All Things Small Business

Mr. Ken Carkhuff discusses the new small business credential, CSBP 001 A. Check out our links:DAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391 Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb DAU Catalog Courses - https://icatalog.dau.edu/ DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-businessCourse Link - https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=13429

Mr. Ken Carkhuff talks with LaDonne Liebler about small business opportunities at Naval Air Systems Command. Check out our links:DAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391 Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb DAU Catalog Courses - https://icatalog.dau.edu/ DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-businessCourse Link - https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=13429

Mr. Ken Carkhuff talks with Mr. Tom Rudowsky, SES and LaDonne Liebler about small business opportunities at Naval Air Systems Command. Check out our links:DAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391 Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb DAU Catalog Courses - https://icatalog.dau.edu/ DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-businessCourse Link - https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=13429

Mr. Ken Carkhuff talks about the structure of small business classes.Check out our links:DAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391 Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb DAU Catalog Courses - https://icatalog.dau.edu/ DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-businessCourse Link - https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=13429

In  this episode of Contracting Conversations, we're thinking BIG when it comes to rebuilding our industrial base with SMALL Business.  But what are the keys for a Small Business to win the government contract? To get to the bottom line, we sit down with, Ken Carkhuff,  one of DAU's own leading experts on this subject. This is part of the Contracting Conversations series taped during the Nexus 2024 conference in Jacksonville, FL.DAU All Things Small Business Podcast:  https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391  SB Apple Podcasts location:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-small-business/id1523710805 2024 NEXUS site:  https://s6.goeshow.com/ncma/nexus/2024/index.cfm2025 NEXUS site:  https://ncmahq.org/Web/Web/Events/Nexus.aspxDAU YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@defenseacquisitionuniversi5631DAU Media Channel:  https://media.dau.edu/  DAU website:  https://www.dau.edu/For Contracting Conversations channels:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

Mr. Ken Carkhuff talks about the structure of small business classes.Check out our links:DAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391 Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb DAU Catalog Courses - https://icatalog.dau.edu/ DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-business

Mr. Ken Carkhuff talks to Ms. Arveice Washington, Director of the Department of the Navy's Office of Small Business Programs (DON OSBP). In this episode, they continue their discussion on understanding contract language and what the Navy does to help small business. Check out our links: DON OSBP - https://www.secnav.navy.mil/smallbusiness/Pages/About.aspx DAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391 Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb DAU Catalog Courses - https://icatalog.dau.edu/ DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-business

Ken Carkhuff talks with Kim Buehler, Director of the Army's Office of Small Business Programs, about what the Army is doing for small business, some of the exciting initiatives are, and how small business can be involved. Check out our links: Army Office of Small Business Programs - https://www.army.mil/osbp DAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391 Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb DAU Catalog Courses - https://icatalog.dau.edu/ DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-business

Ken Carkhuff talks with Kim Buehler, Director of the Army's Office of Small Business Programs, about having a seat at the table that she uses to advocate for small business. In their discussion, they discuss partnerships with small businesses and give some strategies to small businesses on how to procure contracts from the Army, with details such as performance and schedule. Check out our links:Army Office of Small Business Programs - https://www.army.mil/osbpDAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391 Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb DAU Catalog Courses - https://icatalog.dau.edu/ DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-business

Ken Carkhuff discusses the upcoming 2024 Small Business Training Week with Dr. Jacqueline Charles, Associate Director of the DoD Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP). During this week, the Federal acquisition workforce will engage in a week of training sponsored by the DoD OSBP in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA). The event will be held April 29 - May 3, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. Follow the links below to find more information about the DoD OSBP and to register for the event. DoD OSBP Website -  https://business.defense.gov2024 Small Business Training Week Registration - https://web.cvent.com/event/d41a921a-da9b-4aac-862d-a67485339004/regProcessStep1

Mr. Ken Carkhuff talks to Ms. Arveice Washington, Director of the Department of the Navy's Office of Small Business Programs (DON OSBP). In this episode, they discuss her journey in the government and being the Director of the DON OSBP.Want to know more about our small business programs? Check out our links: DON OSBP - https://www.secnav.navy.mil/smallbusiness/Pages/About.aspxDAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sbDAU Catalog Courses -  https://icatalog.dau.edu/DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-business

All Things Small Business Podcast - Episode 5. Mr. Ken Carkhuff and Mr. Paul Willard talk creative problem solving in education.Want to know more about our small business programs? Check out our links:DAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sbDAU Catalog Courses -  https://icatalog.dau.edu/DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-business

All Things Small Business Podcast - Episode 4. Mr. Ken Carkhuff and Mr. Paul Willard talk storytelling in small business and how small business course offerings can help government and industry alike in understanding small business processes in the government.Want to know more about our small business programs? Check out our links:DAU Small Business Media - https://media.dau.edu/channel/Small%2BBusiness/62965391Small Business CoP - https://www.dau.edu/cop/sbDAU Catalog Courses -  https://icatalog.dau.edu/DAU Small Business Knowledge Areas - https://www.dau.edu/knowledge-areas/small-business

Small Business Podcast (Episode 3). Mr. Ken Carkhuff and Dr. Georgella (GiGi) McRae discuss her recent rotation to the Office of Small Business Programs and the Small Business Professional credentialing process.

