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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Military Talent Pipeline LLC (MTP) Receives Federally Recognized Entity Designation and Certification, Opens Pathways for Federal Contracting Opportunities
[Atlanta, GA, March 12, 2024] – Military Talent Pipeline LLC (MTP), a company dedicated to recruiting and producing military-connected talent while providing cost-effective solutions for businesses, is proud to announce that it has attained its Federally Recognized Entity Designation, CAGE code, DLA Account, and Certification with the Small Business Administration (SBA) as a Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).
Led by President George Bernloehr, MTP has solidified its position to compete for Federal Contracts as both a Prime and Subcontractor, participate in Protégé Programs, and pursue sole-source and set-aside contracts at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the VA’s Vets First program.
This designation not only reflects MTP’s commitment to supporting military-connected individuals but also opens up significant opportunities for collaboration with federal agencies. The company’s expertise in talent acquisition and its focus on leveraging military experience make it a valuable partner for government agencies seeking to fulfill their contracting needs.
“We are thrilled to have achieved this milestone,” said George Bernloehr, President of MTP. “This designation not only validates our dedication to serving our military community but also allows us to expand our reach and impact by partnering with federal agencies. We look forward to leveraging this certification to further our mission of connecting military talent with meaningful opportunities.”
In addition to its own certification, MTP is also proud to announce its partnership with LOUJSWZ Inc., a company specializing in assisting businesses in obtaining Federal certifications. Through this partnership, businesses can access a multitude of credentials, opening up additional avenues for federal contracting and collaboration.
Businesses interested in obtaining certifications and credentials to enhance their federal contracting opportunities are encouraged to reach out to Lou Schwartz of LOUJSWZ INC. at lou@loujswz.com or 706-332-6005.
For more information about Military Talent Pipeline LLC and its services, please contact:
George Bernloehr, President
Military Talent Pipeline LLC
https://www.miltalent.net/
Email: George_Bernloehr@MilTalent.net
Phone: 770-744-0512
About Military Talent Pipeline LLC (MTP):
Military Talent Pipeline LLC (MTP) is a company dedicated to recruiting and producing military-connected talent while providing cost-effective solutions for businesses. With a focus on connecting military talent with meaningful opportunities, MTP aims to bridge the gap between military service and civilian employment. We improve the hiring process for companies and military-connected talent alike. We define military-connected talent as: Transitioning Military Professionals, Veterans with industry experience, Military Spouses, and Men and Women serving in the Guard and Reserve. MTP utilizes recruiting expertise and a new talent networking/pipeline/subscription process to effectively introduce clients/employers to prescreened, qualified, and ready-to-interview diverse candidates.
Employee of the Month LOUJSWZ Inc.
I’m very happy to announce for the 10th month in a row that Louis Schwartz is the Employee of the Month for LOUJSWZ Incorporated.
“At LOUJSWZ we take great pride in our employee. Especially the only one we have”. The President of LOUJSWZ, Lou Schwartz said at the monthly awards pot luck in front of a packed house of family and friends.
Lou is working extra hard to support the Company, his family and those that want to make things easier for themselves.
Maybe you can be the next client to work with the top talent LOUJSWZ Inc. has to offer. Reach out to us at lou@loujswz.com or book some time at https://book.titan.email/loujswz to see how Lou can help.
Where are We Now
It’s been two months
Haven’t found someone that is interested in our services
How do you find a customer?
I know I we can assist and help people.
Thanks enough whine! We are not giving up and we are working to market our abilities, knowledge and skills to help others with programs and projects. We want to help you!
Please reach out you wont be disappointed.
LOUJSWZ Inc is Proud to Offer a New Service
We want to assist your small businesses, including veteran-owned and disabled veteran-owned small businesses, become certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA). These certifications can provide various benefits, including access to government contracts marketing channels and set-aside programs.
Here are a few points to consider why to hire us:
Demand for Certification: Many government agencies, including the SBA, set aside a portion of their contracts for certified small businesses. This creates a strong incentive for small businesses to pursue certifications. Veteran-owned and disabled veteran-owned businesses may also have specific certification programs available to them.
