The Randy Forcier Podcast

Randy Forcier

Welcome to The Randy Forcier Podcast, the weekly show where I talk to small business owners, successful individuals, community figures, and fascinating people with inspiring stories. Join me us I we delve into their journeys, challenges, and triumphs, and discover the insights and lessons that we can all learn from their experiences. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or just someone who loves a good story, this podcast is for you. Tune in every week and be inspired by the amazing people we meet along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support read less
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104 - Patrick Ouellette: The Comedy Mill, Biddeford Belly Laughs, Buzz Gordon
6d ago
104 - Patrick Ouellette: The Comedy Mill, Biddeford Belly Laughs, Buzz Gordon
This week, Randy catches up with Buzz Gordon, a man of many names and comedic talents. Known officially as Patrick Gordon Ouellette and humorously as Patrick Danger Goulet on Facebook, Buzz shares the story behind his numerous monikers and the origins of his stand-up comedy journey. Discover how Buzz, along with his friends Nate Curran and Paul Roy, formed The Comedy Mill, an open mic night that has quickly become a staple of Maine's comedy scene. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:18 The Many Names of Buzz Gordon 01:51 The Comedy Mill Origins 03:02 Weekly Comedy Nights at Mulligan's 04:40 Portland's Comedy Scene 05:49 Improvisation and Open Mic Philosophy 15:33 Upcoming Special Show at Mulligan's 21:50 Packed Shows and Growing Pains 22:35 Consistency is Key 23:09 Overcoming Rough Weeks 23:58 Balancing Passion and Life 26:13 Coaching and Community Involvement 28:58 Sports Talk: Packers and Patriots 34:22 The Joy of Underdog Stories 37:03 Living in the Moment 41:07 Ghost Stories and Final Thoughts 42:52 Wrapping Up and Future Plans EPISODE LINKS Patrick’s Instagram: @buzzkill75 The Comedy Mill Instagram: @thecomedymill Biddeford Belly Laughs Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/biddeford-belly-laughs-tickets-896580555577 PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/45sscBj⁠⁠⁠ 🎵 Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI⁠⁠⁠ 📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3YSh661⁠⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D  SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 CMG Home Loans 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 rforcier@cmghomeloans.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
103 - JT Tounge: Tounge Associates, Mergers & Acquisitions, West Point
May 20 2024
103 - JT Tounge: Tounge Associates, Mergers & Acquisitions, West Point
This week Randy is joined by JT Tounge of Tounge Associatesto explore the world of mergers and acquisitions. Discover how baby boomer retirements are driving business sales, especially in the energy sector. JT shares insights from his unique journey from West Point to working in M&A alongside his father. This episode is packed with valuable advice for business owners contemplating an exit strategy and offers a fascinating look at the personal stories behind business transitions. Perfect for entrepreneurs and industry professionals seeking practical tips and inspiration. 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming JT 00:13 The Baby Boomer Business Exodus 01:15 Background of Townes Associates 04:03 JT's Energy Industry Experience> 05:44 Consolidation in the Energy Sector 09:38 The M&A Process and Challenges 19:17 Personal Stories and Successes 22:04 JT's Military Background and West Point Experience 30:31 Advice for Entrepreneurs and Final Thoughts EPISODE LINKS Tounge Associates Website: www.toungeassociates.com JT’s Instagram: @jt_tounge PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/45sscBj⁠⁠ 🎵 Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI⁠⁠ 📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3YSh661⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D  SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 CMG Home Loans 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 rforcier@cmghomeloans.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
102 - Bernie Forcier: Great Sporting Event Memories, Coaching/Umping, Jumping Fences
May 13 2024
102 - Bernie Forcier: Great Sporting Event Memories, Coaching/Umping, Jumping Fences
