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The current market climate for contractors
Jun 9, 2026
44m 59s
An analysis of Deltek's 17th annual Clarity study
May 14, 2026
43m 02s
Changes in the government procurement arena
Apr 21, 2026
41m 31s
The small business environment in GovCon
Feb 5, 2026
43m 09s
The annual Hinge High Growth Study
Jan 23, 2026
42m 24s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9/26 | ![]() The current market climate for contractors✨ | market climatesmall contractors+5 | Shauna Weatherly | FedSubKCMMC | — | contractorsmarket climate+6 | — | 44m 59s | |
| 5/14/26 | ![]() An analysis of Deltek's 17th annual Clarity study✨ | government contractingAI impact+3 | Kevin Plexico | DeltekGovCon+1 | — | DeltekClarity study+6 | — | 43m 02s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Changes in the government procurement arena✨ | government procurementproposal and bidding+5 | Katie Helwig | Mild Red LLC | — | government procurementproposal+6 | — | 41m 31s | |
| 2/5/26 | ![]() The small business environment in GovCon✨ | small business environmentGovCon+4 | Shauna Weatherly | FedSubKSBA+1 | — | small businessGovCon+4 | — | 43m 09s | |
| 1/23/26 | ![]() The annual Hinge High Growth Study✨ | Hinge High Growth Studymarketing tactics+5 | Karl Feldman | Hinge Marketing | — | Hinge High Growth Studymarketing tactics+5 | — | 42m 24s | |
| 10/28/25 | ![]() Like: The button that changed the world✨ | Like button evolutiontechnical innovation+4 | Martin Reeves | BCG Henderson InstituteLike: The Button That Changed the World | — | Like buttonMartin Reeves+5 | — | 43m 01s | |
| 8/27/25 | ![]() The Strategic Enemy✨ | brandingbusiness strategy+4 | Laura Ries | Reis ConsultingThe Strategic Enemy | — | brandingentrepreneurship+4 | — | 38m 38s | |
| 8/14/25 | ![]() Branding & thought leadership✨ | thought leadershipGovCon+4 | Evan Weisel | W2 Communications | — | thought leadershipGovCon+4 | — | 43m 20s | |
| 8/13/25 | ![]() Navigating the current GovCon environment✨ | GovCon environmentbusiness development+4 | Kaamil Khan | LinkedInMakpar Corporation+1 | — | GovConIT services+5 | — | 43m 23s | |
| 6/23/25 | ![]() A deep dive into government contracting✨ | government contractingcontract activity+3 | Kevin Plexico | DeltekGWACs+2 | — | government contractingcontract activity+3 | — | 44m 52s | |
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| 6/13/25 | ![]() 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 headingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 4/30/25 | ![]() The state of the SmartPay program | Shauna Weatherly, former govie and now founder and president of FebSubK,joins host MarkAmtower for an in-depth discussion on the current state of the SmartPay (government charge card) program.Topics include: The charge card program background from inception in the late 1980s How it works and why it is so successful at what it does What is happening now with the program, including consolidated buying at GSA The "pilot" program RFI that went out the Thursday evening before Good Friday with responses due in seven days A candid discussion of why the pilot the pilot may be happening and why it is totally unnecessary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 2/28/25 | ![]() The Trump administation's executive orders and their impact on GovCon | This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Nick Wakeman, editor in chief of Washington Technology for a wide-ranging, candid discussion of the newadministration's executive orders impacting the GovCon industry.Topics include: The order from GSA to investigate the"consulting" contracts of the top 10 OASIS contractors Tthe temporary suspension of the government charge card program The downsizing of federal agencies across the board and the impact on government programs The impact of the Executive Order on DEI initiatives See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 12/19/24 | ![]() Managing the presidential transition | This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by GovNavigators co-founder Robert Shea for a very lively discussion on the upcoming administration.Topics include: Managing the transition Major policy shifts What are some of the priorities for DOD DOGE and the impending efficiencies OPM and Schedule F Lots of great policy-nerd minutae Potential impact of the set-aside program See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 12/14/24 | ![]() Breaking the standard | This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Aubrey Gainfort, by day a federal contracting officer, and after work host of the Breaking the Standard podcast, which is nearing its 5th anniversary.Topics discussed include: Five things contractors need to do Five things contractors should NOT do How and why to start your own podcast Ways to expand your knowledge of the federal market See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 11/22/24 | ![]() Tips on how to bid for government contracts | This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Brian Lindholm, founder and managing principal at FedSavvy Strategies for a discussion on the myriad of sources available to government contractors for researching before bidding.Topics include: What open source intel is available to contractors How to parse this data for useful items Why should you be looking