web01.fireside.fm Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:58:55 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development - Episodes Tagged with “Economic Connectors” https://podcast.econdevshow.com/tags/economic%20connectors Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -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 The Power of Showing Up in Communities with Jamie Beasley (Re-upload... take 2) https://podcast.econdevshow.com/191-reupload-2 89466503-5c23-4e95-a809-775721959b2b Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:00:00 -0500 Dane Carlson full Dane Carlson Dane Carlson talks with Jamie Beasley about her journey in economic development, her role connecting Oklahoma’s small towns with state resources, and her new venture, Econ Dev Ops. 23:34 no (Due to technical issues, this episode has been reuploaded. My apologies to Jamie and to all our listeners. –Dane) In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson welcomes back Jamie Beasley, who shares her path from chamber leadership to her current role as a Regional Development Specialist in north central Oklahoma. Jamie discusses the joys and challenges of working with small towns, the importance of building authentic community connections, and the value of bringing fresh ideas from other places. She also introduces her new initiative, Econ Dev Ops, a virtual assistant service tailored to chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, designed to help overburdened leaders focus on strategy and growth. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Spend time in the field. Nothing replaces face-to-face conversations. Look at how other communities solve problems; good ideas travel well. Small towns often lack staff capacity; find ways to connect them to resources. Collaboration across counties and regions can amplify limited resources. Celebrate small wins to keep communities motivated for long-term goals. Don't underestimate the importance of simply listening to local leaders. Recognize that chamber directors and small-town EDs often juggle multiple roles. Consider outsourcing administrative tasks (like social media, invoicing, and newsletters) to free up strategic capacity. Include small towns in summits and regional events--they often feel overlooked. Focus on relationships and encouragement--sometimes validation is as valuable as funding. Special Guest: Jamie Beasley. econdev, economic development, eco devo, economic development, small towns, Oklahoma, chambers of commerce, community building, rural development, economic connectors, virtual assistants, Econ DevOps, regional growth (Due to technical issues, this episode has been reuploaded. My apologies to Jamie and to all our listeners. –Dane)

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson welcomes back Jamie Beasley, who shares her path from chamber leadership to her current role as a Regional Development Specialist in north central Oklahoma.

Jamie discusses the joys and challenges of working with small towns, the importance of building authentic community connections, and the value of bringing fresh ideas from other places.

She also introduces her new initiative, Econ Dev Ops, a virtual assistant service tailored to chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, designed to help overburdened leaders focus on strategy and growth.

Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps!

Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Spend time in the field. Nothing replaces face-to-face conversations.
  2. Look at how other communities solve problems; good ideas travel well.
  3. Small towns often lack staff capacity; find ways to connect them to resources.
  4. Collaboration across counties and regions can amplify limited resources.
  5. Celebrate small wins to keep communities motivated for long-term goals.
  6. Don't underestimate the importance of simply listening to local leaders.
  7. Recognize that chamber directors and small-town EDs often juggle multiple roles.
  8. Consider outsourcing administrative tasks (like social media, invoicing, and newsletters) to free up strategic capacity.
  9. Include small towns in summits and regional events--they often feel overlooked.
  10. Focus on relationships and encouragement--sometimes validation is as valuable as funding.

Special Guest: Jamie Beasley.

Sponsored By:

Links:

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In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Dane Carlson welcomes back Jamie Beasley, who shares her path from chamber leadership to her current role as a Regional Development Specialist in north central Oklahoma.

Jamie discusses the joys and challenges of working with small towns, the importance of building authentic community connections, and the value of bringing fresh ideas from other places.

She also introduces her new initiative, Econ Dev Ops, a virtual assistant service tailored to chambers of commerce and economic development organizations, designed to help overburdened leaders focus on strategy and growth.

Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps!

Ten Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers

  1. Spend time in the field. Nothing replaces face-to-face conversations.
  2. Look at how other communities solve problems; good ideas travel well.
  3. Small towns often lack staff capacity; find ways to connect them to resources.
  4. Collaboration across counties and regions can amplify limited resources.
  5. Celebrate small wins to keep communities motivated for long-term goals.
  6. Don't underestimate the importance of simply listening to local leaders.
  7. Recognize that chamber directors and small-town EDs often juggle multiple roles.
  8. Consider outsourcing administrative tasks (like social media, invoicing, and newsletters) to free up strategic capacity.
  9. Include small towns in summits and regional events--they often feel overlooked.
  10. Focus on relationships and encouragement--sometimes validation is as valuable as funding.

Special Guest: Jamie Beasley.

Sponsored By:

Links:

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