Alabama, US, 27th September 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Dr Nicole Wadsworth, a site selector, economic development consultant, and one of Alabama’s most committed community-builders, is using her latest feature interview to issue a clear call to action: “If you want your town to grow, you have to show up.”

Wadsworth, who has visited all 67 counties in Alabama more than 25 times, shares insights from her hands-on work in rural development, job creation, and infrastructure planning in a new Q&A titled “Nicole Wadsworth: Building Alabama, One Community at a Time.”

The piece spotlights her career helping cities attract investment, restoring historic buildings, and supporting local businesses—not from behind a desk, but by listening directly to residents.

“Every good idea I’ve pursued started with a conversation,” says Wadsworth. “Usually with someone in the community who saw a need or had a story to tell.”

Her work includes leading the I Shop Local campaign with the Small Business Administration, revitalising job sites in once-abandoned factories, and helping secure grants for food banks and civic infrastructure.

Reclaiming Rural Strength Through Practical Involvement

According to the Economic Innovation Group, 52% of rural counties nationwide have lost population since 2010. In Alabama, 44 counties are economically distressed, and 1 in 6 residents faces food insecurity (Feeding America, 2024).

Wadsworth believes reversing these trends begins with consistent, on-the-ground action—something any citizen can take part in.

“The best economic insights don’t always come from experts,” she explains. “I’ve learned more from farmers, barbers, and retired teachers than consultants with perfect pitch decks.”

Her experience backs this up. A failed early-career project taught her that top-down planning doesn’t work unless people feel included.

“That failure changed how I lead,” she says. “Now, every major initiative starts with local voices.”

What You Can Do in Your Community

Dr Wadsworth encourages people across Alabama—and beyond—to take small, consistent steps that lead to large-scale transformation:

1. Visit Places in Person:
   Walk the high street. Talk to small business owners. Sit in on town meetings.

2. Prioritise Local Spending:
   Support businesses in your county. It builds tax revenue and strengthens job security.

3. Volunteer Time or Skills:
   Help a local nonprofit write a grant, clean up a town park, or assist with digital tools.

4. Support Food Banks:
   Donate or connect them to funding opportunities. Rural areas often lack adequate support.

5. Advocate for Digital Visibility:
   Encourage local shops and services to create a basic online presence. It makes a measurable difference.

“I believe in showing up,” Wadsworth says. “That’s how trust is built, and that’s how change begins.”

About Dr Nicole Wadsworth

Dr Nicole Wadsworth is an Alabama-based economic development consultant, certified site selector, and commercial real estate strategist. With four advanced degrees and more than two decades of experience, she works with municipalities, industries, and residents to build resilient, community-focused development strategies. She is a Certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official, holds an EDAA Leadership Certification, and serves on several civic and historical boards. Her work spans food access, workforce development, rural revitalisation, and infrastructure growth. Above all, she believes in leading with faith, family, and service.

Florida, US, 27th September 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, In a newly released in-depth interview, Florida-based real estate developer Lawrence Todd Maxwell, President of MX Properties, Inc., is advocating for a shift in how individuals and businesses approach growth—urging people to stop chasing trends and start building slowly, intentionally, and close to home.

Drawing from over three decades of experience, Maxwell’s interview explores his deliberate, grounded approach to real estate and life—calling attention to the downsides of constant acceleration in both industries and culture.

“Not every business needs to scale,” Maxwell explains in the interview. “Some things are better left small and local. Growth is only good if it doesn’t hollow you out.”

This perspective comes as U.S. small towns continue to see property values disrupted by rapid investor-led development. According to the Florida Housing Coalition, speculative housing activity in Florida rose by 35% from 2020 to 2024, pricing out locals and pressuring infrastructure. Nationwide, over 40% of home purchases in some metros are now investor-driven (Redfin, 2024), prompting concern about the sustainability of short-term gain models.

Instead of following the crowd, Maxwell urges developers—and everyday people—to focus on clarity, consistency, and long-term value.

“You don’t have to start with a skyscraper,” he says. “Start with something that makes sense for where you are. That’s what I did in Lakeland.”

Maxwell’s career began in his hometown, where he studied Accounting and Economics at Florida Southern College, later taking over MX Properties in 1993. Rather than chase high-speed growth, he leaned into slow, steady development—an approach that prioritises reputation, local knowledge, and restraint.

The Bigger Message: Rethinking Productivity and Leadership

The conversation goes beyond real estate. Maxwell also touches on how personal routines, mental clarity, and hands-on hobbies like scale model building help him stay focused and lead with purpose.

“Focusing on tiny details helps reset my brain,” Maxwell shares. “Whether I’m building a model or running a project, the mindset is the same—be patient, stay precise, and do it right.”

His routine includes early mornings, handwritten notes, and simplicity in tools—like basic Gantt charts to visualise time and capacity. He believes that clarity comes from habits, not hacks.

A Call to Action: Slow Down, Think Long, and Build Thoughtfully

While Maxwell avoids promotional tactics, his message is clear: in both business and daily life, people have more power than they think to choose long-term value over short-term rush.

“You don’t need permission to slow down,” he says. “You just have to stop following noise and start trusting your own process.”

Here’s what individuals can do now:

• Write by hand: Capture your thoughts slowly and clearly—Maxwell swears by it.

• Start where you are: Build something meaningful in your own backyard or community.

• Reassess your pace: Just because everyone’s rushing doesn’t mean it’s right.

• Practise small-focus hobbies: Like building models, sewing, or woodworking—anything that rewards patience.

• Say no more often: Especially when a project doesn’t align with your values.

“You earn trust by showing up and doing the work, not by shouting the loudest,” Maxwell says. “And that’s something anyone can start doing today.”

To read the full interview, visit the website here.

About Lawrence Todd Maxwell:

Lawrence Todd Maxwell is a Lakeland-based entrepreneur and real estate developer. Since 1993, he has led MX Properties with a steady, long-term vision focused on community, clarity, and consistency. He is known for his low-profile leadership and commitment to intentional growth.