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Maine BetterMaine Transportation News Update 4/30/25Here are some of the top Maine Transportation news stories for the week: Maine could see automated speed traps in highway work zones says WGME; Mills signs bill to fund increased storm preparedness and recovery says Mainebiz; The Trump administration cut a key FEMA grant. What does that mean for Maine projects asks The Maine Monitor; One of Maine’s priciest road projects is set to start in Presque Isle this year says Bangor Daily News; Get aboard a new Maine film festival that celebrates movies on trains says Press Herald; Maine Better Transportation Association members can find links to these stori...
2025-04-3000 min
The Bottom LineThe Bottom Line 4-9-25 with Rebecca Hatfield of Hancock LumberJoin John Williams and special guest Rebecca Hatfieldwith Hancock Lumber. Maine Magazine "Maine of the Year. "Mainebiz magazine "Women to Watch", and MaineHiusing's Stephen B. Mooers Award!!
2025-04-1734 minThe Bottom LineThe Bottom Line 4-9-25 with Rebecca Hatfield of Hancock LumberJoin John Williams and special guest Rebecca Hatfieldwith Hancock Lumber. Maine Magazine "Maine of the Year. "Mainebiz magazine "Women to Watch", and MaineHiusing's Stephen B. Mooers Award!!
2025-04-1734 minMaine BetterMaine Transportation News Update 3/26/25Here are some of the top Maine Transportation news stories for the week: Maine Maritime Academy has named a new president says Mainebiz; Maritime officials fear ‘catastrophic’ outcome if mariner shortage worsens says the Maine Monitor; NTSB warns the Memorial Bridge connecting Maine and New Hampshire is missing ship strike assessments says WGME. Great photos and stories from the Building Wellbeing for ME mental health summit can be found in MBTA’s Maine Trails magazine! Join Cianbro, Sargent, Northeast Paving, and Pike Industries as a sponsor of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Hike for Hope. Find out more about...
2025-03-2600 minMaine BetterMaine Transportation News Update 3/19/25Here are some of the top Maine Transportation news stories for the week: the Maine Turnpike Authority names a new executive director, pending legislative confirmation says the Press Herald; Transit hub for travelers to Bar Harbor is opening in June says BDN; Despite airline industry turbulence, Maine airports see spring traffic taking off says Mainebiz; Long-term road project will detour traffic at Veterans Bridge and I-295 in South Portland says the Press Herald; Debate over future of Sears Island returns to the Maine State House says Spectrum News. Learn more about the Maine Better Transportation Association’s scholarship recipients in...
2025-03-1900 minMaine BetterMaine Transportation News Update 3/13/25Here are some of the top Maine Transportation news stories for the week: Bangor Daily News has what you need to know about Maine’s new license plate rollout. Mainebiz says the Wells train station renovations will allow for additional routes for southern Maine travelers and Mainebiz also chronicles how Maine businesses are navigating the new reality of tariff whiplash. Press Herald says Maine DOT will review alternatives to the Gorham Connector and also says Freeport is partnering with MaineDOT to rework Route 1. Bangor Daily News says the State has awarded the contract for suicide barriers on Penobscot Narrows Br...
2025-03-1400 min
Geekshow PodcastGeekshow Helpdesk: Error 404 Record Button Not Found!-Intel’s latest CPUs are a real mixed bag
-Just let it go: https://wccftech.com/woman-fell-upside-down-trying-to-retrieve-dropped-iphone/
-CIA goodies: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ANT_catalog
-Space Power
https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/10/solar-power-from-space-actually-it-might-happen-in-a-couple-of-years/
-mRNA is very cool!!
https://gizmodo.com/covid-vaccine-tech-is-being-used-to-fight-a-nasty-diarrhea-causing-bacteria-2000514541
-Bucket list adventure, now done With robots:
https://nypost.com/2024/10/14/lifestyle/aquariums-star-whale-shark-shocks-visitors-because-it-turned-out-to-be-a-robot/
https://youtu.be/xoePM7uj-B4?si=3fLs_jdzyB2HXNcb (just a great whale shark video
-Well crud, I'm out of the job:
https://www.mai...
2024-11-0747 min
Makers of the USAIndigo Arts Alliance Builds Artist Relationships that Last a LifetimeJordia Benjamin, recognized in MaineBiz's "40 Under 40," is a prominent figure in the arts community. As the Executive Director of Indigo Arts Alliance, she focuses on supporting artists of color and fostering cultural representation. Benjamin's leadership emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and community engagement. Her work has significantly impacted the Maine arts landscape, promoting diversity and inclusion while nurturing emerging talent. Through her initiatives, she aims to inspire social change and enhance the visibility of underrepresented artists.Kristan speaks to Jordia about her previous careers that helped her get to where she is today. The ones that have a really...
2024-10-0938 min
Small Business Big WorldThe Role of Local Media in Supporting Small BusinessesThis week, we sit down with Andrea Tetzlaff, the publisher at MaineBiz, who guides us through the publication's journey from a modest monthly issue in 1994 to a vital resource for Maine's small businesses. Andrea sheds light on how MaineBiz has consistently provided valuable content and organized networking events to support and connect the local business community. This episode is packed with insights that highlight the intersection of media and small business.