Small Business Podcast (Episode 2). Mr. Ken Carkhuff and Dr. Georgella (GiGi) McRae discuss her recent rotation to the Office of Small Business Programs and ways that small businesses can enter the government contracting process. 

Small Business Podcast (Episode 1). Mr. Ken Carkhuff discusses the reboot of the Small Business Podcast

Scott and Jim talk with Ken Carkhuff, Learning Director at DAU, for SBP 1010 (replacing SBP 101), Introduction to Small Business Programs, Part A, Course.  If you had a chance to listen to the Small Business Credential, CSBP 001 podcast, you know Ken loves anything small business and the Small Business Professional community.   Ken returns to talk about the SBP 1010 on-line course, who should take it, transferring learning to the workplace, how students are assessed, and more.  Look for more podcasts as we delve further into the remaining on-line and VILT courses in the CSBP 001 credential   I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:   SBP 1010:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12882 CSBP 001:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspxBack to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basicsBack to Basics Program Management:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/; BtBs Contracting:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contractingSmall Business Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspxContracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspxIf you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

Scott and Jim talk with Dr. Gigi McRae,  Learning Asset Manager, for SBP 2010, Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part A, Course.  This course is a new course, replacing SBP 201.  If you had a chance to listen to the Small Business Credential, CSBP 001 podcast, you learned about how SBP 2010 fits in the Small Business Professional Credential.  Gigi is DAU's Learning Asset Manager for both SBP 2010 and 2020V, so is very key to the intermediate level small business assets.  Gigi talks about the course, the audience that would most likely benefit from the course, how they help transfer the knowledge to the students' workplace, how they are assessed, and can you take the course without signing up for the credential.   I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:   SBP 2010:  http://icatalog.dits.dau.mil/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12883 CSBP 001:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspxBack to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basicsBack to Basics Program Management:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/; BtBs Contracting:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contractingSmall Business Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspxContracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspxIf you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcast location:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

THE COURSE IS NOW RELEASED!  Scott and Jim talk with Ken Carkhuff, Learning Director at DAU, for Small Business Programs, on CON 0090, Strategies for Contracting for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs).     Ken gets excited about all things Small Business, and this is no exception - he talks about what the course is intending to address, the structure, who the target audience is, how students might transfer the learning to their workplace, and how students are assessed. I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:   CON 0090:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=13095 Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basicsBack to Basics Program Management:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/; BtBs Contracting:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contractingSmall Business Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspxContracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspxIf you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsAApple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contracting-conversations/id1621567225

Scott and Jim talk with Dr. Gigi McRae,  Learning Asset Manager, for SBP 2020, Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part B, Course.  If you had a chance to listen to the Small Business Credential, CSBP 001 podcast, you learned about how SBP 2020V fits in the Small Business Professional Credential.  Gigi is DAU's Learning Asset Manager for both SBP 2010 and 2020V, so is very key to the intermediate level small business assets.  Gigi returns to the podcast for a second session to about the course, the audience that would most likely benefit from the course, how they help transfer the knowledge to the students' workplace, how they are assessed, and can you take the course without signing up for the credential.   I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:   SBP 202/2020V: https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12363">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12363">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecat... CSBP 001:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12">https://icatalog.dau.ed...Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials....Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics">https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics">https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basicsBack to Basics Program Management:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/progr...; BtBs Contracting:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contractingSmall Business Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspxContracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/De...

Scott and Jim talk with Dr. Gigi McRae,  Learning Asset Manager, for SBP 201 (soon to be SBP 2010), Intermediate Small Business Programs, Part A, Course.  If you had a chance to listen to the Small Business Credential, CSBP 001 podcast, you learned about how SBP 2010 fits in the Small Business Professional Credential.  Gigi is DAU's Learning Asset Manager for both SBP 2010 and 2020V, so is very key to the intermediate level small business assets.  Gigi talks about the course, the audience that would most likely benefit from the course, how they help transfer the knowledge to the students' workplace, how they are assessed, and can you take the course without signing up for the credential.   I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:   SBP 201/2010:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=2094">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=2094">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecata... CSBP 001:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12">https://icatalog.dau.ed...Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials....Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics">https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics">https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basicsBack to Basics Program Management:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/progr...; BtBs Contracting:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contractingSmall Business Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspxContracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/De...If you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r...

