How to Make Small Towns Attractive Places to Live, Work, and Play | Scott Lingle and Justin Clements

On today's show I sat down with Scott Lingle and Justin Clements, co-founders of Remodel Health and entrepreneurs, about their efforts to revitalize small towns in Indiana.

Scott and Justin share their passion for investing in their respective communities of Danville and Martinsville, including current projects like opening a high-end restaurant in Danville and developing career training programs in Martinsville.

They highlight the importance of making small towns attractive places to live and visit, leveraging their business acumen, and fostering local entrepreneurship.

They also touch on the legacy and impact of historical figures like Doc Merritt and Coach John Wooden in Martinsville, showing how these past influences continue to inspire current revitalization efforts. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast.

You are going to learn about: - Why Revitalizing Small Towns in Indiana Is Important - How to Foster Local Entrepreneurship - How Historical Figures Inspire Change in Communities Today

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Check out these great clips from the show: 01:25 Guest Introduction: Scott Lingle and Justin Clements 01:58 The Motivation Behind Community Investment 04:37 Scott's Journey to Danville 10:23 Justin's Journey to Martinsville 20:01 Revitalizing Small Towns: Strategies and Challenges 23:26 The Legacy of Doc Merritt 27:53 Overcoming Stereotypes and Building a Better Future 32:03 Navigating Community Reception and Support 45:47 The Brewery Dilemma 46:12 Marketing and Messaging Strategies 46:23 Martinsville's Strategic Location 47:13 Convention Center Vision 49:29 Small Town Feel and Safety 50:42 Developing Martinsville and Danville 51:21 Career and Training Opportunities 53:49 The Pyramid of Success 55:41 Entertainment Ideas for Small Towns 01:02:44 First Jobs and Sales Skills 01:07:14 Faith and Business Principles 01:08:27 Entrepreneurial Journeys and Advice 01:13:31 Hidden Gems in Indiana

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