The Retail Navigator Podcast

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 local leadership and smart planning can shape the future of retail opportunities. Whether you’re a retailer, developer, or investor, these insights will help you evaluate markets and position your projects for success

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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 conversation highlights what it takes for a city to grow with purpose and attract the right brands. What’s your perspective? Drop your thoughts in the comments. We’d love to hear how you see the role of cities in driving retail success 🌆

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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 city codes for unique building materials to the critical importance of market planning and boots-on-the-ground site evaluation. Nate shares valuable insights on why traffic counts can be misleading, the power of focusing on dense retail corridors, and how emotional decision-making kills deals. Whether you're a retailer looking to expand, a franchisee considering your next move, or a broker working with emerging concepts, this conversation offers practical strategies for succeeding in today's competitive retail environment. What’s your take on small-footprint retail? 🏙️ Are you seeing similar trends in your market? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. I’d love to hear your perspective on where retail real estate is headed.

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