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What Does Signed Infrastructure Bill Mean for You? from 2021-12-16T21:07:58
With the infrastructure bill signed on November 15th, there are now $1.2 trillion reasons for you and your business to pay attention to what is next with the legislation. Emily Feenstra, from ASCE,...
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How is Drone Tech Elevating Industries in the US? from 2021-11-23T16:29:28
Have you noticed how drone technology has experienced substantial growth over recent years? Both the public and private sectors are leveraging the various applications for the technology and adopti...
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What’s Needed to Get Airport Projects Off the Ground? from 2021-10-26T14:41:43
How do 5,217 public and 14,702 private airports in the United States happen? (data from Statista) There is much involved in building, managing and maintaining an airport and U.S. state, local, and ...
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Cybercriminals Would Appreciate You Not Listen to This Episode. Two Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity. from 2021-09-08T15:55:53
Cybersecurity continues to be a challenge for individuals, business, and governments. You? Roger Grimes, from KnowBe4, explains how social engineering poses an enormous threat to your IT assets and...
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Senate Passes US Infrastructure Bill! What’s Next? from 2021-08-10T21:21:46
This calls for a Special Episode! Today, the US Senate voted and passed a massive $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package. How did we get here? What does this mean? What happens now? Emily ...
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You Prefer Amazing or Average Customer Service? How Would Your Customers Respond? from 2021-08-03T17:23:43
Does everyone in your business or agency understand and believe that providing superior customer service is one important way to set yourself apart from the competition? Shep Hyken, best selling au...
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Video Conferencing Industry is Helping People Stay Connected. What’s Ahead? from 2021-07-08T18:04:33
How are you taking advantage of video conferencing solutions? Over the past couple of years, the video conferencing industry has experienced explosive growth. In this episode, hear how businesses a...
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U.S. infrastructure challenges. Can focus, data, prioritization, and investment pave the way? from 2021-05-20T17:00:28
Is the U.S. ready to solve the infrastructure problem? In this episode, we have an expert, Dr. Joseph Schofer, who is quite open about his opinions on how to address the lingering U.S. infrastructu...
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COVID a Year Later. Virus Expert With Lessons Learned and What's Ahead. from 2021-04-14T16:33:53
Hear from an actual expert, whose reputation has made him a sought after authority on many aspects of the global pandemic. A year after his last visit to the show, just as COVID-19 was becoming kno...
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2021 Recovery for US Businesses, Update on Lawsuit v DemandStar, Farewell to Season 6 from 2020-12-22T17:01:50
Stephen Hetzel, the COO at BidPrime, helped us close down season 6 of TBBT. In this episode, Hetzel looks at the industries most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. He also shared his insigh...
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Why Is Smart City Smart and an Opportunity for You? from 2020-10-20T17:06:38
Across the United States, there are many ‘smart city’ projects already completed with a multitude ahead in the multi $billion industry. Elaina Farnsworth, CEO, The NEXT Education, an expert on all ...
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Are Autonomous Vehicles the Answer to Keeping U.S. on the Move? from 2020-09-29T15:45:41
What are your opinions on autonomous vehicles? Across the U.S., development and adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs) has resulted in a vigorous debate. In this episode, we stayed close to home and...
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What’s Ahead for Distance Learning Education in ‘20-’21 from 2020-08-20T15:12:29
Were you and your school ready for the ‘20-’21 school year? In the midst of the pandemic, a lot of leadership, planning, creativity and collaboration were needed. In this episode, we called upon th...
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Your Business Need Answers? SBA/Small Business Insider Tips - TBBT Quick Clip from 2020-07-24T16:39:11
Don’t have time to catch the full episode, but need help for your business? Here are some key moments from our recent conversation with Dan Kane, who spent much time at the SBA and has transitioned...
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SBA, WOSB, VOSB. Questions Answered by Expert on Small Business. from 2020-07-17T15:01:32
What’s ahead for your small business? Insights on what the Small Business Administration (SBA) can do to help your small business and opportunity for WOSB and VOSB designated businesses. Daniel Kan...
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Set Asides, 8a, Mentor-Protégé Program Equal Opportunity for Small Business - TBBT Quick Clip from 2020-06-24T15:38:59
No time for the entire episode but want answers on contract opportunities for your small business? Here are highlights from our conversation with Haley Claxton, from Koprince Law and SmallGovCon. L...
