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Patrick Keiser

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street

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Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street

Patrick Keiser

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street

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Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street

Patrick Keiser

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street

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We recently visited Estes Park, CO, as part of our Main Street Monday series. This is a beautiful part of the country that has a fantastic independent retail scene, in part because the history of the town has prioritized a focus on its communit
Come explore the first US town named after Abraham Lincoln! I was invited to this town by one of its wonderful store owners and not only learned much about the town of Lincoln but also saw first-hand how a group of business owners worked togeth
Heart on Main Street's Summer Sourcing Series kicks off with a panel discussion about the importance of attending trade shows this summer! Hear from retailers and representatives of Dallas Market Center and AndMore (formerly International Marke
It was eclipse day when I visited Noblesville, IN, and the atmosphere was incredible! Downtown Noblesville has vibrant retailers and unique shopping environments to meet the needs of all shoppers. And the community of retailers has banded toget
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, th
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 th
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
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 Distri
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 adequat
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
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 crea
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
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 independ
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 d
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 h
More Traffic Does NOT Mean More Sales with Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavensJoin Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavens as she debunks the myth that more people through your door automatically translates to increased sales. You’ll learn wh
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. 
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
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 t
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
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
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 growt
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
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  M
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 surf
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