Rural Revival

About Rural Revival

From farming and agriculture to amazing restaurants, vintage markets, and even tech start-ups, people are thinking outside the box, taking risks, and bringing life back to the hometowns and small communities we love. Our hope is this will be a place where you can be inspired to do the same. So jump in, hear the stories of people who are doing life in rural America and loving it, and start dreaming. And then let us know what you're up to so we can share your story, too!

Publisher

Rural Revival

Category

business · business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Mar 2018

Latest episode

17 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 172 episodes have a transcript.

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   17 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   170 | POWER IN THE PIVOT

   Join me for an update about the future of Rural Revival. SHOW NOTES Small Town Dreamer book: https://amzn.to/42cKSot (https://amzn.to/42cKSot) The Farm Letters: thefarmletters.com (https://thefarmletters.com) MORE FROM RURAL REVIVAL WEBSITE (https://ruralrevival.co/) INSTAGRAM (https://instagram.com/ruralrevivalco) FACEBOOK (https://facebook.com/ruralrevivalco)

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   8 May 2025

   169 | I’m writing a BOOK! And more fun announcements…

   Join me for a special episode of the Rural Revival podcast where I’m sharing details about my NEW BOOK — Small Town Dreamer — plus some other fun announcements! SHOW NOTES Book tour and stockist sign up: https://www.ruralrevival.co/book (https://www.ruralrevival.co/book) Town rebrand details and appli (https://www.ruralrevival.co/book)cation: https://www.brandedbyruralrevival.co/townrebrand (https://www.brandedbyruralrevival.co/townrebrand) MORE FROM RURAL REVIVAL WEBSITE (https://ruralrevival.co/) INSTAGRAM (https://instagram.com/ruralrevivalco) FACEBOOK (https://facebook.com/ruralrevivalco)

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   14 Mar 2025

   168 | Tim and Morgann Boettner of A Well Worn Story

   Today we’re taking you to the charming little town of New Glarus, Wisconsin (pop. 2,208) where craftsmanship, community, and a whole lot of heart come together. I’m sitting down with Tim and Morgann Boettner of A Well Worn Story, a husband and wife team with a business that’s all about high-quality, handcrafted leather and canvas goods. What started with just $5,000 and some spare time has grown into something truly special — a blend of online hustle and a brick-and-mortar storefront where they make everything by hand. In this episode, we’re diving into their journey: how they expanded from an online shop to opening a storefront with a workshop in the back, the way they’ve curated a space that’s as beautiful as their products, and why balancing online and in-store sales has been a winning combo for them. We’ll talk about their new private-label collaborations with other small businesses, how customer feedback sparked fresh ideas for their product line, and why they’re so passionate about the slow fashion movement — because quality matters. Tim and Morgann are also sharing the keys to their longevity in business, how they’ve teamed up as husband and wife to make it all work, and what’s changed in New Glarus since we last caught up. From their love for historic buildings to the wild adventure of entrepreneurship, they’re keeping it real — staying true to their brand, their values, and their faith. Their story is a testament to the power of quality, adaptability, and staying true to who you are, all while building something that lasts in a world that’s always changing! Check out more on the blog. (/stories/2025/3/6/episode-168-tim-and-morgann-boettner-of-a-well-worn-story) SHOW NOTES New Glarus, Wisconsin (https://www.swisstown.com/) New Glarus Brewing (https://newglarusbrewing.com/) FOLLOW A WELL WORN STORY INSTAGRAM (https://www.instagram.com/awellwornstory/) FACEBOOK (https://www.facebook.com/wellwornstory) PINTEREST (https://www.pinterest.com/awellwornstory/) WEBSITE (https://www.wellwornstory.com/) FARM DINNER EVENT KIT If you're thinking about hosting your own farm or ranch dinner this summer, our Farm Dinner Event Kit has everything you need! This kit covers every part of your planning — from organizing volunteers to ticket sales to creating an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. And of course the tips and tricks we’ve learned along the way! We’ve designed this to help save you time, streamline the details, and make things as easy as possible for you. And it's on sale for this month only! Go to ruralrevival.co/farmdinner (http://ruralrevival.co/farmdinner) for all the details. MORE FROM RURAL REVIVAL WEBSITE (https://ruralrevival.co/) INSTAGRAM (https://instagram.com/ruralrevivalco) FACEBOOK (https://facebook.com/ruralrevivalco)

Inside a recent episode

170 | POWER IN THE PIVOT

Published 17 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And what I realized through that process is just that I don't think rural revival is supposed to be done. I just think it's supposed to look different. And so while I don't fully know what that's going to be moving forward, there are some pieces that I know, and I'm going to share those with you today. […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

65 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

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27

Social presence

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YouTube

0

Engagement

92