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Social Side Hustle: 21 Days to Becoming a Social Media Manager

October 20, 2017 | blogging, motivation, social media, technology, tips

It’s finally time you guys! What I have been promising for months now is finally done, and the doors will soon open for my e-course which is all about making money from home in social media. This course is for you if you want to work form home part time OR full time, learn how to automate work so that you are working SMARTER and not HARDER, and want a better life for you and your family.

I grew up in a very hard working family. It was instilled in me as a small child that you have to work hard to get what you want in life. While I still believe this to an extent, a lot of us have a tendency to take this a step too far. It hit me one day when I was complaining to my husband. I vividly remember saying to him: “It’s just not fair. I work SO HARD but don’t seem to be getting anywhere. I work way harder than XYZ, and they are doing so much better than me.”

Wow.

So much to digest in that simple sentence.

First I want to point out this isn’t a jealously thing, I am truly happy for those who are happy and successful, this was about me being really hard on myself and trying to “earn” my way to success. I thought that the more hours I put in, the more I focused, and the more sacrifices I made, it would all add up to success on my part. I mean, that’s the “rule” right?

Wrong.

While this is true for some people, what if I told you that you could be successful WITHOUT working more hours, without killing yourself and wearing yourself down, and without stressing about what to do next?

Work smarter, not harder.

As a social media manager, I have figured out a lot of ways, mostly by experience, research, and the knowledge of others, that have allowed me to work this way. I now spend way less time working than I did when I had a 9-5, but I am making more money, AND I get to work from home. How?

A lot of reasons. Not something I can share in one single blog post. Sure there is front in work, but once your processes are all set up, you can use tools and systems to your advantage and work smarter, not harder.

That’s why I created Social Side Hustle. Sure, you could spend years (like I did) spinning your wheels trying to crack the code, and sure, you would eventually figure it out because you are a smart cookie, OR, you could take my course, and learn everything you need to know to work for yourself from home, all in 21 days or less.

I will be sending out emails next week announcing my pre-sale, free webinar, and my launch, so you won’t want to miss it! Make sure you are on the list by signing up here, and you will also get a free social media manager checklist.

Get ready to work smarter and not harder!

 

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  1. April@LoveOurRealLife says

    October 20, 2017 at 10:15 am

    Social media is a real challenge…thanks for helping navigate!

    • Heather says

      October 20, 2017 at 10:18 am

      No problem!

  2. Karen says

    October 20, 2017 at 10:18 am

    Congrats! I know this is something you’ve been working on for a really long time! Best wishes!! 🙂

    • Heather says

      October 20, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Thanks friend!

  3. Lyndsey says

    October 20, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    these are such great tips!! thanks for sharing, such a good opportunity!

  4. Jennifer says

    October 20, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    I would love to know more about this-how do you even begin to find jobs for social media management? i’d love to work from home, and make a good living it it. And if I’m going to spend so much time on social media anyway, I should enjoy it and get paid for it:)

    • Heather says

      October 20, 2017 at 4:27 pm

      Exactly! That’s how I felt. I’m hosting a free webinar in a couple weeks with tips on getting clients. And my course opens next Wednesday for pre sale. Be sure to get on my mocking list so you are notified when it opens!

      • Jennifer says

        October 24, 2017 at 4:04 pm

        Awesome! i m n your mailing list, I get your newsletter, so I assume thats the same?

        • Heather says

          October 24, 2017 at 4:05 pm

          Yes! Be on the lookout tomorrow morning!

  5. Angela Kim says

    October 20, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    Wow this is awesome. Best of luck in your course! Can’t wait to learn all about it

  6. Tabitha Blue says

    October 21, 2017 at 3:55 am

    SOOO excited for you and this course and your new venture!!! Get it girl!

  7. Diana says

    October 22, 2017 at 7:17 am

    Wow this is amazing. I am always looking for ways to make money as a stay at home mom

    • Heather says

      October 22, 2017 at 7:39 am

      You should sign up on my list to get my launch emails this week!

  8. Charissa | thenotsobusymom says

    October 23, 2017 at 7:51 am

    Excited to start following you, Heather! I have a lot to learn! 🙂

    • Heather says

      October 23, 2017 at 8:13 am

      ???

  9. Heather Sell says

    October 31, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    Am so excited to take your e-course! How exciting! I can use all the help I can get. 🙂

    • Heather says

      November 1, 2017 at 6:24 am

      Yay! Have you purchased yet? Price goes up November 2!

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