Hosted by Shelby · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 35 episodes
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Welcome to Building in a Small Town where we’re talking to entrepreneurs, community leaders, policy makers and more to find out how they’re building things in small towns. In each episode, we'll dive into the stories and experiences of everyday people who are shaping the future of small towns. From building businesses that defy expectations to building communities that stand the test of time, I am super excited to explore the challenges & opportunities that small-town life can bring. Follow along as we explore the crazy stories of those who are proving that yo
Shelby hosts Building In A Small Town, a society show with 35 episodes published.
Hi Friends! Welcome back to Building in a Small Town. My guests today are Brenda & Neal Schwager of JB Knacker/Gin & Tarnish on Main Street in Jewell. Brenda is an O.G. in the junkin and repurposing industry. You’ll hear
Hi Friends! Welcome back to Building in a Small Town. My guests today are Mollie & Josh Boersma. They are the owners of The Milford Schoolhouse on the outskirts of Ames. In this episode, you’ll find out who started their
Hi Friends! Welcome back to Building in a Small Town. My guest today is Hanna Nuss of Denver, Iowa. Hanna is the founder of Local - which I would call a movement more so than just a business. She is a dedicated author, s
Hi Friends! Welcome back to Building in a Small Town. My guest today is Robin Bostrom. Robin is the Director of Empower Rural Iowa, a program housed within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Robin was born & raised
It's another husband and wife special! We update you on the crime situation in Collins, tell you about a recent land acquisition, and the upcoming opening for The Back Yard.
Hear the story of us waking up to our loaded truck and trailer missing. We still can't believe it happened, but we're glad it's mostly taken care of. Thanks for listening!
Hi Friends! Welcome back to Building in a Small Town. It’s been a little while since I stepped away for a bit of a summer break, but we’re back in action! Today is a quick episode with a very special guest - Senator Joni
I have some pretty big news: I'm no longer The Cricket Lady. Listen for the deets.
Hi Friends! Welcome back to Building in a Small Town. My guests today are Joan & Grant Fairchild of Gravy Home Goods in Jewell, Iowa (1,187). Gravy Home Goods is a brick & mortar shop on Main Street in Jewell. It’s full
My guest today is Susan Frantz the owner & head brewer at Fenceline Beer Lab in Huxley, Iowa. Fenceline Beer Lab is a nano-brewery and they want you to Meet your neighbor at your fenceline. They have a rotating lineup of
My guest today is George LaCava of Nevada Barbell. Nevada Barbell is where fitness is approachable with power Lifting, Olympic Weightlifting, and everything in between. In this episode, you’ll learn about George’s career
Matt Cleverly is the owner of Gotcha Amusements, a traveling carnival. He is based out of Collins, Iowa. Matt is born and raised in Ames, IA were he started at a young age building and fixing things. After high school, h
My guest today is Shelly Greving of Em3rge Marketing Solutions. That’s her main project, but you’ll hear that it’s far from her only endeavor. During the episode, you’ll hear what it was like trying to find a job after t
My guest today is Liesl Seabert from the UNI Institute for Decision Making. Liesl is a serial public servant with a focus on planning & economic development. In this episode, you’ll learn how a Florida girl has fallen in
Hi Friends! Welcome back to Building in a Small Town. My guest today is Amanda Severson. Amanda is one half of the husband and wife duo behind Grand View Beef out of Clarion, Iowa. In this episode, you’ll hear how Amanda
Brett Comegys is the Mayor of Collins and a big reason that Willie & I landed in this little tiny town (pop 498). Brett is a veteran, serving several years in the Marine Corp. He is currently an 8th grade social studies
Billie Asmus is an entrepreneur & inventor based in Hampton, IA (pop 4,295). She's the founder of Repaint Studios and the inventor of the Repaint Tray. Here's Billie's story in her own words: "In 2021, I had a small busi
Ross Naylor is the Co-Founder of Renomads, a design, construction, and handyman services firm based in Cambridge, IA (pop 827). Ross played college football with my husband at Wartburg College in Waverly, IA before headi
Mel & Russ Terhaar are the husband & wife team behind The Clean Machine & Public House 421 based in Slater, IA (pop 1,588). Here's more about them in their own words: " The Clean Machine, LLC was formed in the spring of
Aaron Johnson is the founder of Joygrow, a gourmet mushroom farm out of Cambridge, IA (pop 844). After losing his job on a Friday in 2015, Aaron vowed to never be in that position again. He took to the interwebs and lear
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