ABOUT THIS EPISODE
We are so excited to start a new kind of episode here on the Growing Small Towns show where we check in with some of our favorite past guests to find out what's happened since we last had them on the show—which for some of our guests is a whole heckuva lot. Brodie Mueller is the owner of The Market on the Plaza, among being a part of MANY other amazing things in his small town of Aberdeen, SD. This episode is part status check, part business convo, and part therapy sesh (as all the best conversations are.) About Brodie Brodie Mueller, owner of Market on the Plaza, has lived in Aberdeen for nearly a decade. He has a Masters Degree in social work and has been involved in community building both downtown and city-wide through different groups and projects. The brewery is involved with various community projects and fundraisers throughout the year, gaining a reputation as a business that supports the community. As a fellow downtown business owner, Brodie is committed to making downtown better by supporting new ventures and The Market on the Plaza is a shining example of bringing new and innovative services to the neighborhood. In this episode, we cover:
- What he's learned about business going on year three with The Market on the Plaza
- How he creates buy-in and fosters loyalty among his team
- Why he prefers partnership and how to find partnership even if you don't have one in your business
- How to create novelty in a business that also needs constancy
- The importance of building relationships as a business owner in a small town, and the Brodie Method for getting it done.
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