Flip This Town

This week, we welcome Bill Brunelle of Independent We Stand, an incredible organization that is all about independently owned businesses and downtown organizations across the country reaching out to their communities and educating their neighbors about the many benefits of "buying local". In this episode, we dive into the importance of supporting local businesses and the details for the Top 25 Quarterfinalists in the America's Main Street Contest.

Recorded live at the Main Street Now Conference in Seattle, Ron and Kristi welcome Bill Fontana, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. Tune in as they explore the incredible things happening in downtowns across Pennsylvania, and Bill's insights on what's next for Main Street.

Recorded live at the Main Street Now Conference in Seattle, Ron and Kristi welcome national downtown branding expert Ben Muldrow of Arnett Muldrow & Associates. Tune in as they discuss the current state of Main Street communities across the country, as well as challenges and opportunities for the future.

Craft beer is no longer a cottage industry, but rather an expected asset in any vibrant downtown. Tune in to this throwback episode as Ron & Kristi explore the evolution of craft beer, breweries and tap rooms as third places and how they are reshaping communities at a grass roots level.

Ever wonder how Flip This Town started? This week, we're re-releasing Episode #1, including new commentary from Ron and Kristi. We've met so many people on our journey to downtown restoration, but many don't know our backstory. So sit back, relax and enjoy the humble beginnings of Flip This Town!

Looking to keep your 20-somethings from leaving your downtown, or hoping to attract others? In this week's podcast, Ron and Kristi welcome Haylie Smith, a 22 year old dynamo dedicated to making a difference in her town of Prescott, AZ. We dive into what experiences millennials are looking for and how downtowns can attract that ever elusive market.

This week's episode takes us to Prescott, AZ, the location of Ron's latest 3-Day Consultation and Community Visioning Session. Prescott is filled with limitless potential, and great people to make it happen. Listen in as key leaders in the community discuss what they have learned this week, as well as Ron's recommendations for taking the next steps.

In this episode, Ron and Kristi welcome John Marsh, owner of Marsh Collective and host of the podcast, Redemptification. Hear his story of unearthing beauty from brokeness in his hometown of Opelika, Alabama and discover how this entrepreneur and community visionary is making a difference in towns across the country.

In downtowns big and small across the country, you will find every day people accomplishing extraordinary things for the good of their community. We like to call them Main Street Heroes, and we are excited to share their stories in this new podcast series. Meet Michelle Taylor: Michelle loves family, loves life and loves her hometown of Perry, Oklahoma. If her story doesn't inspire you, maybe you should have your heart checked.

Ron & Kristi are continuing the conversation about hiring a downtown consultant. In this episode they explore the why of hiring a consultant, setting goals & expectations and how it can add value and credibility to your organization.