Uploaded May 2017 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
Kevin Thomas, Publisher and CEO of Maine Media Collective, shared what he’s learned after 11 years in magazine publishing. For those starting new endeavors, he underscores the importance of sticking things out even when the going gets tough. That tough going, he says, is wonderful preparation for future expansion. Resiliency is essential. Further, Thomas emphasizes the importance of not going it alone, and to surround yourself with others working on their own projects, businesses and endeavors as a means of constantly learning from, and offering insights to, your community.
Kevin Thomas, Publisher and CEO of Maine Media Collective, shared what he’s learned after 11 years in magazine publishing. For those starting new endeavors, he underscores the importance of sticking things out even when the going gets tough. That tough going, he says, is wonderful preparation for future expansion. Resiliency is essential. Further, Thomas emphasizes the importance of not going it alone, and to surround yourself with others working on their own projects, businesses and endeavors as a means of constantly learning from, and offering insights to, your community.