Scott and Jim talk with Ken Carkhuff, Learning Director at DAU, for SBP 101, Introduction to Small Business Programs, Part A, Course.  If you had a chance to listen to the Small Business Credential, CSBP 001 podcast, you know Ken loves anything small business and the Small Business Professional community.   Ken returns to talk about the SBP 101 on-line course, who should take it, transferring learning to the workplace, how students are assessed, and more.  Look for more podcasts as we delve further into the remaining on-line and VILT courses in the CSBP 001 credential   I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:   SBP 101:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=2073">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=2073">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecata... CSBP 001:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12">https://icatalog.dau.ed...Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials....Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics">https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics">https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basicsBack to Basics Program Management:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/progr...; BtBs Contracting:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contractingSmall Business Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspxContracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/De...If you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r...

Scott and Jim talk with Ken Carkhuff, Learning Director at DAU, for SBP 102, Introduction to Small Business Programs, Part B, Course.  If you had a chance to listen to the Small Business Credential, CSBP 001 podcast and SBP 101,  you know Ken loves anything small business and the Small Business Professional community.   Ken returns to talk about the SBP 102V Virtual Instructor Led Training (VILT) Course, who should take it, transferring learning to the workplace, how students are assessed, and more.  Look for more podcasts as we delve further into the remaining on-line and VILT courses in the CSBP 001 credential   I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:   SBP 101:   https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12364">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/courses.aspx?crs_id=12364">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecat... CSBP 001:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12">https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12">https://icatalog.dau.ed...Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials....Back to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics">https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basics">https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basicsBack to Basics Program Management:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/progr...; BtBs Contracting:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting">https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contractingSmall Business Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspxContracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspx">https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/De...If you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r...

Scott and Jim talk with Ken Carkhuff, Learning Director, and Learning Asset Manager at DAU, for the Small Business Professional Credential.  Ken's enthusiasm really is evident as he discusses what is included in this credential, who would benefit from obtaining this credential, and how students are assessed.   I-Catalog for more info and to sign up:   CSBP 001:  https://icatalog.dau.edu/onlinecatalog/CredentialConceptCard.aspx?crs_id=12 Credentials home page: https://www.dau.edu/training/pages/credentials.aspxBack to Basics: https://www.dau.edu/back-to-basicsBack to Basics Program Management:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/program-management/; BtBs Contracting:  https://www.dau.edu/functional-areas/contracting Small Business Community of Practice:  https://www.dau.edu/cop/sb/Pages/Default.aspxContracting Community of Practice: https://www.dau.edu/cop/contracting/Pages/Default.aspxIf you are watching this video on DAU Media, but rather watch on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbF8yqm-r_M5czw5teb0PsA

Wendi Peck and Bill Casey comprise the leadership of Executive Leadership Group, Inc. (ELG.net). ELG works at senior levels, providing consultation and advisory support on organizational culture, strategic planning & execution, strategic communication, and organizational performance. Today, we discuss "Success on Purpose," how the elevated "why" behind one's work is so vital to motivation, performance and success. The article, Success on Purpose, may be read at https://bit.ly/3DmfAjH / Listen to All Things Small Business on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your shows. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-small-business/id1523710805

We speak with Kameke Mitchell, Chief of Contracts for Commercial Services at Space Force. She shares with us her passion for small business and contracting and the ways in which the Commercial Service Office is helping cultivate partnerships with small business. Learn more at Space Systems Command's website at www.ssc.spaceforce.mil | Also, catch my interview with Kameke at DAU's flagship conference, here: https://bit.ly/3wEkfcA | Listen to All Things Small Business  Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-small-business/id1523710805

Christopher Clarke of the SBA speaks to the subject of Limitations on Subcontracting in this episode of All Things Small Business. Listen on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-small-business/id1523710805

Our guest is Ty Schieber, Managing Director at the University of Virginia (UVA), Darden, Executive Education and Lifelong Learning. We discuss UVA's impact upon individual employees, small business organizations and upon the government organizations that help small businesses. Join us!

Today, we visit with attorney, consultant, expert witness, and writer, Christoph Mlinarchik. He's the author of Federal Acquisition Regulation in Plain English and Government Contracts in Plain English. And completing the trio of books, Government Contracts Negotiation, Simplified! — all part of the Government Contracts in Plain English series of books. Join us!LISTEN IN: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-small-business/id1523710805

With us for this episode is Sam Le of SBA on Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. We discuss the program in general, the hot topic of protests in particular, and the resources available to such businesses. Join us!Listen to All Things Small Business on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-things-small-business/id1523710805

We bring together Ms. Janice Muskopf of DPC and Ms. Debbra Caw of DCAA with the aim of demystifying DPC "Pricing" and DCAA as they work together to support small businesses. By the end of this interview, small business owners will be better equipped to do business with the DoD.

