Meet Amy Gallagher

We recently connected with Amy Gallagher and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Amy, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?

Growing up, I learned the importance of responsibility and hard work from my mom and dad. They have served on the board of the organizations that meant the most to them, our family, and the community. Observing their commitment to our family and these organizations showed me that if you want to get something done and make positive changes, you have to get your hands dirty, get involved, and make those changes. Additionally, my husband has always worked from home, so I have been watching his work ethic. I have learned so much from him about setting personal goals, and striving to achieve them has helped me develop a strong sense of discipline and motivation.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I went out on a limb and bought myself equipment to make tumblers, thinking it would be a fun little hobby to make customized tumblers for friends and family. One day, I made a tumbler with my friend’s bar logo, and he loved it. He ordered 35 tumblers with his logo to sell at his bar. When I was delivering the tumblers to him, a lady saw the customized tumblers and asked where he got them. She is the head of marketing for a large construction company in the area and wanted to order 25 tumblers with their logo for advertising purposes. I couldn’t believe it! What started as a hobby quickly turned into a flourishing business. I enjoy making tumblers to give away as gifts. I made a friend a “football mom” tumbler with her son’s last name and number in a football jersey. She brought it to a tailgate party, and the orders started pouring in within days. As of today, I have created tumblers for 11 area sports teams and dance schools. I love to help my customers come up with ideas to make their tumbler designs as unique and personalized as they want. The bulk of my business comes from companies of all sizes, ordering my custom tumblers for advertising, corporate gifting, and giveaways. Everyone likes receiving a gift with their name on it. When a company orders tumblers for their employees, I always tell them that I can make every tumbler personalized for each employee by adding their names.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

My family always says I am a master at networking. The truth is, I just love people. I love meeting new people, talking to people, learning about them, sharing about myself, and becoming friends. As the old quote says, “There are no strangers here; only friends you haven’t met yet.” Fortunately, my God-given talent for making friends often opens doors to new opportunities. I advise anyone starting a new business to talk to people. Share what you do with them, especially with other small business owners. I have found that small business owners support and help each other in every way possible.

Any advice for folks feeling overwhelmed?

When I feel overwhelmed, I ask for help from family and friends. I know many people hate asking for help, but I genuinely believe that the people in your inner circle will always appreciate you asking for help if you are overwhelmed.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://brandinhand.square.site
• Instagram: brandinhandtumblers
• Facebook: Brand-In-Hand Tumblers