Site Selectors Are People, Too

About Site Selectors Are People, Too

This show explores the relationship between the professionals who work tirelessly to match corporate investment to communities across North America. Behind every multi-million dollar corporate investment and community revitalization is a high-stress, high-stakes relationship between site selectors and economic developers. Site Selectors Are People, Too pulls back the curtain on this intricate dance. Join our host, Devin Hillsdon-Smith, as he steps away from the spreadsheets to humanize the profession. Whether diving into actionable strategies for real estate activation, navigating the exhaustion of road-warrior travel, or tackling the mental health realities of a demanding career, this podcast brings candid conversations, expert insights, and a touch of fun to the business of building communities. Let's get to work—and have some fun!

Publisher

Devin Hillsdon-Smith

Category

business · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Apr 2024

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   From Public Service to Private Partnerships: Keeley Stingle on Mastering the Network

   Devin and Keeley dive deep into the realities of transitioning from public service—where communities come to you—to the private sector, where you must continuously demonstrate value.

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   The Hyperscaler Hangover: Surviving the Zoning Meeting

   In this episode of Site Selectors Are People, Too, host Devin Hillsdon-Smith breaks down why the tide has turned on data center developments and how economic development organizations (EDOs) have been making the case for them all wrong.

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   The Clawback Conversation: What Happens After the Ribbon Cutting

   This week on Site Selectors Are People, Too, Devin tackles the hardest conversation in economic development: the clawback.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.9 / 5

18 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

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