The Growing Small Towns Club
For people building something bigger in their small town.
The GST Club is a membership for business owners, builders, and big thinkers who live in small towns and want to try new ideas, spark meaningful change, and create momentum with the right people around them.
The GST Club is a membership designed for people who are actively building and creating in a small town.
Inside, you’ll find real conversations, practical support, and a network of people who understand what it’s like
to think big in a small place.
What You'll Get as a Club Member
Inside the Club, you’ll get the ideas, energy, and human support
you can’t find anywhere else.
Catalyst Calls
A Network That Gets It
Exclusive Club Perks
Twice a month, members join live calls with GST Founder Rebecca Undem (and special guests) to unpack member challenges.
These aren’t lectures; they’re co-thinking conversations that help you see your challenges from new angles and leave with clarity and momentum.
Connect with people who understand what it takes to keep showing up with energy that isn't always mirrored around you.
Share wins, challenges, and encouragement with peers who just get it.
Access to replay, and practical frameworks, tools, and resources you can use right away, plus early access and reduced rates for select GST events.
The GST Club
30
Every month
A virtual support group helping small-town leaders work through their toughest challenges
Valid until canceled
Exclusive access to live and recorded calls with GST
Templates, resources, and examples from other small towns
Discount for workshops and GST programs
A private library of past discussions
Access to coaching with the Rural Ideas Network
Part think-tank. Part pep-talk. Part creative jam session.
Members pre-submit questions, and together we explore fresh, outside-the-box perspectives that unlock clarity, courage, and momentum.
Every conversation helps someone take their next right step, and that ripple effect makes small towns better, one idea at a time.
The Club is for people who create momentum and know it matters where they live.
You Belong Here If...
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You live in a small town, but think beyond it
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You’re building a business, project, or idea (or ready to start)
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You crave real conversations, not surface-level networking
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You want people around you who get it
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You don't wait for permission, perfect timing, or more resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Totally fair.
The Growing Small Towns Club is a little different from your average membership, and we like it that way.
1. What kinds of questions are a good fit for Catalyst Calls? Catalyst Calls are designed to help you move forward on what you’re building, whether that’s a business, idea, or project. These conversations focus on the real challenges that come with taking action, creating something, and staying in motion. Good-fit questions often sound like: - “How do I get more traction or momentum around this?” - “I’m stuck. What’s the next best move here?” - “How do I navigate people challenges (customers, partners, team)?” - “How do I communicate this in a way that actually connects?” - “What do I do when I’m losing energy or clarity on this?” If it’s about making progress, solving real-world challenges, or getting unstuck, it’s a great fit.
2. Will I get help with technical or economic-development topics? Sometimes those topics come up, but we’ll always explore them through a human-development lens. This is not a group specifically for people doing community-based work. Instead of step-by-step tactics, we focus on how to approach those challenges: getting partners aligned, communicating clearly, and leading with courage. If you need technical training or specialized guidance, we’ll point you toward trusted resources.
3. Do I have to submit a question to participate? Nope! Many members love simply listening in. Every call offers perspective shifts, tools, and stories that spark ideas for your own work, even when the question wasn’t yours.
4. What if I can’t attend live? All Catalyst Calls are recorded, and members have access to replays anytime. You can still submit questions ahead of time and get the benefit of hearing them discussed live.
5. Is this group only for people working in local government or economic development? Not at all. The GST Club is for people who are actively building something in a small town, especially business owners, founders, and doers. Our members include entrepreneurs, creators, leaders, and people turning ideas into real things. You don’t have to work in government or formal “community development” to belong here. If you’re creating, growing, or pursuing something meaningful, and want to do it alongside others who get it, you’ll fit right in.
6. How is this different from “coaching” or “training”? Catalyst Calls aren’t coaching or lectures; they’re collaborative conversations. We facilitate dialogue that helps you see your challenge from new angles and uncover insights that help you move forward. It’s about clarity, courage, and momentum, not cookie-cutter solutions.