Today we’d like to introduce you to Amy Long.
Hi Amy, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
Modern Farmhouse Glam began after I opened an Instagram account to share my passion for home decorating and life. My husband and I had just finished designing and building our dream home. I started sharing pictures and videos of my home, decorating ideas, DIY projects, recipes and cooking, entertaining tips, holiday decor, and gardening. Some projects included a dream master closet makeover, a DIY stone accent wall, and a home theater room. I was met with an overwhelming response on social media. I also opened up Modern Farmhouse Glam LLC and its website, including products for sale and my own private-label coffees and dip mixes.
One of the most exciting parts of my business is partnering with brands. I have worked with over 50 brands, including Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Behr Paint, Overstock, and Keurig. I only consider partnerships that truly fit into my brand. Trust in my audience means everything and that’s one reason why I have been able to build a loyal following.
Over the past four years, the Modern Farmhouse Glam brand has received national recognition. I have been featured in two national magazines, one of which was a six-page spread in Entertain & Celebrate featuring me and my home at Christmastime. I have been interviewed on several podcasts and featured in other news articles. My DIY shiplap wall was featured on the Good Morning America Show.
A huge bonus has been connecting with other women across the country with similar interests. That’s an amazing thing about the internet and social media! It’s incredible to be able to share ideas, inspire, and connect with people who you have a lot in common with. I’m thankful for my friendships with many of my followers on TikTok and Instagram.
For more: https://modernfarmhouseglam.com/about/
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Being an entrepreneur is never a smooth road, and that’s what I expected. It takes a lot of persistence, determination, and hard work. I have been challenged with figuring out new skill sets, like technical issues on my website and learning videography. When you’re a one-man show, you have to get uncomfortable and figure things out yourself, discover new resources, and do a lot of YouTube searches haha!
We’ve been impressed with Modern Farmhouse Glam LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Amy Long is the founder and owner of Modern Farmhouse Glam and a Social Media Influencer. She inspires her followers to create their OWN dream home and GLAM lifestyle by sharing her own home, and passions for home design, and decorating! Topics include DIY home projects, decorating tips, gardening, recipes, travel, fashion, beauty, and more.
You can find Modern Farmhouse Glam on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and YouTube. Modern Farmhouse Glam also has an online shop with home decor items and their own private label Coffees and Dip Mixes.
Amy’s Modern Farmhouse Glam home decorating style is modern, a bit of a modern farmhouse, and a touch of glam.
Design and decor inspiration comes from the dream home that she and her husband designed and built four years ago. Home decorating has been a passion and creative outlet of hers since she was a child.
Amy’s content has found national attention. The latest magazine features include a six-page feature in Entertain & Celebrate Holiday 2021 and an interview in Entertain & Celebrate Winter 2022. Her DIY shiplap wall in the laundry room was featured on Good Morning America. Additionally, she has partnered with national brands like Walgreens, Target, Walmart Home, eBay, Cricut, Keurig, and Overstock.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Seek out highly successful people and ask them questions about how they did it.
Here’s my advice:
Determination, persistence, and commitment. Starting your own business takes all three of these factors to the extreme. You have to be passionate about what you’re doing and stay true to who you are.
Success does not come from being lucky, it takes hard work and determination. It means having ups and downs with business success.
When you’re running a business on your own, you have to be self-motivated and really want it. Get uncomfortable. Learn new things.
Businesses are more likely to fail than succeed. After running my business for four years now, I can see why. You definitely need to drive. Sometimes you have to step back from a task to reinvigorate your inspiration.
If you’re an influencer or trying to become one, don’t let any trolls on social media steal your spirit or fire. Realize that they are simply spewing out their own sadness within themselves and it’s a reflection of them and not you. I choose to focus on 99% of my followers’ comments, which are positive. I’m blown away by the support and genuinely nice and sweet comments I get from my followers every day. It’s amazing and special to me that people take time out of their day to write thoughtful comments to me. If you throw out positive energy, you attract like-minded positive people. You attract what you are.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.modernfarmhouseglam.com
- Instagram: http://Instagram.com/modernfarmhouseglam
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063536542511
- Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopIYixxloEoMvikinYgeqA
- Other: http://www.tiktok.com/@modernfarmhouseglam
Image Credits
Modern Farmhouse Glam