at protest decisions and what can you learn from them The best use and format of black hat reviews See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 11/8/24 | ![]() The 2024 Fast 50 government contractors | Ross Wilkers, senior reporter for Washington Technology, joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center for a follow-up interview, this time addressing the Washington Technology Fast 50 contractors. The list includes fifty companies that submitted financial data to WashTech to verify their growth over the past 5 years.Topics include: Types of firms on the list, including IT services, management consulting/advisory services, engineering, intelligent automation and areas of specialized expertise. Companies discussed include ATI Government Solution, BryceTech, Amivero and B-Skies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 10/30/24 | ![]() An expert's take on B2G content | Chris Parente of Story Tech Consulting joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center for a wide ranging discussion on B2G content.Topics discussed include: The value of a content calendar Developing your own/your company POV Listening when customers and prospects talk as they are often telling you what they want to hear back from you Where to share your content Some caveats about using AI to generate content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 10/9/24 | ![]() Current trends in the GovCon market | This week on Amtower Off Center, Ross Wilkers, senior reporter with Washington Technology, joins host Mark Amtower for a wide-ranging discussion regarding current events in the government market.Topics discussed include: Market trends M&A activity across the market VC activity becoming even more strategic Trends in the Top 100 contractors The upcoming Fast 50 contractors See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 9/25/24 | ![]() The Trust Paradigm | Author, consultant and speaker Andy Fry joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center for a discussion of two of Fry's books: The Consultant's Code and The Trust Paradigm.Topics discussed include: The 4 pillars of consulting (intelligence, effort, likeability and intent) with a brief dive into each pillar. Why trust is key, including Why trust is important (more reasons than you might think) The components of trust The directions of trust This is a wide ranging discussion that is important to anyone in business, not just consultants.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 9/18/24 | ![]() Regulation changes & other issues in contracting | This week on Amtower Off Center, Larry Allen, president of Allen Federal Business Partners, joins host Mark Amtower to discuss current issues in contracting including upcoming changes in regulations.Topics include: The recurring issue of contractors failing to deliver on what was promised in their contracts New OMB guidance is coming on the use of AI by KOs during the acquisition process New environmental regulations for contractors are coming soon The potential scenarios for another CR and potential shutdown See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 9/10/24 | ![]() The evolution of podcasting in GovCon | This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Peter Jacobs of the Merritt Group for a discussion on the evolution and current state of podcasting, especially as it pertains to GovCon.Topics include: The advent of podcasts with other Web 2.0 tools in the late 1990s, early 2000s Types of GovCon podcasts Hurdles to starting a podcast Merritt's Lay of the Brand podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/16/24 | ![]() Branding in GovCon | This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by GovCon marketing expert Lisa Sherwin Wulf of LSW Marketing, who returns for a lively discussion on branding in GovCon.Topics discussed include: Do small contractors understand the power of branding and how to implement it Key elements of a brand plan Tag lines and logos How does a company determine the need for a "rebrand" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/12/24 | ![]() End of Fiscal Year marketing | This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by GovCon marketing expert Lisa Sherwin Wulf of LSW Marketing.Topics discussed include: End of FY marketing Things NOT to do at end of FY Content and when to gate your content End of FY events See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/1/24 | ![]() The 2024 High Growth Study | This week on Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower is joined by Elizabeth Harr, managing partner of Hinge Marketing, for a wide-ranging conversation focused on Hinge's latest study, the 2024 High Growth Study. The study is conducted annually and is a detailed survey of high growth professional services firms.Topics discussed include: What is high impact marketing and the shift in recent years of the major components The content priorities of high growth firms: generating content, differentiation and social media marketing Marketing spend declining slightly, but high growth firms remain steady Outsourcing key areas that all companies don't have in-house, including website design, graphics, SEO and video production See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
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