web02.fireside.fm Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:29:44 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Econ Dev” https://podcast.econdevshow.com/tags/econ%20dev Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson explores the strategies, ideas, and insights that are driving economic development forward into the future. You'll hear new insights from passionate ED's about their successes and struggles, and you'll learn from attraction and retention experts about how to apply actionable strategies inside your EDO. We'll help take your organization, your community, and your career to the next level. en-us episodic Actionable economic development strategies and stories Dane Carlson Dane Carlson explores the strategies, ideas, and insights that are driving economic development forward into the future. You'll hear new insights from passionate ED's about their successes and struggles, and you'll learn from attraction and retention experts about how to apply actionable strategies inside your EDO. We'll help take your organization, your community, and your career to the next level. no econ dev, economic development, ed Dane Carlson show@econdevshow.com 90: Gen Z Marketing in Plain English with Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge and Jessica Packard https://podcast.econdevshow.com/90 4da6aa5b-4bdf-4b6e-9870-b3a28622488a Tue, 18 Apr 2023 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 90 Gen Z Marketing in Plain English with Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge and Jessica Packard full Dane Carlson Dive into this engaging podcast episode where experts Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge and Jessica Packard talk to Dane Carlson and discuss marketing to Generation Z, its challenges and opportunities, and how it impacts economic development. Gain insights on authenticity, storytelling, and leveraging trends to attract and retain businesses. 56:42 no Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge, Jessica Packard, and Dane Carlson delve deep into the world of Generation Z, exploring their unique characteristics, values, and preferences that are shaping today's marketing landscape. Our expert guests discuss strategies for successfully marketing to this powerful demographic, including embracing authenticity, leveraging multiple platforms, and focusing on visual storytelling. They also share real-life examples of effective marketing campaigns within economic development, shedding light on how these initiatives can attract and retain businesses, entrepreneurs, and talent. Tune in and discover the keys to unlocking the immense potential of Generation Z, the next wave of consumers, workforce, and innovators. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guests: Jessica Packard and Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge. econdev, economic development, eco devo, genz, generationz, econ dev, Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge, Jessica Packard, and Dane Carlson delve deep into the world of Generation Z, exploring their unique characteristics, values, and preferences that are shaping today's marketing landscape. Our expert guests discuss strategies for successfully marketing to this powerful demographic, including embracing authenticity, leveraging multiple platforms, and focusing on visual storytelling. They also share real-life examples of effective marketing campaigns within economic development, shedding light on how these initiatives can attract and retain businesses, entrepreneurs, and talent. Tune in and discover the keys to unlocking the immense potential of Generation Z, the next wave of consumers, workforce, and innovators.

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]]> Kathleen McQuaid Holdridge, Jessica Packard, and Dane Carlson delve deep into the world of Generation Z, exploring their unique characteristics, values, and preferences that are shaping today's marketing landscape. Our expert guests discuss strategies for successfully marketing to this powerful demographic, including embracing authenticity, leveraging multiple platforms, and focusing on visual storytelling. They also share real-life examples of effective marketing campaigns within economic development, shedding light on how these initiatives can attract and retain businesses, entrepreneurs, and talent. Tune in and discover the keys to unlocking the immense potential of Generation Z, the next wave of consumers, workforce, and innovators.

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]]> 36: Mind the T's with Chris Johnson in Johnston County https://podcast.econdevshow.com/36 8074d6d4-1349-4000-8f39-108415ed85d1 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 36 Mind the T's with Chris Johnson in Johnston County full Dane Carlson Chris Johnson is the Director of Johnston County North Carolina Economic Development. Imagine how difficult it would be to give out his email address. Dane and Chris talk about Chris's background in retail and what new perspectives he's brought to economic development including thinking of a spec building as a loss leader. 28:30 no Chris Johnson is the Director of Johnston County Economic Development in North Carolina. Imagine how difficult it must be to give out his email address. Dane and Chris talk about Chris's background in retail and what new perspectives he's brought to economic development including thinking of a spec building as a loss leader. Special Guest: Chris Johnson. econ dev, economic development, entrepreneurship, retail, north carolina Chris Johnson is the Director of Johnston County Economic Development in North Carolina. Imagine how difficult it must be to give out his email address.

Dane and Chris talk about Chris's background in retail and what new perspectives he's brought to economic development including thinking of a spec building as a loss leader.

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Dane and Chris talk about Chris's background in retail and what new perspectives he's brought to economic development including thinking of a spec building as a loss leader.

Special Guest: Chris Johnson.

