I got the following email from a Michael Van Casteren and decided to share it with all of you because it sincerely troubled me to know that there are so many people out there with an education from one of America's higher learning institutions and yet, are completely clueless as to how the real world works. For one, Instagram is not a job, it's a waste of time. If it were a job, you'd get paid for using it instead of helping to line Mark Zuckerberg's pockets. Likewise, getting people to "follow you" is not a talent and having 2,000 of them is not a resume, it is the reason why you're asking for a handout.
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From: Michael Van Casteren - WAYALIFE Jeep Forum [mailto:mvancasteren721@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2016 9:35 PM
To: webmaster@wayalife.com
Subject: WAYALIFE Jeep Forum Contact Us Form - Partnership/Sponsorship
The following message was sent to you via the WAYALIFE Jeep Forum Contact Us form by Michael Van Casteren ( mailto:mvancasteren721@gmail.com ).
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To Whom It May Concern:
My name is Michael Van Casteren,
I recently messaged your instagram page looking for a sponsor for my 2011 Jeep WK2 Grand Cherokee. I have previously logged plenty of freelance marketing for various startups in the past two years, some including Kyboe Watch Company, Hard Exercise Works, and Skeleton Optics. Within the past month I have decided to self-brand more and more utilizing my instagram specifically. So far I have increased my followers from 1159 to currently 1677 followers within the past month. By liking others posts, commenting on posts, following users and creating some pretty cool content I must say I have increased my following and interactivity substantially. At this rate, by the end of November I will have 2000 followers, obviously increasing interactivity even more. With my last 6 posts I have an average of 216 likes, as well as an average of 8 comments, mostly including invitation for features on their page. I am confident I will double that within the next two months at the current place and possibly triple that in the future with the help of this sponsorship/partnership with sponsors.
A little about me I am a senior at Lynn University in Boca Raton Florida, I have up to this point created an overall image for myself throughout Palm Beach County by working with multiple startups. If you watch Lynn University Campus Tour Video you will see me as the face that represents my university. One of my classmates is Tiffany Kohler, owner of “Camaro Porn” after a discussion with her she encouraged me to begin to look for sponsors for a build and really utilize my marketing talents. I have attached my resume as well to show what I have accomplished in my professional field at the age of 21. I have been very driven and eager to begin to market myself within the car modification industry, which I have been so passionate about my entire life. I obviously would go through with a build by myself if I had the funds to do so; I am currently paying my way through private education by having multiple student jobs on campus as well as always looking for jobs off campus.
My current modifications include: K&N Cold Air Intake System, DiabloSport InTune Tuner, 20” Summit Rims, as well as blacking out my trim with Plasti Dip. The 2011 Grand Cherokee in my opinion is the most underappreciated years in modification industry; this does not make sense to me, as 2011 was the first year for the WK2 Body for current models. I plan to work with sponsors and develop long-term partnerships with your company to help market your product on my journey in creating a build inspired by each and every one of my sponsors, while increasing brand awareness and interaction.
Thank you so much for your time and consideration, I hope to hear from you soon,
Michael Van Casteren
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