Profile of a Business Owner: Amy Hough

Amy Hough is the owner of Amy Hough Sleep Consulting, a business helping children who are struggling to sleep well.  Amy has spent the past 2+ years working individually with parents through customized sleep plans, private consultations, and one-on-one support and guidance until their children are sleeping through the night.  Amy is also a mother of two children who are now rock star sleepers!

TK: If you were stranded on an island, what 3 items would you be sure to have with you?

My husband
Burt’s Bees Chapstick
Something to read

TK: What inspired you to start your business?

Struggling with my own two children’s sleep which led me to be quite sleep deprived myself.  As a full-time employee, wife, and mom, I knew I had to find a solution fast! This led me to lots of research and eventually helping both of our kids begin sleeping well. It also led me to learning about sleep consulting.  I knew right away that I wanted to help other families do what I did with our kids and that this was a unique business idea to bring to Topeka.  I also received lots of encouragement and nudging from my husband to just do it!

TK: What has been your greatest success? 

Reaching 100 clients several months ago was a fun milestone.  To be able to say that I’ve helped that many children go from terrible sleep to sleeping through the night is very rewarding!

TK: What has been your greatest challenge?

Each child I work with is a new challenge and has their own unique circumstances.  It’s like a puzzle each time I read through a new case and piece together a plan for them. 

Also, learning that my business is mine and I get to run it how I want.  Learning to make decisions for what works for me.  It may not look like another sleep consultant’s business and that’s okay.

TK: What is the biggest risk you have ever taken?

Leaving my full-time corporate job to work my business full-time. Scary and risky for sure but there’s no better way to give yourself a kick in the pants and to make sure you succeed than to leave a sure income. 

TK: How do you recharge?

Working out, family outings, Netflix, eating dessert