The Boulos Beat: A Commercial Real Estate Podcast

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 left Jerusalem, how he ended up in Maine, and the American Dream. They also discuss Imad’s unique management style and how he conducts business.

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 earliest days of Maine Needs operating out of a garage, and what the future has in store for the non-profit. They also talk about how Angela was encouraged by another local organization to set aside her inexperience in the nonprofit world and use her skillset to her advantage. Angela also provides insight into the organization's mission and shares the thoughtful backstory of their logo.

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 receives resources, and how organizations receive funding from the nonprofit. Liz also reflects on charitable giving changes over time and the impacts of the recent pandemic on the United Way.

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