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.

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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

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