MEG GLENN IS nothing if not bold. Though involved in various busi – nesses in her home state of Wash – ington, she decided to broaden her geographical horizons on a whim. Within a few months, she, her husband, and their young daughter had moved across the country to Tullahoma.
Choosing Tennessee was no coincidence. Glenn wanted to pursue her business full time, and having family in the area made it an ideal choice. Tullahoma offered opportunities for both employment and personal growth.
In January 2023, Glenn launched her business. Happy Go Social is a creative marketing agency that primarily focuses on assisting small and medium-sized businesses. Initially specializing in email marketing, Happy Go Social has expanded its services to include social media management, graphic design, website development, branding, and business coaching. Glenn’s ultimate goal is to empower small businesses to succeed by sharing her knowledge and expertise.
”I also teach classes and do business coaching be – cause full-on management isn’t in everybody’s budget. My overall goal is to help these small businesses be successful because I’ve been there. We offer teaching to [instruct] them how to do it themselves.”
Glenn’s passion for marketing emerged during her time as a business owner in Washington, where she started assisting fellow business owners with email marketing. Recognizing the untapped potential of this highly effective channel — especially for small busi – HAPPY GO SOCIAL nesses — she decided to offer the service to her peers.
“There are some businesses that are well-loved in the community, with set clients who’ve been going to them forever, but they’ve hit a wall. They have no presence whatsoever. They’re missing out on a lot by not having an online presence, especially when they’re doing so many great supplemental things. Like they’re sponsoring local events and things like that, but if anybody were to look them up, they wouldn’t find it.”
There’s a fair amount of outreach involved in her work. “It’s a lot of education on why social media is important. Trying to bring the 21st century and the internet to some of these businesses — in a way they feel comfortable — can be a challenge.”
The community has welcomed Glenn, including her in the Tullahoma Chamber of Commerce’s “40 Under 40” list of key business people. She hopes to give back to the community that has embraced her so wholeheartedly.
“I want to be a one-stop shop for my clients, especially in this kind of industry. There are so many random things, and you don’t always know what you’re getting, so to say, ‘I can provide you great branding, and I can also build you a website — everything’s going to flow together. We even partner with print brokerages, so I can get your business cards printed for you. I’ve got it all covered.’”
Her family’s roots in Tullahoma play a significant factor in her dedication.
“We’re involved in this community, so we’re going to do a good job for you. We live here too,” she enthuses. Glenn is often out and about, attending chamber events and lending herself to the community through her involvement in the Tullahoma Noon Rotary.
So, what does the future hold for Glenn? “The goal is always growth. I want to be able to reach more people. I’m trying to do as much as I can to spread the word and get out there.” GN