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Set Asides Are Setting up Small Business for Success from 2020-06-18T17:04:09
What are government agencies doing to meet small business contracting goals? Set-asides and other assistance programs are vehicles for small businesses to pursue and earn lucrative opportunities. H...
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Important Tips and Opportunity for Business Amid COVID-19 Pandemic from 2020-04-28T18:02:39
What do you need to know as your business deals with COVID-19 pandemic? Terri Williams, a leading expert on small business issues, addresses a myriad of important topics: available services and sup...
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Coronavirus and Public Health Facts v Fiction from an Actual Expert from 2020-03-10T16:32:34
Season 6 is off and running! How reliable is the information you’re getting on Coronavirus (COVID19)? Bill Culhane visited with Dr. Rodney Rohde, Texas State University’s Associate Director for Tra...
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Threats to U.S. Elections Security Ahead of 2020 Vote from 2019-12-05T18:29:27
What’s being done to protect your vote from cybercriminals and other bad actors? U.S. elections officials continue to tackle this ongoing, serious problem in elections security. Chris Deluzio, from...
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What’s Being Done to Keep Clean Water Flowing? from 2019-11-14T18:29:34
“When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.”, from Benjamin Franklin, who had the appropriate nickname, ‘Water American’. What are government agencies doing to ensure that our wells don’t ru...
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Is Education in US Preparing Kids for the Future? - Quick Clip from 2019-10-24T17:42:47
“We (U.S.) are still running a system of public education that is built for a different economic era.” - Dr. Justin Bathon
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Investing in Education Technology. Why Bother? - Quick Clip from 2019-10-11T17:54:17
Quick Clip, as Dr. Justin Bathon, provides a compelling argument for why investing in education technology might just be worth the time, money and effort. Take one minute to listen and you decide.<...
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Genius Hour, Passion Project, 20% Time. Changing and Improving Education - Quick Clip from 2019-10-09T19:22:15
Genius Hour, Passion Project, 20% Time, ... Whatever the name, a good many in education have adopted this program to improve education. Dr. Justin Bathon, from the University of Kentucky, provides ...
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How Are Schools Leveraging Technology and Deeper Learning to Prepare Your Kid for the Future? from 2019-09-26T16:53:37
Forget about today’s social studies test. How is the U.S. doing on preparing our kids for the future? Dr. Justin Bathon, from the University of Kentucky, visited the show to discuss successes and m...
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Atlanta's CIO Takes Us Inside Major Metro Information Technology from 2019-08-28T18:51:15
What goes on in the Information Technology universe of a major metro in the United States? Our guest, Mr. Gary Brantley, serves as Atlanta's CIO and serves many. Upon his arrival at his new post, G...
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Is Social Media a Tool for Spreading Your Messages? - Quick Clip from 2019-08-08T16:34:19
What are you doing to get your points across? In this Quick Clip, Dr. Rodney Rohde, the Program Chair for the Clinical Lab Science Program at Texas State University, discusses how he, and a growing...
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Public Health Threats. How’s Your Health Literacy? from 2019-07-24T17:05:36
Does your health literacy need a boost? Are you pro or con on vaccinations and are you doing your part to reduce the spread of disease and infections? Dr. Rodney Rohde, the Program Chair for the Cl...
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Ransomware Threat and What to Do from an Expert - Quick Clip from 2019-07-23T18:01:37
Another Quick Clip and more advice on how to prevent and deal with ransomware. Dr. Diana Burley is the executive director and chair of the Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection (I3P) ...
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Risk Management and Cybersecurity with Diana Burley - Quick Clip from 2019-07-19T19:34:54
Here is a Quick Clip with Dr. Diana Burley, discussing what is a must to-do in addressing cybersecurity. Dr. Burley is the executive director and chair of the Institute for Information Infrastructu...
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Cybersecurity Needs and Ransomware Threat with Dr. Diana Burley from 2019-07-02T19:20:05
How well do you understand cybersecurity and the ransomware threat? Dr. Diana Burley, the executive director and chair of the Institute for Information Infrastructure Protection (I3P) and professor...
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Strategies for Combating Terrorism w Dr. Colin Clarke - Quick Clip from 2019-06-19T17:26:39
A final Quick Clip, from our visit with the author of After the Caliphate. Dr. Colin Clarke addresses the difficult question of how to combat terrorism. His response is both sobering and realistic....
