Today we’d like to introduce you to Ashley Gipson.
Hi Ashley, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
I’ve always been in the party planning world. I started doing baby showers and events for kids in 2010. I became a certified event planner in 2014. I had a small party planning business prior to the pandemic.
When Covid-19 sweep the nation, social gatherings and parties were obsolete for several months. I noticed a high demand and a rise in the yard sign business. In the middle of the pandemic, I decided to join a Yard Sign franchise and I became the proud owner of Sign Dreamers of Memphis.
Sign Dreamers is the first-yard greeting company with a global purpose. Every yard sign helps give, the gift of education to children in third world countries. A portion of the money is used to support our global partners and educate the hearing impaired in remote areas of the world.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I struggled with the decision to travel down this business path and start a new business venture during a pandemic. I struggled with making the decision and for the first few months questioned if it was the right one. After one successful year in business, I’m overwhelmed with happiness and ecstatic about this business endeavor.
I love the excitement and joy this business creates. Seeing the look on a customer’s face when they see their birthday sign is priceless.
We’ve been impressed with Sign Dreamers of Memphis, 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 Specialize in providing gorgeous custom yard greetings and yard signs for any event or occasion. We service the Memphis Metro area, Mississippi, Arkansas, and surrounding areas.
We add joy and excitement to any celebration and you should know that our mission is to change the world one sign at a time by making a positive impact in our community. Sign Dreamers is an exceptional yard sign business and we stand out from the rest because of our unparalleled sign quality and our unique global purpose.
If we knew you growing up, how would we have described you?
I was born and raised in Memphis and had a wonderful upbringing that included great morals and values. I grew up the oldest sibling of three and the only girl.
My family would have big celebrations for all holidays, birthdays, and major life events. That’s where my love for party planning evolved. My childhood was full of fun and joy. I was very sociable and I enjoyed being a part of groups and clubs at my school and in my community.
In middle school. I was a part of a Women’s youth leadership group. Female leaders and entrepreneurs from the community would mentor us. It was a great opportunity and it taught me a lot about being a business professional at a very young age.
Pricing:
- Our prices are $90-$115 depending on the city and travel distance
- Pricing includes delivery and set-up
- Additional phrases are $25 each (EXAMPLE: Happy 8th Birthday Morgan, We Love You!- “We Love You” is an additional phrase
- Additional name is $15
- The additional day is $25
Contact Info:
- Email: signdreamersmemphis@gmail.com
- Website: signdreamers.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sign_dreamers_memphis/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sign-Dreamers-Memphis-107048414513494
