Summary
On this episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Harrison Kitson and Kristopher Adams sit down with Gavin Magee, founder of Fayetteville City Lifestyle, a community-focused digital magazine aiming to connect residents to the people, places, and things that make Fayetteville such a special town. Whether readers are native to Northwest Arkansas or are new to the area, the Fayetteville City Lifestyle is a one-stop-shop for hyper local, expertly created content that inspires and connects communities.
Rather than taking a content-first approach like other publications, the City Lifestyle stands out by positioning people first, ultimately creating a platform that highlights the best of what Fayetteville has to offer by the people who represent it best. City Lifestyle’s mission is to inspire, instruct, and uplift readers through entertaining articles, detailed and searchable listings of local eateries and businesses, and by sharing unique experiences and events in and around their area.
Throughout the episode, Gavin shares his entrepreneurial journey in franchising a national publication, discusses discovering hidden gems to partnering with local businesses, and emphasizes the importance of storytelling and fostering a sense of pride in the city he calls home.
Show Notes
(0:00) Introduction
(0:39) About Gavin Magee and Fayetteville City Lifestyle
(5:46) Gavin’s Backstory
(9:55) Exploring City Lifestyle’s Content
(14:03) Appealing to the People of Fayetteville
(16:59) Identifying Business Partners
(21:29) Obstacles That Gavin Had to Overcome
(25:59) The Future Vision of City Lifestyle
(30:03) Advice to Younger Self
(32:51) Closing Thoughts
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