What's Up Seward County

In today's episode we talk about the importance of building your Ideal Customer Profile. Don't start or continue marketing your business without one. It's all part of the Business Validation process which will allow you to know who you're selling to, so you can know how to close the sale and gain the right customers to sustain your business. Listen in and remember to like, share, and subscribe to this podcast.

Here is a link to the article mentioned https://www.adroll.com/blog/customer-avatar-creation-guide

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🎙 Exciting News! 🎙 Today's podcast episode is all about boosting your sales game in this challenging economy. Tune in to discover practical strategies and insights to help your business thrive even in tough times. Don't miss out on valuable tips from our resident Business Coach! #SalesTips #BusinessGrowth #whatsupsewardcounty

This week we deep dive into some ideas on how you can motivate your team as a small business owner. We talk FTS and how you can contact the new board to get on the vendor/sponsor list. If you would like to be on the show please feel free to call 620-604-5136 or email me at raquel@swks.org.

We talk all things Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, upcoming events in our neck of the woods and some get your life together advice.

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We're excited to announce new programs and activities launching at the Seward County Development Corporation. Listen in and visit us on Facebook @sewardcountydevelopmentcorp for more information.

Join us as we discuss Food Truck Saturdays, Classes in November, Damien's next chapter and so much more.

Do you have a passion for helping others? Mosaic has served people with disabilities for over 30 years and has the perfect opportunity for our community. Listen in as we talk with Jacie Butler and Janeth Treviño of Mosaic as they talk about all the ways you can give back and be compensated for your time and service.

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Join Damien & Raquel as we invite Alex Salgado of FAM Digital Marketing to our podcast and ask him to share all about digital marketing. If you enjoy Food Truck Saturdays Facebook Page you are a fan of FAM Digital Marketing and Alex's work.

Today, Eli & Earl talk about the 1¢ Sales Tax for Seward County Kansas. You don't want to miss out on this informative talk.

If you would like to be featured on our podcast simply stop by our office in downtown Liberal or call our office at 620-604-5136.

This week Damien and Britt from Baker Arts Center talk about all the exciting things happening at Baker Arts this Summer and Fall Season. Listen in and share this podcast with a friend.

If you would like to be featured on our podcast, please contact us at 620-604-5136. We'd love to hear from you!

Don't miss out on What's Up in Seward County on Saturday, August 19, 2023. Our musical guest will be Joey Dean & The Dry River Band along with 39 Vendor Booths and 18 Food Trucks! Don't miss out!

If you have questions or would like to be a part of September's Food Truck Saturdays, be sure to give Damien a call at 903-490-8515.

Damien and Raquel talk about Food Truck Saturdays - The June Kickoff. We discuss the Food Truck and non-food vendor lineup and recap the Liberal's Got Talent scheduled for July 29, 2023. FMI about Food Truck Saturdays visit our webpage at www.swks.org or follow us on Facebook @foodtrucksaturdays.

If you would like to be featured on our podcast please feel free to reach out to the Seward County Development Corporation at 620.604.5136 or visit our website at www.swks.org.

This week Damien & Diana talk all about AZEM Apparel, how she got started and the plans she has for her future and this beautifully diverse community. If you would like to know more about Diana Meza from Azem Apparel visit her Facebook page @azemapparel or check out her webpage at www.azemapparel.com.

As always, if you would like to be featured on What's Up in Seward County, simply call our offices at 620-604-5136 or visit our webpage at www.swks.org. If you need any help starting, expanding, or operating your business, we have lots of resources that can help. Stop by the Seward County Development Corporation at 303 N Kansas Ave, Ste 101 & 102 in beautiful downtown Liberal.

Damien Denmark talks to Octavio Arredondo of Arredondo's Roofing & Construction this week. Octavio shares his origin story and where he plans on taking his business next. We loved hearing about this young entrepreneur's journey thus far and know that he is on to do great things for our community and surrounding areas. If you would like more information about Arredondo Roofing & Construction visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049901895181

For more information about the Seward County Development Corporation call 620-604-5136 or visit us at 303 N Kansas Ave, Suite 101 &102, in beautiful downtown Liberal. Remember, if you would like to be featured on our podcast, simply call or visit us on Facebook and drop us a Direct Message @sewardcountydevelopmentcorp.

This week listen in as Damien talks to the Liberal Diversity Council comprised of Karem Gallo, Julie Foster, Luz Riggs, and Martin Monarrez. Listen as they describe what the Liberal Diversity Council is all about and the amazing event they are planning for October 14, 2023. There is plenty of time and opportunity for you to be a part of this community movement to celebrate Liberal's cultural diversity. If you would like to know more information or to find out how you can be a part of this great group simply call 620-392-0600 or email liberaldc2022@gmail.com.

To be featured on What's Up Seward County simply call our office at 620-604-5136 or stop by our offices at 303 N Kansas Ave, Ste 101, in beautiful downtown Liberal.

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Have you ever wondered what LEAD Liberal group is all about and how being a part of it can help grow you as a person and build your community? Listen to our podcast today as Damien Denmark interviews Pastor Tyler Prater on today’s show.

If you would like more information on the information shared today or would like to be featured on our podcast, call us at 620-604-5136 or visit our website at www.swks.org.

Thank you for listening, liking, and sharing our podcast. Your support of the Seward County Development Corporation is greatly appreciated.

Listen in as Damien Denmark talks with Todd King, General Manager of the Liberal BJ's. A great way to support our local Baseball team is to become a host family, so if you are interested in being a part of that program this year be sure to connect with Sherry King at 620-309-8363 or Dee Dee Lubbers at 620-629-3927.

