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Entrepreneur Soundoff!57--Proposal Tip: Using Numbers as Proposal Proof PointsJustify the numbers in your proposal by using the Government’s own info. These proof points will give your bid the edge over your competitors and show you’re a lower risk option.Any info without a proof point is useless to the source selection board. Its always to add numbers to anything you state to provide concrete evidence._________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovC...2023-04-0501 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!56--Finding REAL BUSINESS MENTORS...and Not Celebrity CEOs or Navy SEALS_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2023-03-2927 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!55--Proposal Tip: Adding Value to Your Proposal OrgChartLearn how to add value to your next Government Contract proposal through your organization chart. Your org chart is an often-overlooked part of a bid, but can add a lot of customer value if you create it right!_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-w...2023-03-2401 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!48-Risk Management--The Difference Between a Bid Win and LossMany small business bidders don't really know how proposals are ACTUALLY SCORED. They read the Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS) in the Request for Proposal (RFP) and their eyes get really big. WE CAN DO THIS! Then they write, what I call, an "I love me" proposal, stating how great they are at doing what was stated in the proposal. In this euphoria, they never consider how their proposal is going to be scored. As such, they have ZERO concept that RISK is literally HALF of their Combined Technical/Risk Rating! Most s...2023-03-0126 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!47-EVERYBODY Faces Career TRANSITION--EMBRACE IT TO GET AHEADThe one constant to life is change. That can be said about a person's career and professional success, as well. Although the term "transition" has been largely associated with the military community, every successful professional experiences at least one major career transition. In fact, some of the largest career transitions have nothing to do with changing industries. Instead, it has to do with changing your role in an industry. Transitioning from a customer-facing contributor to the corporate office is a massive change. Similarly, transitioning into a leadership role can be just as daunting. In fact, accepting a positio...2023-02-2315 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!46-Manage Your EFFORT...Not Your Time!"Just putting in time" doesn't cut it for anything that really matters...and this holds especially true for entrepreneurship. In most companies that I worked, it was taboo to shut your office door. Why? The boss couldn't tell if you were looking appropriately engaged in your work. When I was the CEO, I actually encouraged my team to shut their doors so they could focus better. Was I concerned that they weren't working hard? Absolutely not. Here's why. In a small business, you can't coast or "phone it in." As soon as you take your hand off the sausa...2023-02-1507 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!45-Don't Rent Your Life Due to Insecurity. BUY IT...It's a Hell of an ROI!Most people rent their time... They will waste large portions of their life, expending countless hours of meaningless time because they're scared that if they try to make those hours really count...and fall short...then they'll be crushed. To avoid that pain, they throw those hours away by not investing any emotional equity in them. That way, they can avoid all possibility of failing because they never tried. For example, people will work for 40-50 hours per week just for a paycheck to pay the bills. In some cases, they may not be in a position to do...2023-02-0705 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!44-Buying a Franchise--It's Not the Proven Playbook to RichesThere is nothing more sought after than finding a roadmap to riches...Or a Playbook that guarantees you success if you just follow the checklist. And that is how franchisors prey on aspiring entrepreneurs! The old saying that if it's too good to be true, then well...it usually is. Franchise Disclosure Documents provide real up-front costs. And these costs are usually BRUTAL. However, people are will to pay them for the "secret roadmap to riches" because Franchise Disclosure Documents will frequently list estimated potential annual income like this Estimated Income: "3,000 to $300,000."Here's the FACTS:The AV...2023-02-0214 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!43-What 9 out of 10 SUCCESSFUL GovCon Companies Are DoingWould you do what 88% of the MOST SUCCESSFUL GovCon small businesses are doing? 99% of small business owners don't..._________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si...2023-01-1506 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!42-Recording of HOW TO WIN GOVERNMENT SET ASIDE CONTRACTS WebinarThis is a recording of the Government Contracting Academy's Webinar, How to Win Government Set Aside Contracts. _________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b...2023-01-121h 05Entrepreneur Soundoff!41-Really Good CEOs are NOT Heroes!It all begins at the top with great leaders. However, leadership doesn’t always look like people think it does. Being a great CEO does NOT mean that you must be able to come through with heroics, time and again, to be successful. In fact, the opposite is true. The driving forces behind business success are documented processes, well-defined roles & responsibilities, management oversight, and data-driven decision-making. Good leadership is documented. Bad leaders heroically respond to non-existent policies, undocumented processes, and ill-defined corporate roles. As a first-time CEO, I learned