Hashtag Managed

Meet Alex Kirby, former teacher, mom of two, and marketing strategist with a passion for the hospitality industry. In this episode, Alex opens up about her journey to building a digital marketing business, balancing mom life, rebranding, and how she found her niche in an industry she truly loves.

Tune in to hear Alex's story and advice — this is perfect for anyone looking to rebrand, build their business, or just find that balance of it all without sacrificing all the moment moms in between.

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Welcome back to another Managed Minute episode sponsored by Metricool. Head to ⁠⁠https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHTAGMANAGED for 30 days free of any Premium plan.

With the holidays right around the corner, gifting is probably on your mind. In this episode, we’re sharing a few creative and thoughtful gift ideas you can give your social media management clients to strengthen those business relationships!

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If your income relies on full social media management client packages, you’re one tough week away from burnout. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to create recurring revenue streams. From digital products and memberships to affiliate income and brand deals, we’ll help you find what fits your skills, schedule, and goals. Tune in!

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Learn more about our Social Strategist’s Black Friday Survival Kit, a complete campaign-in-a-box for Black Friday + Cyber Monday!

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Over the past eight years in business, there have been plenty of highs, lows, and everything in between. To mark this milestone, Jessica is sharing 8 lessons she’s learned along the way as a social media agency owner, from navigating burnout to celebrating wins (even the small ones). Tune in to hear all eight lessons Jess is taking away after eight years in business.

This Managed Minute is sponsored by Metricool. Head to ⁠⁠https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHTAGMANAGED for 30 days free of any Premium plan.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Morgan Buckner, founder of Buckner Media, who built a six-figure social media agency for real estate professionals in just over a year. Morgan shares:

• How she found her footing in the real estate niche

• The systems and processes that helped her scale quickly

• Why consistency and boundaries matter when you’re growing fast

• How AI tools have streamlined her agency

• What it really looks like to build a team

If you’ve been thinking about niching down, growing your team, or streamlining your systems, this episode is full of practical advice and motivation to help you take your agency to the next level.

This episode is sponsored by Metricool. Head to ⁠⁠https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHTAGMANAGED for 30 days free of any Premium plan.

Connect with Morgan

Follow Buckner Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bucknermedia/

Listen to the Clicks to Closings Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7y4qZH0m21jMyBXQHttiSG?si=WgwQP60GR7a4VU4Pgtlisw

Visit Morgan's Website: https://www.bucknermediaky.com/

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November is coming in hot with social updates you don’t want to sleep on. From platform updates, new features, and algorithm tweaks, we’re recapping it all so you can adjust your strategy and get back to planning your Thanksgiving tablescape.

This episode is sponsored by Metricool. Head to ⁠⁠https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHTAGMANAGED for 30 days free of any Premium plan.

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Join the social club a.k.a. our FREE email list! https://www.hashtagmanaged.com/social-club

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We are back with another agency updates episode, but this one is a little extra special because we are celebrating our business birthday! In this episode, we’re reflecting on the past seven years in business, the lessons we’ve learned, and the mistakes we’ve made. Plus, a little behind the scenes into what we've been working on lately and how we’re evolving as we head into year eight.

This episode is sponsored by Metricool. Head to ⁠⁠https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged/ and use code HASHTAGMANAGED for 30 days free of any Premium plan.

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Join the social club a.k.a. our FREE email list! https://www.hashtagmanaged.com/social-club

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In this episode, we’re breaking down how to actually plan and pitch Black Friday and holiday promos without losing your sanity as a social media marketer! From Q4 budget talks to offer ideas and campaign mapping, we’ve got you covered! Tune in now.

Managed Minutes is brought to you by Metricool. Head to ⁠⁠https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHTAGMANAGED for 30 days free of any Premium plan.

Connect with the Hashtag Managed Community

Join the social club a.k.a. our FREE email list! https://www.hashtagmanaged.com/social-club

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What's changing on social media in 2026, and how can we start strategizing for these changes now? That's exactly what we are discussing in this episode as we go over the 2026 marketing predictions from Social Media Today's article, with our hot takes and added predictions. Tune in and let us know in the comments what else you think 2026 has in store!

This episode is sponsored by Metricool. Head to ⁠⁠https://metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHTAGMANAGED for 30 days free of any Premium plan.

Connect with the Hashtag Managed Community

Join the social club a.k.a. our FREE email list! https://www.hashtagmanaged.com/social-club

Follow the pod's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagmanaged/

Join the free Hashtag Managed Collective Community for social media managers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hashtagmanagedcollective

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In this episode, we’re diving into how social media managers can expand their offers (and income!) by adding email marketing to their services.

Tune in for this week's Managed Minute, sponsored by Metricool. Head to metricool.com/hashtagmanaged and use code HASHTAGMANAGED for 30 days free of any Premium plan.

Connect with the Hashtag Managed Community

Join the social club a.k.a. our FREE email list! https://www.hashtagmanaged.com/social-club

Follow the pod's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hashtagmanaged/

Join the free Hashtag Managed Collective Community for social media managers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hashtagmanagedcollective

Love listening? We would appreciate it if you would leave a rating and review to support the show!