Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Amy Long. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Amy, thanks for joining us today. What do you think it takes to be successful?

To be successful, you need determination, persistence, and commitment, especially when starting your own business.

Passion, drive and work ethic are also a must. If you take those elements and add self-motivation and hard work, you have a potential recipe for success.

Success in business certainly does not come from luck. Most successful people will tell you that they worked their butts off to get where they are. Having success in your own business is similar to working out at the gym in that you won’t see results overnight or even in a few weeks or months. It’s the decisions and action steps you execute each day that eventually turn into your payoff in the future.

Amy, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

Hi my name is Amy Long and I’m the owner of Modern Farmhouse Glam. I’m a social media influencer and business owner. I share ideas for home decor, food, travel, fashion, garden and more on social media and my blog www.modernfarmhouseglam.com .

The name Modern Farmhouse Glam was inspired by my personal home decorating style, which is mainly modern, a touch modern farmhouse and pops of glam! I love inspiring others with my ideas for decorating, especially around Fall/Halloween and Christmas time. Decorating and creating DIY home projects are such positive, creative outlets and it’s rewarding to ignite that spark in others.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

I built my audiences on social media organically through authenticity, consistency, commitment and hard work. I created quality content on a consistent basis and the audience came. My followers look to me for inspiring ideas for home decor, DIY projects, recipes and life! My page is a place where people come for positivity, creativity, and inspiration.

I genuinely enjoy the relationships and connections I’ve built with my followers. I’m grateful for so many kind people who take the time to put thoughtful comments on my posts. And it’s been so much fun connecting online with people with similar interests who I wouldn’t otherwise have met.

My advice to others who are just starting out on social media, trying to grow an audience, is that it’s going to take time, effort, creativity and hard work. Be yourself, share your passions and let your special gifts and talents shine through. Take the time to answer your DMs and respond to comments from your followers.

Have fun, show your personality and be confident on camera. It takes some getting used to hearing your own voice back haha! The more you do it, the more you’ll accept yourself and how you sound to others.

Don’t be discouraged when every post or reel is not a hit. Sometimes the videos that go viral aren’t the ones you expect to.

Can you talk to us about how your side-hustle turned into something more.

I opened up an Instagram account called Modern Farmhouse Glam as a way to share my home decor and DIY home ideas. I simultaneously secured the website domain and LLC. It was very exciting at the beginning when my social media videos began taking off on many platforms!

After building my following, I began to attract the attention of brands. I’ve been fortunate to have partnered with over 50 brands, including collaborations with national companies like Walmart, Target, eBay, Keurig and Overstock. My passion and hobby turned into a business once I was able to monetize through these brand partnerships and product affiliate linking.

A key milestone was being featured in a six page spread in Entertain & Celebrate Holiday Magazine, which showcased my “Snowy Wonderland” home decorated for Christmas.

In 2022 and 2023, I’m honored to be named a Better Homes & Gardens StyleMaker. Last year I attended the BHG 100th Anniversary Celebration in New York City and will again travel to NYC in the fall for the StyleMaker event. I’m so excited to be a part of this incredible event and network with fellow creatives and influencers.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.modernfarmhouseglam.com
• Instagram: http://Instagram.com/modernfarmhouseglam
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/modernfarmhouseglam
• Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopIYixxloEoMvikinYgeqA
• TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@modernfarmhouseglam
• Shop my Home & Closet: www.liketoknow.it/modernfarmhouseglam
• Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/modernfarmhouseglam
• Collaboration Requests & Press: glamgirl@modernfarmhouseglam.com

Image Credits
Modern Farmhouse Glam