Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 100
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
djfraise@gmail.com
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Host
Dennis Fraise - Host focused on economic and community development, organizational leadership, nonprofit engagement, and public policy.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Josh Mejia - Entrepreneurship Ecosystems, Economic Development, Data-driven Site Selection, Infrastructure Resilience, And Community Planning.
Gray Swoope - Economic Development Leadership, Community Trust, Rural And Small-community Strategy, Project Evaluation, And Long-term Growth.
Gene Marks - Data Centers, Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure, Economic Growth, Energy And Water Constraints, Environmental Concerns, And Local Decision-making.
Seth Martindale - Corporate Site Selection, Infrastructure, Workforce, Incentives, Advanced Manufacturing, Data Centers, Life Sciences, And Community Readiness.
Mark Perna - Networking For Introverts, Public Speaking, Professional Relationships, Preparation, And Follow-up.
Recent Topics
Episodes
DT #689 Turning a Bold Vision Into a Game Changing Community Development Project: The Fort Madison Marina Story
October 07, 2026
What happens when a community stops settling for "good enough" and starts thinking bigger? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise talks with former Fort Madison Mayor Matt Mohrfeld and Rick Kiernan of Convergent Nonprofit Solutions about the transformation of the Fort Madison Marina. What started as an aging marina became a much larger vision for the community, incorporating hospitality, events, wellness, tourism, and placemaking. Matt explains how community leaders studied other pro...
DT #690 How Relationships Drive Economic Development: Lessons From Kirk Elmquist
October 07, 2026
What can a career spanning sports, hospitality, tourism, and business development teach us about economic development? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Kirk Elmquist to explore his unconventional career journey and the leadership lessons he's learned along the way. Kirk shares why relationships are often more valuable than technical skills and how listening, trust, mentorship, and community involvement have shaped his approach to business and economic development...
DT #687 How Los Angeles Stays a Global Economic Powerhouse
September 30, 2026
What does it take to lead one of the world's most dynamic regional economies? In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Stephen Cheung, CEO of the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), to discuss his unconventional journey from social work to leading one of the nation's largest economic development organizations. Stephen shares how his diverse career shaped his leadership style and explains why listening, collaboration, and long-term thinking are es...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Develop This: Economic and Community Development?
Develop This: Economic and Community Development is hosted by Dennis Fraise. Its publicly listed email is djfraise@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Develop This: Economic and Community Development?
The publicly listed email for Develop This: Economic and Community Development: djfraise@gmail.com.
How many listeners does Develop This: Economic and Community Development have?
Podseeker estimates Develop This: Economic and Community Development reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Develop This: Economic and Community Development?
Develop This: Economic and Community Development typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Experienced economic development professionals, community and organizational leaders, site-selection or commercial real estate executives, entrepreneurship specialists, business authors, and subject-matter experts with practical perspectives on policy, infrastructure, technology, or regional growth. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership in economic development, government, commercial real estate, or business; Responsibility for major community, infrastructure, investment, or entrepreneurship initiatives; Recognized expertise through executive roles, professional practice, authorship, or public speaking. Recent guests include Josh Mejia, Gray Swoope, and Gene Marks.
How hard is it to get booked on Develop This: Economic and Community Development?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Develop This: Economic and Community Development cover?
Recent episodes cover Business, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship, Site Selection, and Community Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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