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Episode #305 - Main Street Success Story, Siloam Springs Dec 03, 2019

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How did a small town in Arkansas become known as one of the best in America? Siloam Springs, Ron's hometown, has experienced tremendous growth and success in the downtown core. On this episode, Ron & Kristi have the privilege of interviewing Meredith Bergstrom, former MS Director and current Director Kelsey Howard. You'll enjoy hearing their stories of revitalization and partnerships that created the success story that Siloam Springs is today.

Episode #304 - Ivory Bill Brewing Nov 13, 2019

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I think we all can agree that micro breweries are not a fad that is going away anytime soon. Is it possible that these small batch breweries can do more than create great beer? We think they can! Opening up a brewery in small town is difficult, but with passion and hard work anything is achievable. In this episode, Ron visits Casey & Dorothy Letellier, owners of Ivory Bill Brewing, located in his hometown of Siloam Springs, AR at Siloam Springs' first brewery to tell their story.

Episode #303 - Coworking Downtown Oct 31, 2019

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Coworking spaces are more than a trend for downtowns, as many jobs are no longer confined to a traditional office space. In this episode, Ron & Kristi are joined by the owners of WorkIT Coworking Center in Stillwater, OK to discuss the many benefits, not only for their clients, but for their downtown too.

Episode #302 - Downtown Rock Stars Q & A Oct 16, 2019

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While on a consultation and keynote presentation in Nebraska, Ron had the opportunity to moderate a panel of downtown rock stars that are making a difference in their communities.

Episode #301 - An Unexpected Journey Oct 03, 2019

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Since our first episode, we've said that restoration is our story and have proudly shared stories of great things happening in towns across America. This season kicks off with a different story of restoration as Ron shares his personal and unexpected restoration journey with his own battle with cancer.

Episode #224 - Medford, Oklahoma Sep 03, 2019

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Meet Medford, Oklahoma, population 996 and the location of Ron's latest 3-Day Community Kickstart Visit. In this podcast, Ron, Kristi and several of Medford's community stakeholders share their thoughts on the challenges and opportunities identified during Ron's visit, and what's next for Medford.

Episode #223 - Expose It! Jul 22, 2019

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By popular demand, Ron and Kristi dive into a topic mentioned on many past podcasts - Expose It! By exposing the natural elements of a building, focusing on the simplest of designs, you can discover the most practical form of preservation (and economical too)! Looking for the "Cool Factor" for your project? Then start with this podcast!

Episode #222 - Main Street Wellington Jul 08, 2019

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This week, Ron & Kristi were on the road to visit Main Street Wellington, Ohio, winners of Independent We Stand's America's Main Street Contest. Tune in to listen to Ron & Kristi's ideas and opportunities identified during the visit, plus how this award will positively impact the future of Main Street Wellington.

Episode #221 - Placemaking: Keeping It Simple Jun 03, 2019

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Placemaking doesn't have to mean shipping container parks and splash pads. On the contrary, the most effective placemaking projects are those that keep it simple. In this episode, Ron and Kristi share their experiences and examples of highly impactful placemaking projects that can be done with a small budget and a lot of community creativity.

Episode #220 - Fairview, Oklahoma May 20, 2019

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Meet Fairview, Oklahoma - a small town with incredible potential! This week's episode was recorded live from Ron's latest 3-Day Community Kickstart in Fairview. Hear from the amazing group that is spearheading their revitalization effort with positivity and enthusiasm, plus all the opportunities Ron uncovered during his visit.

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