2024-10-0833 min
Democracy ForumDemocracy Forum 3/15/24: Unions and Democracy Take TwoHost: Ann Luther, League of Women Voters of Maine Production Assistance: Joel Mann The mostly volunteer team at the League of Women Voters – Downeast who plan and coordinate this series includes: Martha Dickinson, Ruth Eveland, Michael Fisher, Claire Fox, Starr Gilmartin, Maggie Harling, Ann Luther, Rick Lyles, Judith Lyles, Wendilee O’Brien, Leah Taylor, and Linda Washburn. Democracy Forum: Participatory Democracy, encouraging citizens to take an active role in government and politics This month: We’ll revisit topics from our show in 2021, talking about the historical and contemporary links between labor organizing and expanding political rights like voting. Is union...
2024-03-1558 min
T-Minus Space Daily2023: Iran’s animal space odyssey.Iran claims it sent animals to space. DARPA picks its 14 faves to study what’s possible in lunar services. SpaceX adds a key demo for NASA to its next Starship flight test plan. And we have the latest updates from the Earth Observation Market, and a look at the year that was, with our guest Aravind Ravichandran in our monthly Overview segment. And more!Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll never miss a be...
2023-12-0630 min
The PR Maven PodcastConversion Rate Optimization Explained, With Marty Greif, President of SiteTuners You may be using search engine optimization (SEO) to increase the traffic to your website, but are you using conversion rate optimization (CRO) to make use of that traffic? In this episode, Marty Greif defines CRO, explains what it can do for you and how you can start implementing it. Marty also talks about client success stories using CRO and a game changer you will want to know for your career. Learn about trust bars and the ugly baby test in this episode as well. 3:50 – Marty describes how he started his career as a developer before joining Site...
2023-12-0539 minThe PR Maven PodcastConversion Rate Optimization Explained, With Marty Greif, President of SiteTuners You may be using search engine optimization (SEO) to increase the traffic to your website, but are you using conversion rate optimization (CRO) to make use of that traffic? In this episode, Marty Greif defines CRO, explains what it can do for you and how you can start implementing it. Marty also talks about client success stories using CRO and a game changer you will want to know for your career. Learn about trust bars and the ugly baby test in this episode as well. 3:50 – Marty describes how he started his career as a developer before joining Site...
2023-12-0539 min
Oh My FraudA Very, Very, Very Nice Lady Did Some FraudWho’s the last person you’d suspect of committing fraud? Your grandmother? A good friend? Someone who always seems to be thinking about how they can help others? In this episode, Caleb and Greg discuss a case where someone checks all of those boxes.HOW TO EARN FREE CPEIn less than 10 minutes, you can earn 1 hour of NASBA-approved accounting CPE after listening to this episode. Download our mobile app, sign up, and look for the Oh My Fraud channel. Register for the course, complete a short quiz, and get your CPE certificate.Do...
2023-11-0851 min
The PR Maven PodcastHow To Use LinkedIn To Grow Your Network — and Bolster In-Person Connections In another column, I explained how LinkedIn is a useful social media platform for generating sales. And it’s true: LinkedIn can be monetized in a way that grows your business and strengthens your brand through your own “thought leadership.” But there is much, much more to LinkedIn than money. Too often, advertisers, marketers, and public relations practitioners look at social media platforms exclusively through the lens of self-interest — how they can benefit me, me, me. Right away, people ask: How can I turn connections into cold, hard cash? Stop. Take a step back. Look at the bi...
2023-10-1710 minThe PR Maven PodcastHow To Use LinkedIn To Grow Your Network — and Bolster In-Person Connections In another column, I explained how LinkedIn is a useful social media platform for generating sales. And it’s true: LinkedIn can be monetized in a way that grows your business and strengthens your brand through your own “thought leadership.” But there is much, much more to LinkedIn than money. Too often, advertisers, marketers, and public relations practitioners look at social media platforms exclusively through the lens of self-interest — how they can benefit me, me, me. Right away, people ask: How can I turn connections into cold, hard cash? Stop. Take a step back. Look at the bi...
2023-10-1710 min
Murder With My Husband159. The Bed and Breakfast MassacreOn this episode of mwmh, Payton and Garrett discuss the puzzling mass murder of 4 individuals at a Maine B&B.Social and Bonus episode links: https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusbandWorld app available for apple! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/worlds-the-home-for-community/id1666127579Sources:Cbsnews.com, “3 of 4 Maine B&B Victims Dismembered,” no author provided, September 6, 2006 Rutlandherald.com, “Cook charged in 4 grisly murders,” by Glenn Adams, September 6, 2006 Seacoastonline.com, “Murder suspect loses 55 lbs. in jail,” by David Sharp...
2023-04-1041 min
The PR Maven PodcastTalking TikTok, With Anna McDermott, Account Supervisor at Marshall Communications TikTok is the fastest-growing social media platform worldwide, surpassing social media giants like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In this podcast episode, Anna McDermott shares some of the tips she has learned from creating TikToks for Marshall Communications. Anna also shares the data and demographics that prove why TikTok is an important PR and marketing resource for your business. 1:32 – Anna explains how her career started in the hospitality industry. 2:40 – Anna describes how she started using TikTok for herself personally and for Marshall Communications. 3:38 – Anna talks about the kinds of videos she creates. 5:04 – Anna shares what s...
2023-03-1422 minThe PR Maven PodcastTalking TikTok, With Anna McDermott, Account Supervisor at Marshall Communications TikTok is the fastest-growing social media platform worldwide, surpassing social media giants like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. In this podcast episode, Anna McDermott shares some of the tips she has learned from creating TikToks for Marshall Communications. Anna also shares the data and demographics that prove why TikTok is an important PR and marketing resource for your business. 1:32 – Anna explains how her career started in the hospitality industry. 2:40 – Anna describes how she started using TikTok for herself personally and for Marshall Communications. 3:38 – Anna talks about the kinds of videos she creates. 5:04 – Anna shares what s...