this the hard way when I discove...2023-01-0914 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!40-Transition Management as a Proposal STRENGTH!The transition management plan section, whether explicitly or implicitly required in the RFP, can be a major discriminator...if you write a great one! In fact, small businesses usually win their first prime contract by demonstrating their ability to transition the contract AND successfully rebadge the incumbent employees...while pricing the proposal significantly less that the incumbent. The Source Selection Board will accept the risk of going with a "new company's" if they feel confident of getting the same incumbent people at a worthwhile discount! _________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our...2023-01-0629 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!39-Contract Transition: The Most TERRIFYING Part of Government ContracingThe only thing more terrifying than the first day of a large prime contract transition period is the first day after a poorly managed transition period...Transition management is vitally important to the success of any contract award. In fact, the 30-day transition period is the time with the highest probability of being terminated by the customer, especially if the losing incumbent contractor isn't playing nicely...which is most of the time. Listen in to learn the risks and critical components of a successful transition management plan. This podcast discusses the importance of an infrastructure plan, a kno...2023-01-0526 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!38-Business Resolutions That WORK!The New Year is an ideal time to rejuvenate your entrepreneurial efforts, pursue ambitious small business goals and affect positive changes in your company! However, you must have "better" resolutions to produce "better" results! Here are three tips that will significantly improve entrepreneurial goals:1. Create "resolutions with bite!" Or, as I call it, "Dream with Consequences." You should fully document the NEGATIVE repercussions of NOT attaining your resolution/dream/goal. If you consider your resolutions as simply "icing on the cake" then they have very little probability of accomplishing them. Either you're woefully wrong or your resolutions are relativ...2022-12-2816 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!37-FIVE FACTS Every Vet Should Know About Gov't ContractingFIVE FACTS that every veteran should know about Government Contracting:FACT 1. A MASSIVE amount of spending occurs each year in areas that are most relevant to Veterans’ experiences (DoD, Intel Community, DHS, VA, DoE and DoS)FACT 2.The Small Business Set Aside Program of 23% of all GovCon dollars being awarded to small businesses is being EXCEEDED! The FY2020 SBA Scorecard reports small businesses were awarded:a.$145B in PRIME contractsb.$83B in SUB contractsFACT 3.However, over HALF of the 24 Government organizations that fall under the purview of S...2022-12-0723 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!36-The Three Contractor CommandmentsSupporting a Federal Government customer can be one of the most rewarding professional experiences that you may have has a billable contractor. However, it can also be challenging. Like any industry, you can always have "difficult" customers. Knowing and following these three "Contractor Commandments" will provide you the mindset to excel, regardless of your alignment with your customer. However, the mindset they they engender is the most important thing. This mindset will have you cheerfully supporting even the most challenging customers on your way to achieving your real goals and objectives! _________________To get on the fast track...2022-12-0533 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!35-How to Engender Trust in Your BidsEngendering trust is one of the most important, unstated aspects of any proposal effort. If the Source Selection Board does not trust your company or your bid, then they will find away to lower your score. Low trust usually results in a lower confidence assessment, enabling the Source Selection Board to award the contract to a trusted bidder! Trust and confidence are very closely related. The five Cs of trust include: CareCommunicationCharacterConsistencyCompetenceThese components of trust are not always easy to convey...however, one easy way to engender trust is through the attainment of ISO 9001 Quality Manage...2022-12-0130 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!34-*Special* Founder Interview with Jeffrey Payne, CEO of Accordant FederalMeet Jeffrey Payne...Serial Entrepreneur, USNA, MIT and Wharton graduate and now Founder and CEO of Accordant Federal! Jeff has a ton of valuable insights and experiences that he shares with aspiring entrepreneurs.Contact Info:www.AccordantFederal.com jeff@accordantfederal.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreycpayne/_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company...2022-11-2930 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!33-Subcontracts vs Prime ContractsThere is no such thing as a "bad dollar" when you're a small business. However, when you're award a subcontract or prime contract, the value of these awards are tremendous...but different. Knowing what you're getting from each type of contract award will help you optimize the value of each one! _________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company...2022-11-2525 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!32-Factoring...It Could Be a Necessary Evil!Bottom Line Upfront: Factoring is very similar to "white collar loan-sharking!" In a factoring arrangement, you are selling your unpaid (approved) invoices to a third party who buys them for less than their dollar amount. The good news is that you get your money faster than waiting for the government to pay you, so you can do vitally important things