Welcome back to The Consistency Corner Podcast! In this special solo episode, we're talking all about whether or not it's time to hire a social media manager. We're diving into the role of a social media manager, the benefits of hiring one, and the level of involvement still required by you as the business owner when it comes to content creation and taking care of your clients. You can't expect your social media manager to do all the heavy lifting - you have to have a comprehensive marketing strategy already set in place for your business! Ready to dive in and learn more?  Here's a peek into what we cover in this episode: Why it's important to have strategies in place for attracting, nurturing, and converting clients; a social media manager alone will not drive sales!How hiring a social media manager can provide a professional and consistent presence on social media, but it is still necessary to be involved in the content creation process.Why defining the scope of work and aligning on platforms, content types, and engagement strategies is crucial when hiring a social media manager.Hiring a social media manager not feasible right now? Consider alternative options like the Nine Grid Strategy!Learn more about the Done For You 9 Grid and apply for your very own custom Instagram strategy that will allow you to step away from social media!  Connect with Ruthie and The Consistency Corner on Instagram!Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts and be sure to screen shot, share, and tag me in stories so I know you listened and can root for you!