2023-03-1422 min
The Day That Changed Everything2022 - Year End ShowAfter sharing the stories of more than 60 days that changed everything for Maine business and nonprofit leaders, podcast interviewers Andrea Tetzlaff and Renee Cordes wrap up the season – and the series – by reflecting on some lessons and insights that resonated most with them. All episodes are archived on the Mainebiz website and various platforms.
2022-12-1925 min
The Day That Changed EverythingBen Barringer - Rainbow InternationalBen Barringer had worked in construction and insurance for years when he was offered an opportunity as a sales rep with Rainbow International- a fire, water, and smoke remediation company. After seeing initial success, Ben decided to pursue purchasing the Maine franchise of Rainbow and became a business owner- at 28 years old. Hear from Ben about what it was like to take on that responsibility at a young age and how that sometimes worked in his favor, and sometimes against him
2022-12-0525 min
The Day That Changed EverythingLucas Myers - SoPo SeafoodLucas Myers worked in the seafood industry for years before joining forces with two partners to launch SoPo Seafood in March 2020 as a wholesale business. When COVID shut everything down, the company pivoted to online retail sales while putting plans for a bricks-and-mortar market on the back burner until the perfect spot became available, in South Portland’s Knightville neighborhood. Lucas shares the backstory of how the business started and quickly shifted gears, and how it has evolved.
2022-11-2139 min
The Day That Changed EverythingGreg Glynn - Pliable MarketingWhen the Supreme Court ruled that NCAA athletes could get paid for their name, image and likeness, Greg Glynn saw an opportunity to lend his expertise and start a sports marketing company. Greg talks about how preparing young athletes to think about their personal brand sets them up for business success, how mental health factors in, and the challenges he’s faced launching a new business venture in an evolving legal landscape.
2022-11-0745 min
The Day That Changed EverythingKatie Krall - Portland Sea DogsKatie Krall grew up with baseball and got turned on to the sport’s analytical side by Michael Lewis’s book “Moneyball.” Today, she’s using her analytical skills as the development coach for the Portland Sea Dogs, the Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Katie talks about how she got into coaching, what she learned during her time working at Google and breaking baseball’s glass ceiling as the Sea Dogs’ first female development coach.
2022-10-2443 min
The Day That Changed EverythingOceanView - Diane KibbinDiane Kibbin has spent her career in health care. She had been in the director of operations role for three months in 2020 when OceanView at Falmouth, a senior residential living facility, experienced one of the first COVID outbreaks in Maine. Diane had to work quickly with all of her teams to ensure they were communicating with the Maine CDC, implementing recommendations, and continuing to keep their at-risk population safe. Diane shares what it was like to face the unknown without a manual, how she had faith in her team to execute their plan, and what she learned from this...
2022-10-1036 min
The Day That Changed EverythingSumit & Van Sharma - Rupee BeerBrothers Van and Sumit Sharma grew up in Portland and in the Indian restaurant business. In 2020 after returning to Maine from England and Australia, they helped out at Bombay Mahal, their parents’ restaurant in Brunswick. It was while working there they brewed up an idea for an Indian beer brand to complement the curry dishes they grew up with – and joined forces with craft-beer guru Alan Pugsley to launch Rupee Beer in October 2021.
2022-09-2642 min
The Day That Changed EverythingDonato Tramuto - Tramuto FoundationDonato Tramuto faced many challenges early in life including hearing loss, bullying, and the loss of a family member. As a serial entrepreneur, he traveled all over the US. After friends were in town in September of 2001, he missed a flight that they were all supposed to be on- United flight 175 ended up being hijacked and flown into the 2nd World Trade Center. Donato is very candid about how devastating losing his friends was and how he turned that sorrow into a foundation that supports young people who have overcome trying circumstances.
2022-09-1236 min
The Day That Changed EverythingTim Dentry - Northern Light HealthTim Dentry, the son of a nurse and grandson of a country doctor, has spent much of his career overseas focusing on improving health care in places including Ethiopia and the United Arab Emirates. An unexpected opportunity led the Maryland native back to the U.S. in late 2016 to take a job with Northern Light Health, first as chief operating officer and then as president and CEO since April 2020.
2022-08-2942 min
Going West: True CrimeThe Maine Bed & Breakfast Killer // 230In September of 2006, a grisly murder scene was uncovered in a picturesque farmhouse bed & breakfast in rural Maine. Four people, including the innkeeper and her daughter, were murdered and dismembered by the young cook who lived there, shocking the small town and the entire region. This is the story Julie Bullard, Selby Bullard, Cynthia Beatson, and Jimmy Whitehurst, and it’s also the story of the Maine Bed & Breakfast Killer.BONUS EPISODESpatreon.com/goingwestpodcastCASE SOURCES1. WJBQ: https://wjbq.com/do-you-remember-the-maine-bed-breakfast-serial-killer/2. NY Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2006/09/06/us/06maine...
2022-08-2641 min
The Day That Changed EverythingEileen Horner - onesixtyfiveEileen Horner bought onesixtyfive, the former Brunswick Inn, in 2009, when she and her husband moved to Maine from West Virginia. After making it through a tough 2020 with Covid, Eileen had actually put The Brunswick Inn up for sale and was planning on moving on in her career. Then in March of 2021, there was a devastating fire that destroyed much of the main building of the inn- Eileen had to make some hard choices and decide if she was going to keep the property, and if so, what rebuilding would look like. Today I’m talking with Eileen about what tho...