This week, Randy celebrates the two-year anniversary of The Randy Forcier Podcast with a heartfelt and memorable episode featuring a very special guest—his father. In this episode, Randy and his dad delve into nostalgic recollections of attending sports events together, from unforgettable Celtics games to Patriots showdowns, showcasing their shared passion for Boston sports. They reminisce about the joys of father-son bonding through decades of games, including the experiences of seeing legends like Michael Jordan, Tom Brady and others along with memorable plays that have stayed with them over the years. This episode isn't just a trip down memory lane; it's a testament to the enduring connections forged through shared love of sports. 00:00 Celebrating 2 Years of Podcasting with a Special Guest 01:53 Diving into Family Sports Memories 02:20 Reliving Iconic Celtics Games 08:26 The Magic of Patriots Games and Brady's Legacy 11:06 Adventures and Mishaps at Sporting Events 17:15 Reflecting on Past Games and Looking Ahead 18:38 Canton Hall of Fame Visit and Future Plans 19:49 Brady's Patriots Hall of Fame Induction and Roast Recap 21:46 Decoding Celebrity Behavior at Events 22:10 The Unspoken Rules of Celebrity Roasts 22:48 Navigating the Boundaries of Comedy 24:10 Memorable Red Sox Moments 25:00 The Magic of Baseball and Unforgettable Games 28:58 Road Trips and Encounters with Baseball Stars 30:41 Exploring the Life of Professional Athletes 32:24 Family Traditions and the Love for Sports 35:12 The Challenges and Rewards of Youth Sports Coaching 37:51 The Life of an Umpire: A Different Perspective on Baseball 41:04 Reflecting on Memories and Making New Ones PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/45sscBj⁠⁠ 🎵 Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI⁠⁠ 📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3YSh661⁠⁠⁠ CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D  SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 CMG Home Loans 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 rforcier@cmghomeloans.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
101 - Randy Seaver: Most Influential List, Saco Bay News, All Along the Watchtower
May 6 2024
101 - Randy Seaver: Most Influential List, Saco Bay News, All Along the Watchtower
This week I have a conversation with journalist Randy Seaver discussing his career evolution in the Biddeford Saco area, touching upon journalism's transformation, social media's impact, and the current local news landscape. The script also highlights influential community figures in Biddeford/Saco, shedding light on their roles, accomplishments, city efforts on homelessness, policy changes, and the overall progress, challenges, and complexities of addressing homelessness in the area. 00:00 Welcome to the Podcast with Randy Seaver 01:01 Randy Seaver: A Local Journalism Icon 02:01 The Evolution of Journalism with Randy Seaver 03:24 Randy's Journey from Public Access to Social Media 05:49 The Impact of Social Media on News Consumption 07:14 The Local News Vacuum and Saco Bay News 11:47 Randy Seaver's Approach to Social Media and Politics 16:03 Top 20 Local Political Movers and Shakers List 24:07 Reflecting on Alan Kassaman's Legacy and Influence 24:35 Campaign Management and Political Partnerships 25:38 Alan Kassaman: A Pillar of Biddeford's Renaissance 26:34 Personal Anecdotes and Professional Insights 26:55 Navigating Post-Political Life and Community Engagement 29:16 Tim Harrington's Impact on Biddeford 31:52 Delilah's Contributions to the Heart of Biddeford 33:17 Family Ties in Politics: A Personal Perspective 34:41 Marty's Mayoral Tenure: Efforts and Challenges 36:17 Liam LaFontaine: A Rising Star in City Council 37:21 Jeremy's Unique Position and Achievements 39:21 Ryan Fecto: From Young Politician to Influential Leader 42:04 Biddeford's Current State: Challenges and Progress EPISODE LINKS Randy Seaver’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/randy.seaver.3 Saco Bay News: www.sacobaynews.com PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/45sscBj⁠ 🎵 Spotify: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI⁠ 📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3YSh661⁠⁠ SUPPORT & CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D  SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 CMG Home Loans 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 rforcier@cmghomeloans.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
100 - Chris Bedard: 2024 NFL Draft & 2024 NBA Playoffs
Apr 30 2024
100 - Chris Bedard: 2024 NFL Draft & 2024 NBA Playoffs
