The Community Cast

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Peter Horch, President and CEO of Horch Roofing. They discuss how strong communication sets Horch Roofing apart from its competitors, how they use their core values to set employee expectations and why they are passionate about the next generation of trade careers.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Erin Plummer, Chief Marketing Officer at Hancock Lumber. They discuss the strong values embedded in Hancock Lumber, the challenges the lumber industry is facing in Maine, and the role culture and leadership plays in the company.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Lilly Mullen, President of Springer's Jewelers. They discuss how Springer's inspires and nurtures leaders, their human sustainability initiative and how they've built the company around their employees' wants and needs.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Jenn Lever, President of Baxter Brewing. They discuss how the brewery scene has exploded in Maine, the importance of open communication in the workplace and how to empower your employees to be creative.

In this episode, Carissa Chipman interviews Becky McKinnell, Founder and CEO of iBec Creative and Wildwood Oyster Co. They discuss Becky's road to entrepreneurship, the culture at iBec that has made them a three-time Best Places to Work in Maine recipient, and how she used her background in e-commerce to create a successful handbag line.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Deirdre Wadsworth, President of Hardypond Construction. They discuss what it's like being a female in a male dominant industry, the importance of picking your team of trusted advisors and how Hardypond supports causes that matter most to both the company and their employees.

In this 86th episode, Ethan Johnson interviews Nate Moody, Retirement Plan Advisor and Director of Business Development & Marketing at Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors in Falmouth, Maine.

They discuss Nate's passion for financial literacy, the benefit of working with local advisors and the impact you can make when you are passionate about a cause.

In this very special episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews her father, Bill Chalmers, 3rd generation owner of Chalmers Insurance. They discuss Chalmers' multi-generational rich heritage in giving back to local communities, what he loved most about working for the family business, and how to turn problems into opportunities.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Luke Holden, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Luke's Lobster, a family-owned Maine seafood business. They discuss how the pandemic strengthened their business, how to create community wherever you go, and what it means to build a sustainable seafood organization.

In this episode, Dottie Chalmers Cutter interviews Larry Shaw, recently retired CEO of MMG Insurance. They discuss Larry's career journey, advice that inspired him along the way, and what he plans to do in retirement.