Megan immerses herself in her clients’ industries. She asks the right questions to craft engaging social media posts, media pitches and press releases that pique audience interests so they’ll want to learn more. Her enthusiasm and competitive nature serve her well in the social media realm, as she constantly looks for innovative ways to use the platforms, and she stays on top of this constantly evolving marketing arena. In both work and life, Megan is always looking for the next adventure.

Originally from Connecticut, Anderson graduated from Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts, and spent the next 15 years on Boston’s North Shore, working in the academic publishing industry where he oversaw a national events program. In 2015, Alf put his events experience to use at the Bar Harbor Chamber, where he has taken on marketing and membership roles for the Chamber and has just recently been named as the Chamber’s executive director.

Born in the U.K., Walters has been involved in the outdoor industry since the early 1980s. A registered Maine guide, Walters has experience on the east and west coasts of the U.S., including as general manager for O.A.R.S. in California. Walters returned to Maine in 2000 to become president of Northern Outdoors. Walters serves on the boards of a number of local, regional and state organizations, including as regional director, North America, for the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA).

During his work at Pfizer, PepsiCo and Nestle, John developed a heightened awareness of the indispensable role people's attitudes play in implementing effective processes and procedures. This interest led him to study behavior in corporate settings and working as a behavior consultant. John examined and analyzed the effects of corporate culture on behavior and found his real purpose in life—as a pioneering expert, understanding the link between company culture and performance.

George A. Smith has done a lot of things in his life, from writing comprehensive plans for rural Maine towns to managing statewide referendum campaigns. He served as executive director of the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine for 18 years, making it one of the state’s most influential organizations. George left SAM at the end of 2010 to write full-time. He writes an outdoor news blog and has written a weekly editorial column published in the Kennebec Journal and Waterville Morning Sentinel.

Word-of-mouth marketing is the most cost effective and impactful form of marketing that delivers the highest ROI. In this podcast, Nancy shares how the different groups in your network, including the people from your hometown, schools you have attended, your gym or YMCA and the sports teams follow, can increase word-of-mouth. Once aware of where your network stems from, you can determine the tactics that will help strengthen your connection with each member of your network.

Katie started working at Coca-Cola as a category analyst, interpreting data on shopper behavior and trends to guide brand strategy. She then transitioned to a sales role, managing the Coca-Cola portfolio in 3,000 CVS pharmacies across the east coast. For the past three years, she has been a sports marketing manager, managing Coke’s contracts with the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics. She has recently transitioned to a shopper marketing role, managing Coca-Cola branding, advertising and marketing nationally.

Gary Arndt is an awarding-winning blogger and travel photographer who has been traveling around the world since 2007. His travels have taken him to 200 countries and territories in the Traveler’s Century Club and 128 United Nations countries. He has also visited more than 380 UNESCO World Heritage sites and all 50 U.S. states. His blog, Everything Everywhere, is considered one of the best travel blogs in the world. It was named one of the Top 25 Blogs in the World by Time Magazine.

Antoine Martel of Martel Turnkey is a real estate investment expert from San Mateo, California. As a licensed real estate agent and experienced investor himself, Antoine helps new and seasoned investors realize their financial goals. His proven real estate investment strategies have enabled countless clients throughout California to realize passive income and financial freedom through out-of-state turnkey rental properties.

Ginn began his career in 2006, cooking for a corporate restaurant in Arizona. His interest in the profession began much earlier by taking his first job at 14 picking strawberries for Maxwell’s Farm. Ginn’s passion for hospitality derived from the excitement of working the busy line. In 2007, he returned to Portland and took a position at Five Fifty-Five, where his interest in fine dining evolved. Matt’s pursuit of excellence continues at Portland’s modern eatery, Evo Kitchen + Bar.