Episode 37: Shop Talk: Journey of a New Retailer Episode 1

03/14/24 • 40 min

Main Street Matters by Heart on Main Street

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

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Episode 36: More Traffic Does NOT Mean More Sales with Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavens

More Traffic Does NOT Mean More Sales with Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavens

Join Cathy Donovan Wagner from RETAILMavens as she debunks the myth that more people through your door automatically translates to increased sales. You’ll learn why focusing on more profit rather than more traffic is the solution you’ve been looking for. Register now to:

Escape the chaos of chasing after customers
Embrace a calmer, more effective retail mindset
Get the tools to run your store efficiently and profitably. Without sacrificing peace of mind

Join us for an illuminating session that will lift you above the rat race and into the next level of your retail business: Creating lasting success, building wealth, and cultivating personal well-being.
RETAILMavens: https://retailmavens.com/
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

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Episode 38: Main Street Monday: Pontiac, IL

Come take a trip down Route 66 to Pontiac, IL. In this episode, Patrick talks about his recent visit to Pontiac and how its history is on display throughout the downtown. Since Route 66 is so integral to the story of Pontiac, we take a little detour to talk about what Route 66 was, what it meant for towns that existed along it, why it's still a cultural icon, and how it plays into the history of Pontiac.
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