When I got my warrant I started listening to this podcast. Great content. However, $50 a month is an absolutely absurd amount of money for this podcast. We are government employees not CEOs

This was a great podcast and had a tremendous amount of wonderful information and insight for both news and experienced contracting officers. Now that the host changed we’re being charged?!? It makes no sense and it pains me that they did this.

This used to be a good podcast, but now they are greedy

This used to be good, but now they’ve pulled off almost all their content and moved it to their own website for $50 A MONTH for access. That’s an outrageous price.

Just 1 min ads for a service. Used to be a good podcast.

Great information but having to pay for a subscription beyond 401 isn’t cost effective in my opinion personally. This was a great platform to share bits of pieces of information on contracting.

I get so much great information out of every episode. Each has a topic that is of interest to Federal Contractors as well as Contracting Officers. If you are selling to the government, you MUST listen to this podcast. You may win millions for doing so!

I really enjoy listening to this podcast. Every episode is full of useful information that is well explained. Keep it going!

Love this podcast. So much great information regarding government contracting from both sides of the acquisition. Always thought contracting officers were so serious until I listen to these two guys. Lol

I'm a one-year Fellow in DoD tasked with helping to integrate the various modernization initiatives. It seemed hopeless that I'd absorb enough context to make any kind of sustaining difference by the time my year is done - now I feel like I've got buddies on call to explain things to me and after two episodes I'm hooked. Emma Bates, VA

There are not of quality podcasts out there for small businesses that contain practical and usable information. This is one of my three go-to podcasts. I have a long commute and have spent it listening to this for the last few months to “get caught up” on all of the old episodes. Absolutely worth the time! This is podcast is a must for those new to the GovCon world.

I started a new job recently and my task is to be the “GSA expert”. I’ve spent weeks spinning my wheels trying to figure this all out. Calling every help desk and other resources and doing online research. There is ZERO clear information online (well, that’s what it feels like). I stumbled across this podcast and I could just cry because I’ve finally found answers to my questions. In particular, the episode on the VA schedules was so incredibly helpful. Thank you!

I’d say the info is helpful but not as helpful for a small district in the DOJ.

I can’t thank you enough for this content.

I am a PCO working for the Department of the Air Force and came across this podcast while looking for something relaxing to listen to while I did my house work. You guys are awesome and the content you cover is so universal and extensive. We are all experts in our own rights, but the is completely dependent on where we work and what mission partners we support. I can’t wait to hear more from you all and honestly have some ideas of my own that I think other people out in industry and other program offices across the acquisition workforce community could benefit from (Ex: HTRO). Keep doing what you are doing. You guys are awesome!

I am a government contractor who gets confused by the government acquisition process and why and how decisions get made. This podcast has helped personify the job and motivations of the contracting officer and helps me know hold to approach issues.

Very helpful! The hosts are knowledgeable and break down complicated topics well

As a “non-acquisition professional” (seller side), I found it extremely refreshing that they state the show is not just for contracting officers (buyer side). Great show and I will continue to listen and support!

This is excellent no matter your level of expertise. Strongly recommend.

I love this podcast - so much value.

Great show! Federal program and project managers can learn a lot from The Contracting Officer Podcast about how their counterparts in Acquisition help get the job done. Great way to earn your free CLPs and PDUs!

It is extremely helpful to see how contacting is viewed from both sides of the table. As I start my journey into government contracting, I’ve been lucky enough to find this podcast, and learn as much as I can. As they say in the podcast, the 80/20 rule of government contracting is 80% Knowing the process, and 20% how you perform. At this stage, learning is the biggest focus, followed by going from $0 to $1 in government contracting. We may benefit from hearing about the first 1-5 years of other successful government contractors, but we may benefit from doing interviews ourselves. Thanks team. Jason L Bell from Minerva Ponos.

Topics are useful, varied, and easy to internalize. Very useful to me as a Program Manager on an IDIQ.

This podcast is an amazing learning tool! I recommend this podcast to everyone I work with.

I listen to the episodes while getting g ready for the day and in my drive into the office. Listening to Contracting Officer Podcast helps me put on my game face for the day/week.

As a 24 year old, I’m finding that years of experience in the Contracting world is imperative to dealing with certain situations when it comes to contracts. Because of my youth, I have become obsessed with using this podcast as a basis for learning contracting concepts that I otherwise would not learn until years later through “experience.” I love the connection each podcast makes to a FAR Clause and that it provides a real life problem to even further put it into perspective of the day to day life in Contracting. Keep up the great work, I always look forward to listening to new episodes and reviewing the old ones!

I am a new PCO and this helping me understand really hone my knowledge. I’d love to hear more about T&M/Labor Hour and BPAs!

I appreciate the time and depth spent by the presenters on each topic. Although the focus audience is primarily COs and industry program managers, as legal counsel for an industry contractor I find many episodes incredibly relevant. It’s nice to hear from the COs perspective. I’d love to hear more podcasts diving into critical FAR clauses that come up during performance and happy to provide suggested topics.

I work in procurement at the State level and it’s great to hear Kevin and Paul break down procurement principles into why govt and industry should care, which are fundamental questions to answer in order to build trust between them.

Very informative and helpful, even for seasoned federal BD reps! Thank you

I’m so glad you two were bold enough to put together a podcast focusing on acquisition topics from government and industry perspectives. I’ve actually used some of your material in my training. Keep up the great work!

I just found this podcast and it is a great learning resource. The discussions provide detailed explanations on the topics covered and the way the topics are presented make it interesting to listen to. Thank you and please keep this up.