like "make payroll." The bad news is that factoring arrangements are usually worse than a moderately bad credit card! Knowing how to avoid factoring landmines can save you a bunch of money because many rapidly growing small businesses are force...2022-11-1819 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!31-Your Startup's Bank Is EXTREMELY Important!Is there really much different between banks? Most provide little to zero interest on checking and saving accounts. So why is my corporate banking institute so important? It can literally save you HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS...if you choose a bank wisely! Randy is living proof that poor banking decisions can cost you tons of dollars and that all banks are not the same... _________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the l...2022-11-1127 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!30-As a Startup, Invest in an Infrastructure Plan...Not InfrastructureAs a startup, you should have TWO "Golden Rules of Infrastructure." First, never invest in infrastructure until you absolutely need it! Cash is too important to be spending it on things that you can't fully leverage yet. Second, infrastructure should NEVER be a risk. Why? Your infrastructure requirements can be fully known if you're "looking forward." These rules may initially appear to be contradictions, but they don't have to be. Creating a robust, detailed Infrastructure Plan that can be immediately executed will both prepare your company for future performance demands while saving your vitally important cash! _________________To get...2022-11-0419 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!29-ISO Certification Provides a GREAT Return-On-Investment!A FedGov proposal typically contains several different section that are evaluated by the Source Selection Board. Most of these sections have very little to do with the actual solution being proposed and when their evaluated values are combined, these sections are worth more than the actual proposed solution! ISO Certifications tremendously strengthen these non-solution proposal sections, such as your proposal's Quality Control Plan, Management Section, Transition Plan, Risk Management Plan, Staffing Plan, etc. A corporate investment into a single RFP's solution will be worth less than these "non-solution" sections and will be largely useless on future bids. An investment in I...2022-10-2815 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!28-How ISO Certification Can Help You Win Prime ContractsAs a small business bidder, the first and largest obstacle that you must overcome is the perception that all small businesses are inherently risky. This fact is especially true for larger small business set asides where the small business prime bidder is expected to manage up to tens of millions of dollars in work, a complex prime contract and various subcontractors. ISO Certification demonstrates corporate maturity. ISO Certification ensures that your business processes are compliant with globally-accepted industry best practices and that you have formal risk management, change management and quality management programs to ensure low-risk, high-quality contract performance! ...2022-10-2115 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!27-How ISO Certification Can Help You Win SubcontractsLarge business bidders are frequently required to subcontract ~ 30% of the value of their contracts to small businesses due to the Small Business Set Aside Program. However, to be selected on a large business' bid team as a small business partner is non-trivial, considering that tens of thousands of small businesses are vying for the same opportunity! As such, large business bidders only select small business partners that ADD VALUE TO THEIR PROPOSALS...and this value must be 100% tangible. Simply "being good" at something doesn't count. ISO Certifications add value in the form of additional evaluated points or as proposal "stre...2022-10-1410 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!26-Why ISO Certification...NOW!A startup, by definition, is a new company, possessing no past performances or ongoing customer relationships. Without any corporate experience, corporate credentials are EVERYTHING! The most recognized and prestigious corporate credentials that can be legitimately obtained my startups are ISO Certifications. These certifications include ISO 9001 Quality Management System, ISO 27001 Information Security Management System, and other globally-recognized industry best practices. ISO Certification conveys corporate maturity, a validated adherence to industry best practices and low performance risk. When you need help to penetrate markets the most...now is the time to obtain ISO Certification! _________________To get on the fast t...2022-10-0708 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!25-Using a Startup Business ModelInstead of downloading and populating a massive, largely useless business plan template, this topic discusses how a living, breathing business framework (or model) is tremendously more useful. A business framework or business model can be 100% customized to your specific industry and company. Most importantly, it is a dynamic tool that is intended to be iterative, allowing you to revisit past decisions and data points!