101. How I’d Start as a Social Media Manager in 2025 (With $0 Budget)

22/07/2025 7 min Temporada 2 Episodio 101
101. How I’d Start as a Social Media Manager in 2025 (With $0 Budget)

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Starting From Scratch? Here's How to Become a Social Media Manager in 2025 (Without Spending a Dime)If you’ve been dreaming about becoming a social media manager but feel stuck because your budget’s at $0… this one’s for you.In this episode, Shanté walks you through exactly how she’d start a social media management business in today’s climate—with zero upfront investment. No fluff, no guilt, no “you just have to want it bad enough” hustle-speak. Just a step-by-step path that prioritizes skill, strategy, and service over spending.Here’s what we cover:Why social media management is way more competitive than it used to be—and how that’s actually a good thingHow to build your portfolio through high-value service trades (and avoid unpaid “exposure” traps)The 3-part system to go from learner → practitioner → professional—with free tools and real-world applicationThe difference between hobbyist content and building a voice-safe, results-driven client presenceThis episode is your permission to start small—but start smart. You can launch your career without courses, subscriptions, or tools. And when you’re ready to charge? We’ve got the roadmap for that too.If you're feeling ready to move from free to paid, check out the Starter Toolkit Bundle. It’s designed to help you price with confidence, pitch with clarity, and showcase your results:Pricing CalculatorProposal TemplateCase Study TemplateCanva Content CalendarInstagram Client Attraction KitIt’s the bundle we wish we had when we started—and it’s $45 off when you grab it all together.Mentioned in this episode:The Back OfficeYour free resource hub with 7 years of Shanté's best trainings, templates, and field notes organized by topic. Everything that's helped her clients and mentees build profitable social media businesses—now in one searchable place.

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