114. $200 to $2000: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Social Media Manager with Jade McNeil

114. $200 to $2000: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Social Media Manager with Jade McNeil

Author: Shannon Segall, Social Media Manager + Mentor June 18, 2024 Duration: 42:26

Today's guest, Jade McNeil, is a social media strategist who helps businesses create compelling Instagram content that attracts leads and clients, even with a smaller audience. Jade shares her journey from managing social media as a side hustle alongside a full-time job to scaling it into a thriving business. She discusses her early client attraction strategies, evolving her pricing from $200 to $2000 and beyond, and the challenges of balancing her full-time job while growing her business.

Whether you're looking to start a side hustle or navigating your full-time job while starting a social media management business, this episode is for you.

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Shan


Every Tuesday, Shannon Segall brings a dose of reality and strategy to the often-glossy world of online business on the Tropical Social Podcast. As a working Social Media Manager and Mentor, she digs into the genuine challenges and triumphs of building a sustainable career managing social media for others. This isn't about theoretical fluff; it's a practical resource for those actively crafting a business that allows for freedom and flexibility. Conversations here focus on actionable social media management and strategy, tackling everything from client acquisition and pricing to systems that create space for a life beyond the screen. Shannon explores what it truly means to design a career on your own terms, whether that dream looks like working from a beach, a coffee shop, or your living room. You'll hear honest discussions about mindset, operational hurdles, and the continuous learning required to stand out in a crowded digital marketplace. Tune in for a relatable and insightful podcast that feels more like a weekly mentorship session, dedicated to helping you navigate entrepreneurship with clarity and build a business that supports your personal definition of the laptop lifestyle.
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