GovCon M&A Talk

govconmandatalk

The show illuminates the twists and turns of dealmaking, interviewing buyers, sellers, and M&A experts working in the federal government space. Sharon B. Heaton, CEO of sbLiftOff, an M&A advisory firm with deep expertise in government contracting, is the host of the show.

  1. GovCon M&A Talk with Baly Ambegaoker

    2D AGO · VIDEO

    GovCon M&A Talk with Baly Ambegaoker

    Sharon Heaton⁠, the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with serial entrepreneur Baly Ambegaoker of BTMS. Topics covered: Build a Company to Sell It Run a Company to Keep It Taking “Gambles” as an Entrepreneur Technology and the Government Customer To connect with Baly, visit her LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠. To learn more about BTMS, visit their webpage ⁠here⁠. To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.

    34 min
  2. GovCon M&A Talk with Michael Graveline

    JAN 29 · VIDEO

    GovCon M&A Talk with Michael Graveline

    Sharon Heaton⁠, the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with serial entrepreneur Michael Graveline of KMRG. Topics covered: ● Selling a small company to an industry legend ● Starting and selling a GovCon company in 3 years ● Winning your first prime contract in 9 months ● When it's time for inorganic growth ● When to sell and when to hold; work/life balance To connect with Michael, visit his LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠. To learn more about KMRG, visit their webpage ⁠here⁠. To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.

    40 min
  3. GovCon M&A Talk with Marty Brennan

    JAN 8 · VIDEO

    GovCon M&A Talk with Marty Brennan

    Sharon Heaton⁠, the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with Marty Brennan of the GovCon strategy group Deep Water Point: Topics covered: Why due diligence matters more in 2026 How uncertainty affects today's deal structuring Shifting risk versus sharing risk Why solution focused companies not "hour focused " companies are a magnet for buyers To connect with Marty, visit his LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠. To learn more about Deep Water Point & Associates, visit their webpage ⁠here⁠. To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.

    31 min
  4. GovCon M&A Talk with Mike Johnson

    12/18/2025 · VIDEO

    GovCon M&A Talk with Mike Johnson

    Sharon Heaton⁠, the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with Huntsville M&A lawyer Mike Johnson of Maynard Nexsen: Topics covered: ● M&A impact from the last shutdown ● Buyers looking at fundamentals in 2026 ● Aligning with the Administration’s priorities, including hypersonics & intelligence ● Consolidations among “smalls” To connect with Mike, visit his LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠. To learn more about Maynard Nexsen, visit their webpage ⁠here⁠. To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.

    30 min
  5. GovCon M&A Talk with Will Fortier

    12/04/2025 · VIDEO

    GovCon M&A Talk with Will Fortier

    Sharon Heaton⁠, the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with veteran entrepreneur Will Fortier of the Hive Group. Topics covered: Acquisition with a big A and little A The procurement life cycle Quick revenue growth Dealing with the death of a business partner To connect with Will, visit his LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠. To learn more about Hive Group, visit their webpage ⁠here⁠. To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.

    29 min
  6. GovCon M&A Talk with Kathryn Freeland

    11/20/2025 · VIDEO

    GovCon M&A Talk with Kathryn Freeland

    Sharon Heaton, the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with serial entrepreneur Kathryn Freeland of A-TEK: Topics covered: Founding and selling an IT GovCon company Balancing life challenges with business challenges Buying a GovCon platform to grow Digital services for today’s GovCon customer To connect with Kathryn, visit her LinkedIn page here. To learn more about A-TEK, visit their webpage here. To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.

    44 min
  7. GovCon M&A Talk with Kevin Harkins

    11/06/2025 · VIDEO

    GovCon M&A Talk with Kevin Harkins

    Sharon Heaton, the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with veteran Kevin Harkins of Harkcon about his “hairy” management buyout. Topics covered: Founding and running a company with many owners Treating multiple owners fairly in a management buyout Choosing the right M&A advisor Ownership control brings responsibility and freedom To connect with Kevin, visit his LinkedIn page here. To learn more about Harkcon, visit their webpage here. To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.

    28 min
  8. GovCon M&A Talk with Morgan Higgins

    10/16/2025 · VIDEO

    GovCon M&A Talk with Morgan Higgins

    Sharon Heaton, the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with Morgan Higgins of Blue Delta Capital Partners about what investors see as they survey today's GovCon M&A landscape. Topics covered: ● Backing leadership teams who feel their best days are ahead ● The genius of founders ● Turbo charging inorganic growth ● Partnering as a minority investor   To connect with Morgan, visit her LinkedIn page here. To learn more about Blue Delta Capital Partners, visit their webpage here. To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.

    20 min
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The show illuminates the twists and turns of dealmaking, interviewing buyers, sellers, and M&A experts working in the federal government space. Sharon B. Heaton, CEO of sbLiftOff, an M&A advisory firm with deep expertise in government contracting, is the host of the show.

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  • Creator
    govconmandatalk
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
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