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]]> 35: Professional Economic Development with Rob Sitterley https://podcast.econdevshow.com/35 18429923-d022-49a5-842f-f04b863439aa Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:15:00 -0600 Dane Carlson 35 Professional Economic Development with Rob Sitterley full Dane Carlson Rob Sitterley is a real pro. He's worked in a local community, statewide and now works in regional economic development. In this episode, the President & CEO of AR-TX Regional Economic Development Inc. shares his tactics to make you better economic developer. He also gives us some insight into Texarkana, and doing economic development for two different states. 23:58 no Rob Sitterley is a real pro. He's worked in a local community, statewide and now works in regional economic development. In this episode, the President & CEO of AR-TX Regional Economic Development Inc. shares his tactics to make you better economic developer. He also gives us some insight into Texarkana, and doing economic development for two different states. Special Guest: Rob Sitterley. economic development, texas, Arkansas, Florida, Econ dev Rob Sitterley is a real pro. He's worked in a local community, statewide and now works in regional economic development. In this episode, the President & CEO of AR-TX Regional Economic Development Inc. shares his tactics to make you better economic developer. He also gives us some insight into Texarkana, and doing economic development for two different states.

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]]> Rob Sitterley is a real pro. He's worked in a local community, statewide and now works in regional economic development. In this episode, the President & CEO of AR-TX Regional Economic Development Inc. shares his tactics to make you better economic developer. He also gives us some insight into Texarkana, and doing economic development for two different states.

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]]> 26: On Marketing With Dave Parsell, Founder of Localintel https://podcast.econdevshow.com/26 760d5223-fba6-4bc8-875a-42097c19dc45 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 26 On Marketing With Dave Parsell, Founder of Localintel full Dane Carlson In this episode, Dane talks marketing with Dave Parsell. Dave is co-founder of Localintel, a technology company providing location marketing tools that hundreds of economic developers have added to their website to promote their community's advantages. 36:28 no In this episode, Dane talks marketing with Dave Parsell. Dave is co-founder of Localintel, a technology company providing location marketing tools that hundreds of economic developers have added to their website to promote their community's advantages. Special Guest: Dave Parsell. econ dev, economic development, marketing, attraction In this episode, Dane talks marketing with Dave Parsell. Dave is co-founder of Localintel, a technology company providing location marketing tools that hundreds of economic developers have added to their website to promote their community's advantages.

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]]> In this episode, Dane talks marketing with Dave Parsell. Dave is co-founder of Localintel, a technology company providing location marketing tools that hundreds of economic developers have added to their website to promote their community's advantages.

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]]> 25: From Top to the Bottom: Economic Development in Manatee County Florida with Ruth Buchanan and Che Barnett https://podcast.econdevshow.com/25 a0667cc7-db5d-41cc-896e-9e341af2de2d Mon, 25 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 25 From Top to the Bottom: Economic Development in Manatee County Florida with Ruth Buchanan and Che Barnett full Dane Carlson Ruth Buchanan is the Economic Development Manager, and Che Barnett is a Redevelopment Coordinator for Manatee County, Florida. There, they work together to build the local economy from the top and the bottom. 44:00 no Ruth Buchanan is the Economic Development Manager, and Che Barnett is a Redevelopment Coordinator. Both work for Manatee County, Florida. There, they work together to build the local economy from the top and the bottom. Special Guests: Che Barnett and Ruth Buchanan. econ dev, economic development, Florida, inclusive, attraction Ruth Buchanan is the Economic Development Manager, and Che Barnett is a Redevelopment Coordinator. Both work for Manatee County, Florida. There, they work together to build the local economy from the top and the bottom.

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]]> Ruth Buchanan is the Economic Development Manager, and Che Barnett is a Redevelopment Coordinator. Both work for Manatee County, Florida. There, they work together to build the local economy from the top and the bottom.

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]]> 24: "Talent Optimization" with Ben Nelson https://podcast.econdevshow.com/24 5a82af2d-1fa5-4224-acd8-7a00b05d66a4 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 24 "Talent Optimization" with Ben Nelson full Dane Carlson Ben Nelson is the founder and CEO of Radix leadership. He specializes in helping leaders and organizations build high performing teams that achieve their goals by aligning their purpose and their people to deliver on performance. He's also the executive director of the Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation in Wisconsin. 30:44 no Ben Nelson is the founder and CEO of Radix Leadership (https://radixleadership.com). He specializes in helping leaders and organizations build high performing teams that achieve their goals by aligning their purpose and their people to deliver on performance. He's also the executive director of the Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation (http://kcedc.org/) in Wisconsin. Special Guest: Ben Nelson. econ dev, economic development, talent optimization, leadership Ben Nelson is the founder and CEO of Radix Leadership. He specializes in helping leaders and organizations build high performing teams that achieve their goals by aligning their purpose and their people to deliver on performance. He's also the executive director of the Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation in Wisconsin.

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]]> Ben Nelson is the founder and CEO of Radix Leadership. He specializes in helping leaders and organizations build high performing teams that achieve their goals by aligning their purpose and their people to deliver on performance. He's also the executive director of the Kewaunee County Economic Development Corporation in Wisconsin.

