
Amtower Off-Center
Hosted by nationally-known speaker and consultant Mark Amtower, Amtower Off-Center highlights the good, the bad, the ugly and the just plain silly of doing business in the government market. Every week experts join Mark for a lively discussion of current issues facing the government contractor community.
Latest episodes

Aug 2, 2022 • 43min
Tips on how to get started in B2G marketing
B2G marketing professional Sheri Ascencio discusses her introduction to B2G and leveraging her network to find success. Topics include GovCon, thorough research in government marketing, transitioning to virtual events, building a mastermind group, power of networking and mentoring, and finding a tribe in the industry.

Jul 29, 2022 • 42min
The Power of Positive Intelligence
Retired US Naval officer Emily Harman joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center for a wide-ranging discussion of her post-Navy experiences, especially those involving self-awareness and developing positive mindsets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 3, 2022 • 48min
The GovCon Club
Guy Timberlake of The GovCon Club joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center to discuss the role of business development and how it has evolved in recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 22, 2022 • 43min
Mastering your mindset: How women leaders step up
Design to Delivery CEO Molly Gimmel, joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center to discuss her new book: "Master Your Mindset: How Women Leaders Step Up." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apr 11, 2022 • 43min
The evolving status of NASA SEWP
Joanne Woytek, program director of NASA SEWP, discusses the program's growth since its inception, the impact of the pandemic on SEWP usage, the evolution and success stories of NASA SEWP, the keys to its success, the transformation of the agency catalog into a marketplace, expanding the scope and services of NASA SEWP, customer feedback and scope limitations, and upcoming events and projects.

Mar 31, 2022 • 42min
Challenges facing the GovCon market
Matt Donovan from the Merritt Group discusses marketing issues facing government contractors, including building trust and relationships in the GovCon market, formulating value points and incorporating competitor concepts, shaping messages for specific activities in the government market, challenges of messaging in the GovCon market, exploring sub communities on LinkedIn, and the importance of innovation and collaboration in the GovCon market.

Mar 24, 2022 • 45min
A passion for marketing
Brian Chidester, Industry vice president - Worldwide Public Sector at Genesys, joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center for a wide ranging discussion on trends in government contracting, the mentor-protege program with Government Marketing University, and how the Ukrainian situation may impact the US Tech market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Feb 25, 2022 • 44min
All things contracting
Topics discussed include delays in appropriations and continuing resolutions, challenges in government contractor recruitment, the NDAA provision on e-commerce pilot, advantages of GSA Charge Card and Smart Pay Programs, and appreciation for government vehicles and initiatives like Polaris.

Feb 11, 2022 • 44min
How to win in the government market
On the 16th anniversary of Amtower Off Center, host Mark Amtower and his co-author Mike Lisagor will discuss their new book: How to Win in the Government Market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 28, 2022 • 40min
Seven leadership tips to transform your organization
Matt Mani of PwC joins host Mark Amtower on this week's Amtower Off Center to discuss a new book he co-authored titled: Beyond Digital: How Great Leaders Transform Their Organizations and Shape Their Future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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