An insider look into the world of business development. We help our clients solve their most complex business, economic, and social challenges. Celebrating 50 years of business: 1972-2022
In this episode:Sean meets with Brad Wilson, the former speaker of the Utah House of Representatives. They talk about Brads campaign running for the U.S. Senate in 2024.Brad Wilson U.S. SenateWatch the visual podcast on LSI's YouTube channel! Connect with the LSI team by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or by finding us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode, Sean and Sarah announce the upcoming transition of Sarah stepping into her new role as the new President and CEO of LSI. They talk about LSI's legacy and the plans for taking it into the future. Learn more and contact the LSI team by visiting us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or at LSIWINS.com! Connect with the LSI team by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or by finding us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode, Rhonda Perkes, a consultant at Beehive State Consulting joins Sean to discuss her background and her enlightening experiences while working with former Rep. Chris Stewart and the recently elected Celeste Maloy. Learn more and contact the LSI team by visiting us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or at LSIWINS.com! Connect with the LSI team by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or by finding us at LSIWINS.com!
Sean is Joined by Congresswoman, Celeste Maloy. They talk about Celeste's journey from small town roots to big wins serving as a U.S Representative for Utah's 2nd Congressional district. For more information about Celeste and her campaign, please visit her website. celesteforutah.comLearn more and contact the LSI team by visiting us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or at LSIWINS.com! Connect with the LSI team by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or by finding us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode, Sean has the opportunity to talk with Sam Newey, LSI's SVP of commercial advancement. They talk about Sams experience with Marketstar, leveraging LSI's expertise in a commercial space and the strategies of outsourcing. Connect with the LSI team by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or by finding us at LSIWINS.com! Connect with the LSI team by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or by finding us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode: Sean explains the history and background behind backcountry alpine skinning and skiing. Sam shares their experiences from visiting Africa and his service mission. Digressions include banter about a porcupine, what Pittsburg is actually good for, and finding a $100 bill in the Serengeti.Watch the visual podcast on LSI's YouTube channel! Connect with the LSI team by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or by finding us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode: Josh's former employment, strategy and execution of running small businesses, and the still available Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding. Then, the Inflation Reduction Act, funding for environmental projects, and the future of the 8a program. Connect with the LSI team by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or by finding us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode: Sean Slatter, Sarah Bertagnolli, Summer Gray, James Taylor, Jill Flygare, Bill Hoff, Desari Read, Jake Martin, and Lauren Layne join together to talk about their memorable moments and LSI capabilities. Connect with the LSI team by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or by finding us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode: A bit of history surrounding the Behind the Win podcast, Don's background and how Sean and Don know each other, Don's time playing football at the university of Utah, and how Don got started with working in commercial real estate.Learn more and contact the LSI team by visiting us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode: Alan's personal and professional background, the international transaction challenges faced by small and medium sized companies, the history of Interlink, and some of the projects they're working on today.Learn more about Interlink at https://interlinkdc.com/.Connect with the LSI team on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or visit us at lsiwins.com
In this episode: Adm. Reyes' professional and personal background, military life, deployments, and sacrifices. Then, the USO's evolution and resilience programs, and how to support military spouses in employment.Learn more about the USO at USO.org. Connect with the LSI team by following us on our LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or visiting us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode: Common bottlenecks at different levels of government and economic development organizations, the importance of thinking big and collaboration within communities, and how to set up economies for long-term growth after government intervention has expired.Want to connect with LSI team and learn more about how you can be set up for long-term growth? Connect and reach out to us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or visit us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode:Jason's background and career, leveraging LSI for proposal and grant success, business development growth and strategies, and the future of the Behind the Win podcast.Learn more about LSI by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or visiting us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode: Besa's upbringing and her relationship with the United States military, how she got involved in journalism, and her career switch. Then, the individuals that inspired her, the mission and vision of the NMFA, and where Besa sees the future going.Learn more about the NFMA at https://www.militaryfamily.org/. Connect with the LSI team by visiting LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or going to LSIWINS.com.
In this episode:LSI's background, how Mayor Tran built her life and career, politics, and how they envision their futures shaking out. Listen to the Happy Grateful Blessed podcast here.Connect with the LSI team by following along on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or by visiting LSIWINS.com!
