We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Megan Glenn a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Megan, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?
My confidence and self-esteem has been forged by many factors, but two of the biggest to me have been trial and error and community. Through trial and error, I have attempted new things that pushed the boundaries of my comfort zone, resulting in successes that have driven me to continue to try new things and push myself forward with new confidence. Those trials have also resulted in failures, but I’ve learned that’s OK! It took me some time to realize that even failures are a sign of progress, if something doesn’t work out there is always a lesson to be taken from it, whether it be realizing what went wrong, what could have worked better or how the situation could be handled better next time, there’s ALWAYS growth in the experience. Community is the other big factor, as I have been fortunate enough to meet and work with so many people over the years who have helped form and elevate who I am as an entrepreneur. Differing perspectives and ideas can be a huge boon to your own style, and being able to pick apart constructive criticism from general nay-saying can also lead to growth in your style and business.
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 own and manage a creative marketing agency called Happy Go Social. This journey started for me running a custom tee shirt shop of my own and taking on my own marketing, pairing my knowledge from college courses, life experiences and independent research on the best way to reach customers. I came to realize I LOVED the marketing aspect of the business far more than I did the sales end, and decided to continue to further my education into marketing and take it on as a full time adventure. Now a little over a year in with five employees and over fifteen unique businesses, Happy Go Social is helping small businesses reach new potential clients and collaborations, and we are thrilled to be able to be the facilitators of that! We also have a nonprofit partner we work with in order to give back to the community that has embraced.
Our agency helps business owners get back to the parts of their business THEY love, while helping them grow. We do this by helping with brand creation, social media management, email marketing, business coaching, and more.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Community Building: A topic I have touched on a lot, but one of the most impactful things myself or anyone can do is form relationships with potential customers, other entrepreneurs, businesses, and your local community. The more solid your circle is built the “easier” it becomes to maintain the momentum needed to grow and sustain your business and take on new challenges with the support of those you’ve built up around you to continue to grow and exceed expectations.
Vision: Nailing down a clear vision for my business was one of the most challenging parts for me. Even in the seemingly straightforward realm of marketing, all of the options and styles for self-promotion and client outreach can be overwhelming. Finding that clear vision may seem impossible but once achieved, it’s one of the most fulfilling milestones on the entrepreneurial journey. With a well-defined understanding of my personal and business identity, everything seems to fall into place seamlessly, bolstering my confidence along the way.
Tenacity: It was easy to get discouraged at times, I know I felt it many times in my journey and hit walls where I felt like it just wasn’t going to work and I should give up and just resign myself to a “normal job”. This is where tenacity came in to play, whenever those thoughts crept in I would remind myself to stay optimistic and trust in my gut feeling that what I am doing is what I love and WANT to do. Persevering through these challenges can be trying, but every business has been through struggles and the rewards are always on the other side!
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
There is a community that has formed around Happy Go Social. From family, to friends, to clients, to organizations/clubs and the very community we are based in, there has always been great people around us making what we do possible. My husband Tony has managed the household and helped behind the scenes to make this possible. My daughter Lyra has been my ray of sunshine keeping me entertained and focused. The wonderful group I work with at HGS have all brought unique strengths and perspectives to the brand that build us up. The local community and groups I have joined have been welcoming and supportive and has allowed my business and my family to flourish.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.happygosocial.net
- Instagram: instagram.com/happy.go.social
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happygosocialtn
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-glenn-02952b188/
- Other: Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2132272/share
Image Credits
Magnolia South Studios Amy Haring Photography
