Maine’s Future: Housing, Policy & Entrepreneurship | Collin McGarr | Housing Matters Podcast скачать в хорошем качестве

Maine’s Future: Housing, Policy & Entrepreneurship | Collin McGarr | Housing Matters Podcast

Maine is changing — and so are its leaders. In this episode of Housing Matters, host Matt Pouliot sits down with Collin McGarr, founder and host of The Maine-ifesto Podcast, to talk about what it means to “pull back the pine curtain.” Collin shares how his generation can rebuild Maine’s economy through entrepreneurship, housing innovation, and civic engagement. They dive deep into Maine’s housing challenges, the next generation’s role in solving them, and why mindset, policy, and community all matter in shaping the state’s future. From law school to real estate to leadership, Collin’s story is proof that opportunity still lives in Maine—you just have to seize it. 🎙️ New conversations every week about housing, growth, and community in Maine. Link to Collin's podcast: https://themaineifestopodcast.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Maine’s entrepreneurial roots 01:05 Meet Collin McGarr: from Central Maine to Boston and back 03:36 Why Maine is the best place to build something of your own 05:55 Law, business, and protecting Maine’s environment 07:23 Launching The Maine-ifesto Podcast 10:59 The housing struggle for young Mainers 14:30 Debt, education, and financial literacy gaps 21:09 Housing policy, local control & economic development 29:56 Maine’s “silver wave” and business succession 33:53 Entrepreneurship through acquisition 39:23 House hacking & cash flow mindset 44:11 Why financial education must start in schools 50:43 How storytelling shapes community perception 58:01 Student-loan relief & keeping talent in Maine 01:03:04 Poverty, policy & community responsibility 01:10:07 Innovation, empathy & solutions for Maine’s future 01:14:27 Closing thoughts & where to find Collin