{"podcast":{"title":"Game Changers for Government Contractors","slug":"game-changers-for-government-contractors-51555","podcast_index_feed_id":51555,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/gamechangers/","website_url":"https://rsmfederal.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/02a9ee56-ec4e-4b9b-8bfc-5c937c932743/Game-Changers-Podcast-3kBy3K-1MB.png","author":"Game Changers for Government Contractors","episode_count":425,"summary":"Game Changers for Government Contractors was designed BY government contractors FOR government contractors. Every episode delivers actionable tips, tricks, and strategies to help you find and win more government contracts. Each episode features Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), companies actively winning contracts, and nationally recognized professional speakers and authors. The show is hosted by government contracting expert Michael LeJeune of RSM Federal. RSM Federal has trained over 25,000 government contractors, and their coaching programs have helped clients win over $14 Billion in government contracts. New episodes release every week. Keywords: Government Contractor, Government Contracting, Government Contracts, Government Sales, Government Subcontracting, How to Win Government Contracts, Where to Find Government Contracts, Small Business Government Contracting, Federal Contracting, Government RFP, How to Write a Proposal, Capability Statement, FPDS Training, The Government Sales Manual, Government Contract Coaching, Government Contract Training, Government Contract Consultant, GSA Schedule, SBIR, Set-Aside Contracts, Government Proposal Writing, Federal Sales Strategy.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-22T22:17:52.390277+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-changers-for-government-contractors-51555"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 403: The Invisible Cage: Why Most Government Contractors Never Break Through","slug":"ep-403-the-invisible-cage-why-most-government-contractors-never-break-through","published_at":"2025-12-29T15:45:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-changers-for-government-contractors-51555/ep-403-the-invisible-cage-why-most-government-contractors-never-break-through","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-changers-for-government-contractors-51555","url":"https://rsmfederal.com/game-changers-podcast/ep-403-the-invisible-cage-why-most-government-contractors-never-break-through","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/43e48f62-13b2-40b2-b44f-d7e99fd378af.mp3","summary":"Most government contractors aren’t limited by the market, certifications, or competition. They’re limited by an invisible cage they’ve built around their business. In this episode, inspired by a powerful moment from The Equalizer, Michael breaks down the mindset shift that separates reactive contractors from strategic builders. You’ll learn the four “worlds” most contractors operate in, why chasing bids is not a business model, and how scarcity thinking quietly forces you into bad work and thin margins. If you’ve ever said “that won’t work in government contracting,” this episode will challenge you to rethink what’s possible and show you how to intentionally design your pipeline, positioning, and growth strategy. If nothing changes, nothing changes. It’s time to change your world. ----- Frustrated with your government contracting journey? Join our group coaching community here: federal-access.com/gamechangers Grab my #1 bestselling book, I’m New to Government Contracting. Where Should I Start? Here: https://amzn.to/4hHLPeE Book a call with me here: https://calendly.com/michaellejeune/govconstrategysession","meta_description":"Most government contractors aren’t limited by the market, certifications, or competition. They’re limited by an invisible cage they’ve built around their…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":935,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/game-changers-for-government-contractors-51555/episodes/ep-403-the-invisible-cage-why-most-government-contractors-never-break-through/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-changers-for-government-contractors-51555/ep-403-the-invisible-cage-why-most-government-contractors-never-break-through.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}