Best Streets Mn Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 47: How Retailers Can Utilize AI to Make Their Lives Easier with Crystal Vilkaitis of Crystal Media 1:02:09

1d ago1:02:09

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Since it burst onto the scene over the last couple of years, AI has been positioned as a force that can completely change our lives. Yet, most people are still figuring out what AI is and how to incorporate it into their work. For retailers, the potential uses for AI are limitless, but they need to know where to start to take advantage of the possi…

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Episode 30 - unCommon Construction w/ Spencer Grant 27:15

1h ago27:15

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unCommon Construction is a nonprofit organization that provides students with opportunities to build houses together, enhancing their technical, professional, and personal skill sets. In this episode, Minneapolis Site Director Spence Grant joins Mike to discuss the program’s purpose, eligibility requirements, and additional details After listening …

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Discover Austin, MN and National Tourism Week! 9:24

3h ago9:24

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Take a photo at the new Sculpture in downtown Austin, MN www.AustinMN.comBy Discover Austin Minnesota

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Episode 46: Main Street Monday: Waukon, IA 52:08

15d ago52:08

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Join us as we explore the resurgent downtown area of Waukon, IA. Located in the Driftless, Waukon is an extraordinary setting that has seen local residents invest in over the last decade. I met with new retailers to see how they're reshaping the town of Waukon, and I interviewed Valeria Reinke the Director of Economic Development in the county to f…

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Austin Whitewater and The Izaak Walton League Steak Cookout. 10:10

8d ago10:10

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May 15 starting at 5:30 pm, Join us for a 12 oz New York Strip Steak, Cole Slaw, and Baked Bean for $20/per person at the Ikes Cabin Todd Park, Austin, Minnesota. Fundraiser for the Austin Whitewater project. www.AustinMN.comBy Discover Austin Minnesota

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Episode 45: Shop Talk: Journey of a New Retailer Episode 3 Finances and Social Media 41:35

22d ago41:35

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We resume our conversation with Kara Polyner of Ely Mercantile as Ely, MN, begins its busy season. In this episode, we discuss how Kara has structured her finances to keep everything aligned and the beginning of her social media journey! If you'd like to contact Kara to offer advice or well-wishes, her email address is kara@elymercantile.com You ca…

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Episode 44: Main Street Monday: Franklin, TN 20:12

28d ago20:12

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In this episode, we discuss some of the great information shared at the EVOVLE 2024 conference in Denver, CO, and then head out on the road to visit the town of Franklin, TN. Downtown Franklin is nicknamed "America's Favorite Main Street District," so we explore the area, highlight some of its wonderful retail stores, and see what makes it so great…

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Discover Austin, MN and Taste of Ireland +KAUS 8:36

3d ago8:36

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A Taste of Ireland is coming to Austin, Minnesota on Friday, May 10th at 7:30pm. Hot off its Off-Broadway premiere, ‘A Taste of Ireland―The Irish Music & Dance Sensation’ hits stages across the USA this May, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for t…

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Discover Austin, MN +Austin Blue Jays +KAUS 7:43

10d ago7:43

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A new baseball team in Austin, MN, plus so much more going on in Austin, MN please check it out at www.AustinMN.com www.AustinMN.comBy Discover Austin Minnesota

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Episode 43: Insurance Needs for Retailer Owners with Heather Ingersoll of Hometown Insurance 43:04

1M ago43:04

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Imagine that you've just lost your store to a natural disaster like a flood, hurricane, tornado or fire, and then you find out later that the insurance that you thought you had either doesn't cover that type of damage or doesn't provide adequate coverage to help you rebuild your store. This is the case for hundreds of retailers every single year. T…

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Episode 29 - Answering 2023 Code Questions w/ Dean Hunter, MN Dept of Labor and Industry 48:44

14d ago48:44

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Dean Hunter, the Chief Electrical Inspector with the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, is making a return appearance on our podcast to tackle questions about the 2023 electrical code.By Electrical Association

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Episode 42: Main Street Monday: Monticello, IL 27:16

1M ago27:16

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In today's episode, we explore the historic downtown of Monticello, IL. Despite being a rural community, Monticello has become quite the tourist destination due to its Railway Museum, 14-acre park, and historic downtown. I found myself enamored with the downtown and its retailers, who capitalize on the town's charm to help their businesses grow. I …

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Madison, WI 19:07

2M ago19:07

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Got your life vest? We’re in Madison, Wisconsin this week! Catch all the behind the scenes gossip with John, Emmy, and Lois as they discuss art, food, and museums in Land of the Four Lakes. Tune in to see if you're the next fan shoutout! Find extra content, podcasts or show merchandise on https://mainstreets.tv. @mainstreetstv on social…

