On this episode of the Start Small Podcast, we sat down with Pierre Alexander, President of the Robertson County Sports Alliance, to chat all about what it looks like to run a nonprofit in a small town.

From the best way to fundraise and find corporate donors to never being afraid to reach out with an ask, we loved this having this quick conversation with Pierre. Give it a listen!

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Lisa sits down with Nick Davies of Hidden Heroes to chat about starting a business in a place you may not have always called home. We loved hearing from Nick all about the importance of not undervaluing location, admitting when you're wrong, why a degree doesn't solve everything as a small business owner, and how being a veteran-owned company affects their day-to-day.

Give it a listen!

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We LOVED our conversation with Karen Shoemaker of the one-and-only BS Brew Works (Springfield, TN's first craft brewery) all about how they built their business to become a local gathering place for beer enthusiasts, book lovers, families, runners, and everyone in between. Give it a listen!

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Tune in as they chat all about how taking care of your employees pays off in the end (yes, even in the restaurant industry), the importance of putting people over profits, and seeking balance away from work- both for small business owners and their team members.

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We're back with Adam Heffner of Maker Table to discuss all things small town entrepreneurship! In this episode, we touch on the driving force behind Adam's successful fabrication shop, how they grew their Instagram to over 40,000 subscribers, and why a good philosophy of management matters for every small business owner.

Plus- hear the story of how Adam picked small town Springfield to call home!

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The Start Small Podcast is back with special guest Dr. Emerald Mitchell of Moves and Grooves!

Over the last twenty years, Dr. Mitchell has raised over $4.4 million for her nonprofit, Moves & Grooves, to help educate and inspire the youth of Nashville. Now, she's sitting down with Lisa to chat all about the best ways for nonprofits to find funding, the impact of relationships on the fundraising cycle, and why paying attention to the fine print is key- especially if you're looking to stay out of trouble!

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Ever heard someone say, "This small town could never be a tourist destination?" Ace Timmermeier, Tourism Coordinator for the City of Springfield, is here to change that narrative.

In this episode, you'll learn more about what it takes to create sustainable, genuine tourism in small towns, how to create events that capture attention, why local voices matter, and SO much more. You'll leave inspired to share your small town with others- one experience at a time!

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