Local News Websites

TJ Larkin is a local media operator and builder based in Austin, TX. He builds modern, creator-led local media brands, launching newsletters and media companies. He has launched 15+ newsletters and grown them to over 130,000 subscribers. After spending nearly twenty years in insurance, he transitioned to building media. Now he shares what works, helps other operators get off the ground, and partners on projects in local media. He is the founder of Local Media HQ, a podcast, newsletter, and consulting brand. He also created LightBreak, an operating system for launching and running a profitable newsletter. He is also involved with Hometown Legend and Insure Metrics. Family is a priority.