The GovCon Edge - Golden Nuggets with SCM Consulting
Step inside the world of government contracting with The GovCon Edge – Golden Nuggets with SCM Consulting. Hosted by William Osgood, this podcast brings you powerful insights, proven strategies, and real-world lessons from leaders who’ve successfully navigated the federal contracting space. Each episode features in-depth conversations with small business owners, executives, and industry professionals sharing their “Golden Nuggets” — practical wisdom that can help you grow, lead, and win in GovCon. Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or just exploring how to do business with the government, yo
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In this session from the Navy Gold Coast 2025 conference, SBA leaders and small business experts Luci Montgomery and Michael Sovacool discuss the challenges and opportunities for veteran-owned small businesses (VOSBs) and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) navigating the federal contracting landscape.The conversation covers:• How to avoid common mistakes when applying for SBA certifications• Why working with ...
William Osgood of SCM Consulting sits down with Chris Hanley, founder of IntelliSun and a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business owner, for a deeply personal and insightful conversation on values, timing, mentorship, and growth in government contracting.
In this interview, Chris shares his journey from the U.S. Navy into entrepreneurship, his transition into the solar industry, and why it took more than a decade before formal...
William Osgood of SCM Consulting sits down with BobbyMesmer, a veteran business leader who transformed a small construction operation into one of the world’s leading vertically integrated, pre-engineered steel companies.
In this in-depth conversation, Bobby shares how focusing onexecution, self-performance, and customer value helped his company grow from a single federal contractor into a global organization with hundreds of employ...
In this wrap-up session from the National 8(a) Small Business Conference in New Orleans, William Osgood, CEO of Supply Chain Management (SCM), shares key insights for small business owners, veteran entrepreneurs, and 8(a)-certified companies looking to succeed in the federal contracting arena.William discusses:• The “iceberg effect” in business and why small issues can sink big goals• The critical role of back-office operations in ...
In this interview from the National 8(a) Small Business Conference, William Osgood of SCM Consulting sits down with John Cook of Strategic Growth Partners to discuss what it really takes to scale a professional services firm in the government contracting ecosystem.
John shares the story behind consolidating multiple sister companies into a single, unified brand—and why clear, concise messaging became the catalyst for accelerated gro...
William Osgood interviews Janelle Askew of National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC). They discuss various topics including relationship building, government contracting, networking, and the benefits of attending or exhibiting at the Vets 25 conference.More information on NVSBC at nvsbc.org
Broadcasting live from New Orleans at the 2025 National 8(a) Small Business Conference, William Osgood of SCM Consulting sits down with Edward Spenceley and Erin Olenjack from Bank of America’s Government Contracting Group to discuss how the bank is helping veteran-owned and small businesses succeed in the federal marketplace.
Edward, a former Army platoon sergeant, shares how he built Bank of America’s Government Contracting Small ...
William Osgood of Supply Chain Management talks with Suresh Kakileti of VNuIT (Versatile and Nucleus in Information Technology). Discussion covers the service that VNuIT provides to local, state, and federal governments, and how SCM Consulting helps VNuIT partner with other companies to form teams capable of winning and properly serving government clients.Supply Chain Management: scmsource.comVNuIT: vnuit.com
In this episode of The GovCon Edge: Golden Nuggets with SCM Consulting, host William Osgood sits down with Ronald Draughon, Business Development Manager at Supply Chain Management (SCM), during the National 8(a) Small Business Conference in New Orleans.
Ronald shares over 30 years of experience in federal business development, offering valuable insights on:
- Building authentic relationships with contracting officers
- The power of in...
Broadcasting live from New Orleans, William Osgood,CEO of Supply Chain Management (SCM) Consulting, shares insights from the National 8(a) Small Business Conference 2025, hosted at the Hyatt Regency. This marks SCM’s second year exhibiting at one of the premier events for federal contractors and small business owners.
In this special video, William introduces SCM’s new live-stream format—combining podcast, video, and vlog—and offers...
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