Amtower Off-Center

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Hosted by nationally-known speaker and consultant Mark Amtower, Amtower Off-Center highlights the good, the bad, the ugly and the just plain silly of doing business in the government market. Every week experts join Mark for a lively discussion of current issues facing the government contractor community.

  1. FEB 5

    The small business environment in GovCon

    For the first show of year 19 for Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Shauna Weatherly of FedSubK for a candid discussion about the small business environment in GovCon. Topics include: 8(a) audits and the materials required by SBA, which resulted in the initial suspension of 1,000 companiesReduction of the percentage for set-asides, especially SD BsSome tactics for small contractor survivalA quick update on the Revolutionary FAR OverhaulSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  2. JAN 23

    The annual Hinge High Growth Study

    This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Karl Feldman, managing partner of Hinge Marketing, to discuss the findings of the annual Hinge High Growth Study. Topics discussed include tactics used by high growth companies such as: Research to determine best marketing & BD tools and tacticsConferences and other live networking venuesThe role of social networking and LinkedInDeveloping SMEs and thought leadershipWhy smaller firms need to pay attention to marketing metricsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    42 min

  3. 10/28/2025

    Like: The button that changed the world

    Martin Reeves of the BCG Henderson Institute returns to Amtower Off Center to discuss his latest book. "Like: The Button That Changed the World". Topics include:  The evolution of the Like buttonWhat the creation and adoption of the button reveals about technical innovationWhy the button is addictiveThe rise of the "Like" economyHow Like transformed advertising and marketingLike-facilitated influencer marketingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  4. 08/27/2025

    The Strategic Enemy

    Laura Ries, chairwoman of Reis Consulting and author of multiple business strategy books, joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center to discuss her latest book: The Strategic Enemy. Topics include: Building your brand with an "enemy" in mindBranding mistakes entrepreneurs makeThe power of saying NO to maintain focusWhy brand extension does not workCreating a category where you can be first See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    39 min

  5. 08/14/2025

    Branding & thought leadership

    This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Evan Weisel, principal and co-founder of W2 Communications for a discussion on thought leadership in GovCon. Topics discussed include: What constitutes thought leadership for our marketThought leadership examples including white papers, case studies, data-based research and moreHow to consistently leverage thought leadershipDeveloping a thought leadership playbook for company SMEs and execsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  6. 08/13/2025

    Navigating the current GovCon environment

    This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Kaamil Khan, president of Makpar Corporation, a small IT services firm. Topics discussed include: Khan's journey to become president of the family owned business, leveraging his law degree and a natural talent for BDMakpar's experience with my LinkedIn training and the benefits thereofKahn's experience in the ACT-IAC Voyager program and the benefits of the programHow Makpar is navigating the current GovCon environment-Kahn's use of AI in his role as presidentSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    43 min

  7. 06/23/2025

    A deep dive into government contracting

    This week on Amtower Off Center, Kevin Plexico, SVP of Deltek, joins host Mark Amtower for a deep discussion on the current state of government contracting. Topics include: YTD contract activity vs FY 24, and how it has impacted spendingThe impact on SIs, VARs, small contractors and othersRegulatory changes and the future of GWACsThe new Deltek Clarity study (available free) which deals with many aspects on BD, capture and biddingWhat the "big beautiful budget bill" could mean to contractingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    45 min

  8. 06/13/2025

    State of the GovCon market

    This week on Amtower Off Center, Nick Wakeman, editor in chief of Washington Technology, joins host Mark Amtower for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the GovCon market as reflected by the WashTech 2025 Top 100 contractors. Topics discussed include: First year-over-year decline in prime contracts since 2016 sequestrationA recap of CGI's Stephanie Mango's interview with Nick on the state of GovConHow SERCO has used strategic acquisitions to move upThe growing gap between DOD and civilian contractingCandid comments of where the market may be heading See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 min
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Hosted by nationally-known speaker and consultant Mark Amtower, Amtower Off-Center highlights the good, the bad, the ugly and the just plain silly of doing business in the government market. Every week experts join Mark for a lively discussion of current issues facing the government contractor community.

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    Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    184
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