The Boulos Beat: A Commercial Real Estate Podcast

Join host Greg Boulos on The Boulos Beat as he interviews Chef David Turin, a distinguished culinary expert based in Maine, who boasts over 43 years of experience in the industry. Chef Turin has successfully owned and operated several esteemed restaurants, including David's Monument Square, David's Opus 10, and David's 388. David’s exceptional contributions to the culinary world were recognized in 2012 when he was named Chef of the...

Join host Greg Boulos on The Boulos Beat as he sits down with Mike Foley, owner of Foley’s Fitness in Scarborough, Maine. In this episode, Mike shares his journey in the fitness industry from overcoming back surgery in the 1980’s, to locating a site for a gym, to launching Foley’s Fitness in 2019. Today, Foley’s Fitness serves 3,600 members and employs a team of 60 professionals.

Mike also discusses his recent loss of sight in one e...

Join guest host Samantha Marinko of The Boulos Company on the Boulos Beat as she interviews Melissa Martens Yaverbaum, Executive Director of Portland Ballet. Melissa shares ways the arts have shaped her life in unexpected ways, given her experiences with different museums, libraries, and cultural organizations. In this episode, Melissa also underscores Portland Ballet's work to engage new communities, build partnerships, and to mak...

Join host Greg Boulos on The Boulos Beat as he engages with Tim Harrington, Chairman of Atlantic Hospitality, to delve into Tim’s illustrious career in real estate and hospitality.

In this episode, Harrington recounts his early career beginnings in Boston, his subsequent relocation to Maine, and his strategic acquisitions of notable properties such as the Astico, Hidden Pond, and the Claremont Hotel. He offers insights into the rami...

In this special memorial edition, we remember Joe Soley, CEO and Founder of Monopoly, LLC, whose remarkable journey from delivering newspapers in New York to becoming a successful real estate investor stands as a beacon of dedication and entrepreneurship.

Joe's career began with humble roots, delivering newspapers and serving in the Coast Guard. His early ventures in Baltimore included significant projects for companies like Black a...

Join host Greg Boulos on The Boulos Beat as he delves into the inspiring journey of Gretchen Johnson, who transitioned from a dedicated volunteer and Board Member to the Executive Director of the Center for Grieving Children.

In this episode, Gretchen discusses the Center’s mission to provide volunteer-led, age-specific peer support groups for those navigating grief. She shares her career progression, from her roles in marketing and...

In this episode of The Boulos Beat, host Greg Boulos engages with Meredith Strang Burgess, President and CEO of Burgess Advertising & Marketing, a prominent advertising and marketing firm based in Portland, Maine. They explore her diverse career and the personal experiences that have significantly influenced her life.

The discussion covers Meredith’s tenure as a state representative, her journey as a cancer survivor, and her forthc...

In this episode of The Boulos Beat, host Greg Boulos speaks with Bob Gould, a retired partner of Brown Brothers Harriman, about his extensive leadership roles in both commercial and nonprofit sectors. Bob currently holds positions as Principal at Spinnaker Trust, Trustee and Investment Committee Chair of the Pinkerton Foundation, and Co-Chair of the Board of Squash Haven.

The two discuss Bob’s family's history in Maine, his involve...

On this episode of The Boulos Beat, guest host Cameron Foster sits down with  Kathryn Sargent, Executive Director of the Locker Project to discuss her journey from Massachusetts to Maine, her education at Bowdoin and UVA, and her transition to the Locker Project.

Founded in Portland in 2014, the Locker Project relies on foundation grants and contributions from local businesses and community members to provide food-insecure children ...

On this episode of The Boulos Beat, our guest host Caitlin Burke is excited to connect with Ben Kelley, principal of Kelley Family Properties. The family-owned real estate development and investment company has properties throughout New Hampshire and specializes in value-add re-development in commercial and multi-family properties.

Ben and Caitlin sit down to discuss Ben’s life-long career journey, including how his internship with ...

In this episode of The Boulos Beat, host Greg Boulos engages in a conversation with Cole Siefer, the CEO of Med Matrix. They delve into the origins of Med Matrix, a cutting-edge medical clinic and med spa with locations in South Portland, ME, and North Conway, NH, and how Sasha Phillips of The Boulos Company helped Med Matrix in its space search. 

Cole shares how personal experiences shaped the establishment of Med Matrix and discus...

On this episode of The Boulos Beat, host Greg Boulos speaks with Dinah Minot, former TV, film producer and now Executive Director of Creative Portland. The nonprofit organization promotes the economy through the arts and elevates the artists, makers, and cultural institutions that make Portland one of a kind.

Greg sits down with Dinah to discuss her 25+ years of experience as a producer in New York and Los Angeles, including her cre...

On this installment of The Boulos Beat, we're thrilled to introduce our inaugural New Hampshire-centered episode. Join guest host Caitlin Burke as she sits down with Jay Bisognano, the visionary behind Torrington Properties, a real estate investment firm seizing opportunities in value-added investment, development, and management. Jay is also the founder and partner of Stonington Capital, a Boston-headquartered real estate finance ...

On this episode of The Boulos Beat, host Greg Boulos speaks with Art Batson, Jr. of Lucas Tree Experts. Opened in 1926, Lucas Tree Experts is a third-generation business serving innovative vegetation management solutions to Maine and beyond.

Art and Greg sit down to discuss Lucas Tree Experts, including its founding and current work. They also discuss how the Maine-based company switched from a residential focus to a commercial one ...

On this episode of The Boulos Beat, guest host Samantha Marinko speaks with Angela Stone, founder of Maine Needs. Maine Needs is a non-profit organization that strives to help individuals and families in Maine meet their basic material needs by providing donated clothing, hygiene products, household items, and other necessities. 

Angela and Samantha sit down to discuss Angela’s journey from Maine to Chicago and back again, the earli...

On this episode of The Boulos Beat, host Greg Boulos sits down with Liz Cotter-Schlax, President, and CEO of United Way of Southern Maine, and asks how the nonprofit mobilizes the community to tackle the biggest issues of the day.

Greg and Liz discuss Liz’s work experience and journey to her executive position at United Way, starting with her early life in Waterville. They also talk about nonprofit vs for-profit work, how United Way...

On this episode of The Boulos Beat, guest host Cameron Foster sits down with Laura Marston, owner of GoGo Refill to discuss its mission of helping people find joy in low-waste living. With locations in South Portland and Brunswick, GoGo Refill stocks durable and effective products and bulk home essentials consciously curated to lessen the need for harmful single-use plastics. 

Along with GoGo Refills' mission, Cameron and Laura tal...

On this episode of The Boulos Beat, host Greg Boulos sits down to speak with Imad Khalidi, CEO and president of Auto Europe, a large car rental wholesale company headquartered in Portland, Maine. Auto Europe is a leading car rental provider helping travelers in 180 countries find the best rental car.

Greg and Imad discuss Imad’s journey to Camden, Maine from Jerusalem with only $500 in his pocket. The two also speak about why he lef...

On this episode of The Boulos Beat, host Greg Boulos speaks with Kim Rogers, president of GL Rogers and Company, Inc. Founded in 1981, GL Rogers and Company is a real estate development and investment company focused on commercial projects in Maine and New Hampshire.

Greg and Kim sit down to discuss Kim’s journey of taking over the family business a decade ago and his transition to commercial real estate from the staffing industry. ...