The Boulos Beat: A Commercial Real Estate Podcast

Episode 76: Featuring George Matelich, Co-Founder of Rely On this episode of The Boulos Beat , host Greg Boulos sits down with George Matelich , co-founder of Rely , to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the commercial real estate due diligence process.  George asserts his platform significantly accelerates due diligence, reducing a process that traditionally takes 60–90 days to as l...

In this episode of The Boulos Beat , host Greg Boulos sits down with Samantha Marinko , a successful commercial real estate broker at The Boulos Company . The two discuss Sam’s career journey since joining the company in 2016 and the relationships she has built representing notable clients such as Hannaford Brothers and Abbott Laboratories. Balancing a thriving career with family life as a mother...

Stronger Together: How Baby Booty Is Redefining Parenthood Fitness In this episode of the Boulos Beat , guest host Sasha Phillips sits down with Molly DeLong Brubaker to discuss how she transformed her background in startup marketing and her experience as a new mom into Baby Booty —a fitness and community platform designed for parents. What began during COVID as virtual workouts quickly evolved in...

Episode 73: Betsy Biemann, CEO of Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI) Investing in Communities: Betsy Biemann on the Mission of CEI In this episode of The Boulos Beat , recorded in December 2025, guest host Drew Sigfridson sits down with Betsy Biemann, CEO of Coastal Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), to talk about her path from a Rotary Fellowship in Kenya to leadership roles at the Rockefeller Foundation—and...

Building Maine Strong — Jason Adour on Growth, Balance & Community Impact In this episode of The Boulos Beat , guest host Samantha Marinko sits down with Jason Adour, President and Founder of Maine Strong Balance Centers. Jason shares his journey from practicing physical therapy to becoming a healthcare entrepreneur, including the recent opening of his fourth clinic in Westbrook. The conversation...

In this episode of The Boulos Beat , guest host Tony McDonald sits down with Luke Holden, founder and CEO of Luke’s Lobster. Luke shares his journey from growing up in Maine’s lobstering industry to working in New York investment banking, and how a search for an authentic lobster roll led to the founding of Luke’s Lobster in 2009 with his father and business partner Ben Conniff. Now operating 28 l...

Episode 70: Featuring Dava Davin, Founder of Portside Real Estate Group Join host Greg Boulos on The Boulos Beat as he sits down with Dava Davin , founder of Portside Real Estate Group , to discuss Dava’s career journey from pharmaceuticals to real estate, her accomplishments in endurance sports, and the continued growth of her company. Now the second-largest real estate firm by sales volume in Ma...

In this episode of The Boulos Beat , guest host Caitlin Burke sits down with John Stebbins, CEO of ProCon . John shares his path from working in his family’s business to leading New Hampshire’s largest general contractor. Caitlin and John explore his experience developing more than 20 hotels and commercial properties, including major projects such as the Row Hotel at Assembly Row and Liberty Lane...

In this episode of The Boulos Beat , host Greg Boulos sits down with Melissa Boyd , a renowned spiritual medium and transformational business coach. Melissa shares her inspiring personal journey, including her 150-pound weight loss through yoga, and discusses how intuition and mediumship have shaped her life and career. Melissa reflects on her work with General Colin Powell , her advanced training...

In this episode of The Boulos Beat, guest host Cameron Foster interviews Torey Penrod-Cambra, Co-Founder and Chief Communications Officer of HighByte, an industrial software company headquartered in Portland, Maine.   Torey shares her journey from Columbus, Ohio, to settling in Maine in 2011, as well as the educational and professional experiences that ultimately led to the founding of HighByte in...

Join host Greg Boulos on this engaging episode of The Boulos Beat for an in-depth conversation with Chef Harding Lee Smith , a renowned Portland-based chef and restaurateur. Chef Smith shares his remarkable journey, from his introduction to the restaurant industry at the age of seven to his formal training at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. Together, they explore the vision, inspira...

Episode 65: Featuring Howard Goldenfarb, founder and president of the RAM Companies   In this episode, guest host Claire Richardson leads an engaging and informative conversation with Howard Goldenfarb, founder of RAM Companies. Mr. Goldenfarb shares his remarkable career trajectory—from his early aspirations in law to becoming a prominent real estate developer beginning in Portland, Maine, in the...

Episode 64: Featuring Josh Miranda, Owner of Via Vecchia, Papi, Blyth & Burrows and Off-Track Pizza Join host Greg Boulos for this episode of The Boulos Beat as he sits down with Josh Miranda, a leading restaurateur based in Portland, Maine. In this insightful conversation, Josh reflects on his career path—from his early beginnings at the Village Cafe to his evolution into a successful entrepreneu...

Join guest host  Samantha Marinko  of  The Boulos Company  on the  Boulos Beat  as she interviews  Jen Millard , CEO and Co-Founder of  Mainelove .  In this episode, Samantha and Jen explore Jen’s journey from Colby College to establishing a company that provides sustainably packaged water sourced from Sebago Lake. Jen underscores the pivotal role of relationships and mentorship, reflecting on her...

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...

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 discuss...

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 communit...

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...

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...

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 progres...

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 journ...

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...

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 member...

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 jour...

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 th...