…

Ep 417: Stop Networking. Start Hunting!

Apr 06, 2026 7m

Most government contractors confuse activity with strategy.They attend events. Collect business cards. Monitor SAM.gov. Wait for RFPs to drop. That’s movement. It’s not momentum.In this episode,…

Ep 416: What the 2026 NDAA Really Means for Government Contractors

Mar 30, 2026 41m

The 2026 NDAA is out, and most contractors won’t read it. That’s a mistake.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Dolores Kuchina-Musina to break down what actually matters. We cover changes to…

Ep 415: The Safety Trap, How Playing it Safe is Creating Weak Leaders

Mar 23, 2026 30m

We are living in an era of over-optimization for comfort. Safe spaces, avoided confrontation, emotional outsourcing, and leaders who think protecting their teams from pressure is kindness. It is…

Ep 414: Why Most 7-Figure Businesses Stall at $1M

Mar 16, 2026 48m

In this episode, I sit down with Scott Jensen, CEO of NVSBC and author of The Owner’s Playbook, to unpack what actually breaks when a business grows. We talk about why brute force gets you to seven…

Ep 413: If 1+1 Equals 2, You Chose the Wrong Partner

Mar 09, 2026 15m

Most entrepreneurs think growth is about adding people. Add a partner. Add an employee. Add a tool. But if 1+1 equals 2, you did not create leverage. You created maintenance. In this episode,…

Ep 412: Brand Confusion Is Costing You Revenue

Mar 02, 2026 41m

Most businesses don’t have a marketing problem. They have a clarity problem. In this episode, I sit down with Tori Humphreys of Cumberland Marketing to talk about why so many companies struggle to…

Ep 411: How to Protect Your Time Without Becoming a Jerk

Feb 23, 2026 15m

“Got a minute?” Those three words are quietly draining your business. In this episode, I break down why five minute meetings are the most expensive thing on your calendar. They fragment your focus,…

Ep 410: Building a Startup in a Small Town Why You Don't Need a Big City to Win

Feb 16, 2026 41m

What if building your business in a small town is actually an advantage? In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Mullins, co-founder of Personality Pool, to talk about what startup life really looks…

Ep 409: Cups and Chaos Why Every Dream Deserves a Fair Fight

Feb 09, 2026 20m

What do you do when everyone around you tells you your idea is ridiculous? In this episode, Michael LeJeune shares a hilarious but powerful story from a recent small business conference that sparked…

Ep 408: Why Your Best Technical People Hate Proposals (And How to Fix It)

Feb 02, 2026 35m

Technical SMEs are critical to winning government contracts, yet many dread proposal work. In this episode, Michael LeJeune sits down with Dawn Ward, former technical lead on $100M contracts and…

Ep 407: Own the Room Before You Say a Word

Jan 26, 2026 17m

Public speaking isn’t just for keynote stages, it’s a foundational life skill. In this episode, Michael LeJeune breaks down practical, real-world strategies to become a more confident and effective…

Ep 406: How the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program Really Works (From People Who Run It)

Jan 19, 2026 43m

The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program is one of the most powerful and misunderstood growth tools in government contracting. In this episode, Michael LeJeune sits down with Lisa Mays and Victoria Tripiano…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Game Changers for Government Contractors have?

Game Changers for Government Contractors has published 424 episodes since May 2016, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Game Changers for Government Contractors still active?

Game Changers for Government Contractors is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 26m.

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