Black Sheep Economic Development Podcast
Black Sheep Economic Development Podcast
DEVCORE Strategic Advisors, LLC
Relevant economic development conversations for economic development practitioners! Tom Cole is a 30+ year economic development professional with experiences outside the "norm" of most in the industry. As an ED Pro, a local government expert, real estate developer, housing developer, entrepreneur and former construction executive, he's participated in ED deals from every side of the table. Plain spoken, common sense, humility and humor allow his messages to resonate with YOU, the ED Practitioner!
Do NOT Be Timid! #9
You CANNOT Be Timid and Successful in Economic Development
Nov 16, 2022
10 min
Communicating with YOUR Stakeholders #8
Different stakeholders require different information.
Oct 15, 2022
13 min
Launching an ED Plan of Work #7
Here's an efficient jump start to economic development efforts if you're new to the industry, have recently been hired for an ED role or if your community simply lacks a plan of attack.
Oct 13, 2022
22 min
Affordable Housing Perceptions #6
Hint:  "Those people" are the ones who keep your economy rolling...you need "those people."
Oct 10, 2022
12 min
Getting YOUR Next ED Gig - ED Career Advancement #5
Tips for Resumes and Interviews...moving your ED career forward.
Oct 10, 2022
10 min
Discernment: Not All Deals Are Good Deals #4
Ask better questions and listen to your gut.  If it's too good to be true, sounds like BS or doesn't enhance your community, call it out.
Oct 7, 2022
9 min
CEcD Exam Tips: You're Gonna Pass If You Do One Thing #3
The CEcD is the gold standard in economic development educational proficiency, but the exam is challenging if you don't have a viable preparation and study strategy.  Here are some tips to get you across the finish line!
Oct 6, 2022
15 min
Responding to RFI's and Asking Better Questions #2
Go beyond the questions of a Request For Information...Discover what the prospect REALLY desires.
Oct 5, 2022
15 min
YOU are the Face of Your Community #1
Don't merely present data to prospects...present yourself!
Sep 30, 2022
16 min
Welcome and Introduction to the Black Sheep Economic Development Podcast
Who we are and why we're here...for you, the ED Pro!
Sep 30, 2022
2 min