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What to Include in Your First Social Media Management Package
What do you actually deliver when someone pays you for social media management? Here's how to structure a first package that is simple, honest, and deliverable.
May 5, 2026
What to Show a Potential Client When You Don't Have a Portfolio Yet
Not having examples of past work is the first objection most people expect. Here's how to handle it honestly — and what actually matters to a local business owner.
May 4, 2026
How to Walk Into a Local Business and Talk About Their Social Media
The hardest part of starting a social media management business is the first conversation. Here's exactly how to have it — what to say, what to listen for, and how to handle pushback.
May 3, 2026
How Much to Charge for Social Media Management When You're Just Starting Out
The pricing question is the one that stops most people before they start. Here's a real framework for what to charge local businesses — and how to have the conversation.
May 2, 2026
Can You Actually Make Money Doing Social Media for Local Businesses?
Local businesses need social media help and most of them don't have anyone doing it. Here's what the opportunity actually looks like — and how to get started.
May 1, 2026