Rural Revival

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4 | Kasey and Jordana Henke of Rescued Junk Apr 19, 2018

Show notes

Entrepreneurs at heart, Kasey and Jordana Henke have tried a little bit of everything when it comes to the world of vintage and junk, not only trying but succeeding in pretty much everything they've put their hand to. Today they own and operate Rescued Junk in Earlham, Iowa. They're sharing how they've grown their business and also had to learn to scale back along the way to make room for what matters most.

SHOW NOTES:
Rescued Junk
Facebook
Instagram
Meredith Corporation
DIY Magazine/Do It Yourself Magazine
Vintage and Made Fair
Earlham School
Hometown Market (grocery store)
Bricker Price Block/Project

3 | The Growing Rural Real Estate Market with Realtor Amy Lucht Apr 12, 2018

Show notes

As the go-to Realtor in central Iowa, Amy Lucht has a unique perspective on both the rural and urban markets in her area. In this conversation we talk about:

- How this digital age we live in is giving people the ability to work and thrive in rural communities

- What small communities are doing to attract people

- How we can study what cities are doing and apply that to our small towns

And here’s a little tip for those of you who don’t live in Iowa but want to learn from what Amy’s talking about: you might want to pull up Iowa on your Maps app so you can get a better visual. (We’re not kidding, that’s how much you can learn from this podcast.) We promise you’ll walk away with a head full of ideas and the fire in your heart to really go after your small-town dreams!

Check out more on the blog.

SHOW NOTES:
Adel, Iowa
Coon Rapids, Iowa
Iowa State University
Maytag Corporation
Iowa Association of Realtors
Adel tax abatement
Hotel Grinnell (former school turned into hotel)
Raccoon River Bike Trail
Lanesboro, MN
Garst Company
Modville Tours
Earlham, Iowa
Rescued Junk
amy@amylucht.com

3 | The Growing Rural Real Estate Market with Realtor Amy Lucht Apr 12, 2018

Show notes

As the go-to Realtor in central Iowa, Amy Lucht has a unique perspective on both the rural and urban markets in her area. In this conversation we talk about:

- How this digital age we live in is giving people the ability to work and thrive in rural communities

- What small communities are doing to attract people

- How we can study what cities are doing and apply that to our small towns

2 | Devon Evers of Crossgrain Woodworking Apr 05, 2018

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Devon Evers of Crossgrain Woodworking shares how his business got started when a picture of a hutch he had built for himself went viral on Facebook. Becoming an almost overnight entrepreneur has come with its share of risks and challenges, and Devon tells about some of the inspiration and lessons that have been part of this journey.

Be sure to check out the Crossgrain Woodworking Facebook page and the work they did for The Stables at Copper Ridge - it's a great showcase of the craftsmanship and creativity of everyone involved in this business!

Crossgrain Woodworking was also honored recently as a recipient of the Iowa Small Business Development Center’s (SBDC) Business of the Month award and you can read about that at the link in the show notes.

Check out more on the blog.

SHOW NOTES:
Schleswig, Iowa
Crossgrain Woodworking Website
Crossgrain Woodworking Facebook
Crossgrain Woodworking Instagram
CDC
Stables at Copper Ridge
Stables at Copper Ridge Story
Iowa Small Business Award

2 | Devon Evers of Crossgrain Woodworking Apr 05, 2018

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1 | April Wilks of Vintage Pickin' Mar 29, 2018

Show notes

April Wilks from Vintage Pickin' has built up an incredible business turning her family's farm into a twice-a-year vintage barn sale in Fyffe, Alabama. Not only that, but her business is now expanding, which you'll hear more about in the podcast. It's a true family business where everyone has jumped in to make this dream of Vintage Pickin' come true. April shares her perspective - including the joys and the challenges - of being an entrepreneur in a small town.

Check out more on the blog.

SHOW NOTES:
Fyffe, Alabama
Savvy City Farmer
City Farmhouse Nashville
Franklin, Tennessee
Country Living Fair
Jennifer Allwood’s Inner Circle
Start Up Camp by Dale Partridge
The Best Yes by Lysa TerKeurst
Vintage Pickin' Website
Vintage Pickin' Facebook
Vintage Pickin' Instagram