The Start Small Podcast
Growing small businesses, communities and movements in small towns throughout the United States. Hosted by Small Town Startup's founder, Lisa DiVirgilio Arnold, this podcast talks about the real, and sometimes raw, ways to move your small town forward. Let's go! Host: Lisa DiVirgilio Arnold (@lis.arnold on Instagram), founder of Small Town Startup (@smalltownstartup on Instagram).
Episodes
Taking care of their employees and their community in White House is what All Seasons Grill does — and they couldn't do it without the direction of their fearless leader, Dante Mitchell!
Join us on this episode of Start Small to hear about Dante's early beginnings in the restaurant industry, the mentors that shaped his philosophy of leadership, and the wisest words his Granny ever gave him (you might want tissues for that part).
Ever wondered how to distinguish between a 1099 and a W2 employee? Wondering what your business partnership needs to be secure? Curious about what succession planning needs to be successful?
We answer all of these questions (and more) with Tara Carter! Tune in to hear about her experience working with small businesses in small towns, the most common mistakes she sees, and why legal compliance is key to a successful and long-lived bu...
Agritourism can be a lifeline for farms in small towns, and nobody knows that better than Sarah and Tom, the owners of Shade Tree Farm and Orchard in Adams, Tennessee!
Lisa sat down with two of our favorite farmers to hear more about the story of how their orchard came to be, ways agritourism has impacted the way they do business, how they preserve age-old traditions by sharing with the next generation, and what they wish folks ...
Small towns have plenty to offer, and Sarah Warren has made it her mission to share their stories with the world!
Sarah sits down with us to chat all about her role as Assistant Director for Tourism & Economic Development in Robertson County, how tourism impacts small businesses (it's more than just sales tax), and how partnerships with state and local government can change the game for entrepreneurship in small communities....
On this episode of the Start Small Podcast, we welcome a very special guest- our very own CFO and part-owner, Jeff Smith!
Jeff and Lisa sit down to chat about what made Small Town Startup attractive as an investment (especially to someone getting ready to retire), the key items Jeff considered when reviewing the company, and what the whole point of building a business actually means for folks in small towns (hint: it goes deeper...
Who knew one local ice cream shop could do so much good for a community?
On this episode, Roni and Karl Hawes share the story behind Deja Moo, their ice cream and coffee shop with roots in White House, TN, and how what started as a small business with lots of passion turned into a force for good.
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Some people and places become pillars in their community through quiet excellence, and Depot Bar and Grill (and its founder and co-owner, Doug Voise) have become just that in Robertson County, Tennessee.
Learn how they set the standard for excellence among their servers, how the restaurant business has changed over the last few decades, and why community-mindedness is the key to putting down roots and growing where you're at. Give i...
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 att...
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 yo...
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