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Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street

Heart on Main Street is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping independent retailers achieve success within their local community. We talk with retailers about the skills and habits that have allowed them to grow their businesses and industry professionals who provide services to the Main Street community, and we explore towns to find out what helps Main Streets thrive. Join the Main Street movement! www.heartonmainstreet.org

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Episode 60: Main Street Monday: Sulphur & Ada, OK

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/09/26

Patrick discusses his trip to Oklahoma in July, during which he visited the towns of Sulphur and Ada. He talks about the beauty of the state and the impact that the Chickasaw Nation has on the area. While both towns were visited on Mondays, they were for very different reasons.In April, a tornado devastated the historic downtown of Sulphur, leaving a scar across the community. Patrick met with Christy Morris, the owner of the Mix Mercantile, about the loss of her store. While there, he made

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Episode 59: Summer Sourcing Series Recap

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/09/19

As the summer comes to a close this weekend, Patrick reflects on the Summer Sourcing Series webinars that Heart on Main Street conducted this summer. Through the webinar series, they explored how retailers can find products for their stores by attending trade shows, working with a local sales rep, and using an online marketplace like Faire.com. All have pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages based on your unique situation. Register for upcoming webinars:

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Episode 58: Faire.com- A Wholesale Solution for...

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/09/12

Heart on Main Street's Summer Sourcing Series concludes with a discussion with Faire.com. Learn more about Faire Wholesale - a marketplace focused on helping independent retailers simplify the way they find, finance, and manage unique inventory from around the world. Hear about their mission, learn more about their marketplace and financial benefits, and discover some great brands, too

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Episode 57: Main Street Monday: Bishop Arts District...

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/08/22

In this episode, we go out on the road to explore a fun and vibrant arts community within Dallas, the Bishop Arts District. I saw artwork that made this area unique and worth exploring. I met with great retailers whose stores fit so well with the community and culture of the neighborhood. And I ate some pretty good food. While in Dallas, I also had the opportunity to interview Deavon Moore, the owner of DLM Supply, and David Spence, the owner of Good Space, a company transforming Bishop

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Episode 56: Shop Talk: Live from Ely, MN

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/08/15

Our Shop Talk series continues with a little twist. Patrick travels to Ely, MN, to meet in person with Kara Polyner, the owner of the Ely Mercantile! We discuss how she fared through the latter half of Ely's busy season with their Blueberry Arts Festival and the All-Class Reunion to celebrate the local high school's 100th anniversary. These events brought tens of thousands of people (and potential shoppers) to the town of Ely.

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Episode 55: Main Street Monday- Downers Grove, IL

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/08/08

Explore the town and independent retailers of Downers Grove, which underwent a significant renovation in 2001 to attract more people and businesses and build a better downtown community. In this episode, we discuss what Downers Grove accomplished in its renovation project and how this has helped improve downtown businesses. We also talk about four retailers: Happy Dog Barkery, My Special Toy Store, Adorn 512, and Evelyn Jane. https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/

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Episode 54: Leveraging Relationship with Sales Reps

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/08/01

Vendor sales reps provide much more to the retail business than catalogs. They can inform you about what they're seeing in the field, exclusive deals, and knowledge and insights to help your business grow. I spoke with Adam Schrier of Creative Co-Op, Angela Schmook of Road Runners, Brian Schroeder of Creative Brands, and Majda Rensberger of OneCoast about how they view the role of sales reps in today's wholesale marketplace, how relationships with sales helps can impact your store, and the

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Episode 53: Main Street Monday: Sturgeon Bay, WI

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/07/25

Come explore the gem of Door County Wisconsin: Sturgeon Bay. We highlight the brilliant retail stores around downtown, and what they're doing to help stand out amongst the crowd. Filled with longevity and love, these stores serve their community in unique ways to bring together the town of Sturgeon Bay. We look at a kitchen store, apparel shop, quilting store, bookstore, and children's stores along the way. And, of course, we talk about the fish on the

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Episode 52: Shop Talk: The Ely Mercantile Enters Busy...

