Flip This Town

Downtown consultants are great resources and can help by lending communities their expertise and a fresh perspective. But how do you know what to look for in a consultant to ensure that you are getting the best results for your community? In this episode, Ron and Kristi share their experiences from the viewpoints of both a consultant and a Main Street Manager and detail what you should know before you hire a downtown consultant and how to make the most of the opportunity.

We all wish for great things for our downtowns, but sometimes we forget to appreciate all the things that we have accomplished. In this episode, Ron and Kristi discuss the many things you can be thankful for and the value of celebrating all successes, big and small.

Engaging stakeholders can be a full time job. Do you ever think about not just how you are communicating with them, but what you are saying? It can be as simple as the difference between saying city or community; park or place. In this podcast, Ron and Kristi share their experiences and how you can increase community engagement without spending a dime.

We all experience challenges and adversity along our downtown restoration journey, but nothing can compare to the impact of a natural disaster. We are proud to welcome our friend Allen Branch of Downtown Panama City, FL which was devastated by Hurricane Michael. In this episode we hear his story and how the people of Downtown Panama City are coming together to rebuild their community.

One can't help but feel nostalgic when thinking about their downtown, with fond memories from days gone by. But how can you harness those memories and use them as a spark for new ideas? In this episode, Ron & Kristi wax nostalgic and discuss the value that can be found in looking to the past to help build your downtown's future.

That's right, it might not work in your town. In this episode, Ron & Kristi discuss why downtown revitalization won't work in your town if you don't answer several key questions.

As downtown organizations, you can share what you do and how you accomplish your goals, but have you ever asked yourself why? In this episode, Ron & Kristi explore the concept of finding your why - the importance and how it can guide the success of your organization.

The same conversation happens in every town with that one building that you wish the property owner would do something with, but it really isn't that easy. In this episode, Ron & Kristi discuss the myths and real barriers that property owners encounter, along with ways to inspire and empower them to see the significant benefits to restoring their properties.

Hard to believe that it was just one year ago that the Flip This Town journey began. In this episode, Ron & Kristi reflect on the last year, sharing favorite moments and lessons learned along the way.

Every Main Street organization has that moment that they move past being that group that plans the parties or plants the flowers, but how do you get there. In this episode, Ron and Kristi will explain the importance of taking this important step, and the many paths to get there.