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Who is Prominent on Counterterrorism Radar? - Quick Clip from 2019-06-16T15:27:54
As he did three years ago, Dr. Colin Clarke, author of After the Caliphate, identifies who are some of the main terrorists threats. Counterrorism experts know who they are, but do you? A few on the...
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Strategies for Addressing Terrorism Threat with Dr. Colin Clarke - Quick Clip from 2019-06-10T16:01:03
Quick Clip with Dr. Colin Clarke detailing strategies, some new, some old, for addressing the terrorism threat. Dr. Clarke covers battling the “softer side” of terrorism, counterterrorism efforts, ...
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Who Are the Primary Terrorism Threats per Dr. Colin Clarke? - Quick Clip from 2019-06-10T15:54:41
Three years ago, Dr. Colin Clarke pointed to Pakistan as the primary terrorism threat. In this Quick Clip, Dr. Clarke discusses a number of current threats that everyone should keep an eye on. You ...
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How are Global Migrant Populations Impacting Terrorism? - Quick Clip from 2019-06-10T15:49:11
Quick Clip with Dr. Colin Clarke, author of 'After the Caliphate' discussing the current and potential challenges added to terrorism issue with movement of people out of war zones and into the West.
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Fight Against Terrorist Financing with Dr. Colin Clarke - Quick Clip from 2019-06-10T15:41:17
Terrorists need financing for support. Dr. Colin Clarke recently visited the show to discuss terrorism. In this Quick Clip, Dr. Clarke addressed the latest successes and problems terrorist organiza...
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Terrorism Revisited. The Threat Today with Dr. Colin Clarke. from 2019-05-23T14:38:23
Dr. Colin Clarke, author of After the Caliphate, returned to 'The Big Bid Theory' to update you on a myriad of subjects surrounding terrorism. Along with discussing his latest book, Clarke delves i...
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What Can Government Agencies Do About Homeless Crisis? - Quick Clip from 2019-05-08T18:44:46
We have a level of understanding on why there's a homeless crisis in the U.S., and we know what is and isn't being done. Here's a Quick Clip, where Dr. Margot Kushel, from Zuckerberg San Francisco ...
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Does Addressing Homeless Crisis Make Economic Sense? Dr. Margot Kushel - Quick Clip from 2019-05-06T18:11:47
In the United States, a lot is spent on the homeless for healthcare, the criminal justice system, non-profit support and others programs. Many suggest it’s cheaper to house a homeless person than t...
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How Does Homeless Crisis Impact Healthcare w Dr. Margot Kushel - Quick Clip from 2019-05-02T18:41:24
How does the U.S. homeless crisis impact the healthcare system and those in the medical community? Dr. Margot Kushel, from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and the Direct...
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Scope of Homeless Crisis w Dr. Margot Kushel - Quick Clip from 2019-05-01T18:44:04
How extensive is the homeless crisis in the United States? Dr. Margot Kushel, from Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center and the Director of the UCSF Center for Vulnerable Pop...
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Homelessness in US. It's a We Problem. from 2019-04-18T17:37:08
As you listen to this episode, there are approximately 500,000 people who are homeless in the United States. As in, roughly half of the population for the state of Rhode Island! We wanted to know w...
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Brian Pallasch on U.S. Infrastructure - Quick Clip from 2019-04-10T16:13:45
No time for the full episode? Here's a Quick Clip of our conversation with Brian Pallasch, Managing Director of Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives, from the American Society of Civ...
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Infrastructure. What’s the Road to Improving D+ Grade? from 2019-03-13T16:38:43
If you drive, fly, or drink water in the U.S., you’ll want to have a listen. What, if anything, is the U.S. doing to improve the D+ grade on infrastructure? Brian Pallasch, from the American Societ...
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Dr. Keeley On National Fire Policy and Management, Fire Suppression Policy and More. from 2018-12-04T19:13:10
Dr. Jon Keeley, a research ecologist with the U.S. Geological Survey and an adjunct professor at UCLA.
Dr. Keeley touched on national fire policy and management, minimizing catastrophic ...
Dr. Kate Wilkin on California's Wildfire Problem from 2018-12-04T19:00
Dr. Kate Wilkin, a University of California Forestry/Fire Science and Natural Resource Advisor.
Here, Dr. Wilkin talks about decreasing the threat of wildfires, being prepared, Californi...