I am a PTAC that assists businesses with government contracting. We have to be government contracting generalists, and this podcast is a fantastic way to learn about new topics or gain new perspective on topics I’m familiar with. This is a very complicated industry and the hosts give “real world” insights that you’ll rarely get elsewhere. They also speak at a level that is easy to understand. Thank you! You do an excellent job!

If you perform work with/for the government or are curious as to what it would entail you should listen to this podcast — your competition is. Interesting hosts and guests with real insight. Most content is geared towards USA federal contracting but it’s helpful for state contractors also. Stay tuned for the upcoming and special bicentennial episode where they will read the entire FAR in a single recording. note: if you are a division twelve contractor or NAICS 238390 you should definitely never ever listen to these podcasts. Just sayin’ ...

This podcast really captures a perspective so rarely available in your everyday contracting job. Kevin and Paul do a great job of covering relevant concepts relating to government acquisitions and are very knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. This is said on every episode, and I totally agree with it: if you work anywhere in the government contracting world, this podcast is for you.

Very impressed

The hosts are effective as teachers & their upbeat style of presenting makes the subject matter come to life.

If you are a KO today you need to be listening to this podcast. I've been subscribed since 2015 and look forward to each episode. I like the breakdown of topics without a ton of FAR talk! Has made me rethink how I approach contracting as a career field.

If you are new to the government contracting process, Kevin and Paul do a fantastic job of explaining the process. Government contracting is a much more intensive acquisition process. There are many rules and regulations on both the government agency and the contractor. This podcast removes the "shroud of secrecy" of finding and winning a government contract within you niche.

Very good source for understanding what it takes for federal goods and services to not only be purchased, implemented, monitored, and closed out. Very complicated but this has great highlights and examples.

Gents, you both work together well and seem to like each other, which makes listening to you both enjoyable – – and even fun! Both Kevin and Paul seem very competent. Kevin's strength is his energy and passion, and Paul's strength is to keep things on track -- keeping dialogue contained to singular topics in order to keep too many details from getting in the way of learning. For a newcomer to contracting like myself, too much detail at one time is too much. Your presentation structure is spot on. I also like Paul's guitar opening! Thank you for what you do. I look forward to your next podcast!

Kevin and Paul deliver rock-solid information about government contracting in language that is easy to understand and relatable. Their explanations of why certain things are done the way they are and why they seem to take so long are very enlightening. They equally give government "the business" about being as transparent and communicative, as possible. This is a must-listen for everyone in the government contracting space!

I have been trying to find some interest in Podcasts and in looking for something i would want to hear this podcast came up. I thank goodness someone thoyght of me, the knowledge I am gaining by listening to this brillant lesson learned CO/KOs have been more than I am getting i=at work. Being new to the 1102 series career this has been a joy to listen and learn from. Keep it up guys and God bless.

As a Government sector proposal professional wearing multiple hats from coordinating to writing, I have to be very selective in my time to invest into training and development. I get so many emails from training providers offering free webinars or proposal advice. It often gets hard to sift through all the content as I determine if it will be worth my time to invest. Skyway is one of just a few organizations that every time I read a blog entry or listen to a webinar/podcast I always get useful information. Additionally, having information from a Contracting Officer’s perspective has transformed the way I do my job. This is reflected in the content I produce from Sources Sought responses to Government proposal submissions. I find it so beneficial to my personal development that I personally invested into my Community membership.

The podcast provided for an 1102/ contract specialist / contract officers by Skyway is more informative than most information that I have received from peers. There is an intricate breakdown to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. I thoroughly enjoy he topics presented and have used many of the topics covered in my contract decisions. Thank you so much for sharing Kevin and team.

I've been in Government contracting for 10 years, 8 of which has been as a contracting officer. I just found this podcast and it is now what I listen to on my daily commute. Nice refresher material and some new insights as well.

If you are in the government contracting field, or want to be involved in this industry - this is the best podcast. It is loaded with information that would take years of hands-on experience to accumulate. I definitely recommend this to anyone that is curious about government proposals, technical information, or simply trying to get an edge on their competition.

Kevin met me in Tampa and explained the podcast. I started with the backlog at episode 1 and am now at episode 27. As an Analyst who has recently made the jump to a Business Development role, this podcast is the perfect way to learn about the nuances of contracts, proposals, and how to do business with the government. I've now recommended the podcast to friends and colleagues too. Keep up the great work.

If you bid on government contracts, you will want to listen to this. If you are in government acquisition, you will want to listen to this. These guys are trying to educate both sides on what is going on to make the process easier on both sides. Excellent Info. I don't even do federal contracts and still find this invaluable. It is making me better.

My good friend, who's a contracting officer turned me on to this podcast a few days ago and it's all I've been listening to since then. I've also shared it with other SBO friends I have. Kevin and Paul, thank you so much for providing this invaluable information - for FREE! While I feel fortunate to have entered the "game" with a subcontract from day one, (2 1/2 years ago) I am still trying to figure things out. This is a business you should never get too knowledgeable to get educated on so this podcast is a gem to me! Thank you for your candor from both the industry and government side. Can you please speak on how a subcontractor can leverage their past performance to win prime contracts and/or to grow their business even if it is to win other subcontracting work? How does that work if you want to let other agencies and prime contractors know about your company's past performance? My company provides IT services and of course our staff works directly with the clients who constantly compliment the excellent service they receive. How can I use that as a reference without stepping on my prime's toes, if that makes sense?