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.

Briana Kindred

I manage all of my social media accounts myself. I like to be engaged and hands on with my supporters. I also enjoy making the content that’s advertised on my social media. Read more>>

Leah Carter

I manage my own social media because I want all of my platforms to have the same voice. My voice. I also want to be able to share meaningful responses to tags and check in’s. For example, if Susie loved playing with our play kitchen and her mom tags us in a picture of hers the cafe, my comment on the tagged post would say “thanks for playing with us Susie, the kitchen will be right here when you return”. Read more>>

Julissa Vogel

When it comes to social media and small businesses people typically want to see the face(s) behind the product. At least I know I do. I run my own social media because I am the sole person in the business. I have all the behind the scenes information. I have all the product pictures. I know what I want my content to look like, and it looks different from others, but it’s genuine and it’s me. Read more>>

Lakeisha Milstrey

I managed my own page. Being that I’m still looking to re invent blkpg and elevate it; I’d rather handle it with care at this point. I’m not sure if I’ll ever put a team on blkpg. It’s still fresh and growing. There’s a bit of anxiety there when involving others. Read more>>