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Econ Dev Show Podcast

Podcast with actionable economic development strategies from practitioners and experts.

Econ Dev Show Podcast, hosted by Dane Carlson, is a forward-looking audio resource focused on the strategies, ideas, and real-world lessons shaping modern economic development. Designed for economic development professionals, EDO leaders, and partner stakeholders, it features candid conversations with practitioners and subject-matter experts on business attraction and retention, redevelopment, workforce, infrastructure, and policy. Episodes translate complex initiatives into practical takeaways, highlighting what worked, what didn’t, and how teams navigated constraints such as entitlement timelines, financing, and community change. The podcast’s value is in its actionable insights and peer learning, helping listeners strengthen organizational performance, improve project execution, and advance their communities and careers.