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Discover Austin, MN + KAUS+ Wagon Wheel Hub 5:08

2M ago5:08

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Horses help humans through therapy. www.AustinMN.comBy Discover Austin Minnesota

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Greater Lafayette, IN 19:31

2M ago19:31

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Food science? That’s our specialty. Join John, Emmy, and Lois as they talk about college life, root beer, and the great art collections of Greater Lafayette, Indiana. Tune in to see if you're the next fan shoutout! Find extra content, podcasts or show merchandise on https://mainstreets.tv. @mainstreetstv on social…

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Episode 41: Shop Talk: Journey of New Retailer Episode 2 50:34

2M ago50:34

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In this episode of Shop Talk, we talk with new retail owner Kara Polyner of the Ely Mercantile in Ely, MN, about what she is doing to establish her brand and what she is doing within her store and with the products that she carries to help create repeat customers for her store. YouTube Link to watch the interview: https://youtu.be/B0vCgxx2rRY Ely M…

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Discover Austin, MN + KAUS+ ShamrockinRun 9:31

2M ago9:31

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Pacelli Booster Club Presents- Shamrockin Run Family- Friendly, fun 5K run or 1 mile walk www.AustinMN.comBy Discover Austin Minnesota

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Austin, MN 16:41

2M ago16:41

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Wait, how many flavors of Spam are there?! Listen in as John, Emmy, and Lois discuss wacky flavors, how-tos on messy food, and what it takes to spot a local in Austin, Minnesota. Tune in to see if you're the next fan shoutout! Find extra content and show merchandise on https://mainstreets.tv. @mainstreetstv on social…

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Episode 40: Strategies to Help Retailers Boost Customer Purchase Frequency and Maximize Revenue With Nick McHenry of OneShop Retail 52:24

2M ago52:24

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Transitioning a customer into a repeat customer is an easy way to secure increased revenue. However, it's also easier said than done. Nick McHenry of OneShop joins the Main Street Matters webinar to talk about how to drive revenue by increasing the frequency at which your customers purchase and tips and tricks on how to do this. Heart on Main Stree…

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Discover Austin, MN KAUS, John McGivern Main Street Show- Austin Episode 9:43

2M ago9:43

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The premiere showing of the John McGivern Main Street Show- Austin Episode will be at the Historic Paramount Theatre in Austin on Tuesday, April 2. Door open at 5:30pm with popcorn for purchase and show starts at 6pm... Austin Bruins Bruiser and Chris P Bacon will be available for photo ops. www.AustinMN.com…

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Episode 39: Main Street Monday: Stillwater, MN 23:19

2M ago23:19

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Come explore of the US's premier downtown destinations, Stillwater, MN. Stillwater has everything going for it: gorgeous scenery, tremendous history, passionate communities, and local pride. It's no wonder that this Main Street and its independent retailers are thriving. Heart on Main Street Website: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/ Register for …

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Marquette, MI 18:36

2M ago18:36

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We had a lot of surprises with this trip! Join John, Emmy, and Lois as they discuss the busiest bakeries, ore docks, and parks dedicated to art. Tune in to see if you're the next fan shoutout! Find extra content and show merchandise on https://mainstreets.tv. @mainstreetstv on socialBy John McGivern's Main streets

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Discover Austin,MN + American Legion Riders Post 91 + KAUS 9:16

3M ago9:16

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American Legion Riders Post 91 does so much for the Austin, MN community. Join them for a, pancake breakfast, steak dinner, Mother's Day Brunch and BINGO. Support them who support our community. WIN WIN www.AustinMN.comBy Discover Austin Minnesota

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Episode 38: Main Street Monday: Pontiac, IL 24:40

2M ago24:40

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Come take a trip down Route 66 to Pontiac, IL. In this episode, Patrick talks about his recent visit to Pontiac and how its history is on display throughout the downtown. Since Route 66 is so integral to the story of Pontiac, we take a little detour to talk about what Route 66 was, what it meant for towns that existed along it, why it's still a cul…

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Decorah, IA 18:05

3M ago18:05

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I think John has found a new hobby! Listen in as John, Emmy, and Lois discuss cleaning up cemeteries, Emmy’s dancing skills, and John’s fashion in Decorah, Iowa. Tune in to see if you're the next fan shoutout! Find extra content and show merchandise on https://mainstreets.tv. @mainstreetstv on social…

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Discover Austin, KAUS, John McGivern Show, Sioux Empire Show, Chris P Bacon 7:52

