The Questions That Make a Local Business Conversation Worth Hearing

The Questions That Make a Local Business Conversation Worth Hearing

Sandy Smith
Published on: 08/10/2026

What makes a local business interview useful? Sandy Smith explores the questions that help Maine Thrive Voices listeners understand the people and work. Suggested slug local-business-podcast-interview-questions-maine

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Before a Podcast Conversation, Think About the Moment You Can Explain

Before a Podcast Conversation, Think About the Moment You Can Explain

Sandy Smith
Published on: 28/09/2026

Preparing for a Maine Thrive Voices conversation? Think about one real moment, the people involved and what you learned, rather than memorizing a pitch.

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Nancy Marshall on Reputation, Relationships and Why Earned Visibility Still MattersNew

Nancy Marshall on Reputation, Relationships and Why Earned Visibility Still MattersNew

Sandy Smith
Published on: 20/09/2026

Maine Thrive Voices Episode 13 features Nancy Marshall on building a PR career, personal brand, relationships and earned visibility in the AI era.

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Why Hearing the Person Behind the Business Builds Trust

Why Hearing the Person Behind the Business Builds Trust

Sandy Smith
Published on: 28/08/2026

A podcast interview gives customers something a listing cannot: the voice, story and judgment of the person behind a local business.

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