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This podcast series will interview leaders in a variety of businesses who found their life, their business, or their world upended in one day. How did they react? How did they shift direction? How did they move forward to continue with the success of their company?
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Monday Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
How 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
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
You'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!
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
When 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.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
When 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.
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
How 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.
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Peek 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.
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
What'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.
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
How 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.
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
How does a manufacturer suddenly shift from distilling liquor to making sanitizer during a worldwide pandemic?
Monday Aug 31, 2020
Monday Aug 31, 2020
How does a family run business go on when one of its own is seriously injured?