Nat Dukan Looks Ahead to Future of Robotics - Quick Clip from 2018-11-29T18:07:07
Nat Dukan, from RobotLab, Dukan looks ahead to the future of robotics, also known as, technological applications which government agencies will certainly be involved in developing and implementing.
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Dukan on Importance of STEM and Robotics Education - Quick Clip from 2018-11-29T17:53:09
Nat Dukan, from RobotLab, who has earned the reputation as a spokesperson on, and champion for, STEM education discussed the importance of growth in education on robotics. In particular, across the...
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Robots, Emerging Tech and Ethics. Season 4 Ends with Excellence. from 2018-11-16T20:18:21
What better way to end Season 4 than with tech talk and Jim full of passion in a Crazy Bids? The advancement in STEM education is a growing topic around the world, particularly in the United States...
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Heroes and Help for the Next Disaster. It’s Coming. from 2018-10-04T16:15:33
Are you really ready? Really? In this episode, we help you and your business prepare for the next disaster. As seen on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', Ryan Nichols and David Rebollar, two true heroes, ...
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Watt Is Going on in Energy Efficiency? from 2018-09-06T17:44:09
Energy efficiency continues to appear throughout media, within public policy debate, and conversations in kitchens, across the United States and Canada. In addition, we see numerous governments, fr...
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Jim Ward's #CrazyBids Scores on Manchester United - Quick Clip from 2018-08-21T16:55:56
Did you not have time to listen to the entire episode? You've been saved! Here is the Crazy Bids Quick Clip, from our most recent episode. As only he can, The Jim Ward spins the United Nations, vid...
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Customer Service Improved in 6 Steps - Quick Clip from 2018-08-17T14:29:48
Didn't have time for the full episode? Here's a Quick Clip featuring Shep Hyken, customer service and experience expert, New York Times bestselling author, detailing 6 steps for improving customer ...
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How to Elevate Your Customer Service in 6 Steps and Jim’s Goal to Deep Six This Crazy Bids from 2018-08-02T16:59:43
Is delivering average customer service helping your business or agency? Invest a moment to hear some potential improvements you can start making today. Shep Hyken, known around the world as a leadi...
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What Didn't Smokey Bear Tell Us About Wildfires? from 2018-06-28T16:43:38
Each state in the U.S., including where you live, experiences wildfires to a varying number. The projection is $2 billion for what is spent in the U.S. each year to fight wildfires. According to es...
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How Has Drones Industry Ascended and What Keeps Jim Grounded? from 2018-05-15T18:50:13
The unmanned aerial systems industry is booming worldwide, but particularly here in the United States. Marty Rogers, who is the Director, Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellen...
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How Can Opioid Crisis and Legalize Marijuana Impact Your Brand, Costs, and Liability? - Quick Clip from 2018-04-25T19:00:14
Do you know the answers? Here, Nina French, from the Current Consulting Group, discussed how your business better be ready, have a plan. In terms of impact on business owners, recreational marijuan...
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How Did the Father of Crazy Bids Sail Into Season 4? - Quick Clip from 2018-04-17T17:46:38
He's back for Season 4. Jim Ward, better known as The Father of Crazy Bids, has returned from afar to deliver the first installment of Crazy Bids for Season 4. JW, who has been the Atlas of the sho...
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How Have Opioid Crisis and Legalize Marijuana Affected Business? Season 4 #CrazyBids Off to Wet Start. from 2018-04-03T15:54
With two million people in the U.S. suffering from opioid addiction, the impact is severe on families, business, and government. Nina French, a partner and principal consultant with the Current Con...
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How Does U.S. Infrastructure Suffer Because of Politics, Denial, and other Problems? from 2018-02-01T18:19:51
Mr. Barry LePatner, Esq., author of ‘Too Big to Fall: America's Failing Infrastructure and the Way Forward’, and established expert on U.S. infrastructure, helps us launch Season 4. Barry summarize...
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Jim Ward Buzzes the Tower in Crazy Bids - Quick Clip from 2017-12-19T17:47:30
How does Jim Ward close down season 3? With a stellar, buzzing the tower Crazy Bids, of course. Our most learned, incomparable, entertaining, maestro of the Crazy Bids shares his latest installment...
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How to Win Government Business - Quick Clip from 2017-12-14T18:05:22
Do you have two minutes to learn from a government purchasing expert on how to win government business? Jen Salts, Chief Administrative Officer, for National Association of State Procurement Offici...
