John Egan

John Egan is a blogger, content marketer and freelance writer in Austin, Texas. He is former editor in chief at Austin-based startup LawnStarter, and he previously worked at the Austin Business Journal, Bankrate and SpareFoot. John holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Kansas and a master’s degree in communication from Southern New Hampshire University. When he’s not writing or editing, John enjoys movies, music, travel, and sports (Go Jayhawks!).

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