We all know about Girl Scout Cookies, but what does that have to do with Social Media? A lot for one little girl and we thought we would share a personal success story.

Our daughter is a Girl Scout and due to other commitments is not able to attend the meetings regularly so when it came time to sell cookies we had a late start… a VERY late start.  We received the order forms last week, but I did not look at the date they were due until Monday, February 1.  OOPS! The order forms were due Tuesday, Feb 2! We very quickly hopped on the phone and started calling family and then I thought, I wonder what would happen if I posted this on Facebook? Put social media to the test for a little girl who has a goal of selling 100 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies and the challenge of accomplishing that goal in 24 hours!

The support from our network of friends and family was incredible! We had people ordering from not only Maine, but Utah, Texas, California, and Tennessee! These Girl Scout Cookie loving addicts (I know because I am one too!) were even willing to pay shipping to help out one little girl reach her goal. You see the genius of social media is that not only are you getting the word out to your network, but your friends and families networks also! I posted on my profile then someone else shared that post on their profile, then they told two friends and they told two friends…. Remember that old commercial?

So what happened? I am happy to say that in a little over 24hrs we sold 100 boxes EXACTLY! Our daughter was jumping up and down so high she almost hit the ceiling. Thank you to all who supported her in this goal.

Realize the power of Social Media! Support your network by sharing one of their events, a video, a post, or a fan page on your wall.  This is what it’s all about people. It’s a party.  Who are you going to invite?