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.

Alex Pesak

As a brand designer, I love the topic of social media. I have been posting and creating my own content since day one of me owning my own creative studio. In my opinion, there is this unrealistic connection that society has been making with designers and content creators. I think the thing that designers need to reminds themselves of is that we are designers, we are not content creators. Read more>>

Ragni Agarwal

I manage my own social media on multiple platforms. And it is my primary source of marketing and community outreach. I like challenging myself creatively so it can be fun to come up with content ideas and new strategies and learn new tools and tricks. I would say the majority of my commission work comes from social media and a significant portion of my design work. So it’s important for me to devote a good chunk of my business time to social media. Read more>>

Marlaina Blackshear

I currently manage my own social media, and have created resources for small business owners like myself to take control of their content. My company The Bellish Branding Agency specializes in coaching new business owners with branding, web design and social media. With social media, I aim to assist my clients with finding their niche and identifying their target audience to organically increase growth of followers, engagement and reach while staying on brand. My social media management services include; social strategy, management, copywriting, engagement and analytical reporting. Read more>>