Sep 30, 2022
Today’s episode is all about how bartering can be used to empower rural communities - provided, of course, that it’s done right.
If you aren’t familiar with bartering, it is simply the act of trading an item or service with another person without the involvement of money.
Can organized bartering systems help build...
Sep 13, 2022
This episode is all about the food that other people prepare for us and what the rural food services industry can expect in what many are calling the new normal.
Compared to the economic crash of 2008, the effects COVID has wreaked on the restaurant industry can be considered nothing less than catastrophic.
And while...
Aug 31, 2022
Instead of discussing rural living per se, I’m going to talk about a marketing element that could do A LOT to help you build a rural business.
That element is email marketing.
I have to confess, this is where I’m going to geek out a little as copywriting is something near and dear to my...
Aug 20, 2022
In this episode, I’m going to cover how one municipality seized on the pandemic to grow its population and bolster its economy.
Once the pandemic took over the global economy and the face of day-to-day work changed, The city of Tucson wanted in on the pool of talent that was looking to seize on the pandemic to...
Aug 1, 2022
In a few cases, you may have no choice but to start a business when leaving the city as many rural communities lack the job opportunities that allow for professionals to continue working in their careers.
In this episode, I’m going to run through some of the pros and cons to starting a business in a small town to help...