Small Town Big Business

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russell@watermarkethos.org

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Building Community: Marion Connects and the Heart of Marion

October 08, 2026

Marion Connects: Activating Tower Square Plaza with Third Thursday, Rock the Plaza, and Fall FestHosts Jennifer Olson (City of Marion) and Russell Williams (Ethos) interview Marion Connects president Amy Eckert about the group’s origins and growth activating downtown Marion’s Tower Square Plaza. The conversation traces how citizen feedback from a “Reversing the Exodus” event led to organizing Marion Connects, launching family-friendly Third Thursday programming, and formalizing as a 501(c)(3)...

Beyond the Stage: How the Marion Cultural & Civic Center Builds Community & Business: Josh Benson

September 24, 2026

Inside Marion’s Cultural & Civic Center: Booking, Murals, and Downtown Economic ImpactHosts Jennifer Olson and Russell Williams (with guest host Allison Hassler) interview Josh Benson of the Marion Cultural and Civic Center, a city-owned 1,100-seat venue in downtown Marion, Illinois that runs about 165 dates a year and operates like a business with its own budget. Benson explains that success in booking touring acts depends on long-term relationships, routing, and complex negotiations inv...

Sunny Street Cafe Opening in Marion, Illinois

September 10, 2026

Sunny Street Cafe Expands to Marion: New Standalone Location, Pickup Window, and Hiring PlansHosts Jennifer Olson and Russell Williams welcome guest host Allison Hassler and guest Chris McBride to discuss Sunny Street Cafe’s new second Southern Illinois location in Marion, Illinois. McBride explains the Marion cafe will be the brand’s first standalone building, featuring a pickup window, patio with roll-up glass doors, and a possible private event room, while offering breakfast, brunch, lunch...

Building Bellingham · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

52317 · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Small Town Big Business?

Small Town Big Business is hosted by Russell Williams and Jennifer Olson. Its publicly listed email is russell@watermarkethos.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 Small Town Big Business?

The publicly listed email for Small Town Big Business: russell@watermarkethos.org.

How many listeners does Small Town Big Business have?

Podseeker estimates Small Town Big Business reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Small Town Big Business?

Small Town Big Business typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hands-on experience as a small-business owner, operator, or practitioner contributing to a local business or community initiative. Common among recent guests: Founded or operates a local business or community initiative. Recent guests include Josh Benson, Chris McBride, and Traci McLaughlin.

How hard is it to get booked on Small Town Big Business?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Small Town Big Business cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Rural Business, and Economic Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.