Main Street Business Insights

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info@mainstreet.org

membership@mainstreet.org

academy@mainstreet.org

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Elevating Your Business by Building Community (Agitsi Stained Glass)

October 07, 2026

The Main Street Business Insights podcast is back! Recorded live at our 2026 national conference in Tulsa, host Matt Wagner sits down with Brandi Hines-Lee, owner of Agitsi Stained Glass in the Route 66 Main Street District.A third-generation stained glass artist, Brandi learned the craft by watching her mother and grandmother work. After her mother passed away, she left her job and opened the studio the two of them had planned to run together, naming it Agitsi — “my mother” in Cherokee.Losin...

8 Predictions for 2026: What Small Businesses Need to Know

February 03, 2026

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 economic trends to forecast what's ahead for small businesses and Main Streets. Drawing from consumer data, industry reports, and Main Street America's latest research, Matt identifies eight key trends that will impact everything from retail strategies to food and beverage concepts to financing models.  ...

Small-Scale Manufacturing on Main Street (The Sweet Granada Chocolate Shop)

January 28, 2026

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 employees (herself and her mom) to a 3,200-square-foot production facility employing 21-28 people depending on the season, plus two retail locations. In 2025, The Sweet Granada was also voted the #2 best candy shop by USA Today Readers! Kim's journey reveals the strategic advantages small-scale manuf...

How do I get in touch with Main Street Business Insights?

Main Street Business Insights is hosted by Matt Wagner. Its publicly listed emails are info@mainstreet.org, membership@mainstreet.org, and academy@mainstreet.org. 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 Main Street Business Insights?

The publicly listed emails for Main Street Business Insights: info@mainstreet.org, membership@mainstreet.org, and academy@mainstreet.org.

How many listeners does Main Street Business Insights have?

Podseeker estimates Main Street Business Insights reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Main Street Business Insights?

Main Street Business Insights typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founder/CEO or top leadership of a Main Street business with measurable impact. Common among recent guests: notable growth (local/regional); awards/recognition (e.g., USA Today feature); active community engagement. Recent guests include Kim Redeker and Angela Mallett.

How hard is it to get booked on Main Street Business Insights?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Main Street Business Insights cover?

Recent episodes cover Small Business, Entrepreneurship, Founder Stories, Main Street, and Manufacturing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.