In this episode:Speaker Wilson's journey from business to politics, what it was like starting and running his own construction and homebuilding company, and the different phases of his career. Then, his most memorable experiences in the Utah legislature, advice for new lawmakers, and his goals for the next year. Connect with LSI on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter - or visit us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode: Gordon's extensive political and professional background, his time as special assistant to the Secretary of the Army, and his transition from the military to becoming a private citizen. Then, the creation of Veterans Moving Forward (VMF), his work with military spouses and families, and how to connect with VMF. Learn more about LSI through our LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram - or visit us at LSIWINS.com!Connect with the Veterans Moving Forward team at: https://vetsfwd.org/
In this episode: Tim's professional background and his long career in politics, prominent experiences he's had while working in Washington DC, and the start of the Bennett Group DC. Then, how the Bennett Group DC built its client base, tactical elements of strategy, Tim's involvement in the Oil and Gas Association, and how LSI and the Bennett Group DC will collaborate together in the future. Follow along on our LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter - or visit us at LSIWINS.com!Visit the Bennett Group DC at bennettdc.com.
In this episode: Kelli's background in foreign manufacturing, how Jerry got involved in the aviation industry, and Jerry's experiences during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Then, his time at Utah's Hill Air Force Base, the founding of LSI, and how the organization has evolved and changed over 51 years. Want to learn more about LSI? Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or at LSIWINS.com!
In this re-release episode:Jennie tells us her story after her husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan in November 2018 and how she chose strength and resiliency after tragedy. She and Sean discuss military families and spouses, why we need to take care of the individuals who put their life on the line, and the importance of stability in military families. Learn more at LSIWINS.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Learn more about the Major Brent Taylor Foundation HERE.Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast HERE.
In this episode:The story of LSI's work with Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native based corporation, and how the LSI business development strategy transformed the corporation, revenue streams, internal team, and local community. Today, ASRC is a prominent name in every DoD and FedCiv location and is actively working towards becoming a $5 billion corporation. Our experiences with the ASRC is the genesis behind our economic development and social impact work. If your team or organization has an interest in this type of business development, developing jobs and economic prosperity in your community, or you have responsibility for revenue for a government entity or social impact organization, please contact us and we can give you guidance on winning new business, increasing jobs, and creating long-term economic prosperity. Email us at social@lsiwins.com and we'll get back to you quickly!Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn today!
In this re-release episode:How Sean and Stasia met, Stasia's varied and interesting background, and what the Alexander Technique is. Then, some exercises in the Alexander Technique and how to apply techniques in your every day life.
In this re-release episode:Cedric's upbringing and some of the impactful experiences he had while in high school, the relationship between eastern Arkansas and Memphis, and some of the socioeconomic and geographic challenges that the Delta region experiences. Then, traditional higher education versus apprenticeships and certifications, building trust with students and communities, reducing intergenerational poverty, and how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law can drastically improve and uplift the Delta region. Want to learn more about the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ending poverty and creating jobs, or workforce development? Reach out to us today at social@lsiwins.com or lsiwins.com!Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
In this re-release episode:Sean discusses his personal history with the company, different projects the LSI teams have worked on over the years, key business lessons he has learned, and the future of LSI. 50 EPISODES!! Thanks for following along so far - and we hope you keep tuning in! We have more great content coming your way in the following weeks! Let us know if you have any questions or comments and reach out to us at social@lsiwins.com.Follow along on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
In this re-release episode:The original three purposes of TANF (temporary assistance for needy families) and previous program hangups, LSI's successful performance with the Veteran Initiative and how it prepared our team to take on TANF, and the creative strategies our team used to create a successful program. Then, Health and Human Services' and the Department of Labor's reactions, how the TANF funding is being spent, and how LSI has helped other organizations and states successfully use their TANF funding. If you are a federal, state, or municipal entity and you have an interest in workforce development; if you are a community that has a high population with TANF eligible individuals - CONTACT US! We have incredible strategies to transform disenfranchised populations into communities with longterm economic prosperity. Email us today at social@lsiwins.com to get started.Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and lsiwins.com for more updates
In this re-release, Desari Read and her team submitted a $100 million grant to the Department of Energy to ensure a safe and reliable supply of U.S. made batteries, including appropriate storage, liabilities, production methods, manufacturing, and creating a substantive supply chain. In this episode, Desari takes us through the grant writing process, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding and how it affects grants, and what the future of grant writing might look like. Let's dive in! Have questions about this episode or want to reach our team? Find us at LSIWINS.com or social@lsiwins.com today!Connect with the LSI team on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!
