I joined Facebook in 2004 when you had to have an .edu account from a limited number of colleges/universities. At the time, I saw Facebook as an opportunity post my resume for free. SERIOUSLY! Back then, my resume and a professional headshot were the only things on my page, and I only DREAMED people I didn’t know would go to my page and offer me a job.
Just today, I had 51 facebook requests… ALL
from people I’ve never met before. I’ve also been offered a few jobs (and I
still welcome these opportunities occasionally)!
This all started happening when I started sharing images from my business on my Instagram page @RockysGuns. I started a “Guns of America Tour” documenting #2A (Second Amendment) images, with the intention of promoting my firearms company. I just hit 10k followers this month, and have been able to connect with people I never would have met otherwise.
You might be surprised to find that it’s
not just guys from the United States that follow. It turns out there is a
booming “#igmilitia” (Instagram Militia of gun-loving men AND WOMEN from all
over the world!). Amazingly, it’s an industry and right I am passionate about
and am thankful to social media for providing an opportunity to contribute.
Personal summary: I guess you could
say I am one of those lucky people. The ideas that come into my head do become
reality, but it’s more than that. I go to bed each night with the comfort of
KNOWING that Jesus is my Savior. Everything else is gravy and everything else
doesn’t really matter. Needless to say, the “everything else” part has been a
Blessing! If you are reading this, YOU are one of those blessings- thank you!
