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What is a GSA Schedule?
March 25, 2025

What is a GSA Schedule?

In this podcast episode, Nicholas discusses the significance of GSA schedules for companies aiming to engage with the U.S. federal government. He explains that a GSA schedule is a long-term contract between a supplier and the...

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A Day in the Life of Stephen Hawksworth
March 24, 2025

A Day in the Life of Stephen Hawksworth

A Day in the Life of an Executive Coach: Steve's Insights In this episode, Steve, an executive coach and strategist, shares insights into his daily routine. He discusses his professional engagements involving interesting topi...

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How Do Investment Banks Make Money?
March 24, 2025

How Do Investment Banks Make Money?

Understanding the Role or Investment Banks and Underwriters in Security Offerings This episode explains the essential role of underwriters, typically investment banks functioning as broker-dealers, in security offerings. It d...

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Angel Networks and SPAC Collaboration
March 21, 2025

Angel Networks and SPAC Collaboration

Bridging Angel Investors and SPACs: Creating a Transparent Ecosystem This episode explores the potential for collaboration between angel investors and SPACs in taking companies public. It discusses how angel groups could beco...

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Understanding The IR Function From Boards Seats to C-Suites
March 21, 2025

Understanding The IR Function From Boards Seats to C-Suites

Common Misunderstandings in Investor Relations (IR) by Boards and C-Suites In this episode, Peter discusses the common misconceptions within Investor Relations (IR) faced by boards, CEOs, and CFOs. He highlights how the evolv...

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Crafting Compelling Investor Presentations
March 20, 2025

Crafting Compelling Investor Presentations

Mastering Investor Presentations: Key Strategies and Best Practices In this episode, we explore essential best practices for investor presentations, emphasizing the importance of viewing them as opportunities rather than obli...

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The Role of Investor Relations in Smaller IPOs
March 20, 2025

The Role of Investor Relations in Smaller IPOs

Challenges and Solutions for Micro and Small Cap Companies Going Public This episode discusses the major challenges faced by micro and small cap public companies, particularly focusing on the lack of sponsorship that these co...

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Navigating SPAC Investor Relations
March 20, 2025

Navigating SPAC Investor Relations

Navigating Investor Relations in SPAC Transactions In this episode, David discusses the unique challenges and critical considerations for investor relations (IR) teams when working with Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (...

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Highlighting The Benefits of  Government Contracts
March 19, 2025

Highlighting The Benefits of Government Contracts

In this podcast episode, Nicholas Coriano delves into the advantages of government contracts from an investor's perspective. He outlines key benefits, emphasizing the predictable and reliable income these contracts offer comp...

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Understanding SEC Regulatory Requirements for New Securities
March 19, 2025

Understanding SEC Regulatory Requirements for New Securities

Understanding SEC Regulatory Requirements for New Securities This episode delves into the regulatory requirements for registering a new security with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). It covers the necessity for p...

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The Evolution of Investor Relations: From PR to Strategic Partner
March 18, 2025

The Evolution of Investor Relations: From PR to Strategic Partner

The Evolution of Investor Relations: From PR to Strategic Finance Partner In this episode, Peter discusses the significant changes in investor relations roles over the past few years. He explains how investor relations has tr...

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What is the Investor Relations Role in an IPO
March 17, 2025

What is the Investor Relations Role in an IPO

Key Investor Relations Roles in Preparing for an IPO or Roadshow This episode explores the crucial roles investor relations play when preparing for an IPO or roadshow. Key responsibilities include developing a compelling inve...

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The Most Valuable Asset for New Graduates: Your Network
March 17, 2025

The Most Valuable Asset for New Graduates: Your Network

Seth 00:00:00 As you know that you've learned that you live that you know, when I speak to people in business starting out or even in, you know, college or college grads that I speak with, the number one asset that you can w...

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What is a Contract Vehicle
March 14, 2025

What is a Contract Vehicle

In this podcast episode, the discussion focuses on the concept of a "contract vehicle" in government contracting. Nicholas explains that a contract vehicle, often referred to as a GSA schedule, is a formal agreement with the ...

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A Day in the Life of a Corporate Attorney with Mike Blankenship
March 14, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Corporate Attorney with Mike Blankenship

Navigating Corporate Law: A Day in the Life of a Corporate Attorney In this episode, Mike, a corporate attorney, shares his 'elevator pitch' and provides insight into his daily responsibilities. He describes his work with com...

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Personal vs. Corporate LinkedIn Profiles: Which Should You Prioritize
March 13, 2025

Personal vs. Corporate LinkedIn Profiles: Which Should You Prioritize

Josh 00:00:00 In LinkedIn. There's the the personal profile which everybody has. And then there's sometimes there's a corporate profile or someone just types it in and it doesn't even point to a page or something or a page n...

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Strategies for Public CEOs to Share on Social Without Risking Compliance
March 10, 2025

Strategies for Public CEOs to Share on Social Without Risking Complia…

Josh Wilson 00:00:00 When it comes to being a public CEO, I know that there's some things that you're not allowed to share, like on LinkedIn or social media. How do you how do you help guide a CEO to to maintain compliance a...

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The Best Strategies for Defining ROI on LinkedIn for Business Leaders
March 6, 2025

The Best Strategies for Defining ROI on LinkedIn for Business Leaders

Joshua Wilson 00:00:00 All right. So we've done all this work. We've optimized our LinkedIn and we're putting content out there. How do we know we're doing it well. Like how do you how do you measure your success. How do you...

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What is an RFQ?
March 5, 2025

What is an RFQ?

In this podcast episode, the discussion focuses on the term "RFQ" (Request for Quotation) within the context of government contracts. Nicholas provides a detailed explanation. An RFQ is a formal request issued by government e...

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Best Practices for Successful Investor Roadshows
March 5, 2025

Best Practices for Successful Investor Roadshows

Josh 00:00:01 When it comes to taking these public CEOs and CFOs on these roadshows to meet with investors and investment teams and funds, what's some proper etiquette? And then maybe where etiquette has gone bad in the past...

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Tips for Public CEOs to Share Press Releases Effectively
March 3, 2025

Tips for Public CEOs to Share Press Releases Effectively

In this podcast episode, the discussion focuses on advising public CEOs on effective LinkedIn content sharing practices. Seth Farbman highlights common pitfalls, such as merely posting links to press releases, which often res...

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The Best Practices for Effective Follow-Up in Investor Relations
Feb. 26, 2025

The Best Practices for Effective Follow-Up in Investor Relations

In this podcast episode, the discussion centers on the critical role of follow-up in investor relations, particularly after roadshows. Josh inquires about its importance, while Jennifer elaborates on the necessity of timely f...

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What Is An RFP? Request For Proposal: Government Contracting 101
Feb. 24, 2025

What Is An RFP? Request For Proposal: Government Contracting 101

Josh 00:00:00 So, Nicolas, you know, these investor relations companies are working with these issuers and they're looking to get government contracts. And the question comes up, what is an RFP? Why don't you share? What the...

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Government Contracts and Investor Relations
Feb. 24, 2025

Government Contracts and Investor Relations

Josh 00:00:00 So, Nick, in all of your experience working with government contracts, how does government contracts fit into the world of investor relations and how do they kind of play together? Nick 00:00:11 Yeah, well, mo...

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