Made in Maine Podcast

Kate McAleer is an owner and founder of Bixby & Co., an artisan confectionary producer located in the historic working waterfront of Rockland, Maine. Bixby & Co. was founded in 2011 to produce and sell unique natural and organic chocolate products. The first Bixby products were developed after experimentation and trial and error in the family kitchen and are currently sold across the country in over a 3000 specialty and natural food stores In 2017 Kate and Bixby & Co. launched the first...

Paul and Julie started Coastal Maine Popcorn in Boothbay Harbor in 2008. Offering over 40 flavors of craft popcorn…Air popped and handmade, one batch at a time. They pride themselves on making an incredible product and providing exceptional customer service! They are open year-round and have many other outlets where you can find their popcorn! They have a great wholesale program, fundraising and are able to offer custom labeling for weddings, parties, corporate events and anything else you...

John is the owner of Bub 'n Mutha's, a Veteran owned gourmet dry rub company with a Maine attitude and a mission. He was born here in Winter Harbor, but got to live in North Carolina for five years where he learned BBQ and rub blending. It was upon my return that he made the decision to start Bub 'n Mutha's here in Winter Harbor. Their goal is to create a blend that could be used on anything that used to have fur fins or feathers. Their fans though, have used the rubs on everything from...

Amber Lambke is founder and CEO of Maine Grains, Inc., carried by specialty food stores and used by bakeries, breweries and chefs throughout the Northeast. Amber has worked with local business leaders and community members to successfully bring the cultivation and processing of grains back to the northeast. Her efforts have generated a broader understanding and appreciation of the flavor, nutrition, economic and environmental value of freshly milled, organic grains. Patreon (early...

Gerard and Malaika Picard, owners of the Maine Needham Company, come on the show to share their mission of revitalizing, preserving and expanding the tradition of the Maine Needham. Growing from humble beginnings at a kitchen table in central Maine to a full-time operation in our state-certified kitchen, their Needhams can be found throughout Maine and New England at various specialty and locally owned shops. Patreon (early access + benefits) -...

Sider’s Woodcrafting is a family-operated small business that started in October of 2015. We started by making cutting boards out of domestic and exotic pieces of wood. Our mission is to highlight the natural beauty of wood by creating functional pieces of art. From our humble beginnings in a camper-converted workshop, we grew to produce over 2000 cutting boards in 2019. Then in 2020, we lost our converted workshop to a fire three weeks before Covid hit the USA, which canceled the craft...

Derek Volk from Volk Packaging Company and creator of the Volk Packaging Heroes Wall joins us on this show to talk about taking over the family business 20+ years ago and how he was told that he was going to run it into the ground. Derek's proving many naysayers wrong by having his most successful year with the company in 2020 despite all the challenges that came with covid. Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean -...

Chris Keegan, former professional snowboarder and veteran, comes on the show to talk about the reason he fell in love with making coffee and starting a business in Bar Harbor with only $39 dollars in his pocket. Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and...

Jeremy Grant tags along on a sled dog expedition for 7 days and 285 miles with a Fort Kent man and his dogs who have the same blood line as Togo. Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes! Social Media Facebook -...

McSea Books is an award-winning children’s book publisher with a commitment to producing quality children’s literature. Their titles convey the true essence of New England and captivate readers of all ages. The owner, Stephanie Mulligan, sits down with Dan to talk about her newest release, How to Tap a Maple! Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube -...

Matt sits down with Dan to talk about making bottle openers for the cast of Star Wars, hiring his first employee and the expansion of his new workshop. Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes! Social Media Facebook -...

On this episode of the Made in Maine Podcast Bryon Boutot talks about how he changed his career from roofing, flooring and pouring concrete to becoming an Operation Manager at Box of Maine, a gift box company who packages up the essence of Maine like Moose Pops, Lobster Candy, Blueberry Jam and Lighthouses in a convenient care package sent all over the world. Box of Maine Website - https://boxofmaine.com/​ Patreon (early access + benefits) -...

The meat business is one an average Joe can’t likely jump into; it isn’t a read-the-manual type of job. Never mind that the sheer volume might scare away an average Joe: In 2009, W. A. Bean produced four million hot dogs — that’s 400,000 pounds of them. And that’s just hot dogs; it doesn’t begin to count the 20 sausage varieties, or the many turkey, chicken, beef, and other products the company produces. www.beansmeats.com www.facebook.com/beansmeats info@madeinmainepodcast.com...

In 1959, Leith and Donna Wadleigh opened a restaurant that served the best burgers in town and a soon-to-be-famous strawberry pie and eating at Governor’s Restaurant was on its way to becoming a Maine tradition. Today, you can find Governor’s Restaurant and Bakery in six locations throughout Maine, still serving good wholesome food and yummy desserts at prices your family can afford. Come in and try one of Gov’s favorites. There’s always something good cooking at...

With the help from family, Jack Watkins purchased Spencer's in May of 2018 while still in high school. Spencer’s Ice Cream of Bradley, Maine is located in Bradley, Maine but you can find their ice cream in over 50 locations state-wide. Spencer's offers over 70 flavors with around 35 on rotation at all times. They offer event catering, wholesale and retail ice cream with custom flavor creations. Jack is currently 20 years old and attends EMCC for Business Management. He grew up in Orrington,...

Matt and Dan sit down and talk about all the developments with their business, the challenges that they face during the Covid-19 pandemic, and their plans for the future. info@madeinmainepodcast.com www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Daniel Finnemore www.boxofmaine.com Matthew Foster www.blackdogironworks.com Intro and Outro Music: DJ Quads "Cruise Around"

Matt and Dan sit down with Jeremy Grant, owner of The Timber Cross Media. We discuss his wild adventures capturing images of the amazing things of Maine! http://Thetimbercross.com https://www.facebook.com/Thetimbercross/ https://www.instagram.com/jeremyt.grant/ info@madeinmainepodcast.com www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Daniel Finnemore www.boxofmaine.com Matthew Foster www.blackdogironworks.com Intro and Outro Music: DJ Quads "Cruise Around"

Paul and Julie started Coastal Maine Popcorn in Boothbay Harbor in 2008. They offer over 40 flavors of craft popcorn...Air popped and handmade, one batch at a time. They pride themselves on making an incredible product and providing exceptional customer service! They are open year round and have many other outlets where you can find their popcorn! They have a great wholesale program, fundraising and are able to offer custom labeling for weddings, parties, corporate events and anything else...

Stephanie is an author and publisher from Lincoln, Maine and she is the owner of a small press publishing company, McSea Books. She grew up in the beautiful western foothills of Maine in the town of Otisfield. As a former educator, she loves visiting schools and teaching students through her writing. Stephanie resides in Lincoln with her husband, three children, and two German shepherds. http://www.howtocatchakeeper.com https://www.facebook.com/mcseabooks info@madeinmainepodcast.com...

We sit down with Susan, Cindy, and Terry from Forever Clean Soap Company to discuss the ins and outs of their soap making business. https://forevercleansoap.com/ https://www.facebook.com/forevercleansoap/ info@madeinmainepodcast.com www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Daniel Finnemore www.boxofmaine.com Matthew Foster www.blackdogironworks.com Intro and Outro Music: DJ Quads "Cruise Around"