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Government Purchasing's "Major Jump" in 2018 - Quick Clip from 2017-12-11T19:07:13
Find out what's going to make a "major jump" in 2018. Jen Salts, NASPO's Chief Administrative Officer, shares what's ahead for government purchasing in 2018. As you'll hear, there are a number of i...
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Government Purchasing in 2017. What Stood Out? - Quick Clip from 2017-12-07T18:16:02
In this Quick Clip, Jen Salts, from NASPO, looks back at a few of the highlights from government purchasing in 2017. What topped the list this year and why should those involved in Information Tech...
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Purchasing Expert Looks Back, Ahead, and Shares Tips to Win. Jim Ward Closes down Season 3 with a Crazy Bids to Remember. from 2017-11-30T18:29:33
Jennifer Salts, from the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), stopped by the show to help close down Season 3. Jen recaps highlights from state and local purchasing in 2017....
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Help for Veterans. Here's Who is Taking the Lead. from 2017-11-08T18:57:58
Quick Clip of our visit with Dr. Jeff Wenger, from the Rand Corporation. As we give thanks to our veterans on Veterans Day, Jeff highlights some of the groups and programs that are helping to lead ...
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How Can Veterans Get Assistance They Deserve? Jim Ward Invents a Word in Crazy Bids. from 2017-10-31T16:39:38
In honor of Veteran’s Day, our host and U.S. veteran, Bill Culhane, visits with Dr. Jeffrey Wenger, an expert on veteran’s employment issues. Dr. Wenger discusses what U.S. businesses and governmen...
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Quick Clip: Disaster Strikes. Do You Have a Social Media Plan? from 2017-10-19T18:03:19
Disaster strikes at your agency or business. Do you have a plan in place for communicating via social media? Does everyone know the plan? Is the plan outlined in your business continuity and/or dis...
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Quick Clip: Jenna Gross Shares Tips on Messaging from 2017-10-17T16:53:12
Quick Clip with Jenna Gross, from Moving Targets, explaing the importance of messaging and some things to consider when crafting and delivering your message. Hear what she has to say about consiste...
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Quick Clip: Jenna Gross on Importance of Goals for Content and Social from 2017-10-13T17:44:26
Quick Clip that asks the question, "Are you posting just to post?" Listen as Jenna Gross, from Moving Targets, discusses why it's critical to have a purpose for your content creation and social med...
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Raise Your Social Media Game and Jim Ward Being Social... Somewhere from 2017-10-05T20:57:15
Find Jim Ward! Before that, Jenna Gross, from Moving Targets, is an expert on all things marketing and social media. Jenna, from Perkasie (5 points if you can pronounce) PA, covers how social media...
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Quick Clip: Disaster Recovery Expertise from Erin Capps from 2017-09-07T20:09:36
Quick Clip with Erin Capps, VP of Operations, H2O Partners. discussing important aspects of disaster and Hurricane Harvey. Erin describes FEMA's role, how to prepare for a disaster, insurance, haza...
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Quick Clip: Dr. Rohde on Hurricane Harvey Public Health Issues from 2017-09-06T19:42:16
Here is our discussion with Dr. Rodney Rohde, from Texas State University. Dr. Rohde discusses the impact Hurricane Harvey could have on public health in Texas, and elsewhere.
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Quick Clip: Red Cross On Hurricane Harvey and How to Help from 2017-09-05T14:28:30
During last week's episode, Bristel Minsker, Area - Communications Director at American Red Cross, Central & South Texas Region, took a few minutes to discuss the situation in Houston and South-Ce...
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Quick Clip: Ryan Nichols and Mike Oonk Saving Lives in Houston from 2017-09-01T16:22:21
In addition to our conversation with Mike Orakpo, we also interviewed Ryan Nichols and Mike Oonk, who were involved in rescue efforts in the greater Houston area. The guys describe the situation, s...
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Quick Clip: Mike Orakpo on Hurricane Harvey Rescue Efforts from 2017-09-01T02:49:14
Quick Clip from our recent episode. As part of 'Hurricane Harvey. What Now? What Next?', Bill Culhane interviewed Mike Orakpo, Houston native, to discuss his efforts and observations as the Hurrica...
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Hurricane Harvey. What Now? What Next? from 2017-08-29T23:06:28
The title says it all. What is happening right now in Houston and elsewhere? What's important to know in the coming days, weeks, and months?