In the celebratory 100th episode of The Randy Forcier Podcast, hosts Randy and Chris Bedard dive into lively discussions about the NFL draft, NBA playoffs, and their favorite teams like the Celtics and Patriots. From detailed NFL draft analyses to assessing the Patriots' future and predicting NBA playoff outcomes, the episode brims with passionate insights, reflections, and predictions, embodying the essence of sports enthusiasm and podcast milestones. 00:00 Celebrating 100 Episodes: A Milestone Moment 00:24 The Randy Forcier Podcast: A Look Back and Forward 00:38 Diving into the NFL Draft and NBA Playoffs 01:32 Analyzing the NFL Draft: Quarterback Picks and Team Strategies 02:13 The Impact of Draft Locations and NFL Brand Strength 03:42 Deep Dive into Quarterback Draft Strategies 07:24 Evaluating Draft Picks and Team Decisions 11:38 The Patriots' Draft Strategy and Future Prospects 16:13 Wide Receivers and Offensive Line Focus in the Draft 18:27 Post-Draft Analysis: The Patriots' Moves and Potential 22:31 Looking Ahead: The Patriots' Offseason and Beyond 23:27 Navigating the Offseason: Strategies and Speculations 24:26 Jerod Mayo's Influence and Team Optimism 26:18 Transitioning to NBA Playoffs: Betting and Predictions 28:03 Deep Dive into NBA Playoff Series and Player Performances 35:11 Evaluating Teams and Predicting Future Moves 40:11 LeBron's Legacy and Lakers' Dilemma 42:10 Forecasting the NBA Finals: Celtics vs. Nuggets? 46:42 Wrapping Up: Episode 100 Celebrations PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/45sscBj⁠ 🎵 Spotify: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI⁠ 📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3YSh661⁠⁠ SUPPORT & CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high⁠⁠⁠ License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier l Loan Officer NMLS 322749 CMG Home Loans 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 ⁠ rforcier@cmghomeloans.com Apply Here: ⁠⁠my.cmghomeloans.com/homehub/signup/rforcier@cmghomeloans.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
FLASHBACK Randy Forcier: My Story, The Car Accident, Mortgages, Parenting, School Committee, Biddeford (Originally Posted on 3/27/23)
Apr 22 2024
FLASHBACK Randy Forcier: My Story, The Car Accident, Mortgages, Parenting, School Committee, Biddeford (Originally Posted on 3/27/23)
Join Randy Forcier on a personal journey in this week's unique episode of his self-titled podcast. Breaking from tradition, Randy steps into the solo spotlight to share his own story in a heartfelt 30-minute narrative, exploring his roots, significant life events, and the paths he has taken. From his early days in Biddeford, Maine, through a life-altering accident, to his ventures into the financial and mortgage industries, Randy opens up about the triumphs and challenges that have shaped him. This episode provides an intimate look into the man behind the microphone—his family life, career shifts, and the local impacts he's striving to make, especially through his work with the local school committee and BNI networking group. If you're one of those who've tuned in for the previous 45 episodes, Randy's reflective solo episode offers a deeper understanding of his motivations and aspirations. 00:00 Welcome to a Special Solo Episode 00:36 A Little Bit About Me: My Background and Family 01:17 College Days and Football Dreams 02:41 The Life-Changing Car Accident 06:38 Recovery and Rediscovering My Path 08:33 From Financial Advising to Mortgage Lending: A Career Journey 14:54 Building a Family and Balancing Life 16:05 Venturing into Business Ownership and Mortgage Industry Insights 20:32 Community Engagement: BNI and School Committee 27:05 The Podcast Journey: Reflections and Future Plans 29:45 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠https://apple.co/45sscBj⁠ 🎵 Spotify: ⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI 📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3YSh661⁠⁠ CONNECT Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D  SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
99 - Ethan Rheault: ERO Productions, Storytelling, Major League Paintball
Apr 15 2024
99 - Ethan Rheault: ERO Productions, Storytelling, Major League Paintball
This week Randy's joined by Ethan Rheault, founder of ERO Productions. Ethan delves into his journey from a sports-oriented upbringing in Springfield to founding a video production company in Maine, driven by a transformative education in video arts. Discover how Ethan merges his love for storytelling with his passion for paintball, transforming both into innovative video content for small businesses and major league paintball events. This episode not only captures Ethan’s professional insights but also his personal evolution and his dedication to making high-quality, impactful films. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a creative professional, or a paintball enthusiast, there’s inspiration and insight for everyone in this engaging podcast episode. 