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]]> 23: Talking Entrepreneurship in West Virginia with Bill Woodrum https://podcast.econdevshow.com/23 603d21f3-0dc7-457f-802e-da3a39df256c Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 23 Talking Entrepreneurship in West Virginia with Bill Woodrum full Dane Carlson Dane and Bill Woodrum have a wide reaching conversation on entrepreneurship. Bill is the Coordinator of the WV Entrepreneurship Network and project director for WV BusinessLink at the WV Department of Economic Development. 31:20 no Dane and Bill Woodrum have a wide reaching conversation on entrepreneurship. Bill is the Coordinator of the WV Entrepreneurship Network and project director for WV BusinessLink at the WV Department of Economic Development. Special Guest: Bill Woodrum. econ dev, economic development, entrepreneurship, west virginia Dane and Bill Woodrum have a wide reaching conversation on entrepreneurship. Bill is the Coordinator of the WV Entrepreneurship Network and project director for WV BusinessLink at the WV Department of Economic Development.

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]]> 22: Meet the "Chief Remover of Obstacles" Lea Ann Seiler https://podcast.econdevshow.com/22 2c98fbed-519f-47f9-8883-f315d39d5d6a Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 22 Meet the "Chief Remover of Obstacles" Lea Ann Seiler full Dane Carlson Lea Ann's job is to daily figure out what obstacles she can remove, so that her community members can move forward with their businesses. 29:21 no Meet Lea Ann Seiler of Hodgeman County, Kansas. Her job is to daily figure out what obstacles she can remove so that her community members can move forward with their businesses. Special Guest: Lea Ann Seiler. econ dev, economic development, small town, rural, kansas Meet Lea Ann Seiler of Hodgeman County, Kansas. Her job is to daily figure out what obstacles she can remove so that her community members can move forward with their businesses.

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]]> 20: With Dane Carlson (on the We Are Jobs Podcast) https://podcast.econdevshow.com/20 34676838-5bda-40c8-8daf-1700362ec925 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 20 With Dane Carlson (on the We Are Jobs Podcast) full Dane Carlson The 20th episode of Econ Dev Show. This week we replay a interview with Dane from the We Are Jobs Podcast. 24:03 no On this, the 20th episode of Econ Dev Show, we're doing something different: This week we're replaying an interview with Dane from the We Are Jobs Podcast. Special Guest: Chad Chancellor. econ dev, economic development, Dane Carlson On this, the 20th episode of Econ Dev Show, we're doing something different: This week we're replaying an interview with Dane from the We Are Jobs Podcast.

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Special Guest: Chad Chancellor.

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]]> 19: Planning and Anthropology with Econ Dev Jim Eldridge https://podcast.econdevshow.com/19 3a7cf700-147f-48b2-82ae-f0c01ac3ac97 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 19 Planning and Anthropology with Econ Dev Jim Eldridge full Dane Carlson Jim Eldridge grew up wanting to be an anthropologist, or a city planner. Instead, he puts both of those skillsets to use as an economic developer in Ada, Oklahoma. 33:33 no Jim Eldridge grew up wanting to be an anthropologist or a city planner. Instead, he puts both of those skillsets to use as an economic developer in Ada, Oklahoma. Jim thinks that economic developers need to change the ways in which we work. So much of the work we do, day-to-day, in our field is pragmatic, but we spend too little time thinking about more innovative or better ways of improving our ability to support our local communities and economies. We have to spend more time thinking about new and different ways of making our work more effective. Special Guest: Jim Eldridge. econ dev, economic development, small town, anthropology, city planning Jim Eldridge grew up wanting to be an anthropologist or a city planner. Instead, he puts both of those skillsets to use as an economic developer in Ada, Oklahoma.

Jim thinks that economic developers need to change the ways in which we work. So much of the work we do, day-to-day, in our field is pragmatic, but we spend too little time thinking about more innovative or better ways of improving our ability to support our local communities and economies. We have to spend more time thinking about new and different ways of making our work more effective.

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]]> Jim Eldridge grew up wanting to be an anthropologist or a city planner. Instead, he puts both of those skillsets to use as an economic developer in Ada, Oklahoma.

Jim thinks that economic developers need to change the ways in which we work. So much of the work we do, day-to-day, in our field is pragmatic, but we spend too little time thinking about more innovative or better ways of improving our ability to support our local communities and economies. We have to spend more time thinking about new and different ways of making our work more effective.