Complex Process: The application process for SBA certifications can be complex and time-consuming. It often involves extensive documentation and adherence to specific requirements. This complexity creates a need for professional services that can guide businesses through the certification process.
Expertise Required: We have a deep and current understanding of SBA regulations, the certification requirements, and the ability to help businesses compile the necessary documentation. They can also assist with appeals if certification is denied.
Market Competition: We standout as we are a dedicated resource with you in mind and we have real life experience beyond an assigned associated to provide you a worklist.
Networking and Government Relationships: Building strong relationships with government agencies, SBA representatives, and other stakeholders can be crucial for gaining credibility and clients in this industry.
Changing Regulations: It’s important to stay updated on changes in certification regulations and requirements, as these can evolve over time. Being informed about the latest updates will help you offer accurate and relevant services to your clients.
Embracing Change: Finding Inspiration in a Banyan Tree’s Resilience
It’s been ten months since I left my stable, high-paying, high-level, yet unfulfilling job. Since then, my journey has been a rollercoaster ride filled with unexpected twists and turns. I’ve worked part-time as a call center agent, started my own business, worked as an independent contractor through my business, been let go once, and quit another job. And now, I find myself working part-time at a giant home improvement store in the inside lawn and garden section while continuing to explore the possibilities of my Company. If you had asked me last year if I would be doing any of these things, I would have emphatically said, “NO WAY.” But here I am, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I chose the photo above because it reminds me of my youth. It’s an image of a majestic Banyan tree with Seagrapes growing below it. Back in Miami, during my childhood, I used to play under a giant Banyan tree in the park across from my elementary school. It was there that I learned how Bahamians make wine and enjoy the berries from the Seagrape tree. But beyond the personal recollection, there’s a deeper connection that this image brings to my life and my business journey.
The Banyan tree, with its sprawling branches and roots, is an incredible symbol of resilience and adaptability. It expands and increases its likelihood of survival by sending down roots from its branches, serving as both anchors and sources of sustenance. This remarkable ability to adapt and thrive in challenging conditions is something we can all learn from, and it’s a central theme in my entrepreneurial journey.
Of course, just like the Banyan tree, life isn’t without its vulnerabilities. The same Miami where I played beneath that giant Banyan tree was hit by Hurricane Andrew in 1993. One of the casualties of that devastating storm was the Banyan tree across the street from the first home I lived in. This tree was a behemoth, as tall as a three-story house, and when it fell, it was just as imposing on its side. It took two years to remove its hulking body, and the spot where it once stood was left barren.
The lesson here is clear: even the mightiest can face adversity. The Banyan tree, with all its strength and resilience, succumbed to the forces of nature. But what’s remarkable is that the spirit of that tree lives on as a symbol of adaptability and the ability to bounce back from even the most significant setbacks.
In my own journey, I’ve encountered moments of vulnerability and uncertainty. The transition from a stable corporate job to part-time work, entrepreneurship, and various employment changes hasn’t been easy. But like the Banyan tree, I’ve learned to adapt and seek sustenance from unexpected sources. I’ve drawn strength from the belief that embracing change and taking calculated risks can lead to personal and professional growth.
So, if you’re at a crossroads in your life or career, consider the resilience of the Banyan tree and its ability to flourish in diverse conditions. Embrace change, take risks, and remember that in vulnerability, there is room for growth. Just like that Banyan tree in the park across from my childhood school, you too can weather the storms of life and continue to thrive.
Today We Received the News
After dedicating several weeks preparing all the necessary documentation to validate my status as a service-disabled veteran and to establish my business as a legitimate small enterprise, we have successfully obtained our certification as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). Throughout this process, we have garnered invaluable insights and experiences, all of which have presented us with another avenue to offer our professional services to other organizations seeking to explore additional work opportunities.
Both Sherri and I eagerly anticipate the prospects that this designation will bring, along with the sense of pride associated with being recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration. We are excited to embark on new ventures and hope to make substantial contributions in our field of expertise.
Has anyone had to fire yourself?