00:00 Welcome to the Randy Forcer Podcast with Ethan Rowe 01:01 Ethan's Journey into Video Production 02:02 A Deep Dive into Maine Media Education 04:13 Transitioning to Professional Life and Starting ERO Productions 08:27 The Creative Process Behind ERO Productions 13:02 Exploring Personal Projects and Future Aspirations 17:47 The Fascinating World of Paintball Filming 17:57 Diving Into Major League Paintball: A Personal Journey 18:15 The Evolution and Passion of Paintball 19:30 The Competitive Landscape of Paintball Today 23:48 Behind the Scenes: Filming Paintball Events 28:18 A Personal Triumph: The Duel Tournament Experience 30:45 From Paintball to Video Production: Career Advice EPISODE LINKS Ethan Rheault's Instagram: @ethanrheault ERO Production’s Instagram: @eroproductions.us ERO Production's Website: ⁠www.ero-productions.com PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://apple.co/45sscBj 🎵 Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI 📺 YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3YSh661⁠ SUPPORT & CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high⁠⁠ License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D  SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 Norcom Mortgage 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 ⁠randy.forcier@norcom-usa.com⁠ Apply Here: ⁠https://randyforcier.norcommortgage.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
98 - Andrew Warde: From Building a Church to Real Estate Ventures
Apr 8 2024
98 - Andrew Warde: From Building a Church to Real Estate Ventures
In this episode of The Randy Forcier Podcast, Andrew Warde, the founder of GracePoint Church in Biddeford and a seasoned professional in construction and real estate investing, shares his diverse background and experiences. The conversation starts with Andrew's role in founding GracePoint Church and the impact of faith in his life. Andrew's journey from New Hampshire to Maine, transitioning through different states for education and starting a family, is explored. The duo also delves into Andrew's construction background, detailing how he started his career working for free to learn the trade and eventually moving into real estate investing due to market conditions. The evolution of Andrew's real estate venture, Blue Sky Properties, is discussed, highlighting its focus on distressed assets and lead paint remediation. Additionally, Andrew shares a personal story about completing the 1000 Mile Butt Challenge on a motorcycle, showcasing his adventurous spirit. 00:00 Welcome to the Randy Forster Podcast with Special Guest Andrew Ward 02:03 Exploring Andrew's Background: From New Hampshire to Maine 06:26 The Journey of Grace Point Church: Founding and Growth 18:42 Andrew's Construction and Real Estate Ventures 23:05 The Unexpected Journey into Real Estate 23:49 Navigating the Complex World of Short Sales 24:42 Expanding into Distressed Assets and Lead Paint Remediation 26:57 Identifying and Connecting with Distressed Property Owners 28:47 The Origin Story of Blue Sky Properties 30:00 The Business of Wholesaling and Property Rehabilitation 31:11 Learning Through Experience: The Path to Real Estate Success 34:24 The Philosophy of Providing Value in Real Estate 36:03 The Iron Butt Association Challenge: A Motorcycle Adventure 42:16 Reflecting on the Impact of the Podcast and Future Plans EPISODE LINKS Andrew’s Instagram: @andrewwarde Blue Sky Properties’ Instagram: @bluesky_properties GracePoint Church’s Instagram: @gracepointchurchbiddeford GracePoint Church Website: www.gracepointchurch.me PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/45sscBj ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YSh661 SUPPORT & CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high⁠⁠License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D  SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 Norcom Mortgage 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 randy.forcier@norcom-usa.com Apply Here: randyforcier.norcommortgage.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
97 - Katie Sherman: The Lyons Agency, Flood Insurance, Greatness of the Deaf Community
Apr 1 2024
97 - Katie Sherman: The Lyons Agency, Flood Insurance, Greatness of the Deaf Community
