In this episode, Gene Moran, award-winning defense lobbyist and consultant, joins us on KAJ Masterclass LIVE to unravel the intricacies of the business of defense lobbying. Gain insights into the world of defense industry influence, foreign military sales, and the role of lobbyists in shaping government outcomes. Discover the key factors that companies, big and small, should consider when navigating the federal sales process. π₯ 5 THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEOπ₯ Understanding the three rings of federal sales: industry, agency, and Congress. Insights into foreign military sales and how countries navigate the process. The impact of lobbying on policy outcomes and funding for defense-related initiatives. Gene Moran's perspective on the role of lobbyists and their influence on decision-makers. Strategies for companies, regardless of size, to effectively engage in defense lobbying. π₯ CHAPTERS π₯ 00:00 Intro 01:48 Defense lobbying 02:53 Military-industrial complex 05:01 Lobbying process 07:10 Company sizes 08:47 Large vs small 11:05 Corporate lobbying 13:09 Foreign military sales 15:49 Corporate vs defense 17:10 Foreign arms sales 18:58 Middlemen 20:04 Foreign policy 21:06 Substandard equipment 23:04 Lobbyist credibility 24:12 Published works 25:51 Connecting πΌ BUSINESS INQUIRIES πΌ For partnership opportunities and inquiries, contact us at: [email protected] --------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT KAJ MASTERCLASS LIVE Discover our handpicked products and services that support our channel and website. When you make a purchase through these links, you help us create more valuable content for you. Thank you for your support! π Connect with top podcasters and guests at PodMatch for podcasting success: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/kaj π Shop...