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]]> 18: The Secrets of Economic Development with Novelist and Econ Dev Don Erwin https://podcast.econdevshow.com/18 5c21294f-a5f2-4263-a103-fe8941ef4812 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 18 The Secrets of Economic Development with Novelist and Econ Dev Don Erwin full Dane Carlson Retired econ dev Don Erwin has written an engrossing thriller and an economic development textbook. (And yes, they're the same book.) 43:31 no Retired econ dev Don Erwin has written an engrossing thriller and an economic development textbook. (And yes, they're the same book: Buffalo Hunting in Alabama: A Novel (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08KHFW92V/econdevshow-20).) You can reach Don by email at Donaldlouiserwin@gmail.com (mailto:Donaldlouiserwin@gmail.com). Special Guest: Don Erwin. econ dev, economic development, writing, don erwin, buffalo hunting in alabama Retired econ dev Don Erwin has written an engrossing thriller and an economic development textbook. (And yes, they're the same book: Buffalo Hunting in Alabama: A Novel.)

You can reach Don by email at Donaldlouiserwin@gmail.com.

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]]> Retired econ dev Don Erwin has written an engrossing thriller and an economic development textbook. (And yes, they're the same book: Buffalo Hunting in Alabama: A Novel.)

You can reach Don by email at Donaldlouiserwin@gmail.com.

Special Guest: Don Erwin.

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]]> 17: Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development with Zachary Barker https://podcast.econdevshow.com/17 29c4a8af-62bb-40e7-963f-d96d2343db11 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 17 Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development with Zachary Barker full Dane Carlson In this episode, we hear from Zachary Barker about entrepreneurship led economic development. Zach's an expert in ecosystem design and delivery of entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation (ETI) led programming. 35:33 no In this episode, we hear from Zachary Barker about entrepreneurship-led economic development. Zach's an expert in ecosystem design and delivery of entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation (ETI) led programming. He said: Entrepreneur-led economic development is the one of the best investment EDOs can make in their communities. It supports BRE efforts for small businesses, retains young talent, diversifies the local business makeup, and... even if the people who enter your program are not successful in growing a business, they become experts in business execution and thus EXCEPTIONAL employees. What's been your most influential book and why? The Four-Hour Workweek (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0307465357/?tag=econdevshow-20) by Timothy Ferris this was my first glimpse into building systems to scale entrepreneurial ventures. I was a banker at the time when this came out and it shifted how I did banking, then launched me into entrepreneurship Mastering the Rockefeller Habits (https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Rockefeller-Habits-Increase-Growing-ebook/dp/B005J386GS?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1630284610&sr=8-3&linkCode=ll1&tag=econdevshow-20&linkId=879b4665bc3c845986a8efa89a566df5&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl) by Verne Harnish as a dealmaker (not the technical partner in a startup), I found that I was driving activity but didn't understand why I was not getting results. I had a business plan but that was a lot of assumptions where the "Rock Habits" is a "what to do today to be successful" model to follow I have adapted this style of training along with driving the entrepreneurs self-understanding of their emotional intelligence, natural strengths, and mental health to create the Entrepreneur Blueprint What is your favorite productivity tool or resource? Audible (https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp/membership/plus?ref_=assoc_tag_ph_1524216631897&_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=pf4&tag=econdevshow-20&linkId=c093653894d4c2c7534c763b901be778) - I have some wicked ADD and it can be difficult to find quiet time to read and dig in, but listening in the car, at the gym, walking the dogs, makes it to where I can learn the whole concepts, then go back and use the book as a manual of which I have a great understanding upfront Therapy - while maybe not a tool or resource, understanding entrepreneurship is a guaranteed path towards failures, rejection, and missteps (as you have to learn what not to do before you succeed), means that you entrepreneurs (more than others) will have high potential for mental health struggles. From despair to frustration, loneliness to anxiety, knowing these will come and having a plan to preemptively address them gives me a toolkit that helps me move to the next "win" Special Guest: Zachary Barker. econ dev, economic development, entrepreneurship In this episode, we hear from Zachary Barker about entrepreneurship-led economic development.

Zach's an expert in ecosystem design and delivery of entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation (ETI) led programming.

He said:

Entrepreneur-led economic development is the one of the best investment EDOs can make in their communities.

It supports BRE efforts for small businesses, retains young talent, diversifies the local business makeup, and... even if the people who enter your program are not successful in growing a business, they become experts in business execution and thus EXCEPTIONAL employees.

What's been your most influential book and why?

The Four-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris

  • this was my first glimpse into building systems to scale entrepreneurial ventures. I was a banker at the time when this came out and it shifted how I did banking, then launched me into entrepreneurship

Mastering the Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish

  • as a dealmaker (not the technical partner in a startup), I found that I was driving activity but didn't understand why I was not getting results. I had a business plan but that was a lot of assumptions where the "Rock Habits" is a "what to do today to be successful" model to follow
  • I have adapted this style of training along with driving the entrepreneurs self-understanding of their emotional intelligence, natural strengths, and mental health to create the Entrepreneur Blueprint

What is your favorite productivity tool or resource?