3M ago7:52

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There is so much going on in Austin, MN. Mark your calendars for April 2 at 6pm at the Historic Paramount to see the premiere showing of the John McGivern Main Street Show- Austin Episode. PLUS Chris P Bacon is promoting the Austin Area at the Sioux Empire Show in South Dakota. www.AustinMN.comBy Discover Austin Minnesota

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Episode 37: Shop Talk: Journey of a New Retailer Episode 1 40:06

3M ago40:06

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Meet Kara Polyner! Kara is opening a new store in Ely, MN, called the Ely Mercantile. She has invited us into her store to get a first-hand account of what it's like to open a retail store. We will follow along month-by-month as Kara develops her concept and grows the Ely Mercantile into a staple of downtown Ely's life. This episode focuses on her …

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Waukesha, WI 18:50

3M ago18:50

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The mayor makes what?! Join John, Emmy, and Lois as they discuss being close to home, the new generation of theater, and the best picnic foods in Waukesha, Wisconsin! Tune in to see if you're the next fan shoutout! Find extra content and show merchandise on https://mainstreets.tv. @mainstreetstv on social…

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Episode 28 - Insurance 101 w/ Jordy Christian, Federated Insurance 40:22

2M ago40:22

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The Electrical Association and Federated Insurance have been partnering for over 60 years. In our latest podcast, Mike sits down with Regional Marketing Manager, Jordy Christian, to discuss everything you need to know about insurance. After listening to the podcast you can go directly to the Federated Insurance website: https://www.federatedinsuran…

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Discover Austin, MN +Explore Minnesota Tourism+KAUS 9:57

3M ago9:57

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The new STAR OF THE NORTH campaign is revealed for tourism and livability. In 2022 leisure and hospitality industry for Minnesota had $18.3 Billion in Gross Sales. State sales Tx $1.2 billion and employment of 255,000. Minnesota tourism matters, 76.6 million total visitors to the state of Minnesota. www.AustinMN.com…

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Episode 36: More Traffic Does NOT Mean More Sales with Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavens 1:06:52

3M ago1:06:52

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More Traffic Does NOT Mean More Sales with Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavens Join Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavens as she debunks the myth that more people through your door automatically translates to increased sales. You’ll learn why focusing on more profit rather than more traffic is the solution you’ve been looking for. Register now …

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Episode 35: Main Street Monday: Niles, MI and Seymour, IN 29:27

3M ago29:27

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We're going on a road trip! Come explore the retailers in the historic downtowns of Niles, MI, and Seymour, IN. Both of these towns are rich in history and culture and have fabulous retailers that are making a difference in their communities. Heart on Main Street Website: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/ Register for Upcoming Webinars: https://ww…

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Episode 34: Bay City, MI Main Street Monday 23:37

3M ago23:37

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Travel with me to the shores of the Saginaw River and Lake Huron to see how the former lumber industry boomtown is thriving in the modern era. Heart on Main Street Website: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/ Register for Upcoming Webinars: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/education Buy Heart on Main Street Merch: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/…

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Episode 27 -Medium Voltage Changes w/ Chris Yelle, ElectroTech 23:25

3M ago23:25

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Join Mike and Chris in this episode as they unpack the 2023 electrical code amendments, with a spotlight on alterations to medium voltage regulations. Get insights into the extended rules and a comprehensive discussion on how these changes will shape the landscape of the electrical industry. After listening to the podcast you can go directly to Ele…

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Oak Park, IL 17:01

3M ago17:01

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Lois really put John and Emmy through the wringer with this one! Listen in as they talk about crazy weather, great food, and amazing people in Oak Park, Illinois. Tune in to see if you're the next fan shoutout! Find extra content and show merchandise on https://mainstreets.tv. @mainstreetstv on social…

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Episode 33: Geneva, IL Main Street Monday 25:04

4M ago25:04

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In this episode, I take a few minutes to introduce Heart on Main Street and this podcast to our new listeners. Thank you all for joining the Main Street Movement! We also explore our next Main Street Monday community, Geneva, IL! Geneva has a tremendous downtown area with a fun and unique concept that was a delight to visit. Come explore the area w…

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Red Wing, MN 18:31

4M ago18:31

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John, Emmy and Lois go behind the scenes of Red Wing, Minnesota where they discuss boating, special Red Wing Shoes, and who has the best café in town! Tune in to see if you're the next fan shoutout! Find extra content and show merchandise on https://mainstreets.tv. @mainstreetstv on socialBy John McGivern's Main Streets

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Episode 32: Main Street Monday: Alpharetta, GA 23:02

4M ago23:02

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Continuing our Main Street Monday series, we are visiting Alpharetta, GA! This downtown community has undergone complete revitalization over the past 15 years and has set itself up for success. With a major focus on celebrating local retailers and local artisans, retail is thriving, businesses are growing, and residents love to visit the area. Come…

