The Community Cast

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter chats with Jeff Messer, fourth generation owner and president of Messer Truck Equipment. They discuss building relationships over just taking orders, the importance of company culture and hiring the right people, and how Destination Occupation recruits for careers in Manufacturing, Trades and IT.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter talks to Joe Capozza III, third generation and Vice President of Capozza Flooring. They discuss the importance of creating opportunities for co-workers, the value of a work-life balance, and his lessons learned for future business owners.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter talks to Margo Walsh, founder and owner of MaineWorks—a company that helps employ people in recovery and reentry. They discuss the origin of MaineWorks' mission, the social impact of becoming a B Corp, and how MaineWorks hopes to expand their footprint in the future.

In this episode, Steve Cote has a conversation with Lori Jean Kinsey, Executive Director of Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany, New Hampshire. They discuss exploring the natural environment with enthusiasts of all ages, collaborating with other non-profit organizations to share resources and enhance programming, and what Lori envisions for the organization in the future.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Taja Dockendorf, Owner + Creative Conduit at Pulp + Wire in Portland, ME. They discuss why direct communication is especially important as women in business, creativity boosters, and why she cares deeply about improving the lives of disadvantaged children.

In this episode, Steve Cote interviews Joshua and Aaron Snell, owners of ServiceMaster of Carroll and Coos County. They discuss the journey of a family-owned business, the importance of personal interests outside of their careers and supporting the creation of a skate park in the Mt. Washington Valley.

In this episode, Ethan Johnson interviews Sam Patel, owner of Friendly Discount Beverage and Hilltop Superette in Portland, Maine. They discuss revolutionizing the local corner store and the values of risk-taking and persistency.

In this episode, Steve Cote interviews Tom Eastman, Conway Daily Sun Reporter and ski historian. They discuss what makes an exceptional storyteller, how North Conway is the historical birthplace of modern skiing and the power of caring for one another.

In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Anne Weiss, co-owner of SKORDO. They discuss entrepreneurship, creating a cooking community and empowering home cooks, of all experience levels, to create and enjoy good food with the ones they love.

In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Jeff Buckwalter, CEO and Co-Owner of The Holy Donut in Portland, Maine. They discuss the challenges of managing demand, creating a culture that cultivates growth and using the power of flour to give back to their communities.