  • Audible - I have some wicked ADD and it can be difficult to find quiet time to read and dig in, but listening in the car, at the gym, walking the dogs, makes it to where I can learn the whole concepts, then go back and use the book as a manual of which I have a great understanding upfront

  • Therapy - while maybe not a tool or resource, understanding entrepreneurship is a guaranteed path towards failures, rejection, and missteps (as you have to learn what not to do before you succeed), means that you entrepreneurs (more than others) will have high potential for mental health struggles. From despair to frustration, loneliness to anxiety, knowing these will come and having a plan to preemptively address them gives me a toolkit that helps me move to the next "win"

Special Guest: Zachary Barker.

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]]> In this episode, we hear from Zachary Barker about entrepreneurship-led economic development.

Zach's an expert in ecosystem design and delivery of entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation (ETI) led programming.

He said:

Entrepreneur-led economic development is the one of the best investment EDOs can make in their communities.

It supports BRE efforts for small businesses, retains young talent, diversifies the local business makeup, and... even if the people who enter your program are not successful in growing a business, they become experts in business execution and thus EXCEPTIONAL employees.

What's been your most influential book and why?

The Four-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferris

  • this was my first glimpse into building systems to scale entrepreneurial ventures. I was a banker at the time when this came out and it shifted how I did banking, then launched me into entrepreneurship

Mastering the Rockefeller Habits by Verne Harnish

  • as a dealmaker (not the technical partner in a startup), I found that I was driving activity but didn't understand why I was not getting results. I had a business plan but that was a lot of assumptions where the "Rock Habits" is a "what to do today to be successful" model to follow
  • I have adapted this style of training along with driving the entrepreneurs self-understanding of their emotional intelligence, natural strengths, and mental health to create the Entrepreneur Blueprint

What is your favorite productivity tool or resource?

  • Audible - I have some wicked ADD and it can be difficult to find quiet time to read and dig in, but listening in the car, at the gym, walking the dogs, makes it to where I can learn the whole concepts, then go back and use the book as a manual of which I have a great understanding upfront

  • Therapy - while maybe not a tool or resource, understanding entrepreneurship is a guaranteed path towards failures, rejection, and missteps (as you have to learn what not to do before you succeed), means that you entrepreneurs (more than others) will have high potential for mental health struggles. From despair to frustration, loneliness to anxiety, knowing these will come and having a plan to preemptively address them gives me a toolkit that helps me move to the next "win"

Special Guest: Zachary Barker.

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]]> 15: Dane Talks to Himself About the Econ Dev Show https://podcast.econdevshow.com/15 6aa23e1f-c0f0-455f-9d66-278be430d51b Thu, 12 Aug 2021 14:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 15 Dane Talks to Himself About the Econ Dev Show full Dane Carlson Not content to just interview economic developers, in this episode host Dane Carlson tries talking to himself. 20:04 no Not content to just interview economic developers, in this episode host Dane Carlson tries talking to himself. He spends time talking to himself about all of the great content from the Econ Dev Show that's not the podcast, including the five weekday emails: (Monday) Podcast Episode 14 - Is Stewart McGregor the Friendliest Economic Developer in Texas? - What happens when you pair one of the friendliest economic developers you'll ever meet, with one of the most interesting cities that you've never heard of? (Tuesday) Amazon Has Changed Online Shopping and Economic Development - This isn't about Amazon HQ2, I promise. (Wednesday) Economic Development and Developers in the News - Econ dev news from 112 economic development executives and organizations in 38 states, the Virgin Islands and Canada. (Thursday) 45 Things Economic Developers Need To Know This Week - The stories that you need to see from this week. (Friday) Economic Development Jobs This Week econ dev, economic development Not content to just interview economic developers, in this episode host Dane Carlson tries talking to himself.

He spends time talking to himself about all of the great content from the Econ Dev Show that's not the podcast, including the five weekday emails:

  • (Monday) Podcast Episode 14 - Is Stewart McGregor the Friendliest Economic Developer in Texas? - What happens when you pair one of the friendliest economic developers you'll ever meet, with one of the most interesting cities that you've never heard of?
  • (Tuesday) Amazon Has Changed Online Shopping and Economic Development - This isn't about Amazon HQ2, I promise.
  • (Wednesday) Economic Development and Developers in the News - Econ dev news from 112 economic development executives and organizations in 38 states, the Virgin Islands and Canada.
  • (Thursday) 45 Things Economic Developers Need To Know This Week - The stories that you need to see from this week.
  • (Friday) Economic Development Jobs This Week

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]]> Not content to just interview economic developers, in this episode host Dane Carlson tries talking to himself.

