Behind the Win

At LSI, we don’t just follow trends, we help shape the future. Behind the Win is the podcast where we break down the biggest moves in tech, innovation, leadership, and government contracting. Hosted by Sarah Bertagnolli, this series features exclusive conversations with the people behind groundbreaking advancements, disruptive strategies, and industry-defining wins. From retail to defense, government solutions to emerging tech… this is where insight meets impact. If you’re building, leading, or just trying to stay ahead, it’s time to go Behind the Win.

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Episodes

Monday Dec 13, 2021

In this episode:LSI's economic development model, vertical markets and ecosystems, cluster development, SBIR/STTR, and rural communities strategy. Then, the positive economic results of LSI economic development work from 20 years ago,  recidivism and refugee strategy, and our plan for job growth in underemployed populations.  If you would like to learn more about our 2022 projects, our economic development model, or job growth strategies, please contact us at social@lsiwins.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 
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Monday Dec 06, 2021

In this episode:Commander Chip Laingen's experience in the Navy and transition into the private sector, capturing new business, and the birth and rapid growth of the Defense Alliance. Then, supporting sustainable regional ecosystems, creating jobs in a vertical market, and advice for clusters reforming from the recent influx of stimulus funding. Learn more about the Defense Alliance at defensealliance.com Buy Commander Laingen's book here. Want to start creating successful and sustainable ecosystems with LSI? Need help getting federal funding? Reach out to us at social@lsiwins.com to start winning today. Find us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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Monday Nov 29, 2021

In this episode:A numerical deep dive into the $1.2 trillion, the three buckets of the act, and how the act will stimulate job creation. Then, defining the primary customer, specific appropriations for tangent issues, early capture strategy and planning, and building successful proposals to win work from this act.  Interested in learning more about working with the federal government? Need help building a successful capture and proposal plan?  Want to learn more about IIJA? Reach out to us at social@lsiwins.com to get started.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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The Gamification of Work

Monday Nov 22, 2021

Monday Nov 22, 2021

In this episode:Quantifying your dream list and making those dreams a reality, the genesis of gamification, and turning business into an experience. Next, the dichotomy between recreation and work, and the five key principles associated with recreation and how they should be applied to work:Feedback is more frequent and dynamic in recreation than in workScorekeeping is dynamic while the game is in playThe goals are clearly defined and rarely changedThe rules don't change during the middle of the game and the coaching is consistent There is a higher degree of personal choice in recreation than in workingThen, Always Appropriate Appreciation, creating effective games and culture in a post-COVID world, and advice for teams, companies, and organizations adjusting to new tools, technologies, and company cultures.Buy "The Game of Work" by Mr. Coonradt here. Reach out to social@lsiwins.com to learn more about the content in this episode or want to start creating a dynamic company.Follow LSI on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
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Exploding in Good Things

Monday Nov 15, 2021

Monday Nov 15, 2021

In this episode:We focus on Sean's early acquisitions, Summer and her experiences at LSI, client identification services, and the intense, organic growth that our team has experienced during the past 30 years. Then, the next 50 years with LSI, cultivating a business strategy and vision for unprecedented times, and the importance of building functional and collaborative teams. Want to be part of our next 50 years? Reach out to social@lsiwins.com to partner with our winning team. Follow LSI on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
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Monday Nov 08, 2021

In this episode:The drastic evolution of proposal development, keys to effective short-storytelling, and advice on complex technical proposals. Then, managing team and client relationships, utilizing capture teams to deliver winning proposals, and insightful guidance for new proposal managers. Want to learn more about this episode? Reach out to social@lsiwins.com to start winning. Follow LSI on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
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Monday Nov 01, 2021

In this episode:A reflection of Chris' impressive career with the US Air Force and federal government, methodologies for reviewing contracts and proposals, and the constantly swinging pendulum in proposal lengths. Then, the future of proposals, differentiating yourself from the competition, and advice on creating memorable, successful proposals. Want to learn more about this episode? Reach out to us at social@lsiwins.com to get started. Follow LSI on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
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Monday Oct 25, 2021

In this episode:An in-depth look into James' impressive career,  the myths and fears of working with the federal government, how business development became an essential part of supply chain management, and the common passion of the work-fighter. Then, the shift of thinking in supply chains, the under-utilized yet critical component of source development, and building an overall supply chain strategy. Want to learn more about this episode? Reach out to us at social@lsiwins.com.Follow LSI on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! 
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The LSI-REDI Partnership

Monday Oct 18, 2021

Monday Oct 18, 2021

We would love to see our listeners at the "What's Up In Eastern Idaho!" Power of Place virtual conference! Attendees can expect a day of a new regional marketing strategy developed by REDI, thought provoking ideas, best practices, and discussions on changes shaping Eastern Idaho's future. To register for the event, please visit this website.For more information regarding REDI, please visit https://www.rediconnects.org/.If you would like to learn more about this episode or reach a member of our team, please email social@lsiwins.com.Follow LSI on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter! 
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Monday Oct 11, 2021

Josh Johnson has 30 years of experience under his belt, split evenly between the House of Congress, Senate, and LSI. Through his experience, Josh has developed a keen understanding of the working logistics and procedures to each part of the Hill. He remarks on the similarities and differences between the House and Senate offices and their respective committees.Josh emphasizes the importance of knowing that organizations and companies will never get business with the federal government through Congress.Sean and Josh provide advice to companies who want to successfully do business with the federal government (Spoiler: it involves working with LSI) and discuss the myths of business development work on the Hill. Josh sheds light on the internal workings of Congress and lays out strategies on education, policy, and legislation.Josh speaks to business development (BD) executives on developing their strategy for working with the federal government and interfacing with the House and Senate in a post-COVID world.If you're interested in learning more about this episode or have any questions for our team, please reach out to social@lsiwins.com.
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2025 Behind the Win

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