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/07/11

In this episode, we talk about what Heart on Main Street has planned for Independent Retailer Month, including a donation that we made to The Mix Mercantile in Sulphur, OK. We also catch up with our friend, Kara Polyner, the owner of the Ely Mercantile in Ely, MN. Since we last spoke, Ely has entered into its busy season, and The Ely Mercantile has seen a significant growth in traffic. We talked with Kara about her learnings, the surprises, and what she plans to do differently next summer

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Episode 51: Main Street Monday: Estes Park, CO

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/07/04

We recently visited Estes Park, CO, as part of our Main Street Monday series. This is a beautiful part of the country that has a fantastic independent retail scene, in part because the history of the town has prioritized a focus on its community. The area has seen devastating natural disaster that has only made Estes Park more resilient and more apt to supporting each other's growth. Come explore Estes Park and learn what makes it so special.https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/

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Episode 50: Main Street Monday: Lincoln, IL

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/06/27

Come explore the first US town named after Abraham Lincoln! I was invited to this town by one of its wonderful store owners and not only learned much about the town of Lincoln but also saw first-hand how a group of business owners worked together to make their downtown a better place. Donate to help retailers affected by natural disasters: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/donateShop Heart on Main Street products: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/shop

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Episode 49: Unlocking the Magic of Trade Shows

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/06/13

Heart on Main Street's Summer Sourcing Series kicks off with a panel discussion about the importance of attending trade shows this summer! Hear from retailers and representatives of Dallas Market Center and AndMore (formerly International Market Centers) about why summer trade shows are so crucial for your business and how to make a plan to get the most out of your time at the market. https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/upcoming-webinars

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Episode 48: Main Street Monday: Noblesville, IN

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/06/06

It was eclipse day when I visited Noblesville, IN, and the atmosphere was incredible! Downtown Noblesville has vibrant retailers and unique shopping environments to meet the needs of all shoppers. And the community of retailers has banded together to ensure that everyone's experience in Noblesville is a positive one. https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/main-street-monday

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Episode 47: How Retailers Can Utilize AI to Make...

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/05/30

Since it burst onto the scene over the last couple of years, AI has been positioned as a force that can completely change our lives. Yet, most people are still figuring out what AI is and how to incorporate it into their work. For retailers, the potential uses for AI are limitless, but they need to know where to start to take advantage of the possibilities. Crystal Vilkaitis of Crystal Media joins the Main Street Matters webinar to discuss how AI can help make retailers' lives

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Episode 46: Main Street Monday: Waukon, IA

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/05/16

Join us as we explore the resurgent downtown area of Waukon, IA. Located in the Driftless, Waukon is an extraordinary setting that has seen local residents invest in over the last decade. I met with new retailers to see how they're reshaping the town of Waukon, and I interviewed Valeria Reinke the Director of Economic Development in the county to find out what makes Waukon a thriving Main Street community. Heart on Main Street Website: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/Register for

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Episode 45: Shop Talk: Journey of a New Retailer...

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/05/09

We resume our conversation with Kara Polyner of Ely Mercantile as Ely, MN, begins its busy season. In this episode, we discuss how Kara has structured her finances to keep everything aligned and the beginning of her social media journey! If you'd like to contact Kara to offer advice or well-wishes, her email address is kara@elymercantile.comYou can also check out her store online at:https://elymercantile.com/https://www.facebook.com/ElyMercantileCohttps://www.instagram.com/elymercantile/

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Episode 44: Main Street Monday: Franklin, TN

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/05/03

In this episode, we discuss some of the great information shared at the EVOVLE 2024 conference in Denver, CO, and then head out on the road to visit the town of Franklin, TN. Downtown Franklin is nicknamed "America's Favorite Main Street District," so we explore the area, highlight some of its wonderful retail stores, and see what makes it so great. Heart on Main Street is also raising money for retailers who have been impacted by the recent tornadoes throughout the central part of the US

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Episode 43: Insurance Needs for Retailer Owners with...

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2024/04/25

Imagine that you've just lost your store to a natural disaster like a flood, hurricane, tornado or fire, and then you find out later that the insurance that you thought you had either doesn't cover that type of damage or doesn't provide adequate coverage to help you rebuild your store. This is the case for hundreds of retailers every single year. They all thought it wouldn't happen to them either. Join us to learn about what insurance retailers need to have and how to go about making sure

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Episode 42: Main Street Monday: Monticello, IL

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/04/18

In today's episode, we explore the historic downtown of Monticello, IL. Despite being a rural community, Monticello has become quite the tourist destination due to its Railway Museum, 14-acre park, and historic downtown. I found myself enamored with the downtown and its retailers, who capitalize on the town's charm to help their businesses grow. I also interviewed the Executive Director of Monticello's Main Street Organization, Shelly Crawford Stock, to learn more about what Monticello is

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Episode 41: Shop Talk: Journey of New Retailer Episode 2

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street ·

2024/04/11

In this episode of Shop Talk, we talk with new retail owner Kara Polyner of the Ely Mercantile in Ely, MN, about what she is doing to establish her brand and what she is doing within her store and with the products that she carries to help create repeat customers for her store. YouTube Link to watch the interview: https://youtu.be/B0vCgxx2rRYEly Mercantile: https://elymercantile.com/Heart on Main Street: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/

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