2022-08-1530 min
The Day That Changed EverythingMichael and Nichole Weaver - Bigelow FieldsMichael Weaver grew up in Alaska before joining the military for a career that would eventually bring him to Maine where he met his wife, Nichole, who grew up in western Maine. Their careers took them to Washington, D.C.,, and to curb homesickness they would watch television that reminded them of home, such as “Alaska: The Last Frontier.” The show inspired them to start a bison farm in the foothills of western Maine and learn all about the challenges and rewards of raising bison on their family farm.
2022-08-0139 min
The Day That Changed EverythingTrevor Maxwell - Man Up To CancerTrevor Maxwell had been telling stories for years, first as a journalist and later through his PR company, Maxwell Media. When Trevor was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer, he was battling severe depression. He looked for support, only to realize people – men specifically– struggled in asking for help or sharing their needs. Trevor talks with us today about starting Man Up to Cancer to show that seeking support and asking for help is the ‘tough’ or ‘manly’ thing to do. He’ll also talk about how he’s setting Man Up to Cancer up for long-term success and why the wolf-pack men...
2022-07-1854 min
The Day That Changed EverythingMartin Beavers - Soul Food ParadiseMartin Beavers is a self-taught cook who started a food business out of his home before joining Portland’s Fork Food Lab. Later when a space opened up at the Maine Mall Food Court in South Portland, he jumped at the chance to stake a claim. The New York City native shares the story of Soul Food Paradise’s early success and his unexpected route to Maine’s biggest shopping mall.
2022-07-0445 min
The Day That Changed EverythingBrian Elowe - Boys & Girls Club of Southern MaineAfter a career in risk management, Brian Elowe switched gears when he became CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine in March 2020. Brian talks about the path that led him to move to Maine and his transition to the nonprofit world, and what it was like to succeed a longtime leader at the start of the pandemic
2022-06-2037 min
The Day That Changed EverythingPaul Bradbury - Portland International JetportThe terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, forever changed the world – in a matter of minutes. The horrific series of events began in places including Portland International Jetport, where two men departed for Boston before joining others and hijacking American Airlines Flight 11. Paul Bradbury, Airport Director of the Jetport, talks about that day, and what he and his team did and felt as the tragedy unfolded.
2022-06-0641 min
The Day That Changed EverythingRyan Fecteau - Speaker of the Maine House of RepresentativesIn December 2020 when Ryan Fecteau was elected Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives, the Democrat was both the youngest person in that role in the United States and the first openly gay Speaker of the Maine House. The 29-year-old revisits some of his life’s milestones and his path into politics
2022-05-2337 min
The Day That Changed EverythingRyan Eldridge & Chase Morrill - Maine Cabin MastersWhen Chase Morrill, Ryan Eldridge and the rest of their carpentry crew were first approached about doing a cabin-makeover reality-TV show, they weren’t sure what to expect. Several seasons later, the duo takes us behind the scenes of how “Maine Cabin Masters” started and what it’s been like to become famous.
2022-05-0941 min
The Day That Changed EverythingCherie Scott of Mumbai to Maine LLCReconnecting with her Indian roots turned Cherie Scott into an entrepreneur who started a food blog, podcast and a line of simmer sauces called Mumbai to Maine sold online and at specialty stores throughout Maine. The Boothbay resident talks about her multicultural background and the story behind Maine’s first Indian-inspired culinary brand.
2022-04-2538 min
The Day That Changed EverythingAmanda Rand - Spinnaker TrustMore than a decade ago just after Amanda Rand had given birth to her third child, an unexpected health scare shook her world. Amanda takes us back to the day she had a stroke and how that affected her life and approach to business leadership at Portland wealth management firm Spinnaker Trust, as well as her involvement with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative.
2022-04-1140 min
The Day That Changed EverythingTyler Ferguson - National Firestopping SolutionsTyler Ferguson was a laborer with PM Construction when he realized there might be an opportunity for the company to expand into firestopping. When Tyler got a meeting with the company’s CEO to pitch his idea, he came prepared with research and examples of how the industry was lacking. Tyler talks with us about that pitch, the CEO who gave him a chance, and how he grew his idea into a new company.
2022-03-2841 min
The Day That Changed EverythingPatrick Breeding - Marin SkincarePatrick Breeding was a biomedical engineering student at the University of Maine when he discovered something unique with his co-founder Amber Boutiette, special proteins called glycoproteins that are found in lobsters. Patrick speaks to Mainebiz about a defining moment that inspired him to launch Marin Skincare, and help make a significant difference in people's lives.
2022-03-1434 min
The Day That Changed EverythingAndy Shepard - Saddleback MountainSaddleback Mountain is a popular ski resort in Maine, and is vital to the economy of the Rangeley region. When the resort closed in 2015, it was devastating to both skiers who loved the glade friendly mountain and to the region that relied on the resort. After years of will they/wont they, the mountain secured investment and reopened with Andy Shepard at the helm. Andy talks to Mainebiz about the challenges of reopening a resort that had been closed for 5 years, the major investments that had to be made, and what it meant to the Rangeley region to have th...
2022-02-2842 min
The Day That Changed EverythingKim Block - Former WGME 13 News AnchorKim Block was a successful journalist- she worked for over three decades with WGME 13 News in Portland bringing stories to our homes every night. In January of 2019, Kim slipped on a patch of ice resulting in a traumatic brain injury. After a year of trying to “get better,” Kim realized that she was going to have to walk away from the career she loved. Kim talks with us about coming to terms with walking away from the newsroom, her continued recovery, and how she stays involved with the stories that made her a part of the Maine community for so m...