In this week's episode of The Randy Forcier Podcast, I’m joined by Katie Sherman, an insurance expert with a vibrant spirit from the Lyons Agency in Southern Maine. Katie shares her intriguing journey from retail to insurance, offering a deep dive into the complexities of the insurance world. This episode also features a heartfelt discussion about the deaf community, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs faced by individuals and families. Through Katie's personal stories and professional insights, listeners will gain a unique perspective on resilience, community support, and the importance of inclusivity. Join us for a conversation that not only explores the nuances of insurance but also celebrates the strength and solidarity of the deaf community. 00:00 Welcome to the Randy Forster Podcast with Katie Sherman 00:35 Getting to Know Katie Sherman: From Basketball to Insurance 02:35 Katie's Journey Through COVID and Finding a New Path 03:44 A Quick Mortgage Plug from the Host 04:07 The Impact of COVID on the Insurance Industry 07:37 Navigating the Aftermath of Natural Disasters in Maine 09:05 The Complex World of Flood Insurance Explained 13:24 Personal Reflections on Handling Claims and Emotional Toll 14:38 Navigating Financial Challenges in Insurance 15:07 The Value of Local Insurance Agents 15:26 Insights on Insurance Coverage and Policies 18:16 The Importance of Umbrella Insurance 18:22 Exploring Commercial and Property Insurance 19:52 The Personal Impact of Insurance Choices 22:05 The Significance of Life Insurance 23:15 A Deep Dive into the Deaf Community and Personal Stories 30:03 Charitable Efforts and Community Support in the Deaf Community 31:13 Concluding Thoughts and Contact Information EPISODE LINKS Katie’s Instagram: @olive_and_franco The Lyons Agency Website: https://www.lyonsagencyinsurance.com Maine Hands & Voices Website: https://www.mainehandsandvoices.org The Dirigo Experience: https://pinetreesociety.org/camp-home/pinetreecamp/dirigo-experience/ PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/45sscBj ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YSh661 SUPPORT & CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high⁠⁠License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 Norcom Mortgage 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 randy.forcier@norcom-usa.com Apply Here: randyforcier.norcommortgage.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
96 - Josh Hrehovcik: The Retro Roadtripper, New England, Photography, Adventure
Mar 25 2024
96 - Josh Hrehovcik: The Retro Roadtripper, New England, Photography, Adventure
"The Retro Roadtripper," created by photographer and author Joshua Hrehovcik, is a vibrant exploration of New England's most celebrated and hidden locales. Through a blend of captivating photography and engaging storytelling, this series offers a unique travel guide and photo album, showcasing the region's well-known vacation spots alongside its secret treasures. Josh's personal journey, humorously framed as a quest to outpace his brother in an Instagram follower contest, adds a relatable and whimsical touch to his travel adventures. EPISODE LINKS Retro Roadtripper Website: https://retroroadtripper.com Retro Roadtripper Instagram: @retroroadtripper65 PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/45sscBj ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YSh661 SUPPORT & CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high⁠⁠License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 Norcom Mortgage 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 randy.forcier@norcom-usa.com Apply Here: randyforcier.norcommortgage.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
95 - Jeff Dutremble: Fish Boothbay, Playing Professional Baseball, Dr Jeff, Taylor Swift Music Video
Mar 18 2024
95 - Jeff Dutremble: Fish Boothbay, Playing Professional Baseball, Dr Jeff, Taylor Swift Music Video
This week, I'm thrilled to have Jeff Dutremble on the show, a man whose path has led him from high school athletics to the world of professional baseball, and then on to careers in medicine, writing, and charter fishing. We delve into Jeff's diverse career journey, extracting valuable lessons and insights from his wide array of experiences. These tales are more than just about shifting careers; they're about pursuing what you love and adjusting to the unexpected twists of life. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, an athlete, or just in need of some inspiration, this episode is brimming with stories you can connect with and advice that might just ignite your next big idea or propel you to embrace the changes you've been mulling over. Tune in for a motivating chat with Jeff that could be the nudge you need to explore new horizons. EPISODE LINKS Jeff’s Instagram: @jdutremble Fish Boothbay Instagram: @fishboothbay Fish Boothbay Website: www.fishboothbay.com Dr Jeff’s Books: www.drjeffsbooks.com PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/45sscBj ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YSh661 SUPPORT & CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high⁠⁠License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 Norcom Mortgage 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 randy.forcier@norcom-usa.com Apply Here: randyforcier.norcommortgage.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
