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How to Win your First Government Contract with Hillary Boyce
Join us as we dive deep into the world of government contracting with Hillary Voice, an Army veteran and founder of BAFO Services. Hillary shares her extensive experience navigating the complexities of government contracts across various sectors. She offers invaluable insights on finding opportunities, understanding federal acquisition regulations, and the…
Pricing and Monetization of B2B SaaS with Randy Wooton (Maxio)
In this episode, Brock interviews Randy Wootton, CEO of Maxio, as they delve into various aspects of pricing and monetization strategies for B2B SaaS companies. Randy shares his extensive career history, including his time in the military, his rise through the corporate ranks, and his experiences leading multiple companies. The…
Transforming Home Services Customer Support Using AI with Charlie Felker
In this episode of the Scuttlebutt Podcast, host Brock Briggs sits down with Charlie Felker to discuss the transformative impact of AI in the home services industry. Charlie shares his journey from running a traditional customer support operation to embracing cutting-edge AI technology to streamline and enhance customer interactions. Expect…
Building a Repeatable Sales Process with Hal Fischer
In this episode, Brock talks with Hal Fischer. Hal is a former recruiter in the Air National Guard, a serial entrepreneur with several exits, and is one hell of a salesman. Expect to hear how his sales expertise helped to build one of the first military career fair expos which…
Using Computer Vision to Stop Active Shooters with Kieran Carroll (ZeroEyes)
In this episode, Brock talks with Kieran Carroll. Kieran is a former surface warfare officer in the Navy and now the Chief Strategy Officer at ZeroEyes, a software company using computer vision to detect weapons on video feeds and stop active shooters. Expect to learn what exactly computer vision is…
YOU NEED PERSONAL BRAND. When you exit service, find what makes you unique and put it out there!
Turning a BBQ Blog into 6 Figures in Sales with Greg Fischer
In this episode, Brock talks with Greg Fischer. Greg is a former Marine Corps infantryman and currently running Burn Pit BBQ, a sauces and rub business he started from a recipe blog. Expect to learn how to instill an ownership mentality in your employees when starting a business. We talk…
Put people on the highest task possible for their qualification. Let numbers speak, not feelings
The Scuttlebutt Podcast - The podcast for veterans starting, buying, and scaling businesses. Show host, Brock Briggs, talks with veteran business owners and operators about the specific tactics used in their business and how to apply them. Get a free weekly breakdown of the tactics from the discussion at https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/.
Price creates perception of value. Charge as fast possible and get the markets feedback.
Many opportunities are only available once. Prepare and be ready to pounce when presented.
When to Hire a Lawyer and Managing Litigation as a SMB with Shamus Flynn
In this episode, Brock talks with Shamus Flynn. Shamus is a former Marine Corps officer and now a partner at Flynn Giudici, a law firm he co founded where he specializes in small and medium sized businesses, particularly litigation. Expect to learn how the changing world we live in today…
Information + Communication as Weapons and Optimizing for Personal Growth with Troy Peterson
In this episode, Brock talks with Troy Peterson. Troy was a PYSOPS officer in the Army and is now working on product policy and trust and safety at OpenAI. In this conversation, we talk about the value of information and how the control of access to information can be used…
Should veterans get a MBA?
Examine the inputs to an MBA - dedicated time and resources towards furthering your career. Allocating those same resources to ANYTHING would yield a similar result.
Leadership in Naval Special Warfare and Scaling a Vertical Market Software Business with Joe Heieck
In this conversation, Brock speaks with Joe Heieck. Joe was an intelligence officer in the Navy, where he spent time on SEAL Team Three as part of the Naval Special Warfare community, and is now the CEO of gWorks, a software company serving state and local government. In this conversation,…
Decision Making Post Military #smallbusiness #military
Especially in small business ownership, there isn't someone waiting behind a desk to tell you what direction to go in.
Why you NEED an online presence
Publishing your thoughts, work, ideas, and lessons learned online builds credibility with people you do and don't know. The world is becoming more distrustful of people because of all the noise - the more credible and real you seem, the more people will trust you.