2022-02-1440 min
The Day That Changed EverythingScott Gillespie - Saco Sport & FitnessScott Gillespie is a fitness industry veteran and owner of Saco Sport & Fitness that he opened in 1983. Running the club has had its challenges, starting with a fire early on that destroyed the facility he then rebuilt from scratch. Fast forward to 2020, when the pandemic forced a business-model rethink in one of the hardest-hit industries during COVID. Hear from Scott how Saco Sport & Fitness adapted with virtual classes and new outdoor equipment.
2022-01-3143 min
The Day That Changed EverythingBill Benson - Boots2RootsAfter Bill Benson left the U.S. Army to start a new life in Maine with his family, there were many changes to navigate — including the ups and downs of running a small business with his wife before he joined Portland-based nonprofit Boots2Roots as program director. Bill, who became the group’s executive director in early 2020, talks about his transition to civilian life and how Boots2Roots helps returning military members hit the ground running in Maine.
2022-01-1740 min
The Day That Changed EverythingMainebiz 2021 Wrap Up ShowMainebiz podcast interviewers Alison Nason, Renee Cordes and Andrea Tetzlaff reflect on what they learned from business and nonprofit leaders this year. Some common themes include: the human side of leadership; planning, risk and perseverance; and strategic approaches to business.
2021-12-2026 min
The Day That Changed EverythingMainebiz 2021 Year End ShowMainebiz podcast interviewers Alison Nason, Renee Cordes and Andrea Tetzlaff reflect on what they learned from business and nonprofit leaders this year. Some common themes include: the human side of leadership; planning, risk and perseverance; and strategic approaches to business.
2021-12-2016 min
The Day That Changed EverythingDiane Atwood - Catching Your MemoriesDiane Atwood was a health reporter in television news for years- and found her passion in telling people’s stories. She started blogging and podcasting which allowed her to continue bringing important stories to her followers, however when Diane attended a conference in 2018 on loneliness and aging in rural America her focus shifted to telling the stories of older Mainers- and learned some surprising lessons along the way. Andrea Tetzlaff talks with Diane about why that conference had such an impact on her, and why it is so important to document these stories.
2021-12-0637 min
The Day That Changed EverythingAmy VanHaren - pumpspottingWhen Amy VanHaren was a new mom with a full-time job, breastfeeding posed challenges from finding places to pump while travelling, to packaging and sending breast milk home. During one trip, an emotional call with her sister sparked a thought about providing support to other breastfeeding parents. Amy reflects on the lightbulb moment that led her to launch an app called pumpspotting, and how her Kittery-based startup is evolving.
2021-11-2242 min
The Day That Changed EverythingTravis Mills - Travis Mills FoundationUnited States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills was on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan when he was critically injured by a roadside IED. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries. As he worked towards recovery, Travis and his wife Kelsey started the Travis Mills Foundation to send care packages overseas. Travis talks with Andrea Tetzlaff about his recovery, what the foundation turned into, and how he lives by his motto, “‘Never give up, never quit.”
2021-11-0840 min
The Day That Changed EverythingKay Aikin - Dynamic GridKay Aikin and the late Caryl Johnson, founders of a startup that designs intelligent technology for electrical grids, were romantic and business partners until Caryl’s death from cancer in November 2019. Kay talks about how she carried on after her loss and stepped down as CEO for another role, the book she’s writing in tribute to Caryl, and where she sees the company and her professional future longer-term.
2021-10-2545 min
The Day That Changed EverythingKai Adams - Sebago Brewing CompanyKai Adams was in Colorado in school for geology and working at a brewery when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Kai returned to Maine for post-treatment rest, which eventually resulted in his meeting future business partners Tim Haines and Brad Monarch — thus Sebago Brewing was born. Kai talks about how Sebago Brewing came about, how he feels about Maine’s craft boom, and how investing in Maine is at the heart of what Sebago is all about.
2021-10-1144 min
The Day That Changed EverythingDrew Graham & Todd Flaherty - ShipRightShipRight Solutions started as an order fulfillment company for direct marketing organizations. When it partnered with Wayfair in 2017, the business grew exponentially, and owners Drew Graham and Todd Flaherty had to scale the business quickly and learn from a few bumps along the way.
2021-09-2739 min
The Day That Changed EverythingCarolyn Delaney - Journey MagazineWhen Carolyn Delaney launched Journey magazine in March 2019 to amplify hope for Mainers in recovery from addiction, it also marked a new chapter for her after a career in IT consulting—and her own sobriety journey that began on Feb. 12, 1993. Carolyn shares how she started a publication that aims to change the conversation around addiction and how it is evolving.
2021-09-1340 min
The Day That Changed EverythingNisha Dearborn - Fresh ChemistryWhen Nisha Dearborn moved to Maine with her family, she left the world of big consumer brands to start a niche skin-care company called Fresh Chemistry. After an unexpected opportunity to showcase the products on the QVC home-shopping channel, viewers responded in a big way, and sales of Fresh Chemistry products took off. Hear from Nisha about how her TV appearance influenced her startup journey.
2021-08-3030 min
The Day That Changed EverythingErin Flett - Erin Flett Textiles and HomeErin Flett started her design company in her basement before moving into an old textile mill in Biddeford and then her current location in Gorham. Erin's profile was raised when she garnered the attention of high profile brands like L.L. Bean and Anthropologie who wanted to partner with her and when she won the highly coveted Greenlight Maine competition. Hear from Erin about how those high profile partnerships affected her business.
