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Big Ideas Belong in Small Towns

Small Town Startup creates practical strategies, resources and tools for the people building stronger small-town economies.
 

Whether you’re growing a small business, supporting local entrepreneurs, leading a small-town community or simply trying to make your town better, we’ll help you figure out what to do next.

Where do you fit in?

Built for where you are. Ready for what’s next.
I own a small business in my small town

You don’t need another person telling you to “post consistently.”
 

You need customers.
 

We help small-town businesses become more visible, reach the right people and grow through practical marketing strategy and execution.
 

  • Marketing strategy

  • Social media management

  • Local visibility

  • Google Business Profile

  • Paid Advertising

  • Email Marketing

  • Websites

  • Tools and education

I help businesses in my small-town community

Maybe you work for a chamber, Main Street organization, economic development, a municipality or other  downtown revitalization organization.

Your question is probably bigger: How do we get more businesses to start, stay and grow here?

We help communities answer it through:

 

  • Business Readiness Assessments

  • Business listening and surveys

  • Downtown vitality work

  • Entrepreneur pipelines

  • Vacant storefront strategy

  • Workshops

  • Community action plans

  • Additional advisory services

  • Keynote speaking

I just want to make my small town better. 

You don’t need “economic development” in your job title to make something better where you live.
 

Maybe you keep looking at the same empty buildings. Maybe downtown is packed three Saturdays a year during festivals, but dead on a random Tuesday. Maybe you have an idea nobody seems to be working on or you’re tired of hearing everyone talk about “supporting small business” without actually changing anything.
 

We’re building practical guides, workbooks and tools to help you understand what’s happening, find the right people and turn an idea into action. Launching October 2026.

Choose Your Path

Where are you in your business journey?

01. Exploring An Idea

For dreamers and early-stage entrepreneurs

02. Looking To Grow

For businesses already running, looking to level up.

03. Free Resources

Resources built for small business owners just like you to stay informed with tips & trends. 

04. Make a Connection

Built for those looking to plug into the community and grow their network.

Our Impact

in Numbers

Facts & Figures

140%

Average Social Media Reach Growth

Of An STS Marketing Client In Their First Month

5,000+

Small Business Owners

Accessed Our Education Resources

Revenue Generated

Through Our Incubator Program

$10M+

Coaching Hours

Provided To Small Business Owners

300+

Start The Business You've Dreamed 

Build a responsible plan to go from full-time job to full-time small business owner.

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Big Dreams Belong in Small Towns.

Small Town Startup - Digital Marketing was founded by Lisa Arnold, a lifelong small-town entrepreneur who believed that big ideas shouldn’t be limited by zip codes. After years of running and scaling other businesses globally Lisa saw how often small-town owners lacked the tools, support, and visibility they needed to succeed.

Her vision was simple: create one place where small-town entrepreneurs could get everything they need to start, grow, and thrive.

Today, Small Town Startup is that place and lives on beyond just Lisa - now with a full team of doers and dreamers in place to help every person who has an idea to make their small town better.

 

 We exist to make sure no small-town dream stays just an idea.

"The level of service and professionalism from their marketing agency is unmatched. They helped us grow our business by over 15% in a short amount of time, and developed a plan to continue that was tailor-made for our company. They live off the model that if their clients win, Small Town Startup wins!"
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Dante Mitchell

All Seasons Grill

"The classes at Small Town Startup are absolutely amazing! I highly recommend them if you ever need help in any area of your business or just life in general!"
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Kelsea Arkell

Shrum Auto Salvage

"Everyone with STS are Godsends. STS has been vital to our sustainability as a non-profit organization."
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Pierre Alexander

Robertson County Sports Alliance

Contact Information

Call: (615) 380-8450

Text: (615) 392-6583

Email: grow@smalltownstartup.com

We're Available

Monday-Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm CT
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm CT
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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Let's grow your business and town together.

Call: 615-380-8450
Text: (615) 392-6583

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Friday 9-12

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Contact Information

Call: (615) 380-8450

Text: (615) 392-6583

Email: grow@smalltownstartup.com

We're Available

Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

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