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.

Savannah Marie

I have managed all of my social media accounts since I started, my favorite thing about doing so is that I get to genuinely connect with those who support me and my art! Read more>>

Porcsha Lloyd

At this time, I handle my own social media. As my business grows, I would like to hire someone or a team to manage it. In addition to knowing that times are changing, I want to ensure I’m aligned with the platform’s algorithms so I can capture customers’ attention. Read more>>

Elizabeth Prentiss

The closest I ever came to Facebook and Instagram before the launch of Sunshine Canyon was watching the Social Network in my pajamas. A true luddite, I was crossing my fingers that I could skip it entirely. I kept pitching to friends that maybe I could just be a secret brand that people stumble across in real life and become converts. Read more>>

Aj White

To be frank, being on social media is something I enjoy doing. Being able to do the photography on my own, being able to shoot videos on my own has been a blast. Everything is in your control, of course it can be time consuming but if you are in love with the things you do you will plan to make time for it and make it work. Read more>>

Stefanye Williams

I manageown social media for my brand. Reason being I am an indie brand. I would loose my authenticity if I let a company manage my vision. Not to say a company wouldn’t do a great job but I connected with my audience organically and I want to keep that genuine sense of who I am with the brand and beings it’s owner. Read more>>

Jordynn Bell

When it comes to social media I have pretty much stuck with Instagram and TikTok. I manage my own social media and it is actually very fun to me. When it comes to reels I would say I can now do it with my eyes closed. I have pretty much taught myself the basics, thought outside of the box, and gathered inspo from digital creators with high engagement! Read more>>