94 - Jake Crosby: Pine Tree Properties, New England Dumpster Rentals, Selling Soda, Meditation
Mar 11 2024
94 - Jake Crosby: Pine Tree Properties, New England Dumpster Rentals, Selling Soda, Meditation
This week, I'm thrilled to have Jake Crosby, a serial entrepreneur from the greater Sanford area, whose ventures range from real estate flipping to owning a dumpster business. Join us as we explore Jake's path to success, uncovering the lessons, advice, and insights he's gathered along the way, which have not only shaped his career but also his perspective on life and business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply looking for some inspiration, this episode promises a wealth of knowledge and motivation. EPISODE LINKS Jake's Instagram: @jake_r_crosby New England Dumpster Rentals: www.nedumpsterrentals.com PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/45sscBj ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3swOZNI 📺 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YSh661 SUPPORT & CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high⁠⁠License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 Norcom Mortgage 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 randy.forcier@norcom-usa.com Apply Here: randyforcier.norcommortgage.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
92 - Joe Robinson & Matt Vire: Our Favorite Conspiracy Theories
Feb 26 2024
92 - Joe Robinson & Matt Vire: Our Favorite Conspiracy Theories
This week, I'm chatting with Joe Robinson and Matt Vire about some really interesting mystery stories. We're talking about everything from the big secrets of the Great Pyramids and the Moon Landing, to the wild story about Paul McCartney having a car crash and someone else taking his place. But there's even more! We also look into if Hitler managed to sneak away to Argentina, whether the NFL games are all planned out, what really happened to Jimmy Hoffa, and if Bigfoot is actually out there. Join us as we dive into these amazing mysteries, breaking them down one by one. PODCAST LINKS 🍏 Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apple.co/45sscBj ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠🎵 Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spoti.fi/3swOZNI ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/3YSh66⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUPPORT & CONNECT Facebook:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/therandyforcierpodcas⁠⁠t⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/therandyforcierpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!) ⁠⁠https://uppbeat.io/t/trinity/sky-high⁠⁠License code: I8PSNL88QYB60D2D SPONSORED BY Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 Norcom Mortgage 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 randy.forcier@norcom-usa.com Apply Here: randyforcier.norcommortgage.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support
The Mortgage Show: February 2024 - Jeff Lee from Farmers Insurance, Single Close Construction Loans, Keeping Addendums Simple, Using Offer Letters
Feb 22 2024
The Mortgage Show: February 2024 - Jeff Lee from Farmers Insurance, Single Close Construction Loans, Keeping Addendums Simple, Using Offer Letters
Join Randy and Chris every month as they delve into the dynamic world of mortgages. They'll cover everything from the latest trends and developments in the industry, to insights on new financial products. Plus, get valuable underwriting tips, engage with special guest interviews featuring industry leaders, and a whole lot more. Here's what they got lined up in this month's episode: - Market/Interest Rate Update - Product Spotlight: Single Close Construction Loans - Underwriting Tips – No More Cash Out Refis for Non Occupant Co Borrowers, Using Offer Letters from New Jobs to Qualify, Income from 2023 Tax Returns is NOW Usable - Lending Tips for our Realtor Friends – Keeping It Simple with Addendums - Guest: Jeff Lee from Farmers Insurance talks the Rising Cost of Insurance, Flood Insurance and the Benefit of Working with a Local Agent Randy Forcier Loan Officer NMLS 322749 Norcom Mortgage 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-590-0337 randy.forcier@norcom-usa.com Apply Here: randyforcier.norcommortgage.com Chris Bedard Loan Officer NMLS 323290 Norcom Mortgage 9 Beach St, 2nd Floor Saco, ME 04072 207-229-4731 chris.bedard@norcom-usa.com Apply Here: chrisbedard.norcommortgage.com Contact us with any loan questions, comments or ideas for future episodes. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/paulo-kalazzi/heros-timeLicense code: F5VL7ZZ7KQITOFBH --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therandyforcierpodcast/support