Episode #312 - Locals on the Front Line, Siloam Springs, AR

Episode #315 - Downtown Marion, SC: Ron's last consultation turned out to be his best! Listen to the excitement coming from the focus group on the last day of his trip as they discuss projects already starting in Downtown Marion, SC. by Flip This Town

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Episode #314 - The Next Chapter: Life is always changing. Flip This Town is changing too. In this episode, Ron shares how he is beginning the next chapter in his life with his next restoration project in Port Maria, Jamaica, in what will be one of the last episodes of the... by Flip This Town

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Episode #313 - Locals on the Front Line, Restaurant Recovery: As we start down the road to recovery, we know there will be challenges for many businesses. Restaurants are the lifeblood of many downtowns and are important to the communities they serve. In this episode, Ron & Kristi welcome Chef... by Flip This Town

40 min listen

Episode #311 - Locals on the Front Line - Prescott, AZ: Ron & Kristi are proud to welcome Prescott, AZ business owners Candy Hull, Clothes Hound Clothing Company; Sheri Shaw, Back Alley Wine Bar and Audra Yamamoto, Granite Mountain Brewing to talk about the creative ways they are keeping their... by Flip This Town

32 min listen

Episode #310 - Locals on the Front Line, Downtown Rochester: This is the first episode in our new Flip This Town Limited Series, Locals on the Front Line, which shares stories of inspiration and hope from downtowns across the country. In this episode, Ron and Kristi welcome Sue Keels, General Manager of... by Flip This Town

31 min listen

Episode #309 - COVID-19 Will Not Destroy Us, It Will Make Us Better: Ron and Kristi are no strangers to extreme challenges. In today's podcast, they will share ideas of how to overcome the unprecedented challenges which face small businesses during the current crisis. We believe we will all come out... by Flip This Town

41 min listen

Episode #308 - America's Main Streets Contest 2020: And the search is on to find America's Main Street! In this episode, Ron and Kristi welcome Bill Brunelle of Independent We Stand and Wayne Carter, Executive Director of Main Street DeLand, the winner of the 2017 America's Main Streets Contest... by Flip This Town

43 min listen

Episode #307 - The Art of Downtown Collaboration: In this episode, Ron & Kristi welcome Stephanie Rizzo, Executive Director of the Historic Marion Revitalization Association in Marion, SC to talk about the value of downtown collaboration. From creating small business partnerships and... by Flip This Town

47 min listen

Episode #306 - Rise & Pies: In this episode, Ron & Kristi welcome Denise Schieffer, owner of Rise & Pies in Downtown Perry, OK. She shares the journey that led her to open her business and reflects on the joys and lessons learned one year later. by Flip This Town

38 min listen

Episode #305 - Main Street Success Story, Siloam Springs: 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... by Flip This Town

51 min listen

Episode #304 - Ivory Bill Brewing: 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... by Flip This Town

49 min listen

Episode #303 - Coworking Downtown: 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... by Flip This Town

36 min listen

Episode #302 - Downtown Rock Stars Q & A: 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. by Flip This Town

55 min listen

Episode #301 - An Unexpected Journey: 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... by Flip This Town

53 min listen

Episode #224 - Medford, Oklahoma: 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... by Flip This Town

44 min listen

Episode #223 - Expose It!: 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... by Flip This Town

36 min listen

Episode #222 - Main Street Wellington: 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,... by Flip This Town

40 min listen

Episode #221 - Placemaking: Keeping It Simple: 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... by Flip This Town

33 min listen

Episode #220 - Fairview, Oklahoma: 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... by Flip This Town

36 min listen

Episode #219 - Independent We Stand: This week, we welcome Bill Brunelle of Independent We Stand, an incredible organization that is all about independently owned businesses and downtown organizations across the country reaching out to their communities and educating their neighbors... by Flip This Town

41 min listen

Episode #218 - Bill Fontana: Recorded live at the Main Street Now Conference in Seattle, Ron and Kristi welcome Bill Fontana, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. Tune in as they explore the incredible things happening in downtowns across Pennsylvania,... by Flip This Town

45 min listen

Episode #217 - Ben Muldrow: Recorded live at the Main Street Now Conference in Seattle, Ron and Kristi welcome national downtown branding expert Ben Muldrow of Arnett Muldrow & Associates. Tune in as they discuss the current state of Main Street communities across the... by Flip This Town

47 min listen

Episode #216 - Why Downtowns Need Craft Beer: Craft beer is no longer a cottage industry, but rather an expected asset in any vibrant downtown. Tune in to this throwback episode as Ron & Kristi explore the evolution of craft beer, breweries and tap rooms as third places and how they are... by Flip This Town

38 min listen

Episode #215 - Flip This Town - From The Beginning: Ever wonder how Flip This Town started? This week, we're re-releasing Episode #1, including new commentary from Ron and Kristi. We've met so many people on our journey to downtown restoration, but many don't know our backstory. So... by Flip This Town

53 min listen

Episode #214 - Haylie The Hero: Looking to keep your 20-somethings from leaving your downtown, or hoping to attract others? In this week's podcast, Ron and Kristi welcome Haylie Smith, a 22 year old dynamo dedicated to making a difference in her town of Prescott, AZ. We... by Flip This Town

50 min listen

Episode #213 - Prescott, Arizona: This week's episode takes us to Prescott, AZ, the location of Ron's latest 3-Day Consultation and Community Visioning Session. Prescott is filled with limitless potential, and great people to make it happen. Listen in as key leaders in the... by Flip This Town

46 min listen

Episode #212 - Main Street Heroes - John Marsh, Redemptification: In this episode, Ron and Kristi welcome John Marsh, owner of Marsh Collective and host of the podcast, Redemptification. Hear his story of unearthing beauty from brokeness in his hometown of Opelika, Alabama and discover how this entrepreneur... by Flip This Town

54 min listen

Episode #211 - Main Street Heroes, Michelle Taylor: In downtowns big and small across the country, you will find every day people accomplishing extraordinary things for the good of their community. We like to call them Main Street Heroes, and we are excited to share their stories in this new... by Flip This Town

40 min listen

Episode #210 - How To Hire A Downtown Consultant - Part 2: Ron & Kristi are continuing the conversation about hiring a downtown consultant. In this episode they explore the why of hiring a consultant, setting goals & expectations and how it can add value and credibility to your organization. by Flip This Town

43 min listen

Episode #209 - How To Hire A Downtown Consultant: Downtown consultants are great resources and can help by lending communities their expertise and a fresh perspective. But how do you know what to look for in a consultant to ensure that you are getting the best results for your community? In this... by Flip This Town

44 min listen

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Episode #312 - Locals on the Front Line, Siloam Springs, AR

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