_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the la...2022-09-3024 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!24-Finding the Right Startup MentorThere are tons of books, podcasts and social media outlets by successful leaders, business executives, and motivational gurus. Without question, these people are wildly successful. However, does that make them good mentors...FOR YOU? Chances are...no. Finding a great mentor is incredibly important! But they must be aligned with your goals to be truly impactful. Listening to a motivational speaker tell you that you must find your inner self will not help you find low-cost benefits administration support. Similarly, reading a leadership book by a Navy SEAL about a "snatch and grab" mission will not help you ma...2022-09-2322 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!23-LinkedIn Live Broadcast: Startup Infrastructure RequirementsLet's be politically INcorrect for a bit. Regardless of industry, if a startup or ultra-small business bought all of the requisite infrastructure to ensure successful execution of a win, they would go bankrupt. Leadership is not "spending away risk." Heck, anybody can do that. real leadership is understanding what risks must be managed. The easiest way to manage infrastructure risks is to have a robust infrastructure PLAN that can be IMMEDIATELY executed. Are there still risks? Absolutely. But your company will avoid the catastrophic risk of going bankrupt funding corporate infrastructure before it is fully needed. _________________To get on...2022-09-1620 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!22-The Perspectives to Include in Winning ProposalsWriting a winning government contracting proposal is hard. That's why a proposal must by "built." You cannot simply starting writing on page one of a proposal and continue to the page constraint and address all the necessary perspectives to win. These perspectives include: 1. The bidder's perspective2. The customer's perspective3. External perspective4. Competitions' perspective_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin...2022-09-0923 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!21-*Special* Founder Interview with Pramod Raheja, CEO and Co-founder of Airgility Inc.Pramod Raheja is the CEO and Co-founder of Airgility Inc. Airgility is a company dedicated to making a big social impact by creating unparalleled aerial unmanned systems that can fly anywhere, including areas where there is limited or no GPS access and in confined areas. These capabilities allow Airgility to conduct the most important missions which include search & rescue, protecting our borders, delivering medical supplies to remote areas and many more important missions. Our drones utilize artificial intelligence and machine learning so they can perceive their surroundings, which enables them to map areas, track objects and provide analytical feedback i...2022-09-0636 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!20-LinkedIn Livestream Re-Broadcast--Use a Business Model Vice a Business Plan TemplateWhen launching a company, an iterative business model or framework is tremendously more effective that focusing on completing a massive business plan template that are available online. _________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/s...2022-09-0128 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!19-"Good Enough for Government Work" and Other MisconceptionsThis podcast discusses the sensitive relationship between customer and business owner/service provider. _________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTu...2022-08-3015 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!18-Webinar: How ISO Can Help your Company Win More ContractsISO certification can be the competitive edge that empowers you to take your business to the next level. In the crowded field of Federal Government contracting, small businesses must show that they're mature, low-risk, and employ best practices. ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification PROVES you embody these traits, setting you above 99.8% of other U.S. businesses.In this FREE webinar, industry insider Randal Wimmer will let you know how ISO certification can expedite your business' growth and ability to scale. With GCA, achieving ISO certification is so much easier than you think! _________________To...2022-08-2542 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!17-*Special* Founder Interview with Rich McCormack, Co-Founder of Viqtory and Founder of Assured LogIQGCA Cohort member, Rich McCormack, is the Co-Founder of Viqtory and Founder of Assured LogIQ. He has over 20 years of experience starting and operating media, marketing and technology companies. Upon leaving the Navy, graduating from business school and a short stint with International Paper, Rich took his short, but impactful experience, and embarked on his entrepreneurial journey. Joining up with Navy friend Chris Hale, in 1998, Rich and team launched a number of companies, most notably a venture-funded startup called Stars & Stripes Omnimedia incubated out of Carnegie Mellon University. In 2001, after the burst of the dot.com bubble, St...2022-08-2342 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!16-E Sound-Off GovCon LinkedIn Livestream 2_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-08-181h 02Entrepreneur Soundoff!15-E Sound-Off GovCon LinkedIn Livestream 1_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-08-1651 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!14-*Special* Founder Interview with Joshua Skule and Dan "DZ" Dzenitis of Bow Wave_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-08-0958 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!13-ROI on an Investment of $500 in the RIGHT Market_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-08-0411 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!12- *Special* Founder Interview with Scott Shipman, President of Invicta Solutions Group_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-07-2848 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!11-Government Contracting Webinar_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-07-2659 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!10-Barriers to Market Entry_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-07-2207 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!9-Shipley or Not for Small Businesses?