Episode #7 - Social Media and Downtowns

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Episode #7 - Social Media and Downtowns

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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.

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Oct 23, 2017

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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.

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Episode # 17 - Being A Part of Something Bigger: Community restoration is not about any individual or idea, but rather the synergy of people coming together for a single purpose. In this episode, Ron and Kristi discuss the importance and value of becoming a part of something bigger than... by Flip This Town
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Episode #2 - Craft Beer and Downtowns: Ron and Kristi explore the craft beer industry and how it is transforming downtowns (and beer drinking) across the country. by Flip This Town
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Episode #9 - My Muskogee: Ron and Kristi discuss the renewed enthusiasm and new investment sweeping across Downtown Muskogee. by Flip This Town
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Episode #3 - Practical Preservation on Main Street USA: 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. by Flip This Town
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Episode #11 - Kettle Falls: Ron's travels take him all around the country, most recently to Kettle Falls, Washington, population 1,640 friendly people and one grouch. Ron and Kristi recap his visit and explore the unique challenges and great opportunities found in Kettle... by Flip This Town
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Episode #5 - Finding Inspiration Downtown: 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. by Flip This Town
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Episode #25 - Inspire Your Downtown: 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... by Flip This Town
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Episode #13 - Reflections on Main Street: With the holidays around the corner, Ron and Kristi take time to reflect on the year and share their favorite downtown memories and accomplishments. by Flip This Town
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Episode #4 - Bringing Life Downtown: To bring life downtown, you have to bring lives downtown. In this episode, Ron and Kristi explore the value of residential development in downtowns. by Flip This Town
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Episode #12 - Downtown for the Holidays: It's the most wonderful time of the year, but what are you doing to draw visitors to your downtown? Ron and Kristi share ideas and creative ways to make your downtown a must-see destination for the holiday season! by Flip This Town
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Episode #8 - The Perry Project: 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. by Flip This Town
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Episode #205 - Feeling Nostalgic: One can't help but feel nostalgic when thinking about their downtown, with fond memories from days gone by. But how can you harness those memories and use them as a spark for new ideas? In this episode, Ron & Kristi wax nostalgic and... by Flip This Town
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Episode #10 - The 24 Hour Flip: Big ideas are great, but sometimes the simplest things produce the best results. Ron and Kristi share their first 24 Hour Flip Project, Alley of the Arts, and the positive impact it had on Downtown Perry, OK. by Flip This Town
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Episode #1 - How It All Started: 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. by Flip This Town
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Episode #35 - The Art of Business Recruitment: Persuading a business to locate in your town is more than just luck, it is an art. In this episode, Ron & Kristi discuss when the time is right and the elements of a successful recruitment program. by Flip This Town
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Episode #7 - Social Media and Downtowns: 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. by Flip This Town
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Episode #6 - Okmulgee Rising: 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. by Flip This Town
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Episode #24 - Inspire. Equip. Restore.: 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... by Flip This Town
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Episode #22 - Investing in Downtowns, Part 2: 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. by Flip This Town
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Episode #19 - Keeping Up With The Times: The retail landscape is changing, and downtowns and their independent businesses are not immune. Ron and Kristi discuss retail & marketing trends and how downtown businesses can not only adapt, but compete! by Flip This Town
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Episode #30 - Siloam Springs, Home of Flip This Town: This podcast is very special. Often times we talk about our mission of restoring the heart of America, one downtown at a time, but this one is what started the story for Ron. Listen as Ron goes way back to the beginning days as a small... by Flip This Town
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Episode #33 - Are You Kidding Me?: How can you attract kids to your downtown? Have you ever tried asking them? You might be surprised how many great ideas they have and are willing to share. In this episode, Ron & Kristi explore the many ways that you can engage... by Flip This Town
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Episode #37 - The Notorious Sprinkler: The sprinkler system is notorious for killing more projects than a wrecking ball. The first in the “You Asked For It” Series, Ron & Kristi explore the issue and why sprinklers don’t have to be an impediment to building restoration. by Flip This Town
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Episode #14 - The Best of the Best...So Far: Ron and Kristi reflect on the highlights of their storied downtown careers, and what's in store for the future! by Flip This Town
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Episode #15 - New Year, New Goals: To start the year right, Ron and Kristi share both their personal and professional goals. And there should be no surprise that they all have one thing in common - restoring downtowns! by Flip This Town
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Episode #20 - Telling Your Downtown Story: 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... by Flip This Town
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Episode #21 - Investing in Downtowns, Part 1: 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 ... by Flip This Town
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Episode #40 - How To Deal With Failure: It happens - a project doesn't go the way you hoped and you feel like your whole town is watching you fail. Yes, it happens, but it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Ron & Kristi share their experiences not only with... by Flip This Town
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Episode #23 - What Makes A Happy 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. by Flip This Town
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Episode #26 - Equip Your Downtown: 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. by Flip This Town
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