Who hosts GovCon M&A Talk?

GovCon M&A Talk is hosted by govconmandatalk. They have published 44 episodes. The show covers government, with a business focus.

What has GovCon M&A Talk covered recently?

Recent episodes include "GovCon M&A Talk with Steve Koprince", "GovCon M&A Talk with Mark Amtower", and "GovCon M&A Talk with Paula Smithers". The latest went out on 17 Sep 2026 and ran about 55 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does GovCon M&A Talk publish?

GovCon M&A Talk publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 14 days between episodes. Episodes average about 34 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 44 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on GovCon M&A Talk?

For GovCon M&A Talk, Booking Probability sits at 31/100, Listen Score at 23/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. There is no verified contact on file, so the show website is the route in.

Who should pitch GovCon M&A Talk?

GovCon M&A Talk covers small business, mergers and acquisitions, govcon, m&a, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 3/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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GovCon M&A Talk

Hosted by govconmandatalk · government · EN · 44 episodes

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The show illuminates the twists and turns of dealmaking, interviewing buyers, sellers, and M&A experts working in the federal government space. Sharon B. Heaton, CEO of sbLiftOff, an M&A advisory firm with deep expertise in government contracting, is the host of the show.

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What is GovCon M&A Talk?

GovCon M&A Talk is a government podcast hosted by govconmandatalk, with 44 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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govconmandatalk hosts GovCon M&A Talk, a government show with 44 episodes published.

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Episode #44
GovCon M&A Talk with Steve Koprince
Sep 17, 202655 min
Sharon Heaton⁠ , the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with Steve Koprince, National GovCon Small Business Expert. Topics covered: ● What happens when “almost everybody’s small”? ● When your competitors suddenly get a whole lot bigger ● Are you big enough to compete as a “small” business? ● Why the SBA’s proposed changes could put M&A on the table for more GovCon owners To connect with Steve, visit his LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠ . To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.
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Episode #43
GovCon M&A Talk with Mark Amtower
Sep 10, 202631 min
Sharon Heaton⁠ , the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with Mark Amtower of Amtower & Company. Topics covered: ● Why trying to be everything to everyone can hurt your GovCon company ● Do you own a company — or do you have a job? ● Why relationships ARE marketing in GovCon ● Why “the riches are in the niches” ● What being “findable” has to do with building a more valuable company To connect with Mark, visit him LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠ . To learn more about Amtower & Company, visit them on LinkedIn ⁠here⁠ . To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.
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Episode #41
GovCon M&A Talk with Paula Smithers
Aug 20, 202624 min
Sharon Heaton⁠ , the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with Paula Smithers of sbLiftOff. Topics covered: ● Running a small business like a big business ● Numbers can surprise you ● The big life impact of M&A ● Why a good M&A advisor positively impacts employees, customers AND owners To connect with Paula, visit her LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠ . To learn more about sbLiftOff, visit their webpage ⁠here⁠ . To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.
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Episode #39
GovCon M&A Talk with Christine Williamson
Jul 23, 202632 min
Sharon Heaton⁠ , the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with Christine Williamson of Cohn Reznick about the 2026 GAUGE REPORT. Topics covered: ● Only 3% of GovCon companies surveyed automate their capture ● How a consistent capture process adds value to a transaction ● Average net profit margins were materially below 10% ● 42% of pipeline opportunities come from teaming partners Download a copy of the GAUGE Report by clicking here . To connect with Christine, visit her LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠ . To learn more about Cohn Reznick, visit their webpage ⁠here⁠ . To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.
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Episode #37
GovCon M&A Talk with Venu Ayala
Jun 25, 202642 min
Sharon Heaton⁠ , the founder of sbLiftOff and a leading small business, growth strategies, and M&A SME, talks with Venu Ayala about his Zen transaction: Topics covered: ● Bootstrapping with zero capital ● Recovering from contract losses ● Closing a deal before the SBA’s Jan 17, 2026 deadline ● Selling, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary and freedom To connect with Venu, visit her LinkedIn page ⁠here⁠ . To learn more about ZEN STRATEGICS, visit their webpage ⁠here⁠ . To connect with Sharon Heaton, visit her LinkedIn page here. To follow and learn more about sbLiftOff, check them out here.
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Guest Appearances

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Scott Jensen

family physician and candidate for Governor of Minnesota, National Veteran Small Business Coalition

Stephanie Alexander

senior calibration engineer, Formula One race marshal, advocate for inclusion in engineering, BOOST

Mike Johnson

North Carolina State Director and National Director of CTO, Veterans on the fly SWTU

Sharon Heaton

sbLiftOff

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GovCon M&A Talk

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is GovCon M&A Talk?

About the host

Recent episodes

GovCon M&A Talk with Steve Koprince

GovCon M&A Talk with Mark Amtower

GovCon M&A Talk with Paula Smithers

GovCon M&A Talk with Christine Williamson

GovCon M&A Talk with Venu Ayala

Guest Appearances

Scott Jensen

Stephanie Alexander

Mike Johnson

Sharon Heaton

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Best industries to pitch GovCon M&A Talk for

Podcasts like GovCon M&A Talk

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GovCon M&A Talk

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is GovCon M&A Talk?

About the host

Recent episodes

GovCon M&A Talk with Steve Koprince

GovCon M&A Talk with Mark Amtower

GovCon M&A Talk with Paula Smithers

GovCon M&A Talk with Christine Williamson

GovCon M&A Talk with Venu Ayala

Guest Appearances

Scott Jensen

Stephanie Alexander

Mike Johnson

Sharon Heaton

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch GovCon M&A Talk for

Podcasts like GovCon M&A Talk

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
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Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.