Small Business Revolution - Main Street Season 4 Episode 4 El Mercado
- October 8, 2019
- 31 min
In this episode of Small Business Revolution - Main Street season 4, entitled "El Mercado," the team travels to Durant, Oklahoma to help revitalize the town's Main Street. They work with the local business community to choose one small business to focus on for the episode: El Mercado, a Mexican grocery store and restaurant owned by a hardworking couple, Arturo and Maribel.
The Small Business Revolution team quickly realizes that El Mercado is facing a number of challenges. The store is located in an old building that is in desperate need of repairs and updates, and the owners are struggling to keep up with the demands of running both a grocery store and a restaurant.
The team begins by meeting with Arturo and Maribel to understand their vision for the business and to assess their needs. They quickly discover that the couple is passionate about providing their customers with authentic Mexican products and cuisine, but that they are hindered by a lack of resources and experience in running a business.
Over the course of the episode, the team works with Arturo and Maribel to make crucial improvements to the store and restaurant. They bring in designers to help with the physical updates, and they provide advice and guidance on how to streamline operations and improve customer service.
Throughout the process, the team learns about the history of the town and the challenges that small businesses in rural communities face. They see firsthand the impact that a successful small business can have on a community, and they are committed to helping Arturo and Maribel achieve their dreams.
As the episode progresses, viewers see the transformation of El Mercado from a struggling small business to a thriving hub of activity in the heart of Durant. The newly updated store and restaurant now offer a wide range of authentic Mexican products, including fresh produce, meats, and baked goods, as well as delicious meals that draw in customers from all over town.
Overall, "El Mercado" is a testament to the power of small businesses to transform communities and the importance of investing in the success of these vital enterprises. Through their work with Arturo and Maribel, the Small Business Revolution team shows that with the right support, small businesses can overcome even the greatest of challenges and achieve incredible success.