The Power of Social Media has skyrocketed my Career in a way I never expected! Meet my new friend, @michelethetrainer

Finally after many phone conversations, emails and texts, ,  Michele The Trainer, a Calabasas California, Celebrity Personal Trainer, invited me to meet 15 of her Professional friends for breakfast, at Nicola's Kitchen, in the very romantic French Quarter of the San Fernando Valley. I told the group of lovely Ladies how I met Michele and how serendipitous it was for me to actually be sitting there with them.  

I told them how Social Media had brought Michele into my life, through her friend, Producer and Actress, Sandy Milliner, (who follows me on Twitter.)  It was through these two wonderful women, that fate ushered in Literary Agent, Italia Gandolfo, of Gandolfo and Helin Management, who now represents me, for a second book. Everyone was impressed with the power of Marketing through, Blogging, Facebooking and Tweeting everyday and actually consider it magical... the way things have unfolded

If you live in the West Valley, be sure to meet friends for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner at this adorable movie set of a restaurant called, Nicola's Kitchen

Nicola's offers group specialties made to order with the freshest of ingredients.  We all enjoyed, Quiche with crispy Bacon,  Yogurt and fresh cut fruit, Oatmeal with a variety of toppings, fresh squeezed orange juice and coffee and tea.

After the Breakfast, Michele and I sat outside in the gorgeous Mediterranean Garden and discussed both of our books and our on going projects.  I'm sure we'll be brainstorming and meeting many more people in the coming months, because she is a powerhouse who knows everyone!

Nicola's Kitchen

John and Kate, Proprietors.

Established in 1990, Nicola's Kitchen has been serving the San Fernando Valley for many years. In that time we have developed a style of Italian food with influences
ranging from the California Coast to the shores of Thailand

Be sure to drop by my Hilarious 1964 High School Diary Blog, called Saffrons Rule at  http://saffronsrule.com/

Just signed with Italia Gandolfo, of Gandolfo Helin Literary Management for three more books

2015 marks Maybelline New York's 100 year Anniversary, with roots going back to my family and Great uncle, Tom Lyle Williams in 1915.  To commemorate this momentous occasion, I plan to write a second book in celebration of Maybelline's monumental success, as Advertising and Marketing Moguls.

On July 4th, after watching a magnificent fireworks display, I signed a contract with Italia Gandolfo, of   

Gandolfo Helin Literary Management

Italia Gandolfo is the founder of GH Literary, Héladé Productions, and Gryphon Gate International. She has over 20 years’ experience in media between a “big four” Hollywood Talent & Literary Agency, Publishing, PR/Advertising and Film in Los Angeles and New York. She began her career in the entertainment industry at Creative Artists Agency (CAA) during the tenure of Founder/CEO, Michael Ovitz. She researched classified projects while coordinating and assembling development information (domestic and foreign) for talent agents, writers, directors, producers, actors etc., and was in charge of the agency’s library of confidential screenplays and manuscripts.

How this came about:

  After 3 1/2 years of daily blogging, Twittering and Facebooking, I received a Tweet from Producer and Actress, Sandra Milliner, suggesting I hook up with Women in Film, for a possible Maybelline Presentation. 

 Sandra, connected me with Michele the Trainer, a Celebrity Personal Trainer, who knows anybody who's anybody, (so to speak.) in LA, and she introduced me to Italia Gandolfo.

Italia Gandolfo, understood me and we agreed on a Coffee Table Book, showing all the beautiful vintage Maybelline ads and family photos for the 100 year event.  I asked her to contact Maybelline New York to see if they'd endorse the project and she agreed it was a great idea.  So after a month of talking, emailing and texting, I finally felt comfortable and in sync, knowing I have the best representation possible.  We also plan on producing two additional books, which include my Saffrons Rule 1964 High School Diary and my Life Story.

Social Media is an incredible marketing tool.  There is no possible way I would have made these valuable contacts without it.  You can start a business with just an idea and with Social Media Marketing make it a worldwide success.

Be sure to visit my 1964 High School Diary Blog Saffrons Rule at saffronsrule.com