We've got a roundtable today! We explore the synergies between small business and government that redound to our warfighters. My guests are Kevin Burnett, Technical Director for Navy PEO MLB and Andrew Powell, CEO of L2W. Kevin Burnett is the Technical Director for the NAVY's Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics, and Business Solutions ( or PEO MLB).  In this role, he establishes and drives the Technical Vision for the PEO with an emphasis on data, innovation, workforce empowerment, and digital transformation.Andrew Powell is the Co-founder and CEO of Learn to Win (or L2W), a learning tech company serving high-performance organizations, including professional sports teams in NFL, NHL, and NBA, the US Department of DoD, and Fortune 500 companies.https://www.learntowin.com/  https://www.navwar.navy.mil/about-peo-mlb/Listen via Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about all of our shows at dau.edu/podcasts

We're joined by Dr. Michael Santens to discuss STTR - The Small Business Technology Transfer program, its phases, and unique benefits to the small businesses who employ it. Michael teaches contracting and acquisition at DAU and is an adjunct professor at Georgetown in Technology Management, and so we're very pleased to have him as a guest for this episode. Listen via Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about all of our shows at dau.edu/podcasts

Returning guest Hallie Tremaine Balkin is DAU's Learning Director for Other Transaction Authority. Hallie stops in to tell us about DAU's upcoming OT webinars, designed to provide practical help to acquisition professionals using Other Transaction Authority to provide the speed and access they need to partner with companies on the cutting edge. Listen via Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://apple.co/39Tynm5

We speak with Kimberly Buehler, Director of Army Small Business Programs. We review her career journey and how it led to her present position supporting small business partnerships. Ms. Buehler offers practical advice on how a small business can be procurement-ready, how small businesses fit into the Army's strategic initiatives, the Army's Annual Meeting and Exposition, and much more. Join us! Listen to All Things Small Business on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts... https://apple.co/39Tynm5

We visit with Ken Carkhuff, DAU's Small Business Learning Director. Ken is the producer and creator of All Things Small Business. We discuss his  vision for All Things Small Business podcast in an episode that looks back....and forward. Join us! Listen to All Things Small Business on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts... https://apple.co/39Tynm5

Anita Brightman, CEO of A Bright Idea, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, is our guest. We discuss her work in advertising and public relations and why a solid, strategic communication program, integrating verbal and visual elements, is vital to her clients in the federal government. Learn more at https://www.abrightideaonline.com/ Listen to All Things Small Business on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts... https://apple.co/39Tynm5

We're joined by Jimmy Smith, Directory of the Office of Small Business Programs (Navy) to discuss his journey from engineering and program management to his present position. Mr. Smith assumed his responsibilities in June of 2019 and serves as the chief advisor to the Secretary on all small business matters. Mr. Smith has been charged with overseeing small business acquisition policy; strengthening government and private sector partnerships; and fostering opportunities to leverage small businesses as strategic advantage for the benefit of our warfighters.#dau #acquisition #defenseindustry #defensecontractingListen on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts... https://apple.co/39Tynm5

We've assembled a roundtable of Army small business professionals for our latest episode. They are: Marie Gapinski, Materiel Systems Organization, Office of Small Business Programs, Jerome Maultsby, Assistant Director, U.S. Army Medical Command (USAMEDCOM), and Christopher Evans, Director, Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) for the Army Aviation and Missile Command. It's a wide-ranging discussion which draws from a collective wealth of experience. Join us! Subsribe! Share!#dau #acquisition #defenseindustry #defensecontractingListen on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts... https://apple.co/3xzG8IH

We look at how the Army is supporting small business via its Army Prize Competitions program. Our guest is Dr. Matt Willis, Director, Army Prize Competitions, Army Applied SBIR Program. We discuss how the Army is injecting innovation into programs of record, we explore the XTech Program, and more. Learn more at xtechsearch.army.milListen via Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://apple.co/39Tynm5

We're joined by Sherry Savage of DLA who is working to bring government and small business together through the PTAP program, which supports both government and small businesses with resources, education, and match-making opportunities. Join us!

We're joined by Hallie Balkin, DAU Learning Director for Other Transactions. Hallie brings a wealth of experience to a subject that daily gains interest as the DoD employs all its contractual tools to grow and sustain our fighting force. We explore concepts, uses and types of OTs, and even bust a few myths as we uncover what OTs are and are not. Join us! Listen via Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://apple.co/39Tynm5