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The Small Nation Podcast
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We want to welcome you to The Small Nation Podcast where we share the valuable lessons that we’ve learned about entrepreneurship, real estate, economic development, and more. The point of this podcast is to create value for you, the listener, and to create a space to learn, talk about what’s trending, and inspire others.
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105 | Why Some Small Towns Thrive | The Small Nation Podcast Ft. Sarah Stephens Krupp & Renee Smith
2w ago00:52:20Tap to summarizeWhat separates thriving small towns from communities that struggle to move forward?In this episode of The Small Nation Podcast, Jason Duff sits down with Sarah Stephens Krupp and Renee Smith, co-founders of Thrive Community Partners, to uncover the strategies that help rural communities secure grant funding, revitalize downtowns, support entrepreneurs, and build long-term economic momentum.Drawing from their success transforming Fostoria, Ohio—and now helping communities across the Midwest—they share practical lessons on community leadership, public-private partnerships, entrepreneurship, grant writing, capacity building, and sustainable economic development.Whether you're a mayor, chamber director, nonprofit leader, economic developer, elected official, or simply passionate about your hometown, this conversation is packed with actionable insights you can apply in your own community.If you're looking for practical ideas to strengthen your community, attract investment, support local businesses, and create lasting economic impact, this episode is a must-listen.Guest Links:Thrive Community PartnersSarah Stephens Krupp: FacebookLinkedInRenee Smith:FacebookLinkedInSmall Nation:FacebookInstagramLinkedInXTikTokThe Small Nation PodcastWatch on YouTubeFriday Small Talk NewsletterJoin the Conversation | Making Small Successful Facebook GroupFollow Your Host:Jason DuffLinkedInFacebook#SmallNationPodcast #EconomicDevelopment #SmallTowns #DowntownRevitalization #GrantWriting #CommunityDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #RuralDevelopment #Leadership #Ohio #PublicPrivatePartnerships #CommunityRevitalization #SmallBusiness #MainStreet #GrantFunding
Transcribe →104 | The Findlay Formula | The Small Nation Podcast Ft. Mayor Christina Muryn
3w ago00:41:44Tap to summarizeThis is episode 104 of The Small Nation Podcast! This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, economic development, and small-town success. In this episode, Mayor Christina Muryn unpacks what makes Findlay, Ohio, special and how Findlay is impacting other communities internationally. She shares insights on collaboration, combating negativity, future development, and more. Guest Links:Findlay, OH WebsiteFindlay, OH FacebookFindlay, OH InstagramMayor Christina Muryn: FacebookLinkedInSmall Nation:FacebookInstagramLinkedInXTikTokThe Small Nation PodcastWatch on YouTubeFriday Small Talk NewsletterJoin the Conversation | Making Small Successful Facebook GroupFollow Your Host:Jason DuffLinkedInFacebook
Transcribe →103 | Building a Healthy Community | The Small Nation Podcast Ft. Luciano Gomes
Jun 300:57:24Tap to summarizeThis is episode 103 of The Small Nation Podcast! This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, economic development, and small-town success. Luciano Gomes is the owner of Legado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in downtown Bellefontaine, Ohio. Listen as Lu shares why a healthy community is so important and how he uses his business to make a difference in the lives of his students. Guest Links:Legado Brazilian Jiu-JitsuLegado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu FacebookLegado Brazilian Jiu Jitsu InstagramLuciano Gomes:FacebookSmall Nation:FacebookInstagramLinkedInXTikTokThe Small Nation PodcastWatch on YouTubeFriday Small Talk NewsletterJoin the Conversation | Making Small Successful Facebook GroupFollow Your Host:Jason DuffLinkedInFacebook
Transcribe →102 | Small Town Development | The Small Nation Podcast Ft. Katie Neason
Apr 800:53:13Tap to summarizeThis is episode 102 of The Small Nation Podcast! This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, economic development, and small town success. Katie Neason is a rockstar, small town developer from Bryan, Texas. She came to visit Small Nation in Bellefontaine, Ohio to discuss the power of redevelopment in small markets. Guest Links:Katie Neason WebsiteKatie NeasonFacebookInstagramLinkedInSmall Nation:FacebookInstagramLinkedInXTikTokThe Small Nation PodcastWatch on YouTubeFriday Small Talk NewsletterJoin the Conversation | Making Small Successful Facebook GroupFollow Your Host:Jason DuffLinkedInFacebook
Transcribe →101 | Courage to Lease the Storefront | The Small Nation Podcast Ft. Jamie and Robin Burton
Feb 1800:42:42Tap to summarizeThis is episode 101 of The Small Nation Podcast! This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, economic development, and small town success. Mother and daughter duo, Robin and Jamie Burton, worked with Small Nation to take their mobile coffee shop into a storefront in downtown Bellefontaine. Allways Brewin’ has become a local favorite and has proven to be a successful addition to the existing coffee scene in the community. Guest Links:Allways Brewin’Allways Brewin’ FacebookAllways Brewin’ InstagramJamie Burton: FacebookRobin Burton:FacebookSmall Nation:FacebookInstagramLinkedInXTikTokThe Small Nation PodcastWatch on YouTubeFriday Small Talk NewsletterJoin the Conversation | Making Small Successful Facebook GroupFollow Your Host:Jason DuffLinkedInFacebook
