Podcasts

Hiring the right person for an important position can be one of the most critical aspects of a growing business’s success. How to draft a job application? How to vet candidates? How to hold interviews? How to avoid biases?    If you’re…

Running a small business can be difficult if you don’t have the right resources for growth. Thankfully, in Maine, we have the Maine Small Business Development Centers to support our small and micro-businesses. Peter Harriman, Center Director for the Maine

Stress. Burnout. Overwhelm. These factors are not just impacting your employees, they’re impacting your business. Discover how to re-invigorate your team with passion and purpose and reap the benefits on your own bottom line.

A lot of business owners say they’re interested in business growth, but there are real and imagined roadblocks along the way. Is your company ready for growth, or do you need to “shore up” your resources first?    More importantly,…

Do you enjoy public speaking? According to studies, few of us do. In fact, many people fear public speaking more than death!    Yet, in business we’re constantly involved in public speaking. Whether we’re on stage, at a board meeting,…

Public relations, or PR, is about a lot more than crisis management, but it is critical to have a plan in place in case things go wrong.   PR expert Linda Varrell stops by the Fast Forward Maine studios this week to talk about crisis…

Each year, more companies are turning to ESOPs to fuel growth. They increase employee engagement, provide owners an exit strategy, and have incredible tax benefits.

Podcasts are going mainstream. Apple spun off podcasts from iTunes into Apple Podcasts. Spotify has jumped in and is now the fastest growing podcast aggregator in the world. Google has made it even easier to listen to podcasts on Android devices. And…

Most growing businesses don’t invest enough in their marketing. Are you guilty of the same? In this week’s episode we speak with Lou Zambello of Opus Consulting on how growing business need to market their businesses.

What’s the future of higher education and training…and what does it have to do with your business?

As you grow your business, you’ll need to develop effective teams to succeed. In this week’s episode leadership expert Patrick Veroneau speaks to us about the five dysfunctions of poorly performing teams, and how to build a work team that will grow…

Looking to grow your Maine-based business? Are you scalable and looking for investment? Ready for your seed round?    If so, then Scratchpad Accelerator may be for you!   In this episode, we talk to Jason Harkins about Scratchpad…

You hear a lot about storytelling these days, and how businesses can use stories to attract customers and employees alike. But how do you craft a compelling story? What are the components? And where do you share it? David Lee of HumanNature@Work has…

Have you considered selling your products abroad? Looking for international opportunities as a growth strategy? But not sure where to start, or how tariffs, trade wars, or foreign laws might impact your chances? Wade Merritt, President of the Maine…

Have you considered looking to the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) for funding? Perhaps you heard that it’s not so easy? Well, MTI has simplified its process for grants, loans, and equity investments. Amy Leshure from MTI is here to share the…

Have you been looking to move your retail store online? Or start selling your products and services direct from your website? In this interview, e-commerce expert Becky McKinnell of iBec Creative walks us through the questions you should be asking…

Have you ever wanted to go after government contracts, but were unsure where to start? Federal, state, and municipal projects come up all the time, at all different sizes for all different types of companies and industries. Find out how you can stay…

Whether you’re in B2B or B2C, customer service is a must these days. If people don’t feel like you or your employees care about them, they’ll take their business elsewhere.  That’s why this week we’re chatting with John Kenneally of…

Maine needs skilled, experienced workers, and transitioning military might be at least part of the answer. Boots2Roots is an organization that helps transitioning military find and land jobs in Maine, playing matchmaker with companies and…

Trademarks. Copyrights. Intellectual property. What do you need to know about these items to protect your ideas, and how do you stay out of hot water when it comes to work for hire, contractors, and social media? This week we speak with Andrew Kraus…