A few weeks ago I was working part time for two different companies. One required so much time with little reward while the other provided great reward with little time invested.
One supported my entry into being a small business owner and strengthen business skills in AI and writing while the other provided me with a human connection and employee benefits for my family. With both of them it seemed I had a complete business life.
I thought this work situation would be great. After several months of no work and an inability to find it after being let go from a Company I worked for for eleven years at the end of last year it was a great relief. I could turn our cable back on and go out to dinner once and a while.
For a few months this was working out prefect then it wasn’t
The Company I was contracted by wanted me to work full time for them which I thought would be great. Except for the great folks at the other job I would be losing contact with and those employee benefits. Also I had a contract opportunity that I would have to give up as I would not be able to fulfill all of the time commitments between the two contracts.
I resigned from working in a call center with all the great people and great benefits but terrible pay and horrible time requirements and then I let the other Company know I couldn’t be considered for there contract as I was going all in with my full time contract. I would be making more money and have some work life balance I didn’t have working in the call center. Two weeks in they terminated the contract.
Now I am back at square one. But am I? I don’t think so, as I learned more about me and what I truly want. How to start a business, how to get a contract, so many new things and I will keep learning and climbing the mountain of life. On to the next bend in the road as I will need to rehire myself soonest.
Idealism meets REALism
After 5 months I quit my first job in my life.
I was a bright eyed bushy tailed greenhorn invested in the idea of working for a company that prides itself on the same values I believe I have. I was at the tip of the spear helping people where it all beings at the very bottom.
After a month of training our team of twenty excited and determined people graduated with the highest grade point average ever and without losing a person.
Within 4 months we had lost 40% of team.
I told anyone that would listen that In the military we would have been combat ineffective within a month and within two our chain of command would have been relieved. Regardless of who you raised issues to it was always the same response:
” We know and we have been trying to fix it for years”
What Happened?
Ultimately without a doubt the root cause was a lack of either concern or the ability to utilize the time and attendance system.
People that needed to work full time couldn’t get more hours even though there were calls everyday for people to stay beyond there shift.
People wanted less hours as they were hired part time (my case) but worked almost 40 and late into the night when only a very small percentage of people where present. Changes to schedule all the way up to the day before a persons required attendance where commonplace.
Start and stop times that changed between 15 minutes and hours daily, and days off that changed every week nor where concurrent.
For people in school, with children or any other commitments it was an unattainable goal to stay.
What a horrible waste of time, money and most important people that could easily be fixed if Leaders Lead. I wish I could go back.
I Don’t Understand
This week I failed to understand a work assignment and a personal assignment.
“We need you to write a past performance narrative based on the provided historic record that will be judged on three factors”. I wrote an executive summary that says why we should be selected as the contractor for this solicitation.
My wife told me to make sure our Company provides her HSA allocation as an elective from her pay. I increased her salary which was basically the opposite of what she asked.
Both of these mistakes cost me our most precious thing, time and not making my wife angry. A non-angry wife is pretty much just as important.
So what can improve on? Active listening is something I have always struggled with. Through my life experiences and education I have learned communication is the ability have the receiver understand the message. Communication is not the ability to speak and be heard. The sender must listen to the receiver’s responses. If the receiver is not able to demonstrate understanding a good way to help them understand your message is to ask different questions to stimulate the receivers’ comprehension.
I believe I understand how to effectively communicate, so why was I not able to receive the message? Why was I not able to realize I was not clear on what the sender was sending in that moment?
The first question relates to process. In retrospect, I did not repeat back what the sender wanted. I failed to take notes to refer back to when doing the assignment. My ego got it the way. I keep thinking, I to smart and experienced to not understand what I construe as a simple task.
One of the very first things I learned as a leader in the military was to always have a pencil and paper to take notes. Writing things down always holds true. A person cannot go wrong concentrating by note taking. I thought I had learned very early to be humble. These mistakes are a good reminder to reinforce humility in every situation.
I hope this message is understandable and valuable as it is to me writing it down. I like this image below provided by Lyondellbasell. PMP 101.