He spends time talking to himself about all of the great content from the Econ Dev Show that's not the podcast, including the five weekday emails:

  • (Monday) Podcast Episode 14 - Is Stewart McGregor the Friendliest Economic Developer in Texas? - What happens when you pair one of the friendliest economic developers you'll ever meet, with one of the most interesting cities that you've never heard of?
  • (Tuesday) Amazon Has Changed Online Shopping and Economic Development - This isn't about Amazon HQ2, I promise.
  • (Wednesday) Economic Development and Developers in the News - Econ dev news from 112 economic development executives and organizations in 38 states, the Virgin Islands and Canada.
  • (Thursday) 45 Things Economic Developers Need To Know This Week - The stories that you need to see from this week.
  • (Friday) Economic Development Jobs This Week

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]]> 14: Is Stewart McGregor the Friendliest Economic Developer in Texas? You Decide. https://podcast.econdevshow.com/14 727ce2c4-2966-4064-b992-65961dddf975 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 14 Is Stewart McGregor the Friendliest Economic Developer in Texas? You Decide. full Dane Carlson What happens when you pair one of the friendliest economic developers you'll ever meet, with one of the most interesting cities that you've never heard of? Meet Stewart McGregor of Grand Prairie, Texas. 35:53 no What happens when you pair one of the friendliest economic developers you'll ever meet, with one of the most interesting cities that you've never heard of? In this episode, Dane meets Stewart McGregor of Grand Prairie, Texas. Special Guest: Stewart McGregor. econ dev, economic development, texas What happens when you pair one of the friendliest economic developers you'll ever meet, with one of the most interesting cities that you've never heard of? In this episode, Dane meets Stewart McGregor of Grand Prairie, Texas.

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]]> What happens when you pair one of the friendliest economic developers you'll ever meet, with one of the most interesting cities that you've never heard of? In this episode, Dane meets Stewart McGregor of Grand Prairie, Texas.

Special Guest: Stewart McGregor.

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]]> 13: "Rural is Cool" BR&E in Southeast Ohio with Taylor Stepp https://podcast.econdevshow.com/13 8a7b3b36-1f33-47aa-9922-f528b12e0756 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:45:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 13 "Rural is Cool" BR&E in Southeast Ohio with Taylor Stepp full Dane Carlson Democratizing growth in South East Ohio by making the rural cool and recruiting white-collar remote-workers to a traditionally blue-collar region. 20:19 no In this episode we talk about making "rural cool" in Southeast Ohio with Taylor Stepp, and democratizing growth by recruiting white collar remote-workers to a traditionally blue collar region. Dane and Taylor discuss the benefits of rural communities, BR&E and remote work opportunities. Taylor also dispels some preconceived notions about Appalachia. Special Guest: Taylor Stepp. econ dev, economic development, rural, Ohio, Appalachian In this episode we talk about making "rural cool" in Southeast Ohio with Taylor Stepp, and democratizing growth by recruiting white collar remote-workers to a traditionally blue collar region.

Dane and Taylor discuss the benefits of rural communities, BR&E and remote work opportunities. Taylor also dispels some preconceived notions about Appalachia.

Special Guest: Taylor Stepp.

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Dane and Taylor discuss the benefits of rural communities, BR&E and remote work opportunities. Taylor also dispels some preconceived notions about Appalachia.

Special Guest: Taylor Stepp.

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]]> 12: Real Rural Economic Development with Robert Harrington https://podcast.econdevshow.com/12 70bc014d-ef62-49ac-bfd7-ddc1fa9259dd Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 12 Real Rural Economic Development with Robert Harrington full Dane Carlson Full of challenges, rural economic development also offers opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of your neighbors, because as former President Harry Truman said: "It is amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit." 43:01 no Former President Harry Truman said, "It is amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit." For Robert Harrington (https://podcast.econdevshow.com/guests/robert-harrington) this quote is the key to success in economic development in rural America. Born and raised in rural Missouri. Robert has remained part of rural America for his entire life. When he was a boy, his grandmother instilled in him the importance of a hard day's work and giving back to your community. As an economic developer, he's remained committed to following his grandmother's advice while working as a full-time economic developer across Missouri, Iowa, and Texas. Robert is currently the Director of Economic Development at the Bourbon County Economic Development Council in Fort Scott, Kansas. Join Dane, as he and Robert, explore the challenges and opportunities in rural economic development success. Special Guest: Robert Harrington. econ dev, economic development, rural Former President Harry Truman said, "It is amazing what you can accomplish when you do not care who gets the credit."

For Robert Harrington this quote is the key to success in economic development in rural America. Born and raised in rural Missouri. Robert has remained part of rural America for his entire life.

When he was a boy, his grandmother instilled in him the importance of a hard day's work and giving back to your community. As an economic developer, he's remained committed to following his grandmother's advice while working as a full-time economic developer across Missouri, Iowa, and Texas.

