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**Flip This Town**

Flip This Town started as a book by downtown revitalization expert Ron Drake, and has now transformed into a movement that is sweeping communities across the country. Join Ron Drake and his partner, Main Street Manager Kristi Trevarrow as they set out to restore the heart of America, one downtown at a time.

Latest Episodes:

Episode #9 - My Muskogee Nov 07, 2017

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Ron and Kristi discuss the renewed enthusiasm and new investment sweeping across Downtown Muskogee.

Episode #8 - The Perry Project Oct 31, 2017

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Perry, Oklahoma is a small town with big potential and outstanding community support. Ron and Kristi discuss Ron's latest project and how he is helping to spark the revitalization movement in Perry.

Episode #7 - Social Media and Downtowns Oct 23, 2017

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Social media is a marketing game changer for downtowns, but are you maximizing the opportunity? Ron and Kristi share their social media tips and tricks to not only gain, but engage your fans & followers.

Episode #3 - Practical Preservation on Main Street USA Oct 16, 2017

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Ron and Kristi discuss downtown building restoration and Ron's "practical preservation" approach to infuse life back into old buildings in a way that makes it affordable, creative and alive.

Episode #6 - Okmulgee Rising Sep 07, 2017

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In this episode, Ron and Kristi are joined by special guest Margaret Hess to discuss the phenomenon of "Okmulgee Rising" and how it is transforming this Oklahoma town.

Episode #5 - Finding Inspiration Downtown Sep 07, 2017

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Community revitalization is a marathon, not a sprint and sometimes it's hard to even know where to start. Ron and Kristi share where they find inspiration and offer ideas on how to discover your own.

Episode #4 - Bringing Life Downtown Sep 07, 2017

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To bring life downtown, you have to bring lives downtown. In this episode, Ron and Kristi explore the value of residential development in downtowns.

Episode #2 - Craft Beer and Downtowns Sep 06, 2017

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Ron and Kristi explore the craft beer industry and how it is transforming downtowns (and beer drinking) across the country.

Episode #1 - How It All Started Sep 06, 2017

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In this episode you'll meet Ron and Kristi and hear why they are setting out to restore the heart of America, one downtown at a time.