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.

Marcus Joseph

I manage my own social media ..I’ve made that choice because I want to learn every aspect about the social media business ..I’ve taken a certification course in social media for business but still learn something new everyday when I’m actually working on my platforms ..I’ve had positive results and just started getting paid for certain gigs my advice is to stay consistent and ACTUALLY engage .. some influencers make the mistake of thinking their too big to engage ..your community is your support Read more>>

Perrie Patterson

Advertising and social media are key. Today we see ordinary people, kids and college students become famous almost overnight through a post or through their own platforms on social media. Creating a presence online through the use of multiple social media platforms is effective. Also having others share and tagging your page or social tag can also spread the word about what you do and what you have to offer or sell.  Making sure you have great content and images and posting often brings new interest to your site (s). Read more>>

Maravilha Ndombaxi

I currently manage my social media on my own because I prefer to be hands-on and handle things personally. Since my business is still small, I don’t feel the need for outside assistance just yet. However, as my client base grows and business picks up, I definitely plan to reach out and outsource some help. For now, I’m comfortable managing everything myself. One lesson I would share with others is the importance of not getting so caught up in everything else that you forget to focus on your own business. There are times when I forget to check my social media or take a break, which can lead to delayed responses. On TikTok, for example, I don’t always see comments right away, and I want people to know they’re not being ignored. Sometimes, the notifications don’t show up, and I have to manually go through my videos to find and respond to comments. Read more>>

Gabriella Schatt

I still manage my personal media, but I have put together a team to help run The Hersheypark Passholders Group. As the group grew, it was harder to keep up with everything going on in it. Comments and posts were speeding up, and having a busy schedule was hard to keep an eye on things. It was tough finding people who were willing to agree with how I thought the group should be run. It wasn’t the best process at first, but after finding the right team it became a lot easier. Read more>>

Priest Rivera Host Of Burn Factory Show

Since its inception, the Burn Factory has experienced remarkable growth through social media, transforming from a passionate project into a prominent movement. Leveraging platforms like YouTube and Instagram, we’ve built a strong online presence that resonates with a wide audience. In just 18 months, our social media efforts have led to significant milestones: over 2 million views on our YouTube channel, more than 790,000 impressions on Instagram, and impressive engagement with our new Burn or Chill segment, which has garnered over 500,000 impressions in just 3 months. Read more>>