Robert is currently the Director of Economic Development at the Bourbon County Economic Development Council in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Join Dane, as he and Robert, explore the challenges and opportunities in rural economic development success.

Special Guest: Robert Harrington.

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For Robert Harrington this quote is the key to success in economic development in rural America. Born and raised in rural Missouri. Robert has remained part of rural America for his entire life.

When he was a boy, his grandmother instilled in him the importance of a hard day's work and giving back to your community. As an economic developer, he's remained committed to following his grandmother's advice while working as a full-time economic developer across Missouri, Iowa, and Texas.

Robert is currently the Director of Economic Development at the Bourbon County Economic Development Council in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Join Dane, as he and Robert, explore the challenges and opportunities in rural economic development success.

Special Guest: Robert Harrington.

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]]> 11: A Super Episode With "Super" Dave Quinn https://podcast.econdevshow.com/11 f6eb5e4a-3cdc-4fb6-a094-11c411e251e4 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 11 A Super Episode With "Super" Dave Quinn full Dane Carlson You should be super excited about our guest today because it's not every day we get to have superhero on the show! 44:03 no Super Dave Quinn https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/f/f078f684-f72f-4a43-957d-de3aff69810b/6GuHpEJf.jpg Super Dave Quinn (https://www.davequinn247.com/) is one of those economic developers that seems to know and be known by everybody. He's also a sought-after public speaker, influencer, and all around nice guy. He's also super. He served as Vice President of the Frisco EDC (https://friscoedc.com/) in Frisco, TX from 2014-2018 where he helped lead an economic development team for one of the nation's fastest-growing cities Since then he's cofounded and is the managing partner for Day One Experts (https://d1experts.com/), an on-demand economic development and small business consulting firm. He's also the founder of the Texas Economic Development Connection (https://texasedc.com/), a statewide marketing partnership that connects out-of-state businesses with relocation opportunities in Texas. Super Dave's favorite book is QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000OIZUQW/econdevshow-20), by John Miller. Super Dave says it "It opened my eyes to who was responsible for my success and failure and set me on a lifetime journey of self-discovery and accountability. " Special Guest: "Super" Dave-Quinn. econ dev, economic development, texas, frisco Super Dave Quinn

Super Dave Quinn is one of those economic developers that seems to know and be known by everybody. He's also a sought-after public speaker, influencer, and all around nice guy. He's also super.

He served as Vice President of the Frisco EDC in Frisco, TX from 2014-2018 where he helped lead an economic development team for one of the nation's fastest-growing cities

Since then he's cofounded and is the managing partner for Day One Experts, an on-demand economic development and small business consulting firm.

He's also the founder of the Texas Economic Development Connection, a statewide marketing partnership that connects out-of-state businesses with relocation opportunities in Texas.

Super Dave's favorite book is QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life, by John Miller. Super Dave says it "It opened my eyes to who was responsible for my success and failure and set me on a lifetime journey of self-discovery and accountability. "

Special Guest: "Super" Dave-Quinn.

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Super Dave Quinn is one of those economic developers that seems to know and be known by everybody. He's also a sought-after public speaker, influencer, and all around nice guy. He's also super.

He served as Vice President of the Frisco EDC in Frisco, TX from 2014-2018 where he helped lead an economic development team for one of the nation's fastest-growing cities

Since then he's cofounded and is the managing partner for Day One Experts, an on-demand economic development and small business consulting firm.

He's also the founder of the Texas Economic Development Connection, a statewide marketing partnership that connects out-of-state businesses with relocation opportunities in Texas.

Super Dave's favorite book is QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability at Work and in Life, by John Miller. Super Dave says it "It opened my eyes to who was responsible for my success and failure and set me on a lifetime journey of self-discovery and accountability. "

Special Guest: "Super" Dave-Quinn.

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]]> 9: LinkedIn Marketing For Your EDO with Andrew Phillips https://podcast.econdevshow.com/9 d61acd5c-3b31-46e5-92b9-4a1c8fccdf7e Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:15:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 9 LinkedIn Marketing For Your EDO with Andrew Phillips full Dane Carlson It turns out that I've been doing LinkedIn wrong, and probably so have you. In this episode, LinkedIn's EDO expert Andrew Phillips sets us on the right path. 33:38 no It turns out that I've been doing LinkedIn wrong, and probably so have you. In this episode, LinkedIn's EDO expert Andrew Phillips sets us on the right path. Special Guest: Andrew Phillips. econ dev, economic developmentomic development, econdev, podcast, linkedin It turns out that I've been doing LinkedIn wrong, and probably so have you. In this episode, LinkedIn's EDO expert Andrew Phillips sets us on the right path.

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Special Guest: Andrew Phillips.