2021-08-1629 min
The Day That Changed EverythingErin Flett - Erin Flett Textiles and HomeErin Flett started her design company in her basement before moving into an old textile mill in Biddeford and then her current location in Gorham. Erin's profile was raised when she garnered the attention of high profile brands like L.L. Bean and Anthropologie who wanted to partner with her and when she won the highly coveted Greenlight Maine competition. Hear from Erin about how those high profile partnerships affected her business.
2021-08-1622 min
The Day That Changed EverythingBill Risbara & Peter Michaud - The Downs vaccine clinicIn early 2021 at the start of the vaccine rollout, the property development team at The Downs in Scarborough stepped up to transform a former harness-racing grandstand into a high-volume vaccination clinic for MaineHealth. They accomplished that in under three weeks amid ongoing construction at The Downs, a mixed-use development spread out over 525 acres. Hear business partners and childhood friends Bill Risbara and Peter Michaud talk with Mainebiz writer Renee Cordes about what it took to build a clinic quickly to get Mainers vaccinated.
See the time-lapse video of the grandstand transformation HERE
2021-08-0258 min
The Day That Changed EverythingAmy Bouchard - Wicked WhoopiesAmy Bouchard had been making whoopie pies since childhood when she decided to try selling them. With no business experience and armed with the local phone book, she started making the rounds to see who would be interested in buying her sweet treats. Within a few years Amy was getting some pretty impressive national attention including coverage by the Oprah Show, Good Morning America, and Associated Press. Mainebiz Director of Sales Andrea Tetzlaff talks with Wicked Whoopie Owner Amy Bouchard about what she learned from all of this national attention and how saying no to opportunity isn’t always bad.
2021-07-1940 min
The Day That Changed EverythingJonathan Ayers - IDEXX/PantheraWhen a catastrophic bicycle accident rendered IDEXX CEO Jonathan Ayers quadriplegic, he was forced to leave the company he led for 17 years. Devoting himself to wild-cat conservation has given the former business leader new purpose in life, both through a foundation he and his wife established before his accident and a New York-based nonprofit called Panthera. Ayers talks to Mainebiz writer Renee Cordes about what motivates his philanthropy and how it’s also therapy for the self-proclaimed “cat guy.”
2021-07-0545 min
The Day That Changed EverythingJeff Buckwalter - Holy DonutThe Holy Donut is a Portland-based maker and seller of fresh Maine potato donuts at its own retail shops. When it partnered with Hannaford Supermarkets during the pandemic it had to quickly shift gears and craft a distribution system for grocery-store shelves without sacrificing product quality. Hear co-owner and CEO Jeff Buckwalter talk to Mainebiz journalist Renee Cordes about how the company navigated these challenges to find a winning recipe with Hannaford.
2021-06-2136 min
The Day That Changed EverythingDr. Melik Peter Khoury - Unity CollegeAs the landscape of higher education was shifting, Unity College President Melik Peter Khoury had planned to move the school to a hybrid model of in-person and remote classes. But the pandemic changed everything and put those plans into overdrive. What's more, Unity had to deal with an FBI investigation of an employee who later was convicted of embezzlement. Hear Dr. Khoury talk about how he and his team brought Unity College through these days that changed everything.
2021-06-0749 min
The Day That Changed EverythingBrian Corcoran - Shamrock Sports & EntertainmentBrian Corcoran and his team at Shamrock Sports & Entertainment worked hard to bring the PGA Korn Ferry Tour to Maine in the summer of 2020. When it became clear that large scale events like this weren't going to happen in 2020, everything changed. Hear how Brian and his team felt about cancelling the 2020 event, and what they've done in preparation of the rescheduled 2021 Live + Work in Maine Open to ensure it is successful and has a positive economic impact in Maine.
2021-05-2436 min
The Day That Changed EverythingEmma Tiedemann - Portland Sea DogsEmma Tiedemann moved from Lexington to Maine to become the next voice of the Portland Sea Dogs. On her first day of work, she was sent home to work remotely amid COVID-19 and ended up having her first season in Portland cancelled. Hear how she connected with her new co-workers and continued to stay engaged with the fan base- without having met any of them!
2021-05-1039 min
The Day That Changed EverythingSteve Tenney - Great Diamond PartnersWhat is it like to leave an established career at an international investment bank to start an independent wealth management firm? Mainebiz Senior Writer interviews Great Diamond Partners Founding Partner & CEO Steve Tenney.
2021-04-2633 min
The Day That Changed EverythingSteve Tenney - Great Diamond PartnersWhat is it like to leave an established career at an international investment bank to start an independent wealth management firm? Mainebiz Senior Writer interviews Great Diamond Partners Founding Partner & CEO Steve Tenney.
2021-04-261h 03
The Day That Changed EverythingRachel Jackson -The Farmington DinerHow does the purchase of a vacant diner create an unexpected career for a serial entrepreneur? Mainebiz Senior Writer Maureen Milliken talks with Farmington Diner owner Rachel Jackson
2021-04-1245 min
The Day That Changed EverythingDajuan Eubanks - Maine Red ClawsHow does a winning team that has just been acquired by a national franchise face shutting down its entire season? Mainebiz Publisher Donna Brassard talks with Maine Red Claws President Dajuan Eubanks.
