Our Story
How one Kansas City resident saw a problem and decided to build the solution
A Personal Mission
I'm Joe, just a guy from Kansas City who saw a big disconnect between great local businesses and the homeowners trying to find them.
Too many quality businesses were getting buried under big ad platforms, while homeowners were stuck sorting through a mess of generic listings, reviews they couldn't trust, and national sites trying to serve everyone but not really helping anyone.
I'm not a contractor myself. I just saw what was missing and built something I wished existed. A cleaner, simpler, more local way to connect the right people on both sides.
What I realized is that Kansas City has incredible talent and businesses that have been serving our community for years. These are the people who know our neighborhoods, understand our unique challenges, and take pride in their work because their reputation matters here.
The goal isn't to pack the site with listings. It's to build a trusted network that actually works for the long haul. Help solid businesses get found. Help people find someone they can actually trust and be excited to work with.
Every good connection we make keeps money in our local economy and strengthens the businesses that make Kansas City special. That's what this is really about.
Joe, Founder of True Local KC
What We Stand For
The principles that guide everything we do
Local Community First
We believe in the power of local businesses and the communities they serve. Every connection we make strengthens Kansas City.
Trust & Transparency
No hidden fees, no false reviews. We verify businesses and provide honest, transparent connections.
Quality Over Quantity
We'd rather have fewer, high-quality businesses than flood the platform with unvetted listings.
Our Journey
Building something meaningful, one connection at a time
The Idea Takes Shape
Started seeing the disconnect between quality Kansas City businesses and homeowners trying to find them. Began developing the concept for a truly local solution.
True Local KC Launches
Officially launched with a simple mission: connect Kansas City homeowners with trustworthy local businesses they can actually trust.
Building Our Network
Growing a community of verified professionals and satisfied homeowners across the KC metro, one quality connection at a time.
Strengthening KC
Continuing to build stronger local business connections while maintaining our commitment to quality over quantity.
Why Kansas City?
Local Focus
Kansas City has incredible local businesses and skilled professionals. But too often, they get lost in the noise of national platforms that don't understand our community.
By focusing exclusively on the KC metro area, we can provide better, more relevant connections and truly understand the local market.
Community Impact
Every successful connection keeps money in our local economy and strengthens Kansas City businesses. When local businesses thrive, our entire community benefits.
We're not just a directory — we're a tool for building a stronger, more connected Kansas City.