Transcribe →100 | Entrepreneurial Evolution | The Small Nation Podcast Ft. Carly Bogard & Hannah Wischmeyer
Feb 5, 202500:54:46Tap to summarizeThis is episode 100 of The Small Nation Podcast! This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, economic development, and small town success. On this episode we host Carly Bogard and Hannah Wischmeyer to share their entrepreneurial journey as sisters and how their business has evolved through the years. Today the own and operated The Morning Riot in downtown Bellefontaine out of the Mainstreet Marketplace. Title Sponsor Coverlink Insurance Guest Links: The Morning Riot Hannah Wischmeyer LinkedIn Facebook Carly Bogard Facebook Small Nation: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok The Small Nation Podcast Website YouTube Friday Small Talk Newsletter Join the Conversation | Making Small Successful Facebook Group Follow Your Hosts: Jason Duff LinkedIn Facebook Ethan DeLeon LinkedIn Facebook
Transcribe →99 | Living Life by Design | The Small Nation Podcast Featuring Donna Krech
Jan 22, 202500:55:58Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 99 of The Small Nation Podcast! This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, economic development, and small town success. On this episode we host health and wellness entrepreneur Donna Krech to talk about how to thrive in 2025 and live your life by design. She shares some of the valuable lessons she has learned from running multiple multimillion dollar businesses and how she helps other business owners take back control of their lives. Title Sponsor Coverlink Insurance Guest Links: Turbo Fast Weight Loss Donna Krech LinkedIn Facebook Website Small Nation: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok The Small Nation Podcast Website YouTube Friday Small Talk Newsletter Join the Conversation | Making Small Successful Facebook Group Follow Your Hosts: Jason Duff LinkedIn Facebook Ethan DeLeon LinkedIn Facebook
Transcribe →98 | Navigating Public Relations | The Small Nation Podcast Featuring Hinda Mitchell
Jan 1, 202500:50:51Tap to summarizeThis is episode 98 of The Small Nation Podcast! This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, economic development, and small town success. Public relations can be a difficult part of business to master. On this episode, we speak to the President and Founder of Inspire PR, Hinda Mitchell, to learn the importance of communicating well to the public along with some helpful tips and tricks. Title Sponsor Coverlink Insurance Guest Links: Inspire PR Hinda Mitchell LinkedIn Facebook Small Nation: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok The Small Nation Podcast Website YouTube Friday Small Talk Newsletter Join the Conversation | Making Small Successful Facebook Group Follow Your Hosts: Jason Duff LinkedIn Facebook Ethan DeLeon LinkedIn Facebook
Transcribe →97 | Community Development Through the Arts | The Small Nation Podcast Featuring Andrew Crust
Dec 25, 202400:45:48Tap to summarizeWelcome to episode 97 of The Small Nation Podcast! This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, economic development, and small town success. Small Nation believes that the arts is one of the things that make our communities vibrant and unique and therefore play an important role in community development. On this episode, music director and conductor of the Lima Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Crust, shares how he engages the community in a small town through music! Title Sponsor Coverlink Insurance Guest Links: Lima Symphony Andrew Crust Website Instagram Facebook Small Nation: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok The Small Nation Podcast Website YouTube Friday Small Talk Newsletter Join the Conversation | Making Small Successful Facebook Group Follow Your Hosts: Jason Duff LinkedIn Facebook Ethan DeLeon LinkedIn Facebook
Transcribe →96 | Culinary Entrepreneurship | The Small Nation Podcast Featuring Rose Previte
Dec 19, 202400:53:16Tap to summarizeThis is episode 96 of The Small Nation Podcast! This podcast is created for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, economic development, and small town success. Many people have a dream to open their own restaurant, but there are often many hurdles along the path to do so. On this episode, we speak to Michelin Star winning restaurateur, culinary entrepreneur, and cookbook author Rose Previte about her entrepreneurial journey and how she continues to grow and expand her businesses! Title Sponsor Coverlink Insurance Guest Links: Compass Rose MAYDAN DC Go There Wines Kirby Club No White Plates MAYDAN Cookbook Rose Previte Website Instagram Small Nation: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter TikTok The Small Nation Podcast Website YouTube Friday Small Talk Newsletter Join the Conversation | Making Small Successful Facebook Group Follow Your Hosts: Jason Duff LinkedIn Facebook Ethan DeLeon LinkedIn Facebook
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