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]]> 2: Inter-Tribal Economic Development with Rebecca Naragon https://podcast.econdevshow.com/2 58e01f7d-6027-4567-a5d1-b3cc3aa942c8 Tue, 18 May 2021 16:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 2 Inter-Tribal Economic Development with Rebecca Naragon full Dane Carlson In this episode Dane Carlson speaks with Rebecca Naragon, Economic Development Director for the United South and East Tribes, Inc. 38:15 no In this episode Dane Carlson speaks with Rebecca Naragon, Economic Development Director for the United South and East Tribes, Inc. Many of us work in areas where governmental entities, be they cities, counties and even states and countries work together with through voluntary non profit associations of government. Where I live and work, in greater Houston, we have the Houston Galveston Area Council. It is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area-wide problems. Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to sit down virtually with Rebecca Naragon, the economic development director for the United South and Eastern Tribes. United South and Eastern Tribes, is exactly this, but for 33 Native American tribes. I think that there are four takeaways from our conversation: As Rebecca describes it, shopping local doesn't always mean purchasing products and services where you live, but can mean supporting your community, wherever they are. Sometimes, the very act of just making a list of small business can be empowering for a community. Knowing that they're not alone, can be inspiring and uplifting for small entrepreneurs, and knowing that opportunities and resources are available in their community, can make others feel more connected. Together with each other, we're more resilient, even in light of huge and radical changes, like we've experienced in the last year with COVID-19. Finally - there's always light at the end of the tunnel in economic development. Special Guest: Rebecca Naragon. econ dev, economic development, econ dev, Native American, beta fish In this episode Dane Carlson speaks with Rebecca Naragon, Economic Development Director for the United South and East Tribes, Inc.

Many of us work in areas where governmental entities, be they cities, counties and even states and countries work together with through voluntary non profit associations of government.

Where I live and work, in greater Houston, we have the Houston Galveston Area Council. It is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area-wide problems.

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to sit down virtually with Rebecca Naragon, the economic development director for the United South and Eastern Tribes.

United South and Eastern Tribes, is exactly this, but for 33 Native American tribes.

I think that there are four takeaways from our conversation:

  1. As Rebecca describes it, shopping local doesn't always mean purchasing products and services where you live, but can mean supporting your community, wherever they are.
  2. Sometimes, the very act of just making a list of small business can be empowering for a community. Knowing that they're not alone, can be inspiring and uplifting for small entrepreneurs, and knowing that opportunities and resources are available in their community, can make others feel more connected.
  3. Together with each other, we're more resilient, even in light of huge and radical changes, like we've experienced in the last year with COVID-19.
  4. Finally - there's always light at the end of the tunnel in economic development.

Special Guest: Rebecca Naragon.

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]]> In this episode Dane Carlson speaks with Rebecca Naragon, Economic Development Director for the United South and East Tribes, Inc.

Many of us work in areas where governmental entities, be they cities, counties and even states and countries work together with through voluntary non profit associations of government.

Where I live and work, in greater Houston, we have the Houston Galveston Area Council. It is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area-wide problems.

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to sit down virtually with Rebecca Naragon, the economic development director for the United South and Eastern Tribes.

United South and Eastern Tribes, is exactly this, but for 33 Native American tribes.

I think that there are four takeaways from our conversation:

  1. As Rebecca describes it, shopping local doesn't always mean purchasing products and services where you live, but can mean supporting your community, wherever they are.
  2. Sometimes, the very act of just making a list of small business can be empowering for a community. Knowing that they're not alone, can be inspiring and uplifting for small entrepreneurs, and knowing that opportunities and resources are available in their community, can make others feel more connected.
  3. Together with each other, we're more resilient, even in light of huge and radical changes, like we've experienced in the last year with COVID-19.
  4. Finally - there's always light at the end of the tunnel in economic development.

Special Guest: Rebecca Naragon.

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]]> 1: Who is Dane Carlson? https://podcast.econdevshow.com/1 529cf5b1-63b2-47f3-9b73-d0bd6b35b00e Fri, 14 May 2021 15:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 1 Who is Dane Carlson? full Dane Carlson Before we begin the podcast in earnest, I thought I'd tell you a little about myself. My name is Dane Carlson, and I'm your host. 4:04 no In this episode, we get a little bit of background about our host Dane Carlson. economic development, econ dev, dane carlson In this episode, we get a little bit of background about our host Dane Carlson.

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]]> 0: Not the First Episode https://podcast.econdevshow.com/0 7b992c4e-c31a-4c02-bbb5-6664726a567d Mon, 03 May 2021 11:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson 0 Not the First Episode full Dane Carlson A teaser and demo of sorts. Definitely not episode #1. 1:06 no A teaser and demo of sorts. Definitely not episode #1. econ dev, economic development A teaser and demo of sorts. Definitely not episode #1.

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