{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64615bf1285eb700118c25a6/69305e0cfb6ea8e3780bf922?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Local Roots, Big Impact: What the DC SBDC Is Seeing, Solving, and Shaping","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64615bf1285eb700118c25a6/1764776692642-c40230eb-c53e-4937-afe9-1aeb2831d6dc.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In today’s small business landscape, nothing is business as usual. Economic pressures, shifting policies, and the pace of innovation are changing how entrepreneurs survive and thrive, especially those navigating the public sector.</p><p>In this episode we turn to the DC Small Business Development Center to explore how they're meeting the need in this moment. With a mission rooted in hands-on guidance, deep partnerships, and real-world experience, the DC SBDC is helping local businesses move from uncertainty to action – and we’re diving into what that support really looks like today.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Guest Bio:</strong></p><p>Mr. Carl Brown is the State and Executive Director of the DC Small Business Development Center at Howard University, bringing 25+ years of experience in HR, marketing, procurement, and government contracting, including roles at Verizon, Pepsi, and in federal and local government as a warranted contracting officer. He is also the creator and host of <em>The Small Business Report</em> on SiriusXM, with insights featured in The Wall Street Journal, MSNBC.com, and The Washington Informer, and is known for developing the financial literacy comic series <em>Sammy the Saver</em>. As a speaker, coach, and media voice, he brings a comprehensive, real-world perspective on how small businesses grow and thrive.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Call(s) to Action:</strong></p><ul><li>Visit <a href=\"http://dcsbdc.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>dcsbdc.org</strong></a> to schedule a session or explore upcoming workshops. Not in DC? Find your local SBDC anywhere in the country at <a href=\"https://americassbdc.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>americassbdc.org</strong></a>.</li><li>Help spread the word about <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/unveiled-govcon-stories\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Unveiled: GovCon Stories</a>: <a href=\"https://shows.acast.com/unveiled-govcon-stories\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://shows.acast.com/unveiled-govcon-stories</a></li><li>Do you want to be a guest or recommend a topic that you would like to learn or hear about on the podcast? Let us know through our <a href=\"https://forms.gle/WWEQ9A29DPff2Jb19\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">guest feedback and registration form</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links:</strong></p><ul><li>DC SBDC: <a href=\"http://www.dcsbdc.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.dcsbdc.org</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thesmallbusinessreport.biz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Small Business Report</a> The Small Business Report on Sirius XM Channel 141: https://www.thesmallbusinessreport.biz/&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://www.sammythesaver.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sammy The Saver - Financial Literacy Superhero</a>: https://www.sammythesaver.com/</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Sponsors:</strong></p><p><strong><em>The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests, and do not reflect the views or endorsements of our sponsors.</em></strong></p><p><a href=\"https://www.withum.com/industries/government-contractors/?utm_source=twenty39&amp;utm_medium=sponsorship&amp;utm_campaign=govcon&amp;utm_content=unveiled%20podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Withum – Diamond Sponsor!</strong></a></p><p>Withum is a forward-thinking, technology-driven advisory and accounting firm, helping clients to be in a position of strength in today’s complex business environment. Go to <a href=\"https://www.withum.com/industries/government-contractors/?utm_source=twenty39&amp;utm_medium=sponsorship&amp;utm_campaign=govcon&amp;utm_content=unveiled%20podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Withum’s website</a> to learn more about how they can help your business!</p>","author_name":"Tasha Jones"}