Small Town, Big Dreams: A Community for Small-Town Entrepreneurs
Turn your passion into a thriving business with expert-led courses, community support, and exclusive resources. Join thousands of business owners making an impact in their small towns.
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WHY JOIN?
The Support & Strategy You Need to Succeed
COURSES, PODCASTS, WORKBOOKS AND GUIDES UPDATED MONTHLY FOR EVERY STAGE OF BUSINESS
Starting a Business
Learn the fundamentals of launching your business, from refining your idea to creating a business plan and securing funding.
Scaling & Growth
Strategies to expand your business, increase revenue, build a team, and establish a strong brand presence.
Optimizing & Automating
Improve efficiency with smart processes, automation tools, and sustainable workflows to maximize productivity.
Preparing to Exit
Plan your business exit strategy with guidance on selling, succession planning, and transitioning to new opportunities.
FREE VALIDATION TEST
Is Your Business Idea Built to Thrive?
Before you invest your time, energy, and money, take our free mini-course on business validation to help you assess your market, identify potential challenges, and ensure your idea has the foundation to succeed.
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How will you grow today?
Actionable help to grow at any stage of business in a small town.
Toolkits
Each toolkit is packed with mini-courses, podcasts, and actionable tools to help you implement strategies immediately.
Guides & Resources
Curated templates, checklists, and guides that help streamline business processes.
Live Events
Attend virtual meetups and mastermind sessions to connect with industry experts and build relationships.
Community Network
Connect &Â collaborate with 1,000+ small business owners who understand small-town business life!
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Lisa Arnold.
 I know firsthand the challenges and triumphs of building a business in a small town. As a small-town entrepreneur myself and founder of Small Town Startup, I’ve spent years helping others create, grow, and scale businesses that not only thrive financially but also serve their communities.
I started this platform because I believe business owners in small towns across the United states deserve access to the same resources, mentorship, and support that big-city entrepreneurs have - no matter your schedule, your workload or your timeframe - it's built for you when you're ready and when you need it. Whether you’re just starting out, looking to scale, or preparing to exit your business, my goal is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and network to succeed.
Through expert-led courses, an incredible community of like-minded entrepreneurs, and live coaching and mentorship opportunities, I’m here to help you take the next step—whatever that may be. You don’t have to build your business alone. Let’s grow together!
A PEEK INSIDE
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Updated monthly to keep you learning, growing and scaling.
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