Point 1: Quality over Quantity 

Point 2: Ask “how you can help"

Point 3: 6 degrees of separation

Point 4: Reach out don't be static

Keep The growth going by moving and finding new!

Reference articles: https://thesaleshunter.com/networking-and-the-6-degrees-of-separation/

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Topic/Pt 1: Igniting your personal economy

Topic/Pt 2: Igniting your business economy

Topic/Pt 3: Igniting your community economy

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Topic 1: Retooling

Topic 2: Restart

Topic 3: Start a new business

Reference material: https://www.entrepreneur.com/amphtml/351070?__twitter_impression=true

Topic 1: What has John Oliver and Agile Wealth Partners been up to and new things they have taking on as a result of the quarantine

Topic 2: What has David McDonald and Mobileteer been up to and new things they have taking on as a result of the quarantine

Topic 3: New things we have seen other people take on and new programs that businesses are using to get through and out of the pandemic

Point/Topic 1: So with that lets talk about everyone’s favorite punching bag - Politics

Point/Topic 2: Health and how there are many views among your customers

Point/Topic 3: As business owners your economy was shuttered so was your customers

This episode is longer than normal but we promise it is pack full of tools and concepts to help boost your reopening strategy. 

Point 1: Websites, E-commerce and Social Media

Point 2: Business relationships and customer contact

Point 3: Plans to welcome back or continue helping your customers

Point 4: Don’t make changes for right now - make changes that will make you adaptable into the future

Talking Points:

Point 1 - Given all the restrictions and social distancing, Clark can you tell our listeners what it has been like and how you are working through it?

Point 2 What has been some new tools or innovative changes that Aberrant Ales has made to still operate your business and what has been the feedback from customers and staff?

Point 3 - So in last week's episode we talked with Kate Litwin about the importance of connecting with your community and being involved. Clark, as I know you are involved a lot in Howell’s community can you share how it has help both you and your business?

Point 4 - Given the changes you have had to make to remain open, what of the new tools are you looking to keep as business returns to somewhat normal and full open?

Closing - Clark, is there anything else you would like to share to business owners that are a little unsure how to start and also share a little more about your business.

Point 1: Insights about Michigan’s new executive order that allows businesses to start reopening such as landscapers, store curbside pick up, etc.

The new order lifts restrictions on some businesses and allows residents to go outside for recreational activities

Retailers that do not sell necessary supplies may reopen for curbside pickup and delivery

Garden stores, nurseries, and lawn-care, pest-control and landscaping operations to resume business

The order also allows the public to participate in outdoor activities such as golfing and allows the use of motorboats

The order requires residents to wear face coverings in enclosed public spaces and says employers must provide at least cloth face coverings to employees

Still a large portion of businesses on hold. Gym’s Spa, beauty

With the recent changes, how does it affect how DDA’s or Main Streets start to come alongside businesses to help them navigate?

Point 2: Kate, how can businesses and the community benefit from the work that is done especially from a Main Street level?

 - Share how Main Street markets the community and how a Main Street/DDA is broken down to guide different areas of growth

Point 3:  What roles can businesses and if could answer as well what roles community residents play in helping DDA’s and Main Streets achieve success in the promotion of the community?

Point 4: Our final topic today is with all the information given Kate, what are some steps that businesses can add to their restart plan revolving around connecting with their DDA or Main Street to help them hit the ground running?

What do you see as the future of DDA/Main Street organizations? Innovation...

Wrap Up/Closing: We don’t want to close out today without giving Kate an opportunity to showcase Howell especially since Howell was awarded the 2018 Great American Main Street Award.

Share what makes Howell a great community to live and operate a business. Share some upcoming events (even though that is still a work in progress)