_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-07-2005 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!8-Entrepreneurs, Stop Chasing Bright, Shiny Objects to Win More_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-07-1809 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!7-Avoiding the Pwin Lie_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-07-1208 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!6-Can I Really Do It?_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website 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https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-06-2810 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!4-Account Plan_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-06-2119 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!3-Naming Your Company_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website 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Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-06-0717 minEntrepreneur Soundoff!1-Inaugural Episode_________________To get on the fast track to government contracting success, visit our website at:https://governmentcontractingacademy.com/_________________Follow us on other platforms to stay up to date on the latest GovCon tips and tricks:GCA’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/company/governmentcontractingacademy/Randy’s Linkedin ▶ https://www.linkedin.com/in/randal-wimmer/The Entrepreneurial Times ▶ https://theentrepreneurialtimes.com/Our Podcast ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4T2hq4ymWn4v9hI2hmdxuk?si=0e2aa77541b34b45Our YouTube▶ https://youtube.com/@GovConAcademy2022-05-3122 min
Wimmer's WildernessEpisode #69 Springhill Heritage FarmEpisode #69 of Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast focuses on local food production with Marissa of Springhill Heritage Farm in Chetek, Wisconsin. We explore the three-year journey to transfer a dream of locally raised beef, pork, turkey, and chickens in a free-range environment. The low-stress healthy, raised animals provide safe, great-tasting options for our dinner table. Wild harvested maple syrup is also on the menu. We walk through the regulatory, financial, organizational, and personal work needed to make this dream come true. Our honest discussion brings to light the effort required to go from dream to reality. The keys to...2021-11-271h 08Wimmer's WildernessEpisode #67 Community Update ZoningWe discuss the changes in residential zoning and the impacts it might have on our Communities. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment, and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states, and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we can make a positive change in our local communities, it will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state, and national levels.2021-10-1514 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #66 Community Briefing 9/21/21Episode #66 of Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast launches our Community Briefing series. We discuss four articles regarding issues that impact local communities. We look at the results of a school district's review of their buildings, a Florida poll on environmental protections, local communities spending federal dollars, and how North Carolina is eliminating local control.2021-09-2235 minWimmer's WildernessWeek in Review April 23rd 2021Launching a Week in Review Series that covers several topics each week that last 15 to 20 minutes per episode. This week Florida, Texas, Indiana and Georgia provide us stories covering Local Control, Public Health and Climate Change. This Episode is broadcast on Wimmer's Wilderness Facebook live.2021-04-2324 minWimmer's Wilderness2021 UpdateUpdate on what is happening in Wimmer's Wilderness. May podcast episodes titled Inflation, Yertle the Turtle, Biggest Personalities in Congress and Running for Electric Cooperative Board. I discuss the upcoming launch of the Wimmer's Wilderness Store that will carry lip balm, honey, beeswax candles, shirts and hats. 2021-04-1618 min
Agile Mindset - Impulse für's Agil-seinKonflikt-Power mit Axel Maluschka - Was wir vom Karate lernen könnenMal wieder eine Premiere!! 🥳🤩 Willkommen zu meiner ersten Mini-Podcast-Rally! Im Grunde genommen nur eine Doppelfolge, aber auf zwei verschiedene Podcasts verteilt. Letzte Woche war ich zu Gast bei Axel Maluschka in seinem Podcast "Konflikt-Power auf's Ohr". Dort haben wir erst einmal angefangen, uns über agiles Arbeiten allgemein zu unterhalten. Die Folge könnt Ihr hören auf allen großen Podcast-Portalen (z.B. Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/agiles-mindset-gespr%C3%A4ch-mit-dem-trainer-coach-f%C3%BCr-agilit%C3%A4t/id1153559028?i=1000514456925 oder auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MXpDp7IwWUVlqVA6h9bMp?si=dUfDu8MNRoitT-DzoLa0PQ).
In d...2021-03-2950 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #55 Conversation with Chiara Riolfi of BeeVitalEpisode #55 of Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast features our first international conversation with BeeVital's very own Chiara Riolfi. BeeVital is an Austrian Company specializing in honeybee health. Chiara shared a great deal of information about honeybees in numerous countries, regulatory issues when bringing a product to market and how a science-based business improves our environment. