Hosted by Terresa Zimmerman · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 25 episodes
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Join award-winning entrepreneur Terresa Zimmerman as she explores independent retail success across the United States. After founding Wood Underwear® in 2012, Terresa discovered her passion for Main Street retail businesses that form America's economic backbone. Each episode features US retail owners and industry experts sharing proven strategies, overcoming challenges, and building thriving local businesses. Get actionable insights, connect with fellow American retailers, and discover success stories that make Main Street matter.
Terresa Zimmerman hosts Main Street Matters, a business show with 25 episodes published.
Join host Terresa Zimmerman as she wraps up an incrediblefirst season of Main Street Matters. From featuring inspiring Main Street store owners to connecting with passionate advocates and champions, this season has been
"These people (customers) are very intelligent, bright, and they've done well for themselves. But there's a certain minimalization to their life... they want as few things as possible to get the maximum result.” In this
In this episode, Terresa Zimmerman talks with Patrick Burch about the journey of creating Cave & Post Trading Co., a men's-focused retail store in Phoenix. Patrick explains how he and his wife Mary transformed what was m
Episode 20: Beyond Competition: How Peer Networks Are Bolstering Independent Retail Welcome to another episode of Main Street Matters, Terresa Zimmerman speaks with Fred Derring, a true champion of Main Street and princi
"When you buy from Main Street, you're buying from the community, you're helping the community." In this episode of Main Street Matters, host Terresa Zimmerman interviews Matthew Roides, Director of Operations at Adrian
Are you an independent retail store owner who's missing out on connecting with local professionals - your ideal customers - simply because you are not leveraging LinkedIn? You probably didn’t think it was for you. You th
When you buy from a chain store or online, the money leaves your community instantly. When you buy local, that same dollar circulates 3.5 times in your community. That's not just business - that's your town's future. In
From outfitting farmers for their daughters' strawberry festival coronations to helping a cancer patient rebuild his confidence, The Natty Dresser is proving that a men's clothing store can be more than just a retailer –
In this special year-end episode of Main Street Matters, we compile the heartfelt responses from our guests throughout 2024 as they answer our signature question: "Why does Main Street matter?" Their responses paint a vi
In this episode of Main Street Matters, host Terresa Zimmerman sits down with Frank Ventresca, owner of Ventresca Limited, a high-end men's specialty store in historic Doylestown, Pennsylvania. With 43 years in business,
We have another episode that will surely inspire you to continue doing your craft and keep a good relationship not only with your customers but also with other store owners. Join Terresa Zimmerman and Tony Paranzino in t
This episode explores how independent retailers can attract and retain younger customers (Gen Z and millennials) to ensure business longevity. Join Teresa Zimmerman as she dives deep into effective strategies for connect
How’s your Main Street? Is it still the same as when you walked down it with your parents, grandparents, or friends? In this week’s episode of Main Street Matters, host Terresa Zimmerman has a warm and nostalgic conversa
In this episode, Terresa Zimmerman sits down with Brian Lipstein, founder and CEO of Henry A. Davidsen, a Philadelphia-based custom menswear company known for delivering more than just great suits. Over the creation of a
In this episode, Terresa Zimmerman sits down with Ron Brodeur, owner of Brodeur Carvell Fine Menswear, an independent men's clothing store in Fort Myers, Florida. Ron shares his journey from direct selling to owning a br
In this episode of Main Street Matters, host Terresa Zimmerman sits down with Danny Reynolds, the leader of Stephenson's, a family-owned clothing store in Elkhart, Indiana. Danny is a passionate advocate for the retail i
Join host Terresa Zimmerman as she sits down with Jaime Weisbrot, owner and founder of Phineas Gage, a men's clothing store in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Jaime shares her journey from visual merchandising in big-box ret
"No matter what job you're in, whether it's retail or whether it's insurance or whether it is, you've got to have fun in your business. And when you quit having fun, it's time to get out." - Cindy Purnell In this episode
In this podcast episode of Main Street Matters, host Terresa Zimmerman interviews Lindsay Morton Gaiser, the president and second-generation owner of Andrisen Morton in Denver, Colorado. Lindsay shares insights into the
Do you know of a store on Main Street, in your community, that has been around for a century? even 50 years? This one has. In this podcast episode, host Teresa Zimmerman interviews Larry Davidson, the third-generation le
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