Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Amber Reynolds. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Amber, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Alright, so we’d love to hear about how you got your first client or customer. What’s the story?
When I first got my LLC, I knew I wanted to have a big event to introduce my business to my friends and family. So I created a flyer and a lot of people shared it to help me get my name out there. After my first event, I received an email from my first customer! She wanted to have a “Boss Theme” party for her close friends the following weekend after my event. I was super excited to know I just started and I now have my first party BOOKED! We had such a great time and I was able to gain more business from that first party!
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
My name is Amber and I am the owner of The Paint Factory! I created a mobile sip and paint business June 25, 2020 on my birthday during the pandemic. I wanted to come up with something I enjoyed doing and could make money as well. While sitting at home, I created a list of things I enjoyed doing and painting stuck out the most. I love how calming painting is to me and I wanted to spread that calmness to everyone else! With so much going on in the world at the time and everything shut down, I knew this would be a great idea! I offer in person and virtual paint parties and to-go paint kits! You can choose from a small or large canvas with any design you want! I also provide, paint, brushes, aprons and easels. The great thing about booking The Paint Factory, you do not have to have experience! I’m a self taught painter myself. I started by going to different paint studio’s over the years and learned from that. Painting doesn’t have a age limit either! Everyone can paint at The Paint Factory!
What’s worked well for you in terms of a source for new clients?
The best source of new clients honestly has been big businesses. I’ve been thankful to have been booked by United Health Care, Ezcater, Pepsi Co, and TLC: 90 Day Diaries to name a few. These companies have either found my business on Google or by referrals.
Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?
When I first started my business, before I even had my first event. I applied for a free business course through Atlanta Tech Village and was picked after submitting a essay about my business. I was very thankful, because they only had a certain number of slots available. We would have virtual class 2-3 times a week for a few months. After I finished the course, I was able to take my business to the next level! I was able to learn so much and meet new people. I also use to watch videos on YouTube and read about different businesses and entrepreneurs.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thepaintfactoryllc.com
- Instagram: the.paintfactory
Image Credits
Ezra Ferguson