Justin Gordon
Founder of the LA Grind and SF Grind, a local newsletter and events business that combines newsletters, paid memberships, and sponsored in-person events to serve startup communities.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 53min
$29 Memberships + Paid Events = Success
Justin Gordon, founder of LA Grind, shares insights on building a vibrant local newsletter community focused on founders and investors. He discusses how he gained over 5,200 subscribers quickly through smart advertising and event strategies. Justin reveals his successful monetization tactics, including $29/month memberships offering curated events and leveraging sponsor partnerships. He emphasizes low-lift event formats, like hikes and mixers, to foster connections. Plus, he explores future expansion plans and innovative revenue opportunities through job postings and deeper local engagement.
Feb 23, 2026 • 27min
He Sold His National Newsletter to Go All-In on Local (And It's Working)
Justin Gordon, founder of LA Grind and SF Grind, built newsletters into events, memberships, and sponsor-driven local businesses. He talks about hitting rapid revenue, closing $5K sponsors, running sold-out 250+ events with waitlists, and the funnel that converts free subscribers into $59/month members. He also explains why he sold a national newsletter to double down on local.