2021-03-2642 min
Minding Your Business with Jodi-TatianaEpisode 35: Meet Prapela co-founder & ceo, John Konsin (MA-USA)Prapela's is developing consumer products and medical devices featuring Stochastic Vibrotactile Stimulation (SVS) to improve infant health. SVS is a patented, gentle vibration that is sleep cycle friendly and non-habit forming.Peer-review medical journals report SVS significantly improves relaxation, breathing and heart-rate in hyperirritable babies and preemies with apnea of prematurity. Developed over a ten-year period at Harvard's Wyss Institute, the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, SVS has been licensed to Prapela to introduce products to improve infant health. Our initial focus is in helping opioid-exposed newborns at home and babies diagnosed and...
2021-03-2130 min
The Day That Changed EverythingChris Gardner - Eastport Port AuthorityHow do you operate a working waterfront when the breakwater collapses in the middle of the night? Mainebiz Publisher Donna Brassard talks with Eastport Port Authority Executive Director Chris Gardner.
See the video referenced in the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdR9AivM7Xk
2021-03-1547 min
The Day That Changed EverythingJenn Lever - Baxter BrewingHow did a business operations expert make her way back to Maine to lead one of the state’s largest craft brewers? Mainebiz Senior Writer Renee Cordes talks with Baxter Brewing President Jenn Lever.
2021-03-0142 min
The Day That Changed EverythingSteffy Amondi - Actual FoodsHow starting a company during COVID required one startup to shift the entire business plan. Mainebiz Senior Writer Renee Cordes talks with Actual Foods Founder Steffy Amondi.
2021-02-1543 min
The Day That Changed EverythingJoan Fortin - Bernstein ShurWhat was it like to be the first woman to step into the CEO role of a 115 year old law firm? Mainebiz Publisher Donna Brassard talks with Bernstein Shur CEO Joan Fortin.
2021-02-0133 min
The Day That Changed EverythingGary Merrill - Hussey SeatingHow does a non-family member take the reins of a sixth generation family-owned business? Senior Writer Renee Cordes talks with Hussey Seating President and CEO Gary Merrill.
2021-01-1838 min
The Day That Changed EverythingDevin McNeill - FlowfoldHow did a niche textile manufacturer quickly shift from making wallets to protective face shields to help their community? Mainebiz Senior Writer Renee Cordes talks with Flowfold CEO and Co-founder Devin McNeill
2021-01-0440 min
The Day That Changed Everything2020 Wrap-Up ShowYou've heard the interviews we've conducted over the past 6 months with industry leaders around Maine. Now hear what our interviewers thought. Publisher Donna Brassard, Digital Editor Will Hall, and Senior Writers Maureen Milliken and Renee Cordes all discuss what moments impacted them, what they took away from their conversations, and what lessons they learned!
2020-12-2131 min
The Day That Changed EverythingShawn Moody- Moody's Collision CentersWhen a business owner realizes the growth plans for his business, how does he ensure his employees will also benefit? Digital Editor Will Hall talks with Moody's Collision Center Founder Shawn Moody.
2020-12-0731 min
The Day That Changed EverythingEmily CainWhen the polls show you will be elected and you end up losing the race, how can you move forward in your career and continue in public service? Mainebiz Publisher Donna Brassard talks with Emily Cain, Executive Director of EMILY's List.
2020-11-2338 min
The Day That Changed EverythingCousins Maine Lobster - Jim TselikisHow a food truck startup founded by two cousins from Maine tested the “Shark Tank” waters and made a big splash. Mainebiz Senior Writer Renee Cordes interviews Cousins Maine Lobster Co-Founder Jim Tselikis.
2020-11-0937 min
The Day That Changed EverythingJulie Marchese and Julia BachelderPeek behind the scenes at how a nonprofit was able to make its largest fundraising event virtual and still meet its goals.
Mainebiz Publisher Donna Brassard talks with Tri for a Cure Race Director Julie Marchese and Maine Cancer Foundation Events Manager Julia Bachelder.
2020-10-2630 min
The Day That Changed EverythingBen WolinWhat's it like to suddenly find yourself CEO of a $4 billion company in turmoil? Mainebiz Digital Editor Will Hall interviews Covetrus President & CEO Ben Wolin.
2020-10-1229 min
The Day That Changed EverythingDarryl WoodHow does a small nonprofit recover from a devastating explosion? Mainebiz writer Maureen Milliken talks with LEAP Executive Director Darryl Wood about the day their building was destroyed and their community impacted.
2020-09-2838 min
The Day That Changed EverythingTopher MalloryHow does a manufacturer suddenly shift from distilling liquor to making sanitizer during a worldwide pandemic?
2020-09-1435 min
The Day That Changed EverythingBeigette and Jim GillHow does a family run business go on when one of its own is seriously injured?
2020-08-3131 min
The Day That Changed EverythingZach PooleWhen you’ve built a business from the ground up, what is it like to invite a partner in to chart a new path forward? Mainebiz Senior Writer Renee Cordes talks with Maine Brew Bus founder Zach Poole.
2020-08-1735 min
The Day That Changed EverythingKatie ShoreyWhen the founder of a nonprofit admits to sexual misconduct, what can be done to ensure the mission of the organization carries on?
2020-08-0328 min
The Day That Changed EverythingTom AdamsHow do you shift your focus and stay positive when 20% of your business is lost from surprise tariffs? Donna Brassard, Mainebiz Publisher, interviews CEO of Maine Coast Tom Adams.
