BEST8A Podcast

Best8a

Best8a's podcast offers great business minds an open talking space where they can freely share their thoughts on the latest and hottest corporate and federal contracting topics. Have a seat and listen to esteemed business owners and leaders think out loud.

  1. JAN 16

    Episode 61 - GovCon is a long game (part2)

    What does it take for minority-owned firms to survive in GovCon? Gloria Aderinokun doesn’t sugarcoat it: "GovCon is a long game".In this clip, Gloria talks about walking into rooms that weren’t built for her, commanding respect anyway, and learning not to tie personal worth to contract outcomes.Her message is simple and hard-earned: Command respect, trust your work, and don’t let imposter syndrome take the wheel.

    20 min

  2. JAN 9

    Episode 60 - Contract Officers: Breaking the Empathy Myth in GovCon with Gloria Aderinokun (Part 1)

    Gloria Aderinokun explains why she rejects “empathy” as a GovCon strategy and why confusing empathy with sympathy can quietly kill a business.

    14 min

  3. 12/05/2025

    Episode 59 - Inside the Federal Journey: Growth, Change, and Moving to the Private Sector with Prisco Eric Ravelli

    What does a 27-year federal career teach you about opportunity, transition, and the private sector? Prisco Eric Ravelli, former SBA, VA, Army, and Corps of Engineers small business leader, shares how federal employees can prepare for unexpected career shifts, leverage relationships, understand their market value, and successfully navigate the move from government service into consulting and industry.

    25 min

  4. 11/20/2025

    Episode 58 - Finding Your Path: Leadership, Cyber, and Career Growth in GovCon with Indira Rice Donegan

    How do military leaders successfully transition into the GovCon and tech industry? Indira Rice Donegan, retired U.S. Army Battalion Commander and Chief Executive Officer, federal CTO at Broadcom, and founder of RIDO Technology Consulting, LLC, shares how cyber leadership, mission-focused experience, and strategic relationship-building shape successful careers across government, industry, and consulting, and how transitioning professionals can find the right path forward. Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) Podcast! #podcast #govcon #smallbusiness #8a #businessdevelopment

    36 min

  5. 10/20/2025

    Episode 57 - How Small GovCon Firms Can Build Real Value Before Selling, with Stephanie Smith

    What truly drives the value of a small business in GovCon? Stephanie Smith, Government Contracting Senior Analyst and Valuation Services Director at RSM US LLP, shares how relationships, diversification, and strategic planning can shape a company’s long-term value and position it for a successful exit. Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) Podcast! #podcast #govcon #governmentcontracting #smallbusiness #8a #businessdevelopment #valuation #strategy #federalcontracts #mergersandacquisitions

    31 min

  6. 09/08/2025

    Episode 56 - The Future of Small Business Contracting, with Sam Le

    What trends are reshaping small business contracting?Sam Le, Former member of the SBA as a director of Policy and Liason, breaks down consolidation, the future of the Rule of Two, and how small businesses can adapt to the FAR overhaul. Listen to the latest episode of the Best8(a) podcast!#podcast #govcon #smallbusiness #governmentcontracting #federalprocurement #8a #sba #federalgovernment #far #ruleoftwo #government

    33 min

  7. 07/21/2025

    Episode 55 - Having a structured BD process, with Jennifer Dougherty

    Jennifer Dougherty, PCI Federal BD Executive and former TSA Program Manager, continues our discussion on the importance of building relationships and having structures for BD processes.

    27 min

  8. 07/14/2025

    Episode 54 - How to offer solutions to the PM, with Jennifer Dougherty (part 1)

    Jennifer Dougherty, PCI FEderal BD Executive and former TSA Program Manager, discusses her career, the cultural difference across agencies and how to build relationships in federal contracting.

    20 min
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Best8a's podcast offers great business minds an open talking space where they can freely share their thoughts on the latest and hottest corporate and federal contracting topics. Have a seat and listen to esteemed business owners and leaders think out loud.

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  • Creator
    Best8a
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    61
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Best8a
  • Show Website
    BEST8A Podcast