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment, and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states, and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we can make a positive change in ou...2021-01-1653 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #51 Down BallotIn episode #51, we discuss Down Ballot. As elections come to a close Nov 3rd, it is essential to understand how down-ballot races impact our lives. It is more than just a Presidential election. Make sure you stick around till the end to play our quiz. You will have a chance to win our Wimmer’s Wilderness Mason glass drinking jar, recycled cardboard pen, and our very popular reusable/retractable drinking straw.2020-10-2943 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #50 The PresidencyIn episode #50, we discuss the Presidency. As the Presidential election comes to a close Nov 3rd, it is essential to understand the position, its powers, and how it has evolved. In today's podcast, we explore the following three points: Point #1 What is the American Presidency? Point #2 How do we pick a President? Point #3 How has the Office of President changed over time? We use a few audio clips from the West Wing, Winston Churchill, and Plato's Republic to help make a few points. We finish with our Quiz allowing our listeners...2020-10-141h 17Wimmer's WildernessEpisode #44 BeesIn Episode #44 we do a quick update about Covid19 and school openings then spend most of the episode talking about starting a backyard honey bee operation. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level.2020-08-0235 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #42 Mask, Covid19 & BeesIn Episode #42 Mask, Covid19, and Bees, we delve into a Gallup Poll about mask-wearing, discuss Covid19 spread, and honey bees. We share a lot of great information in the first two segments and finish with my passion project, raising honey bees. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment, and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states, and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we can make a positive change in our local communities, that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state, and na...2020-06-2037 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #40 Mask, Food Banks & Opening UpWe discuss the politics and necessity of wearing a face mask during the time of Covid19. Food Banks across our Country face escalating demands and dwindling resources. Our Country is moving fast to open up economic activities, and we delve into the positives and negatives. We finish this episode with our Quiz and a chance to win a Wimmer's Wilderness Mason Jar Drinking Glass, recycled cardboard pen, retractable/reusable straw, and a candle made from our very own beeswax.2020-05-2943 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #39 Community & Economic DevelopmentWelcome to Wimmer’s Wilderness. In this episode, we have a conversation with Ryan Kernosky, the Community Development Director and Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. We discuss Community Development, Economic Development, Public Service, and so much more, including how the Covid19 Pandemic is affecting local communities. I am your host George Wimmer. I have 30 years of volunteer work, community organizing, and 16 years in local government – 12 as mayor. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment, and Education from a local perspective.2020-05-1546 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #38 Covid19 Impacts on Local CommunitiesIn this episode we have a Covid19 update, discuss the financial impacts to local governments and finish with lessons learned from the Great Recession. We have our popular quiz in which you may win a Wimmer’s Wilderness Mason Jar drinking glass, Wimmer’s Wilderness recycled cardboard pen and the very popular retractable – reusable straw.2020-05-0547 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #36 New RealityIn Episode #36 New Reality we discuss the concept of Flattening the Curve, Stay at Home Orders and the future episodes. We are in a whole new world reality and we must be prepared to do our part. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national le...2020-04-0227 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #35 Conversation with Public Health Director Jennifer RombalskiWe have a great conversation with Jennifer Rombalski, Public Health Director of La Crosse Wisconsin. Public health is defined as the science of protecting the safety and improving the health of communities through education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention. The definition of public health is different for every person. We discuss a wide range of topics of how to make our communities healthier and what it takes to have a good Public Health Department. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local p...2020-03-1240 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #34 Conversation with Mayor Wheeler of Bremerton, WAConversation with Mayor Wheeler of Bremerton, WA. We discuss his Military and Public service. Our conversation covered topics of public health, housing, jobs, environment and many more than impact his community. Also some really innovative ideas to better serve communities throughout our Country. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at...2020-03-0444 minWimmer's WildernessConversation with John Pepper Chair of Norwich VTConversation with Chair John Pepper of Norwich Vermont. We discuss his lifetime of business success and how that has motivated him to help make his community a better place. We discussed livable wages, affordable housing, transparency, climate change impacts and so much more. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at...2020-02-0647 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #32 - Presidential Primaries and CaucusesWe are on the cusp of Primary/caucus season. This process starts February 3rd in Iowa and ends June 7th in Puerto Rico. We take a look at the first 4 contest and a few other states and discuss their impact on selecting our next President. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to bet...2020-01-3117 minWimmer's WildernessWhat to Expect in 2020In Episode #31 we answer the question of why Wilderness is in the Podcast title and let our listeners know what to expect in 2020. