Amy Barton-Cotney is a trusted social media consultant with a proven record of follower growth and engagement. Her passion for entertainment marketing is evident by her phenomenal success in securing over a million Tik-Tok followers in less than six months and more than 95,000 followers on Instagram. Amy’s authenticity and light-heartedness is complemented by her no-nonsense approach to personal branding and marketing, which have resulted in notable achievements including speaking at Inman Connect, an exclusive realtor-only event. Amy is currently the Marketing Director at Roots Real Estate Investment Development in Auburn, Alabama, where she assists clients in navigating the home buying and selling process. As their trusted realtor, she helps clients achieve the best possible outcome in the shortest amount of time to realize their dream of home ownership. Amy is a sought-after speaker on the topics of social media, personal branding, and real estate. As a frequent guest on podcasts and former podcast host, Amy shares her insight on how realtors can best grow their business through active engagement on social media platforms. Her spontaneity and fun-loving spirit endear her to a variety of audiences around the world. Amy has been featured in East Alabama Magazine, 360 Metro, and The Plainsman. She was also awarded Top Realtor in Social Media in the State of Alabama by Property Spark. As a seasoned entrepreneur, Amy has also owned and operated two brick-and-mortar businesses including a whimsical boutique near Philadelphia, called Hissyfits. She holds a B.S. in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations with a minor in Marketing from Troy University and has trained at The Finishing School in Atlanta, Georgia. Amy is also a graduate of the Decorators Training Institute and is a Certified Interior Decorator (CID). A native of Tallahassee, Florida, Amy has three grown sons and resides in Auburn, Alabama with her husband.