Social media can be a really powerful way to connect with and build deeper relationships with your audience – but it can be extremely time consuming. So, we asked some folks we admire to share how they manage their social profiles and whether they’ve hired professionals to help.

Garrett Shaver

My wife and I manage our own business social media. Instagram is our preffered platform but its linked directly to Facebook as well. Read more>>

Savannah Santamaria

With my business, I still feel like I’m at the beginning of this journey. So, for social media, along with every other aspect of running my business, I’m the sole creator. Read more>>

Ashly Wright

Social media is a powerful tool that when used wisely can greatly benefit a small business. I grew up in restaurants as my grandfather owned several in San Francisco and he was well known, so he never struggled with keeping the dining rooms full and the customers happy. Read more>>

Krystle Nickels

I decided to manage my own social media so that I could cultivate a genuine online presence, tailor my personal brand and engage directly with my audience and followers. Read more>>

Cody Pitts

I manage my own social media. I chose to manage it my self because I wanted to be in full control of the photos that I post. Also there is not a lot of money in landscape and nature photography, so I could not afford to hire someone else. Read more>>

Cinneah El-Amin

I grew my Flynanced social channels from 0 to 200,000+ followers in 4 years, with no previous social media management or marketing experience. Read more>>

Kacie Calderon

I choose to run my own social media marketing for Auntie’s Accessories. I made this decision for a couple reasons, namely because I run a small business and I am the face of my brand. Read more>>

Katherine Manley

I manage our Social Media at this time. I believe that since we are an Advertising Agency, offering photo, video and copy, our Social Media presence is our best portfolio. The results have been great. Read more>>