Daring Made
Tired of the same old cookie-cutter business advice that keeps you stuck? It’s time to shift the narrative. I’m Sasha Fedunchak—former corporate exec, serial founder, mom of two, and your host here at Daring Made. Every week, we throw out the rulebook and dive deep into what it really takes to build a magnetic brand and a thriving business. From bold marketing strategies and influence psychology to mindset mastery and the real stories behind motherhood and entrepreneurship—this is where ambition meets action. No fluff, just daring ideas and the real talk you crave.
Daring Made
Unpopular Opinion: Don't Hire a Social Media Manager in 2024
Sasha discusses the potential pitfalls of hiring social media managers in 2024, arguing that focusing solely on platform-centric perspectives may not lead to the desired business growth. Instead, the speaker recommends investing in brand strategy, understanding the customer journey, and creating a robust marketing strategy. Providing a real-world example of a beauty service provider, Sasha emphasizes the need for investing in a graded product suite to solve customers' problems progressively.
The podcast also proposes thinking in terms of building communities rather than just getting likes or followers on social media platforms. Without a distinct brand, customer journey mapping, a broader marketing strategy, and the necessary systems, relying solely on social media management can potentially be a waste of money and time.
What you'll hear in the episode:
01:29 Why You Shouldn't Hire a Social Media Manager in 2024
01:57 The Problem with Platform Specific Specialists
03:22 The Importance of a Marketing Strategy
04:01 Understanding Your Business as an Organization
06:00 The Importance of Brand Differentiation
06:21 Understanding Your Customers and Their Needs
10:50 Customer Journey Mapping 101
15:26 Creating a Marketing Ecosystem
25:27 Don’t Start Messy - Get Strategic!
Connect with Sasha:
- Hang out with Sasha: @sashafedunchak
- Work with Sasha: daringhaus.com