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level.2020-01-0913 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #29 Washington's WarningWe discuss President's Washington's warning about political parties in his Farewell Address. We are living in an age that is ruled by partisan fighting and gridlock. Here is a hint to the solution - compromise is not a dirty word. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, sta...2019-11-2729 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #28 Cyber SecurityIn Episode #28 we discuss a conservation survey from Montana then delve into our main topic of Cyber Attacks on Local Governments. We finish with our 3 question Quiz where you can win a Wimmer’s Wilderness mason glass drinking jar, a recycled cardboard pen and our very popular retractable – reusable drinking straw. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local commun...2019-11-0724 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #27 Crippling National DebtWe discuss the Trillion dollar a year deficits, the nearly $23 Trillion National Debt by laying out its history and the troubling consequences to our Nation. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level.2019-10-3131 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #25 Recycled Plastics to Clothing & Community DevelopmentWe discuss how recycled plastics, specifically plastic bottles, are used to make clothing and if that is an environmentally positive process. We then move on to Community Development and finish with our Quiz. Our Quiz prizes include a Wimmer's Wilderness mason glass drinking jar, recycled cardboard pen, retractable/reusable straw and a $25 Visa gift card. 2019-08-1032 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #24 Encore of - The Importance of Cities with Sam Mamet Executive Director of CMLAn interesting conversation with Sam Mamet the Executive Director of the Colorado Municipal League. We discuss how cities deliver services and the roles of local officials. The importance of state and local partnerships. Sam relates several stories from his decades of experience serving cities in Colorado and Nevada. I would like to welcome you to Wimmer’s Wilderness. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We as individuals can have a significant impact on the quality of our communities. I have always wanted to create a way to hel...2019-07-2735 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #23 Q&A #2This is our second Episode answering listener questions. We cover topics ranging from Home Rule, why cities build parks and trails and Economic Development subsidies. We answer 5 questions in depth and provide a lot of great information. We have parody sponsorship ad and finish with our Quiz. There are three quiz questions. Each question is from this week’s episode. Get your pencil, pen or device ready to write down the answers. When you have completed the quiz go to wimmerswilderness.org and fill out the Quiz answer form on the quiz tab. You will be entered to w...2019-07-2048 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #22 Q&AIn Episode #22 I answer several listener questions. Questions regarding why there are so many types of local governments and the reason for the taxes collected. We also have our Quiz at the end where you can win a Wimmer's Wilderness mason glass drinking jar, recycled cardboard pen and our very popular reusable/retractable straw. 2019-07-1234 minWimmer's WildernessConversation with Clinton, MS Mayor Phil FisherIn today’s episode we are having a conversation with Mayor Fisher of Clinton, Mississippi. He is a retired Major General who commanded over 43,000 troops and personnel in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Mayor Fisher has had decades of service to his community and our Country. We discuss what makes his community special, education, elections, primary, the military and so much more. We interview interesting public servants to demystify the who and why they choose to serve us and make our lives better. We cover many topics in our conversation. Make sure you stick around till the end...2019-07-061h 02Wimmer's WildernessEpisode #20 Key West Mayor JohnstonEpisode #20 of Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast is an interview with Key West Mayor Johnston. She is an incredible individual - 3 time National Collegiate Champion Softball Player to business owner to Mayor of Key West. We discuss, climate change, local government, how to improve your community, why and how to run for local office and how to work with State government. We cover a lot of topics to demystify how and why to improve your local community.2019-06-2841 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #18 Week in Review 6-7-19Welcome to Episode #18 of Wimmer’s Wilderness, I am your host George Wimmer. I have 16 years in local Government with 12 years as Mayor. Hopefully I have learn a few thing in my 30 years of volunteer work and Community organizing. Wimmer’s Wilderness Podcast is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. A couple big news items this week. Mexico tariffs on top of Chinese tariffs Climate change comments by the president Jobs numbers being the lowest in decades – stagnant wage growth – stock market up on job numbers hoping i...2019-06-0835 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #17 Week in Review 5-31-19Welcome to Episode 17. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level. I am going to apologies right away as we get into a lot of numbers this episode. We kind of have to as we talk about the national debt. We also cover many of...2019-06-0134 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #16 5-24-19 Week in ReviewI would like to welcome you to Wimmer’s Wilderness Podcast. I am your host George Wimmer. