Flip This Town

In this episode, Ron & Kristi recount the inaugural Flip This Town Meet & Greet in Kansas City, MO. Listen in as they recap the night and the great ideas and inspirations gained from the numerous Flip This Town fans representing Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri and Oklahoma.

In this episode, Ron and Kristi discuss their trip to Kansas City for the annual Main Street Now Conference - what they found, what they learned and why it was worth the trip!

Restoration is a big word, and an incredible undertaking when talking in terms of community restoration. In this episode, Ron and Kristi unpack the concept of restoration and how it applies to downtowns.

In our continuing series of exploring the touchstones of our podcast, this week we are focusing on the concept of equip - what it means and how it can be put into practice in a downtown setting.

Inspiration comes in many forms, but none so exciting as the activities & initiatives that happen downtown. From engaging stakeholders to fostering a sense of ownership, the ability to inspire is a powerful tool in any downtown revitalization effort. Ron and Kristi offer examples of how they inspire the downtowns they serve and how you can apply those ideas to your own community.

Inspire. Equip. Restore. It's our mantra, our touchstone, the foundation on which we are building our mission to restore the heart of America, one downtown at a time. What do these ideals mean, and how can you introduce them into your downtown revitalization efforts? Ron and Kristi provide real world examples of how these concepts can translate from words into action for the benefit of your community.

Is your community happy? In other words, is your community a place that people want to spend time, invest and enjoy? In this episode, Ron and Kristi discuss the ingredients that contribute to a happy community.

So you've decided to make an investment in your community - now what? In this podcast, Ron and Kristi continue the conversation started in Episode #21, and offer ideas on next steps to ensure a successful downtown project.

The first step in any revitalization effort is the reinvestment in the downtown. And in most cases, the people making those important investments have never owned a building or a business. Ron and Kristi share their experiences with investors and offer tips to those looking to invest time and dollars in their own downtown.

Every downtown has a story, many of them actually, but how are you communicating that story to your residents and visitors? In this episode, Ron and Kristi share their ideas about downtown storytelling (along with a few stories of their own) and why it is valuable for every downtown discover and embrace their own story.