Our co-host, Bill Culhane, leverages his 25 y...
You Think Freedom of Information and Transparency Matter? Jim Ward Felt Free to Disclose a Fear. from 2017-08-01T16:09:04
A lot of freedom discussed in this episode. David Snyder, Executive Director of the First Amendment Coalition, stopped by to inform us on the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). David shared some hi...
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Marcia Madsen Recaps Testimony Delivered to Capitol Hill. Jim Ward Delivers on Ethics. from 2017-06-29T17:33:55
Marcia Madsen, from Mayer Brown, stopped by the show to discuss her testimony on Capitol Hill, from earlier this year. If it involves the U.S. acquisition process, Marcia understands it. A recogniz...
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Robert Scoble on Technology and Who&What Is Changing the World. Jim Has Found Art. from 2017-06-15T16:50:09
Robert Scoble, from the Transformation Group, and a giant in the technology sphere, visited the show and shared his insight on Mixed Reality, the technologies and businesses changing the world toda...
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D+. You See ASCE’s U.S. Infrastructure Report Card? Gulp. Is There Any Hope? from 2017-05-25T15:34:04
The grades are in! We’ve been talking about various aspects of U.S. infrastructure for years. Bridges in the U.S., yikes! Mr. Greg DiLoreto, 2013 President of the American Society of Civil Engineer...
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Az Balabanian Expands Your Virtual Reality Know-How and Jim Ward Is Back with Crazy Bids! from 2017-04-27T17:23:08
Virtual reality is an interesting and booming industry in the U.S. and the rest of the world. Az Balabanian, Creative Director at UploadVR and host of ResearchVR podcast, stopped by to share his in...
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Survived our sabbatical! Let there be knowledge, frivolity, and #CrazyBids from 2017-03-30T19:56:29
We’re back! The new season is off and running...well, jogging occasionally. Dr. Rodney Rohde, our resident U.S. health expert, updates us on the latest in healthcare, what a Trump presidency means,...
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Don’t Repeat Mistakes, Trump’s Impact on Government Purchasing, and Pick this #CrazyBids to Win, Place or Show. from 2016-12-21T17:24:34
John Ward, a respected expert on the government market, visited the show to discuss mistakes he’s witnessed over the years, and how to avoid them. What do you need to know and do, before pursuing g...
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Your Business Need Help in Winning? PTAC's There for You. Also, You'll Pull for This #CrazyBids. from 2016-12-08T18:34:04
She’s baacckkk! Terri Williams, Director of PTAC, for the San Antonio offices, returned to the big show to discuss some of the latest in pursuing government contracts. Terri talks about a current c...
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Present and Future of Cyber Attacks and Your Business. An Exceptional #CrazyBids. Wait, What? from 2016-11-17T18:25:49
Dr. Lance Hayden is back with more on how you can protect your business from hackers. He also looks into the crystal ball on the future of cyber attacks. People are keeping score on how secure you ...
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Computer Security Starts with You and a Crazy Bids to Make You Say Moo. from 2016-11-09T17:31:10
Is it time for you to implement a computer security program? Part 1 of our visit with Dr. Lance Hayden. Lance is a former CIA officer, a noted security and privacy expert, currently Chief Privacy a...
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Set Your Business Apart thru Excellent Customer Service, Raising Arizona in #CrazyBids, and a Reverse Jinx! from 2016-10-27T16:56:04
We are all fans of receiving excellent customer service when we’re the customer, but is your business providing effective customer service? Peter Holtgreive, from Partners in Business Excellence, s...
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Change can be hard, losing is worse. Lean Six Sigma is here to help. This #CrazyBids removes a stigma. from 2016-10-13T18:14:33
Chuck Cox, a Principal at Firefly Consulting, shares words of wisdom on why process improvement is important, explains Lean Six Sigma, and predicts Big Data and computing power will impact process ...
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Drug testing industry expert on impact of marijuana legalization. #CrazyBids shines a light, literally, on turtles. from 2016-09-29T18:18:55
Nina French, from the Current Consulting Group, stops by to discuss what’s going on in the drug testing and employee screening industry. Nina makes note that there are aspects of the legalization o...
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Body Worn Cameras Train has Left the Station. #CrazyBids = Drug Enforcement Agency destruction. Yippie!, Mail Bag. from 2016-09-15T17:14:08
Dr. Michael White, from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Arizona State, touches on the following and more re Body Worn Cameras: the benefits and concerns, clears up some misconcept...
