i’m start become local guide just a years ago that time I was start open a small business then I was thinking to put my business place to Google maps so people can find my shop easy just search on google maps since then I’m starting to contribute to Google maps I always write the place I have been visiting that’s is very interesting for me and also add more photos too many places I have review on Google maps then oneday have someone give me a question at the restaurant I have been review that’s my first feedback i get
I feel very satisfied when I’m realise my review is helping for someone 
So how about u? happy to hear Ur story as well