In this episode: John's professional background and how he got involved with DOCA, the surprising founder behind DOCA and his mission for the organization, and the fears behind Congress losing touch with national security. Then, how you (yes, you!) can get involved with DOCA, current projects, and the importance of the defense fund.Learn more about DOCA at DOCA.org Connect with the LSI team on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or visit us at LSIWINS.com today!
In this episode:An introduction to Robert's career and prominent life moments, impact on the US Space Force, and how he mentored Sean back in the day. Then, Bob's career milestones, growing up with Robert, and what he's looking forward to in the future. Connect with LSI on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or visit us at LSIWINS.com today!
In this episode: Marcia's professional background and how she got involved in family offices, what a family office is and how it operates, how the private equity landscape has changed over the last 50 years, and what it means to put family names on buildings. Then, the interesting dynamics of working in a family office, the importance of giving back, and the convergence of philanthropy and technology in finance. Stay up to date with LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or reach us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode: The life-changing trip that Sean and his son took to Africa in 2021, the preparation and chaos before the trip, the Kenyan student Sean is sponsoring, and the impact that the trip has had on him.Learn more about the AmericaShare program.Learn more about Micato Safaris. Connect with LSI on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or visit us at lsiwins.com
In this episode: Ryan's background, how Utah supports small businesses and rural areas, the One Utah Summit that's coming up, travel and tourism in Utah, and the industries that are growing within the state. Learn more about the One Utah Summit and the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.Connect with LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, or visit our website at LSIWINS.com
In this episode:How Sean and Stasia met, Stasia's varied and interesting background, and what the Alexander Technique is. Then, some exercises in the Alexander Technique and how to apply techniques in your every day life. Learn more from Stasia in her Facebook group.Get in touch with LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or visit us at LSIWINS.com!
In this episode: Meet Tim, the Congressional Affairs Advisor at the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and learn about the mission and purpose of the NEH, projects that Tim is excited about, and how organizations can collaborate with the NEH in the future. Learn more about the National Endowment for the Humanities at neh.gov/.Stay in touch with the LSI team by reaching out to social@lsiwins.com or find us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Learn more at LSIWINS.com.
In this episode: Mike's time as a SWAT officer and the intense experiences he had, his book "Be SWAT", the importance of a winning mindset and leveraging the strengths of your team. Then getting into a state of flow, the seven P's, and how Mike learned to overcome adversity. Learn more about "Be SWAT" and get in touch with Mike at beswat.com! Buy the "Be SWAT" book HERE Stay in touch with LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram - or at LSIWINS.com! Reach out to social@lsiwins.com if you have any questions.
In this episode: Skip's professional background and how he founded Bit Solutions, the difference between simple and complex capture, how Skip's team has automated the capture and proposal process, and the importance of pipeline development. Learn more about Bit Solutions and Capture Exec at https://bitsolutionsllc.com/.Stay in touch with LSI on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! Visit our website, LSIWINS.com, or email us at social@lsiwins.com.
In this episode: Frank's professional background and the prominent experiences he's had throughout his career, the history and vision of the Arkansas Black Mayors Association, the importance of capturing federal infrastructure funding for northeastern Arkansas, and how basketball has shaped Frank's life. Learn more about the Arkansas Black Mayors Association at arbma.org/Want to learn more about LSI? Follow us at @lsiwins on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more updates! Or, visit us online at lsiwins.com. Questions? Reach out to our team at social@lsiwins.com today!
In this episode: Jill's experience in education, the process of getting her degrees then teaching history to high schoolers, and transitioning from education to economic development. Then, her time at the Utah Governor's Office of Planning and Budget, Department of Heritage and Arts, and the Utah Inland Port Authority. Jill, welcome to the LSI team! Follow LSI on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for more updates, or catch us at LSIWINS.com. Questions or want to reach out to our team? Email us at social@lsiwins.com today!
In this episode:Jennie tells us her story after her husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in Kabul, Afghanistan in November 2018 and how she chose strength and resiliency after tragedy. She and Sean discuss military families and spouses, why we need to take care of the individuals who put their life on the line, and the importance of stability in military families. Learn more at LSIWINS.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!Learn more about the Major Brent Taylor Foundation HERE.Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast HERE.
In this episode: LSI's fearless Chief Operating Officer, Sarah Bertagnolli, is back to talk about grant capture and proposal development. Right now, our team is offering free consultations and $1000 off our grant writing services. We'll talk more about it in the episode, along with Sarah's expertise on different areas of capture and proposal work and her thoughts on the future of grant capture. Learn more about our free consultation and grant capture and proposal work at LSIWINS.com! Keep in touch by following along on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook!
