Today we’d like to introduce you to Amber Jones.
Amber, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
My journey began as soon as I received my acceptance to Tennessee State University. I was ecstatic yet overwhelmed because I would be the first in my family to ever attend college. That type of pressure further fueled me to excel academically and graduate at the top of my class. During undergrad, I founded the organization Give. One, a non-profit that solely focuses on providing for our underprivileged youth. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I created a different method to provide school supplies and provide gifts and food during the holiday season by making it a drive-thru experience. Unfortunately, during the midst of the pandemic, I lost my job which helped support my financial obligations.
Two weeks later, my sister that lived with me also lost her job due to furlough. I was at a loss for words and discouraged; However, I didn’t spend long wallowing in self-pity. Instead of searching for another 9-5 job, I ventured into creating my own business. I noted that the common issue for business owners was their lack of diverse digital marketing. Studies show the brands with the highest diversity scores showed an 83% higher consumer preference. I went out on a limb and decided to develop my own digital marketing agency, Social Gourmet. A one-stop-shop for business owners. My team and I provide services such as social media management, advertisements, and graphic design, just to name a few. Our clientele has astonishing success stories, in which they noticed an improvement in sales in just little as three to four weeks of receiving our services. Over the course of this year, I have witnessed the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, but in the end, our business has over +50 clients and we are looking to expand our business exponentially. In addition to assisting businesses, I have recently had the pleasure of providing marketing & branding services for upcoming artists at Loud Sound Studios located on Music Row.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Definitely not, on a business level, there were times when I lost six members of my team, which resulted in losing several clients. I found myself in a constant depression, I knew I was capable of completing any task but it was very discouraging. When I first started, I would work for several hours and would only receive $75 a month. Once I was able to prove the amount of revenue I was able to generate for businesses in result of my services, I slowly increased my prices. Knowing my worth was probably one of the hardest challenges. I knew the value I provided, but I was always nervous about those who might say “No.”
We’ve been impressed with Social Gourmet, 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?
We are a digital marketing agency that provides services such as social media management, advertisements, and unlimited graphic design. We specialize in social media management on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. One of our most unique services (included with social media management) is that we personally engage with 1000+ accounts within your niche to gain more exposure for your business. This strategy increases the ability to reach new clients/customers. We have several success stories from our clients. For example, we worked with a hairstylist that was only making $2,000 a month. After using our services for 60 days, she saw an increase and is now making about $8,000 a month. We work around the clock to provide the best service for our clients.
So maybe we end on discussing what matters most to you and why?
Quality & efficiency means the most to me. When it comes to running a business, there are times when you might need a last-minute flyer, ad campaign, or social media strategy. We provide quality content & results whenever needed.
Pricing:
- Social Media Management (Unlimited graphics, Engagements, Free weekly consultations, and 40 posts a month: 1,000 a/mo)
- Flyers & Logos: $60
- Ad Campaign: $500
- Website: $750
Contact Info:
- Email: amber@mysocialgourmet.com
- Website: linktr.ee/mysocialgourmet
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/socialgourmet_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mysocialgourmet
- Other: https://calendly.com/ajones-/30mincheck-in
Image Credits
@allthingskr