What a great conversation I (Raquel Arellano) had with Dr. Presephoni Fuller, Wife, Mother, Daughter, Pastor, Dr of Theology, Real Estate Agent, Volunteer, Commissioner, and the list goes on and on. Dr. Fuller is a breath of fresh air and a strong advocate for people whose life story has been anything but easy. Listen in as we discuss her life and the journey that led her to Liberal, KS, and what's keeping her here.

Thank you for liking, sharing, and subscribing to the show. We appreciate you! visit us on Facebook @sewardcountydevelopmentcorp and you can find Dr. Fuller @presephonifuller or @southchurchofgod.

Are you ready to launch your business but need someone to talk to who understands your reservations, financial needs, and motivations? We've got you, Fam. Listen in as Raquel Arellano, Director of Entrepreneurship for SCDC, interviews Entrepreneurial Coach Lea Ann Seiler of Network Kansas about what's available to aid you in your entrepreneurial journey. For more info regarding the services and products SCDC offers in partnership with Network Kansas, visit our website at www.swks.org. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our podcast.

This week Eli Svaty chats with Fire Marshal Cody Regier about fire safety, annual inspections, alternatives to sprinkler systems, and so much more. Stick around and listen to what you need to know about starting a business and the role the Fire Marshal's Office plays in that. To connect with Fire Marshal Cody Regier call 620-626-0129 or to connect with the Seward County Development Corporation call 620-604-5136.

Eli Svaty talks to Albert Gallegos of the Seward County Planning & Zoning department. They discuss what's allowed and what's not, what exceptions can be made, and which ones need further discussion. Join us today for information on Monday's (March 20, 2023) Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge taking place at 9 am at the Liberal Conference Center, and be sure to join us this Thursday, (March 23, 2023) for our Customer Service Workshop with Mrs. Tiffany Tomlinson of Squints.

Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Make sure to connect with us either on Facebook (@sewardcountydevelopmentcorp) or by calling us at 620-604-5136.

On today's podcast, Eli Svaty and Keith Bridenstine talk all about where you should start when launching a business in the City of Liberal. Keith Bridenstine is the Director of the City of Liberal's Building Department located at 324 N Kansas Ave in Liberal, KS. If you would like more information about the City of Liberal's Building Dept processes please call 620-626-2260 and as always, if you would like to be on our show or utilize any of our services at the Seward County Development Corporation please call 620-604-5136. Visit us on Facebook @sewardcountydevelopmentcorp or at www.swks.org.    

Tune in as Damien, Raquel & Eli talk about all the things happening at the Seward County Development Corp & Business Solutions Coworking Space this month. We talk about the Welcome Home Campaign (A new kind of Social) on March 7th from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at the Coworking Space to the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge that will take place on March 20th in partnership with the Liberal High School and Network Kansas.  Damien talks about the new NEXT GEN group that he is launching and Raquel talks about the Customer Service Workshop that you absolutely do not want to miss. 

Remember if you would like to be featured on our podcast simply call us at 620-604-5136 or stop by our offices at the Landmark Center and visit with any one of us today. 

At Squints our friends, The Tomlinsons are passionate about providing amazing customer service. Listen as Damien interviews these new small business owners about their hopes for the business and what they are enjoying so far. 

If you would like to be interviewed on our podcast, please call us at 620.604.5136 or stop by our offices at 303 N Kansas Ave, Ste 102 here in Liberal, KS. Visit our Facebook (@sewardcountydevelopmentcorp) page for a list of events in our Coworking Space. Thank you for listening! 

Every small business owner needs to manage risks and selecting the right insurance is the easiest way to do that. This week Damien Denmark talks to Mrs. Candi Prater of the Candi Prater Agency. You will not want to miss as we talk all things Insurance!

If you would like to be featured on our podcast please give us a call at 620-604-5136 to schedule a visit today! For more information on what's happening at the SCDC go visit our Facebook page @sewardcountydevelopmentcorp. 

Time to take out the calculator and get to figuring out your true Start Up Funds for the business you're starting in 2023. Damien interviews Mr. Lynch of Golden Plains Credit Union and they talk all about business financing. If you would like to be interviewed on our show please call us at 620-604-5136 or pass by our CoWorking Space at 303 N Kansas Ave, Ste 102, Liberal, KS. 

Damien Denmark interviews local artist Karem Gallo of Prairie Mermaid and Watercolor who owns the smallest art shop in Kansas. You can find more information on Karem Gallo and Prairie Mermaid & Watercolor on Facebook and Instagram @prairiemermaidandwatercolor. To learn more about the SCDC or to come utilize the Biz Solutions CoWorking Space please call 620-604-5136 or visit us on Facebook @sewardcountydevelopmentcorp.  

Damien Denmark (Director of Biz Development) recaps the events from Liberal's MLK Weekend and Raquel interviews Molly Pyle and Rose Vieland of the Center On Rural Innovation (CORI) group. We discuss the upcoming Ideation Workshop happening in conjunction with the SCCC in April 2023. If you would like more information or would like to be featured on our show please call 620-604-5136 or DM us on our Facebook page @sewardcountydevelopmentcorp.  

Thinking about starting your business in 2023? Raquel Arellano discusses a Business Validation process you can use before and after launch. Also, we talk to Raquel Marasky of Mar A Sky Media and the plans she has for her business in Seward County, Kansas.  

For more info about our classes at the SCDC Biz Solutions Co-Working Space visit our Facebook page at @sewardcountydevelopmentcorp or visit www.swks.org and if you'd like to join Raquel's classes at SCCC Business & Industry sign up at https://www.facebook.com/scccbusinessandindustry.

Damien and Raquel share what this podcast is all about and what's happening at the coworking space in downtown Liberal, Kansas. January's upcoming schedule is discussed; for more information visit our facebook page @sewardcountydevelopmentcorp.