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.

Stacey Hogan

Social media is a huge passion of mine! I manage my own as well as help other business owners maximize their social presence. We often see social media as this toxic and daunting thing, and in over consumption it totally can be- but using it ethically and responsibly we can flood the online space with various passions. Read more>>

John Wai

We manage our own social media. Our entire team is trained to capture content each day for posting. Plus we have a team of videographers and photographers than come in weekly to focus on specific topics. Each week, our team comes up with content ideas and they will be implemented that same week. Read more>>

Brian McAleer

We manage our own… although, we’re one day hoping to have someone to help us manage this and other aspects of our day to day business, we believe social media is the quickest way for new people to find / interact with us, thus requiring our genuine involvement, voice and tone. Read more>>

Sage Miller

I do my own everything! From creating and filming classes, to the editing, designing, marketing, I am my own team essentially! Social media is a very effective form of free marketing, which is a MUST as a small start up with very little capital. I have learned that you gotta use it right though. If you are going to do your own social media marketing you have to fully understand who you are marketing to, and what they want to see. Read more>>

Meleah

Social Media seems to be the way to become more well known in any industry. It has been an adventure learning the tricks and how to handle social media successfully. I get lost down the rabbit hole so many times! Once I start posting, I discover new people and want to engage with them. I guess that’s the point right? But it has become more fun as well as more work. Read more>>

Shivonne Cole

I have been in business for 2 years and it has been difficult completing everything on my own. When you’re running a business you’re customer service, IT, marketing team, inventory, janitor, photographer, sales person etc. It definitely takes a toll on your body. It has become overwhelming but I know one day I will be able to hire at least an assistant. Having someone assist with my everyday task will be such a great help instead of trying to do everything myself. Read more>>