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Special guest: Zika is a Problem...not THE Public Health problem...Yikes! NASA preps for Asteroids and Tony’s ready for CFB from 2016-09-01T17:45:32
Dr. Rohde returns to enlighten us with more on Zika, but more importantly the overall state of U.S. Public Health. Did you know there is one problem in the U.S. akin to, “... a jet going down every...
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Public Health Issues...Zika on Line One. California Dreamin’ and #CrazyBids Could Impact Election? from 2016-08-25T17:11:19
What do you really know about the Zika virus and public health? Are you in the know on the history, testing protocols, and threat? Are governments and the fourth estate doing enough? Dr. Rodney Roh...
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Going wherever the Truth leads. Also, the Cubs are leading and Bed Bugs will be losing. from 2016-08-12T17:58:29
Jon Hansen is back with more, “I go wherever the truth leads me.” Hhmmm… old school approach. Some are ducking and dodging, others on the attack. The truth shall set you free and listening to what’...
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Show Survives a Cancelled Flight. The Voice and Conscience Behind #CodeGate and #Transparency. Protecting a Best Friend from 2016-08-05T19:30
Part 1 of Jon Hansen, aka the voice of #Truth and #Transparency in purchasing/procurement. Jon discusses what makes him tick and what ticks him off in procurement. The conscience behind #CodeGate, ...
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Part 2, Terrorism Expert Names Biggest Threat, Jim Visits Yoga Mecca. from 2016-07-14T20:14:17
Part 2. Dr. Colin Clarke, noted terrorism expert, names who concerns him the most re terrorism...you may be surprised. Dr. Clarke also continues the conversation on how terrorists are financed and ...
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Terrorism, Inc. author talks funding of ISIS and imminent terror threats. Jim surfs, kayaks...and read a book. from 2016-06-30T17:03:25
SPECIAL EPISODE: Part 1 of interview with Dr. Colin Clarke (@ColinPClarke), noted expert on terrorism. Dr. Clarke covers his background, some history on terrorism, how terrorists find funding, and ...
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Golfing in Plaid, Bad Jazz Being Bad and Jim on Willie’s Bus from 2016-06-23T20:39:02
This episode? Golf, plaid pants, beer girls, Pulitzer Prize, Willie Nelson’s bus, and the Navy rocking out to jazz music. Yep, typical stuff on TBBT.
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Apocalypse Now, When Floods&Disaster Strike, Preparedness Expert from 2016-06-10T17:13:14
The only podcast that brings you floods, wildfires, and goats...
Jake Dirr. Yep, cool name. Jake joined J&B for an informative, interesting overview on disasters...not isolated to Jim’s ...
Estimating Procurement, Police Video Recordings&Male Tells of Beginner's Yoga from 2016-05-28T04:20
Raise your hand if you want to know more about co-host Jim Ward. Close enough. Here’s the first ever, history making “Tales of Ordinary Madness”.
Glenn Ruckel, one of the more experienced and...
Salute to, and Info for Veterans. Jim uses #CrazyBids as his Drishti from 2016-05-13T20:05:44
A special visit with Mr. David Elizondo, one of the Program Directors for the Veteran’s Business Outreach Program. David talks about opportunities and challenges for veterans and shares some useful...
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Grateful Dead, Great Lakes Biomimicry, Life is Great, but Clowns Aren't from 2016-04-29T17:01:57
Carol Thaler and Christine Hockman, from Great Lakes Biomimicry, our very first guests of season 2, join us to talk about the creativity that is biomimicry. Heck, even President Obama plans on leve...
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The Boys are Back in Town... TBBT Season 2 is Off and Running from 2016-04-14T18:30:24
Welcome back! Jim looks back at his visits to Russia, China, SXSW, and elsewhere. Shirtless with Vladimir Putin and ice sculpting...there’s a visual. Not to be outdone, Bill drank a black russian i...
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#CrazyBids Season 1 - The Big Bid Theory from 2016-01-26T20:04:22
#CrazyBids was the brainchild of our very own Jim Ward and what a phenomenon!
Jim and Bill brought forth bids, err, crazy bids for holodecks, Burning Man, biomimicry, light art, and Mar...
Best of TBBT Season 2015 from 2016-01-19T02:38:07
In a memorable maiden season of TBBT, Jim Ward and Bill Culhane rolled out 16 podcasts, many hours of crazy bids, special guests, procurement tips, government bids news and much more.