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level. Wimmer’s Wilderness Podcast is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. In today’s epis...2019-05-2423 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #13 Former Congressional Candidate Leah Phifer InterviewLeah Phifer is a Progressive who ran for the Minnesota 8th Congressional District in 2018. She has worked at the FBI and in Homeland Security's ICE as a Spanish speaker to help the immigration process. Leah's positive campaign on issues is a model to be studied by other candidates. We discussed her background, employment experience, her campaign and the future. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If w...2019-04-2738 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #12 Medford, WI School Board Chair Dave Fleegel InterviewWe had a great discussion with Dave Fleegel the Medford Wisconsin School Board Chair. The Medford School District has over 2,000 students and their very own charter school that supports homeschooling and an online academy with over 700 students. Our conversation covered all these topics and the importance of a school board that is forward thinking in finding solutions to the myriad of challenges and opportunities education faces today. We also discussed being in local government and how that truly makes an impact in our communities. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Env...2019-04-2043 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #11 Week in Review April 12th 2019Our April 12th week in review episode covers 5 stories that affect local communities. Our format has us dive a little deeper into the 5th story each week. In the first 4 stories we cover Teacher Licensing, Veterans seeking elective office, BlackRock – the worlds largest asset manager and a state government shifting school cost to local governments. The big story this week covers invasive species. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities workin...2019-04-1622 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode # 10 Wimmer's Wilderness Podcast Update 4-9-19We have some exciting news about how we are expanding Wimmer's Wilderness. We are starting a YouTube channel, Patreon Page, merchandise and more. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level.2019-04-0905 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #9 Retired Major Alan Duff InterviewInterview with Retired Major Alan Duff about his service to our Country, his books and how he transitioned to elective local office after his 23 year military service. We discuss his experience both good and bad bringing military values to local government. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at t...2019-04-0539 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #8 Week in Review 3-29-19Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our regions, states and countries are simply a collection of local communities working together. If we are able to make a positive change in our local communities then that will lead to better outcomes at the regional, state and national level.2019-04-0219 minWimmer's WildernessWeek in Review 3-22-19In this episode of Week in Review we are adding two new segments. First is Lies, Damn lies and statistics – a segment to go over some recent numbers that impact local communities. The second new segment is our weekly quiz. After the lies, damn lies and statistics segment and each of the four short story segments I will ask a question. Go to georgewimmer.org and click on the week in review tab to send in your answers. All answers need to be in by 1 week from the date in the Week in Review title. Example this week in re...2019-03-2621 minWimmer's WildernessWeek in Review 3-15-19We discuss invasive species, a new X prize, Impact 100 in Palm Beach, why local governments use local papers for official notices, an ExxonMobile Lawsuit and single use plastics. Wimmer's Wilderness is an informed look at Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective.2019-03-1931 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #3 The Importance of Cities with Sam Mamet Executive Director of CMLAn interesting conversation with Sam Mamet the Executive Director of the Colorado Municipal League. We discuss how cities deliver services and the roles of local officials. The importance of state and local partnerships. Sam relates several stories from his decades of experience serving cities in Colorado and Nevada. I would like to welcome you to Wimmer’s Wilderness. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We as individuals can have a significant impact on the quality of our communities. I have always wanted to create a way to hel...2019-02-2435 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #2 The Importance of County Governments with Brian Namey of the National Coalition of CountiesInterview with Brian Namey of the National Coalition of Counties. We discuss the importance of County Government in delivering services and the wide range of County Government types throughout the Country. I would like to welcome you to Wimmer’s Wilderness. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We as individuals can have a significant impact on the quality of our communities. I have always wanted to create a way to help bring a little more light on important issues that affect us. I have created a Podcast cal...2019-02-2323 minWimmer's WildernessEpisode #1 What to ExpectI would like to welcome you to Wimmer’s Wilderness. We are working to bring greater awareness to our local communities and how important they are. We as individuals can have a significant impact on the quality of our communities. I have always wanted to create a way to help bring a little more light on important issues that affect us. I have created a Podcast called Wimmer’s Wilderness to give voice to this idea. Wimmer’s Wilderness is an informed look at decisions about Politics, Community, Government, Environment and Education from a local perspective. Our region...2019-02-2206 min