The Retail Navigator Podcast

We sit down with Fairview’s economic development leader, Dave Quinn, to explore how vision, collaboration, and the right incentives create thriving communities. From aligning projects with a city’s unique character to unlocking opportunities through experiential retail and creative redevelopment, this conversation highlights what makes Fairview and Collin County such exciting places for growth. As DFW retail specialists...

Welcome back to the Retail Navigator Podcast, where we chart the course for retail growth across Dallas Fort Worth and beyond. In this episode, we sit down with Monte Walker, Economic Development Director and City Administrator for Howe, Texas, to explore how a small community on the Highway 75 corridor is preparing for transformative growth. From revitalizing downtown to creating the infrastructure that unlocks new development, Ho...

Welcome back to the Retail Navigator Podcast 🎙️, where we uncover the strategies fueling retail growth across the Dallas-Fort Worth market and beyond. In this episode, we sit down with Mike Grace from Forney’s Economic Development team to discuss what makes a city attractive to national retailers, developers, and investors. From growth dynamics to the importance of city partnerships, this conversation sheds light on how loca...

Welcome back to the Retail Navigator Podcast 🎙️ where we uncover the strategies shaping retail growth across Dallas Fort Worth and beyond. In this episode, we sit down with Kim Buttram, Economic Development Director for the City of Mesquite, to explore how visionary leadership, job creation, and smart planning create retail opportunities. From building strong foundations with employers to creating a thriving retail ecosystem, this...

The retail landscape is evolving fast 🚀 and smart operators are getting creative with smaller footprints and smarter site selection. In this episode, I sit down with Nate Minnis from Smalls Sliders to explore how this innovative concept is disrupting traditional QSR real estate with their 750 sq ft modular buildings and shipping container design. We dive into the real challenges of scaling a young retail brand, from navigating cit...