How He Gained 400K Followers | JimyOfficial

Meet Jimmy Robinson, aka @jimyofficial, the Hartford native using social media to showcase Connecticut's culinary scene. With over 400,000 followers, he takes viewers on a gastronomic journey, from savoring barbecue at Bear's Smokehouse in New Haven to uncovering local eateries' flavors. Jimmy's reviews are honest and insightful, capturing the essence of each place he visits. From his beginnings filming Vines in high school to his growth into a college graduate, he's cultivated his content and audience, aiming to offer real-time experiences and genuine connections. Join Jimmy as he puts Connecticut on the map, one delicious bite at a time. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by DistroKid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires Connect with Jimy: https://www.instagram.com/jimyofficial/ Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ 0:00 Intro 3:10 What’s Jimy Up To 4:40 Becoming an Influencer 5:30 Starting with Skits 7:00 Doubters 9:10 Consistency 10:30 Goals 12:30 Showcasing Personality 14:20 Analytics 16:50 Connecticut 18:20 Helping a Business 19:00 Doing It For The Love 20:00 Expanding  23:13 Dream Big 25:50 Perfection 27:40 Haters 28:40 Changing To CT Content 30:00 Always Have The Camera On 31:40 Motivation 32:15 First Food Review 33:00 Best Pizza Place in CT 35:50 Best Bagel in CT 37:05 Out of Pocket Food Review 38:50 Special Treatment 39:15 Hey Stamford Food Festival 39:50 Rarely Collabs 40:40 Honest Opinions 42:30 Connecticut Events 45:15 The Best Connecticut Music Video 48:00 The D’Amelio’s 48:44 Connecticut Music 50:10 Repping Connecticut 51:40 Best Advice 53:23 Worst Advice 54:18 Personal Life 55:00 Advice to Others 57:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices