In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Jamie Beasley talks with Dane Carlson about leaving law and virtual assistance to pursue a masters in economic development, the challenges of finding an entry-level job with her advanced degree, and her first month leading a rural chamber of commerce in Oklahoma. She provides tips on organization and discusses the potential for virtual assistants in economic development. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Jamie Beasley. Sponsored By: KathodeRay Media, Inc.:  [KathodeRay](https://kathoderay.com) is a full-service marketing agency that connects government organizations to their community. This small (but mighty) woman owned and operated marketing agency can help your community thrive. They use tried and true methods that will connect your organization to your residents using social, digital and traditional media. [https://kathoderay.com](https://kathoderay.com)Links: Jamie Beasley | LinkedInPushmataha County Chamber of Commerce – Working for the future, preserving the past!J.Audra.LaneSmall Town Solutions: An Economic Development Guide for Small Communities with BIG DreamsCorporate Site Selection and Economic Development: A 30-YEAR PERSPECTIVEBurn the Business Plan: What Great Entrepreneurs Really DoThe Birth of a Building: From Conception to DeliveryBargaining for Advantage: Negotiation Strategies for Reasonable PeopleThe E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About ItMeant For This: The Mindset and Strategy to Achieve Your Most "Impossible" DreamsStrategic Doing