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The Growing Small Towns Show

Rebecca Undem
Mental Health
Community Development
Community Engagement
Small Towns
Entrepreneurship
Rural Communities
Economic Development
Loneliness Epidemic
Personalized Competency-Based Learning
Goose River Brewing Company
Emotional Wellness
Art and Culture
Quality Of Life
Public Art
Arthur Market
Coffee Shops
Restaurants
Small Businesses
Social Fabric
Human-Centered Design

The future of small towns doesn't depend on us finding more people; we need to better engage the ones who are already there. Each week, join Rebecca Undem, small-town champion and rural entrepreneur, as she chats with people who are doing their part to grow their community. You'll hear ideas and learn ways to better support your business community, create a sense of belonging for all, and foster a... more

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Latest Episodes

Vacant and deteriorating properties are a challenge facing communities across the country—but small towns are not powerless to address them. In this episode, Liz from the Center for Community Progress shares practical strategies communities can use t... more

This episode features a local Oakes father/son duo and we're so excited to introduce them to you! Shawn and Aiden Ulmer of the Angry Beaver Lodge share the story of a third-generation restaurant business and the unexpected path that brought Aiden bac... more

Nicole Jones is the founder of Little Red Riding Hood, Inc., and today she joins us to talk about the hidden crisis of senior transportation in rural communities. Her story shows how one human moment can spark a solution that strengthens healthcare a... more

Many small-town people carry more than their fair share and, in some cases, tie their self-worth to how much they do for others or to their role in their small town (we're lovingly looking at you, farmers and ranchers and Heads of Everything). In thi... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Kozub
Associate Director of Technical Assistance at the Center for Community Progress
Center for Community Progress
Episode: S6:E7- Vacant Properties in Small Towns with Liz Kozub
Shawn Ulmer
Owner of Angry Beaver Lodge and long-time community business owner
Angry Beaver Lodge
Episode: S6:E6 - Foodies, Families and Unexpected Paths with Shawn and Aiden Ulmer
Aiden Ulmer
Front-of-house manager transitioning into leadership at the Angry Beaver Lodge
Angry Beaver Lodge
Episode: S6:E6 - Foodies, Families and Unexpected Paths with Shawn and Aiden Ulmer
Nicole Jones
Founder of Little Red Riding Hood, Inc.
Little Red Riding Hood, Inc.
Episode: S6:E5 - How Lack of Accessible Transportation is Impacting Aging in Place in Rural Communities with Nicole Jones
Anna McLean
Therapist and mental health practitioner
Episode: S6:E4 - Bearing the Weight of Expectations with Anna McLean
TJ Roney
A 25-year-old entrepreneur and owner of a quilt store, known for her vibrant TikTok presence and community engagement.
Quilters Mercantile
Episode: S6:E3 - A 25-Year-Old Buys a Quilt Shop with TJ Roney
Luke Henry
Developer and Host of Main Street Reimagined Podcast
Henry Development Group
Episode: S6:E2 - Downtown Redevelopment with Luke Henry
Katie Kelly
Co-founder of SmartStart and a former bureaucrat turned entrepreneur
SmartStart
Episode: S6:E1 - Microbusiness Development in Small Towns with Marci Goodwin, Katie Kelly, and Leigh Ann Brown
Marci Goodwin
Co-founder of SmartStart with a focus on connecting women entrepreneurs
SmartStart
Episode: S6:E1 - Microbusiness Development in Small Towns with Marci Goodwin, Katie Kelly, and Leigh Ann Brown

Host

Rebecca Undem
Host of The Growing Small Towns Show

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Good but let the guests talk.

    The ideas that Rebecca talks about, and the guests are great and really inspiring. However, when it comes to guests, I find she really cuts off and cuts short her guests. They have so much interesting stuff to talk about but then she cuts them off with her own input that sometimes takes a lot away from their conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Frontball
    Canada2 years ago
  • Doing great work!

    Love what Rebecca and co. are doing in North Dakota. Wisdom and ideas for every town!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Astrukel
    United States2 years ago
  • Feedback

    I really like the show and want to be a fan, but degrading people based on age, gender, etc makes it less effective.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BuffyRS
    United States2 years ago
  • All that money all u have is 100 year old building

    Isn’t that great is the best answer I have heard to all the Debbie downers, when it comes to saving old buildings!! Need to save our history and yes it cost 💲 but once it’s gone it’s never coming back!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WE photos
    United States2 years ago
  • Such a great ideas for small towns!

    So many great ideas for small towns no matter what size your town is! I share with our leaders with our small town all the time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WE photos
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value the emphasis on belonging and local culture as part of growth.
Guests are consistently valuable and inspiring for rural communities.
Highlights practical, real-world ideas for small towns.
The show is a strong resource for those rebuilding and sustaining local economies.
Audience appreciates the host's warmth and tangible takeaways for community growth.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S6:E7- Vacant Properties in Small Towns with Liz Kozub
Q: Tell our audience who you are and how you got into this work.
Liz Kozub shares her background with vacant properties, starting in local government and moving into national work with the Center for Community Progress, where she helps communities address vacant-property challenges and develop strategies like land banking and targeted enforcement.
S5:E25 - Rural Housing Data with Ben Winchester
Q: How has Otter Tail County approached its housing challenges?
Otter Tail County has set a goal to improve 5,000 homes by 2025 and has recognized housing as the key to population growth.
S5:E25 - Rural Housing Data with Ben Winchester
Q: What modern tools are necessary to activate community engagement in housing?
Engaging smaller groups of willing participants to take action rather than seeking consensus is essential.
S5:E21 - Innovative Community Childcare Ideas with Alexandra & Tyler Rupe
Q: What advice would you give to someone that has an idea that seems too big for their community?
Get out there and talk to people, tell people about your idea, and don't get your hopes let down.
S5:E20 - Would College Kids Return to Our Towns? with Jaci Praska
Q: What would entice a young person like you to return to our community?
It's a conflicting decision due to the stigma about returning to a hometown, but I love the community and the supportive environment.

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A practical show focused on growing and sustaining small towns through entrepreneurship, community engagement, and thoughtful economic development. Episodes spotlight real-world stories—from rural transportation networks and downtown revitalization to microbusiness support and humane approaches to mental health in tight-knit communities. Listeners are likely drawn to actionable strategies, partnerships with local governments, nonprofits, and chambers, and ways to foster belonging, culture, and resilience in rural areas. A notable strength is the host's emphasis on community-driven solutions and tangible impact, with guests ranging from young entrepreneurs to seasoned economic developers, offering both inspiration and replicable playbooks fo... more

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1. Liz Kozub
2. Shawn Ulmer
3. Aiden Ulmer
4. Nicole Jones
5. Anna McLean
6. TJ Roney
7. Luke Henry
8. Katie Kelly

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