40. John Garrett of Community Impact | Building a Local News Empire

16/09/2025 25 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Rock Solid, host Bryan Eisenberg sits down with John Garrett, the founder of Community Impact, a hyperlocal newspaper empire built from scratch right here in Williamson County, Texas.John shares his journey from working at the Houston Chronicle to launching a bold print publication in the age of digital news. Discover why "all news is local" still matters, how faith and community shaped his path, and the keys to building a business with heart and purpose.They dive into:• Why hyperlocal news is more relevant than ever• The grind of entrepreneurship and overcoming discouragement• The power of product and people in growing a company• Marketing tips for local businesses• The vital role of chambers and community involvement📍 Subscribe to Community Impact: https://communityimpact.comJohn Garrett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpgarrettRock Solid is brought to you by host Bryan Eisenberg, a New York Times bestselling author, digital pioneer, and co-owner of A Place At Home - North Austin, a Round Rock-based home care agency.Bill Combes, owner of No Time for Social, a local Round Rock digital marketing agency.Brent Pierce, owner of Round Rock Studio, empowering local businesses with professional podcast and photo studio services.

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