Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
Patrick Keiser
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 59: Summer Sourcing Series Recap
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
09/19/24 • 19 min
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: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/upcoming-webinars
Episode 33: Geneva, IL Main Street Monday
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
02/15/24 • 25 min
In this episode, I take a few minutes to introduce Heart on Main Street and this podcast to our new listeners. Thank you all for joining the Main Street Movement! We also explore our next Main Street Monday community, Geneva, IL! Geneva has a tremendous downtown area with a fun and unique concept that was a delight to visit. Come explore the area with me!
Heart on Main Street Website: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/
Register for Upcoming Webinars: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/education
Buy Heart on Main Street Merch: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/shop
EVOLVE Tickets: https://crystalmedia.ontraport.com/t?orid=28857&opid=44
Win Tickets to EVOLVE: https://www.crystalmediaco.com/win/
Episode 56: Shop Talk: Live from Ely, MN
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
08/15/24 • 31 min
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.
Episode 64: Meet the Boutique Hub and Grow Using Community Over Competition with Ashley Alderson
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
11/14/24 • 51 min
Ashley Alderson, founder of the Boutique Hub, joins the Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street podcast to talk about the Boutique Hub and its resources, how retailers can use "Community over Competition" to grow their business, and the information that she is hearing from her network of retailers around the nation.
Episode 37: Shop Talk: Journey of a New Retailer Episode 1
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
03/14/24 • 40 min
Meet Kara Polyner! Kara is opening a new store in Ely, MN, called the Ely Mercantile. She has invited us into her store to get a first-hand account of what it's like to open a retail store. We will follow along month-by-month as Kara develops her concept and grows the Ely Mercantile into a staple of downtown Ely's life. This episode focuses on her background, the town of Ely, and the concept of her store.
YouTube Link to watch the interview: https://youtu.be/V8ayCyDFbJ4
Ely Mercantile: https://elymercantile.com/
Heart on Main Street: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/
Friends of Main Street Network: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/partnerships
Episode 3: Social Media Strategies that Drive Foot Traffic with Crystal Vilkaitis
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
05/11/23 • 46 min
Founder and CEO of Crystal Media Co. Crystal Vilkaitis joins Main Street Matters to talk about social media strategies that drive foot traffic to retail stores.
Episode 41: Shop Talk: Journey of New Retailer Episode 2
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
04/11/24 • 50 min
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/B0vCgxx2rRY
Ely Mercantile: https://elymercantile.com/
Heart on Main Street: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/
Episode 39: Main Street Monday: Stillwater, MN
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
03/28/24 • 23 min
Come explore of the US's premier downtown destinations, Stillwater, MN. Stillwater has everything going for it: gorgeous scenery, tremendous history, passionate communities, and local pride. It's no wonder that this Main Street and its independent retailers are thriving.
Heart on Main Street Website: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/
Register for Upcoming Webinars: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/upcoming-webinars
Buy Heart on Main Street Merch: https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/shop
EVOLVE Tickets: https://crystalmedia.ontraport.com/t?orid=28857&opid=44
Episode 47: How Retailers Can Utilize AI to Make Their Lives Easier with Crystal Vilkaitis of Crystal Media
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
05/30/24 • 62 min
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 easier!
https://www.heartonmainstreet.org/
https://www.crystalmediaco.com/
Episode 45: Shop Talk: Journey of a New Retailer Episode 3 Finances and Social Media
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street
05/09/24 • 41 min
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 [email protected]
You can also check out her store online at:
https://elymercantile.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ElyMercantileCo
https://www.instagram.com/elymercantile/
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FAQ
How many episodes does Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street have?
Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street currently has 65 episodes available.
What topics does Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street cover?
The podcast is about Retail, Street, Entrepreneurship, Independent, Nonprofit, Podcasts, Support and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street?
The episode title 'Episode 33: Geneva, IL Main Street Monday' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street?
The average episode length on Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street released?
Episodes of Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street?
The first episode of Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street was released on May 2, 2023.
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