EP 352 Boston Ballers #2 - Supporting the City of Boston with BostonTweet with Tom O'Keefe

“You can’t have success unless you love what you do.” - Tom O’Keefe During the recession of 2008, Tom O’Keefe was inspired to create his own brand (BostonTweets) by marketing local businesses through twitter and other social media platforms. Since then he has grown an audience of 300,000! Tom shares his passion behind all of his work and where he hopes to see BostonTweets go in the next 5 years. A few highlights from this interview include: - How was BostonTweet created and how Tom was able to help bring awareness to Boston. - Since BostonTweet, Tom has met many influential individuals in Boston. He shares how all of these people share one thing and that is passion. They each truly love what they do! - Tom talks about the inspiration behind BostonTweet. During the recession, Tom was not able to get a job. So, he decided to create a career himself by promoting local businesses through social media. - Tom first started his journey through Twitter. He shares what has changed in the last 8 years compared to other platforms. - What is Tom’s WHY? What is his passion? - Where are the best place to visit when you’re in boston! - What is Tom’s 5 year goal and what does he see for BostonTweet. - Tom shares his meaning of success.