This episode is all about the power of coming together—about what can happen when business owners stop seeing each other as competition and start seeing each other as community. At the heart of that mission in Freeport, Florida, is the Freeport Merchant Association—and at the heart of that is today’s guest, William “Bill” Blanken.

Bill is a business strategist, a leadership developer, and the current president of the Freeport Merchant Association. He brings decades of experience in organizational growth and team-building, and he’s using that to help shape a more connected, more collaborative Freeport business community.

In this episode, we’ll talk about what the association is doing, how local businesses are lifting each other up, and why collaboration isn’t just good for your bottom line—it’s good for the soul of your city.

Whether you’re a business owner, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone who wants to see your hometown thrive, this one’s for you.

Let’s dive in and connect with Bill Blanken.