In this episode:Meet an LSI legend - Veronica Eatchel, LSI's Director of Corporate Systems & IT! Veronica discusses her time at LSI, her path into desktop publishing (DTP), and LSI's proposal support capabilities. Learn more about LSI's proposal and grant writing support capabilities at LSIWINS.com or email us at social@lsiwins.com for more information. Follow the LSI team on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more updates.
In this episode: An in-depth look into each stage of the color team review process, tips and tricks to creating a winning proposal, lessons learned from many years and pages of proposals, and how Allan became just so good at his job. Want to learn more about LSI's proposal team or color team review management services? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for more information, or reach out to us at social@lsiwins.com or at LSIWINS.com!
Meet Dr. Natalie Grana, a world renown horn artist, Fulbright scholar, author, doctor of musical arts, and Sean's alphorn teacher. Sean and Dr. Grana are going to talk about the process of learning something new as an adult, solfège, and what it means to be a good student. Want to connect with LSI? Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook - or email us at social@lsiwins.com!Learn more about Dr. Natalie Grana: Dr. Grana's website, her book on Amazon, Lake Forest College staff biography, biography at DePaul University, Kendall Betts Horn Camp, Fulbright Alumni.
In this episode:A brief love letter to Microsoft Teams, how Sean and Summer work together to maintain Sean's intense schedule, and why Sean finds journaling to be so important. Want to learn more about LSI? Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Or email us at social@lsiwins.com!
In this episode:Sean and Chaitali Patel, the founder and CEO of Evergood Impact, to discuss corporate responsibility, ESG strategy, military families and spouses, and social impact investing. Connect with LSI on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter! Questions? Reach out to social@lsiwins.com and a member of our team will get back to you soon!Learn more about Evergood Impact at https://evergoodimpact.com/.
In this episode:Sean tells Lauren about his experiences skiing, the crucial life-or-death decisions he's made while in the backcountry, and how he has set goals and objectives on the mountain and in the office. Have questions? Email us at social@lsiwins.com, or visit us at LSIWINS.com.Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!
In this episode:Sean tells Lauren the story of how he became an Iron Man, the training process, what an Iron Man race entails, and the life lessons he's learned from his experiences. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more information! @lsiwinsQuestions? Email us at social@lsiwins.com.
In this episode:Sean and Lauren discuss the difference between having degrees and being a committed learner (of whatever) and why consistent learning is critical for success. Then, Sean tells Lauren his recent experiences of learning how to play the alphorn and the humility he has learned from learning something new. Learn more about LSI on our website (LSIWINS.com) and social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn)! Email us at social@lsiwins.com if you have any questions. Visit the alphorninstitute.com for more information about the North American Alphorns!Buy Dr. Grana's book here!
In this episode: Sean tells Lauren the stories of his grandfathers who served in World War Two, how their attitude throughout the war made all the difference, and why having a positive attitude in the workforce is essential for success. This episode is the first of a new four-part miniseries with Sean and Lauren, and we hope you enjoy it! Want to connect with LSI? Find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!Have questions for Sean or Lauren? Email us at social@lsiwins.com today!
In this episode:What Jessica sees shifting in the labor market, her process for hiring new employees, what recruiting at LSI looks like, and advice for individuals who want to work at LSI. Then, resumes versus LinkedIn profiles, performance evaluations, the various debates on working from home, and how Sean sees the LSI workforce evolving over the next 10 to 20 years. Want to work for LSI? Have questions about our team? Find us on LinkedIn and apply today!Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more updates.
In this episode: Mr. Napoli's background and professional history, the current state of installations and where they may be heading, and how installation leadership can strengthen their communities through the BIL/IIJA funding. Then, Mr. Napoli's advice for retaining strong army installations, the essential role of communities, and projects that Mr. Napoli is particularly proud of. Thank you for joining us this week. If you have any questions about the content mentioned in this episode, please reach out to us at social@lsiwins.com. We are invested in installations, their communities, and the welfare of all. Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more updates.
In this episode:Defining Justice 40 and how it impacts BIL projects, the new timeline of the NOFOs and RFPs, and how command centers are vital to win BIL funding. Then, the impact of midterm elections, how communities can be prepared for RFPs to drop, the CHIPS act, and how the tribal nations can leverage the BIL funding. Want more updates on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law? Need help preparing your proposal bids? Reach out to us at contact@lsiwins.com for more information.Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for more information.
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