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Michigan City, IN 18:17

4M ago18:17

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Michigan City, Indiana, surprised John by having so many of his favorite things: Incredible sandy beaches and dunes (so unlike Milwaukee), the Barker Mansion (very Downton Abbey), beautiful consignment and local stores (an addiction for sure), large scale manufacturing (so much to learn), and, of course, delicious food (yes, pierogies please)! In t…

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Episode 31: Product Trends in 2024 with Erica Kirkland of GiftBeat 55:39

4M ago55:39

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New fashions. New colors. New products. New trends. The beginning of a new year means everything is new again! Erica Kirkland, owner of GiftBeat, joins Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street to talk about new trends in products, categories, and vendors for the new year! EVOLVE Tickets: https://crystalmedia.ontraport.com/t?orid=28857&opid=44 Gi…

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Grand Rapids, Michigan 19:33

4M ago19:33

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Grand Rapids, Michigan, was once known as Furniture City. Now thanks to craft brewers, it’s self-coined as Beer City. The top tourist attraction is probably The Gerald R Ford Presidential Museum. But ArtPrize, Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and Max’s South Seas Hideaway help make this city just plain attractive! In thi…

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Episode 30: Main Street Monday: Carrollton, TX 26:36

4M ago26:36

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For our next Main Street Monday tour, we visit the downtown area of Carrollton, TX. This is a beautiful downtown area with a terrific town square, gorgeous artwork, and some really tremendous retailers. Carrollton has experienced a lot of growth over the last few decades and its downtown is working to keep up with that change. Despite this, I loved…

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Episode 26 - Buying or Selling A Business w/Richard Jahnke, Business Broker 8:21

4M ago8:21

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Have you considered buying or selling a business? Do you need help in figuring out how the process works? Richard sits down with Mike in our latest episode to help answer your questions when it comes to buying or selling a business. After listening to the podcast you can go directly to the Sunbelt Business Solutions website for more information: ht…

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Davenport, Iowa 18:22

4M ago18:22

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Davenport is the largest of the Quad Cities and the third largest city in Iowa. It’s where chiropractic began, and music is celebrated. Now it’s home to the most incredible Ethiopian food, a great art museum, and is where work vehicle seats are made. Who knew? It’s also a city John wants to visit again soon. In this episode you'll hear from John, E…

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Springfield, Illinois 19:36

5M ago19:36

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In Springfield, Illinois, you could spend a week just taking in all of the incredible Abraham Lincoln history. But then you’d miss the “new” Capitol, horseshoe sandwiches, the Route 66 experience, and cozy dogs. John McGivern and Emmy Fink didn’t miss any of it, so come along for their visit. In this episode you'll hear from John, Emmy, and Main St…

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Episode 29: Main Street Monday: Baraboo, WI 25:04

5M ago25:04

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Today's episode takes us to the fun and whimsical town of Circus City, USA. Baraboo, WI, is where the Ringling Brothers founded their famed circus, and the city has leaned into the love that this brings them. Some retail stores in Barbaoo bring you the circus, and others make you feel a part of their home. This was truly a wonderful visit and a gre…

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Episode 96 - Sam's Eats by Sam Way 1:12:32

4M ago1:12:32

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Hello and welcome to a new episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! In this episode we are coming to you live from our makeshift opium den in Minneapolis. Through the haze of nag champa smoke, we discuss our holiday plans, including Victoria's epic cookie baking! Speaking of Victoria, she also shares an adorable, heartwarming story…

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Episode 28: Main Street Monday: Libertyville, IL 26:28

5M ago26:28

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This week's episode was recorded at the Total Home and Gift Show at the Dallas Market Center. It's been a great opportunity to meet with companies and our Friends of Main Street to plan for amazing things in 2024. We also talk about our next Main Street Monday visit in Libertyville, IL. This visit was a great lesson on how retailers can go above an…

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Episode 27: Main Street Monday: Howell, MI 22:38

5M ago22:38

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On my Main Street Monday visit to Howell, MI, I got to meet several retailers who leaned into their own personal brands in order to create great experiences for their customers. Howell's town motto of being Bold & Bright only scratched the surface of how these retailers serve their community. EVOLVE Tickets: https://crystalmedia.ontraport.com/t?ori…

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Episode 26: Main Street Monday: Hannibal, MO 39:54

5M ago39:54

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I've been billing this as one of my favorite Main Street Monday visits so far. Hannibal, MO, is an absolute dream of a downtown area. With historic architecture, literary history, and amazing retailers, this is a town to have on your list to visit. I also was so inspired by what the town is doing to help promote independent retail in the area. EVOL…

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