Google used to be the answer. Now it’s… TikTok?

In this episode of The GovCon Show, we take on the rise of social search—and why people are trusting 30-second videos over actual research. What happens when confidence replaces competence, and contractors start learning compliance from influencers instead of sources?

Bad decisions. Weak files. And a procurement trail built on shortcuts, vibes, and confidently wrong hot takes.

We’re talking about the death of real research, the rise of confidently wrong contractors, and why “I saw it on TikTok” is not a compliance strategy.

If you’ve ever heard “I saw it online…” and immediately felt your soul leave your body—this episode is for you.

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Everyone signs them when things feel optimistic.

Everyone rereads them when things fall apart.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why most teaming agreements are written for the proposal… not reality

• The clauses that matter when workshare, pricing, and awards get complicated

• Where enforceability actually becomes an issue

• And how bad assumptions get locked in early

Think of it like a prenup.

It doesn’t matter when things are going well.

It matters when they’re not.

Check out more resources and courses on government contracting at

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www.govconadvisorygroup.com

www.contractsclassroom.com

Let’s be honest.

Government contracting has… moments. And several of them are truly Bull$&!*.

In this episode, we count down the Top 10:

“The Meeting After the Meeting"

"Last-Minute Fire Drill”

“Contracts Will Catch It”

“The “Quick Agreement” Myth”

And several others you’ve definitely heard (and probably survived)

Each one gets unpacked with real-world context, what it actually means, and why it should immediately trigger your internal alarm.

Because once you know what these moments sound like… You can’t unhear them.

Check out more resources and courses on government contracting at

www.govconshow.com

www.govconadvisorygroup.com

www.contractsclassroom.com