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.

Abrea Da Lay

I’ve always managed my own social media. We started so small that it just made sense and I knew I would need social media to help build the business. Now that I’m in the routine it’s not too much work to continue managing. Read More>>

Holly Blumenkamp

For us here at Apotheosis we run our own social media by way of it being one of my tasks. On Monday’s we are closed for admin days and those are usually the times when I try and make content or posts for us for the upcoming week. We made that choice to really give it a personal touch because I find it important to have staff involved with our socials. I recommend always having someone to run it just to create more consistency. Read More>>

Allyn Brennan

I manage my own social media for Porch Perfect NC. Word of mouth and referrals will always be the best source for new business, but social media has been the tool that allows me to share my work, which is entirely visual, and introduce myself as a local business owner in my community. Read More>>

Brent Feitl

With my YouTube channel “BrentTV”, it can definitely be overwhelming at times. So I’ve created a team of editors, thumbnail designers, and cameramen to help as needed. A lot of what I do I typically run as a one man band. But, sometimes to make the project come together I will construct a team for the project. If I had to suggest something to folks in the YouTube industry, it would be to not overwhelm yourself if you have access to sources that will help with projects and reduce stress. Read More>>