Sa...
The Big Bid Theory - Best of Interviews Season 2015 from 2015-12-23T21:34:04
While the guys have been on the road and in production meetings for Season 2016, have you missed your TBBT fix? As promised and people of their word, Jim and Bill are rolling out some “Best of” epi...
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Dropping the Curtain on Season One from 2015-11-17T18:14:50
We’re so glad we had this time together… Jim and Bill close down season 1 of The Big Bid Theory.
Learn about Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTAC), a season ending #CrazyBids, ...
California Procurement and Jim Going on a Trip? from 2015-11-03T17:16:12
The Big Bid Theory visits California at the same time Jim prepares to leave for Mars?
The guys visit with Mr. Angel Carrera, who discusses procurement in California and what you need to ...
Art of Procurement and Procurement of Art from 2015-10-21T16:46:40
Jim and Bill are back in studio and again have The Big Bid Theory Band along for the ride. Special guest, procurement, light art, and more music. This episode has it all.
Our special gue...
Marijuana Legalization Debate Continued, TBBT Band is Born from 2015-10-05T18:23:13
Jim, Bill, and the TBBT team continue to make history.
As a tie-in to our last episode, David Boyer, Campaign Manager for the 'Campaign to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol' in Maine, prov...
Great Luck, uh, Growing Your Business - The Marijuana Legalization Debate from 2015-09-21T18:18:08
The charter for 'The Big Bid Theory' reads that Jim and Bill will hereby take the government procurement conversation to wherever it's needed. This episode proves it.
Government bids for...
iHeart says Yes. Jim on Biomimicry, Biotech and Bids from 2015-09-08T17:29:34
The show got the thumbs up from iHeart Radio! Remember to listen, share and/or follow!
Why is the usually outspoken Jim Ward being coy reference Ronda Rousey?
Governments need...
Retro and Metro. A Kinder, Gentler Crazy Bid from 2015-08-25T04:31:41
Jim and Bill get some culture and refinement. You get a kinder, gentler crazy bid.
The United States is covered with transportation and transit systems and you are covered with the gover...
Burning Man is a Go, Bridges are a No. from 2015-08-10T19:03:55
Jim and Bill continue to pave new roads in podcasting. Hopefully, they include new bridges.
Jim proclaims victory as Burning Man is full speed ahead. No thanks to the Bureau of Land Mana...
Tops, Tarmac, and Tracking from 2015-07-28T21:06:39
Jim and Bill wrap up their theme of recognizing some of the best of the best. They identify the current top industries for published government bids and RFPs. In addition, they look across the U.S....
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Attach, Attacks, Attacked from 2015-07-14T15:53:51
Jim and Bill with a special edition of TBBT. The guys raced back to the studio, in part, due to the continuing outcry regarding "that" Burning Man government bid.
The guys weigh in with...
Hurricanes, a Hill, Burning Man from 2015-07-06T18:43:28
Jim and Bill have emerged from the studio with a variety of intel and a crazy bid for the ages!
California has moved FI$Cal to a December 2015 start.
Governments are securing ...
FI$Cal, Hackers, and Holodecks! from 2015-06-17T18:06:29
Jim Ward and Bill Culhane discuss some of the latest in procurement news. Latest on FI$Cal. Government IT data and infrastructure under attack. Mass notification and alert industry on the rise. Cra...
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Eprocurement, Emergency&Explosions! from 2015-06-01T17:58:15
In this episode, Jim and Bill share additional information on WOSB's pursuing business in the public sector.
The guys talk about the growth in utilization of NG911 systems. Tragic, weath...
WOSBs, Radiology, Endless Opportunity from 2015-05-19T15:00:19
Jim Ward and Bill Culhane discuss the status of public sector business opportunities for Women Owned Small Business (WOSBs). Background on set asides, designations, with suggestions on what to cons...
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Body Cam, Vid Visitation&New TBBT Pic! from 2015-05-07T17:13:26
Jim and Bill discuss the latest on law enforcement use of body worn cameras and an analysis of inmate video visitation. Jim talks about how to jump start your pursuit of government business. TBBT w...
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Birth of a Procurement Podcast from 2015-04-21T17:22:45
Public sector procurement news. Industry analysis of body worn cameras and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR). Tips on how government procurement is changing and more!
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