2020-07-2028 min
The Day That Changed EverythingKevin HancockWhat happens when the CEO of a multi million dollar company suddenly finds he has no voice? Mainebiz Publisher Donna Brassard talks with Kevin Hancock, CEO Hancock Lumber.
2020-07-1027 min
The Boulos Beat: A Commercial Real Estate PodcastFord ReicheIn this episode, Greg sits down with Ford Reiche, co-founder of Safe Handling, Inc. Since selling Safe Handling, Ford has pursued historic preservation projects, including ownership and restoration of five buildings on the National Registry of Historic Places. He has received many awards for his leadership and in 2009 was named Mainebiz's Large Business Leader of the Year. Ford's preservation of the Halfway Rock Lighthouse was featured on the DIY Network and can be viewed here: https://www.diynetwork.com/shows/building-off-the-grid-maine-lighthouse/episodes/specials/building-off-the-grid-maine-lighthouse
2020-01-1537 min
Working PeopleDana GardnerIn Part II of our two-part episode on workers in the Maine logging industry, we chat with Dana Garner, a veteran trucker and wood hauler from St. Francis, and an organizer with the Machinists Union. We talk about Dana's days driving his rig all over the United States and about coming back home to Maine to work full-time hauling logs out of the woods. We talk about the strains of working 20-hour shifts and being in the cab all day, and about the obvious dangers of driving heavy loads on mountain roads, and we also talk about the ways...
2019-11-031h 03
Rise Above Your BestDava Davin from Portside Real Estate Group Discusses the Journey from Pharma to Owning a Multi Office Real Estate Group Episode 005Dava Davin, is the owner of Portside Real Estate Group. She started out in pharmaceutical sales, as a representative working for companies such as Eli Lilly. She moved to Maine and realized that she wanted to make a professional change, and entered real estate where she successfully learned the business, started her own agency, and has grown this into what today is a multi-office powerhouse with over 60 agents. If that's not impressive enough, she is a four-time triathlon finisher, she's a philanthropic presence in the local community, and most recently she was recognized by Mainebiz as one...
2018-09-2022 min
Dennis Knows FoodTips for Outdoor Dining SpacesGet your outdoor space ready for hungry patrons looking to take advantage of al fresco dining opportunities.In this week’s episode we’ve got tips to help keep your outdoor dining space pest free, an update on our 2018 food show, this week’s new products and foodie headlines. April 4th is National Cordon Bleu day and for this week’s foodie fact we’re asking -- When did the term “chicken cordon bleu” first appear in print? Here’s a hint, in was after veal cordon bleu. The earliest American reference to veal cordon bleu was in The Los Angeles Time...
2018-04-0709 min
Dennis Knows FoodA Simple Equation to Maximize SuccessChallenge + Justification = Action. A simple equation to maximize the success.In this week’s episode we’re talking about the “who, what, why and how” important to success. Plus, we’ve got this week’s new products and there’s lobster news in the literary world. We're in the midst of Easter season, a widely observed religious holiday. For this week’s foodie fact we're asking - what is the most popular non-chocolate Easter candy? Bonus points for how many of them are sold during the Easter season. The answer in this week's episode! Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE...
2018-03-2511 min
Walking the Walk019 Melissa Smith––Focus on People CAN be Profitable!Can you really be a human focused company these days and still produce significant gains on the bottom line?Melissa Smith of WEX seems to think so…Melissa started her career at WEX Incorporated in 1997 as a senior financial analyst. Twenty years later, she’d the CEO. She was the Mainebiz 2012 Woman to Watch. This year she was inducted into the Junior Achievement Hall of Fame and was named Mainebiz Business Leader of the Year. Melissa is also very active in non-profit work and is the co-founder of the Executive Women’s Forum as w...
2018-02-2232 min
Peace, Love, Liberty RadioPLL Radio 503Join Darryl W. Perry on Peace, Love, Liberty Radio as he explores topics of self-help, personal growth, and relationships while promoting the ideas of liberty and peaceful interaction. The 30 minute show is recorded live several times a week, and can be heard on several online radio networks and low power radio stations across the country!AMA: Questions about the Millinocket Marathonhttps://bangordailynews.com/2017/12/10/sports/road-racing-sports/marathon-draws-racers-money-to-rebounding-mill-town/http://www.mainebiz.biz/article/20171211/NEWS01/171219991/millinocket-marathon:-a-race-where-runners-pay-their-own-wayMusic used with permission: War Machine | Jordan Page | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_WSr6qcBcIExecutive...
2017-12-1530 min
Love Maine Radio with Dr. Lisa BelisleFletcher Kittredge, founder and CEO of GWIIn 1994, after moving to Maine from Cambridge, Massachusetts, Fletcher Kittredge founded Maine-based internet service provider GWI. In the last 20 years, GWI has grown to 55 employees and $16 million in annual revenue, and it has been named five times to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Currently, GWI provides service in all 16 Maine counties to both residential and business customers. GWI is a telephone company as well as an ISP and partners with a growing list of Maine municipalities to build and operate municipal fiber networks. In 2009, GWI was a partner in the Three Ring Binder...
2017-09-1500 min
Walking the Walk013 Elizabeth Hayes––MaineBiz Woman to Watch!Elizabeth Hayes is the CEO of Infinity Credit Union in Maine and was recently named one of the "Women to Watch" in business by MaineBiz magazine.When we saw that one of Elizabeth's favorite quotes came from Lao Tzu, we knew she and Jim would have a fascinating conversation. Here's the quote:"A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves."Elizabeth and Jim will talk about this concept and many more on this episode of Wa...
2017-08-2431 min