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8 Predictions for 2026: What Small Businesses Need to Know
What trends will shape Main Street businesses in 2026? And how can you prepare now? In this annual predictions episode, host Matt Wagner analyzes the intersection of society, technology, and…
Small-Scale Manufacturing on Main Street (The Sweet Granada Chocolate Shop)
In this episode, host Matt Wagner sits down with Kim Redeker, owner of The Sweet Granada Chocolate Shop in Emporia, Kansas. Over 21 years, Kim has grown from a 500-square-foot storefront with two…
Growing a Business with Intention (Honeybee Sage Wellness & Apothecary)
How do you build a scalable business without losing its origins; what makes it truly special? In this episode, host Matt Wagner sits down with Angela Mallett, founder of Honeybee Sage Wellness &…
Recovering After Catastrophe (DT's Blue Ridge Java)
About the Episode What happens after a natural disaster hits your Main Street? This episode provides insights on how Main Street leaders and business owners can learn how to be better prepared for…
Fall 2025 Small Business Trends
About the Episode In this data-driven conversation, host Matt Wagner sits down with Mike Powe, Senior Director of Research at Main Street America, to break down findings from their Fall 2025 Small…
Holiday Prep 2025
About the Episode How can you maximize holiday revenue when you're facing tariff uncertainty, shifting consumer confidence, and limited time to prepare for the holiday season? In a new episode of…
Succession Planning Across Generations (Tiger’s General Store)
About the Episode How do you successfully transition a business across five generations without creating resentment or burning out the next generation? This episode tackles the complex realities of…
Testing a Business Model Before Scaling (Mendo LEAP)
When investors and banks say "no," how do you prove your business concept can work? This episode explores a strategic approach to launching a business that up-and-coming entrepreneurs could consider:…
Leveraging Nostalgia as a Marketing Tool (Peppermint Stick Candy Store)
Show Notes: Join host Matt Wagner for his conversation with Rachael Kehler, owner of The Peppermint Stick Candy Store in downtown Boyertown, Pennsylvania. In this episode, Matt and Rachael discuss…
Building Business Through Cultural Connection (Plena Mercancía)
Join host Matt Wagner for his conversation with Daphne Labault, owner of Plena Mercancía in Chicago, Illinois. In this episode, Daphne, a Puerto Rican entrepreneur, shares her inspiring journey…
Prioritizing Authenticity Over Trends (DANE Fragrance)
In this episode of the Main Street Business Insights podcast, host Matt Wagner speaks with Rachel Latimer, Owner and Scent Specialist of DANE Fragrance in Ukiah, California. They discuss Rachel's…
The Importance of Community Engagement (Downtown Brookings & The Carrot Seed Kitchen Co.)
In this episode of the Main Street Business Insights podcast, host Matt Wagner speaks with Kirsten Gjesdal, a small business owner and community leader in Brookings, South Dakota. Kirsten shares her…
Spring 2025 Key Small Business Trends
In this episode, host Matt Wagner is joined by Michael Powe, Senior Director of Research at Main Street America, to discuss the findings from Main Street America's recent Spring 2025 Small Business…
How to Pivot Your Small Business in a Challenging Economy
Join host Matt Wagner for his conversation on the current economic challenges facing small businesses and the strategies and innovative pivots that can help better navigate these turbulent…
Navigating Natural Disaster as a Small Business Owner (Pórticos 1606)
In this episode, host Matt Wagner visits San Germán, Puerto Rico, for a discussion with Roberto Melendez, owner of the local restaurant Pórticos 1606. Their conversation explores natural disaster…
Successfully Selling Your Small Business (The Monogram Shoppe)
In this episode, host Matt Wagner sits down with Dottie Lange and Dottie McQuade of The Monogram Shoppe in Woodbury, New Jersey to discuss the process and considerations that come with selling a…
12 Tips for Navigating Tariffs: A Guide for Main Street Businesses
In this episode, host Matt Wagner provides practical guidance for small business owners facing the challenges of new and potential international tariffs. With current 10% tariffs on Chinese products…
2025 Predictions: What's Next for Small Businesses
In this episode, Matt Wagner breaks down seven key predictions that will impact Main Street businesses and entrepreneurs in 2025. You'll discover: How retail sales are expected to slow and the…
Crowdfunding Success Stories (Live at the Maine Downtown Conference)
In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience at the Maine Downtown Conference in November 2024 in Biddeford, Maine, host Matt Wagner explores the world of crowdfunding as a financing…
Following Your Intuition as a Business Owner (Trû North Café)
Join host Matt Wagner for his conversation with James Langteaux , owner of Trû North Café in Livingston, Montana. In this episode, Matt and James explore the unique journey of starting a business…
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Main Street Business Insights has published 62 episodes since August 2023, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.
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