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EPISODE · Oct 25, 2025 · 35 MIN

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Social Media Manager

from Dishing Up Digital with Ellen Mackenzie · host Ellen Mackenzie

In this spicy episode of the Dishing up Digital podcast, I’m sharing some of the wildest, most chaotic moments from my 6 years as a social media manager. From nightmare clients to contractor drama, invoice ghosting to holiday content meltdowns—these stories had me questioning everything.But with each messy moment came a powerful lesson that’s shaped how I run my business today.Here’s what we’re diving into:💔 A client ended our contract with zero notice during their divorce🌍 I redid a month of content while on vacation in South Africa🙃 A contractor nearly cost me my biggest client😵‍💫 7+ revisions on one post—and the meltdown that followed🚨 Late invoices, luxury car purchases, and the audacity🧾 Refunds, breakdowns, and what finally taught me to walk awayIf you’re a social media manager, freelancer, or service provider, this episode is your permission slip to set boundaries, charge your worth, and protect your peace.🎧 LISTEN NOW — and stay ‘til the end for the most unhinged confession I’ve never shared publicly 👀xxEllen🚨 Sign up for my FREE webinar on how to become a social media manager: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/freewebinar——————————————————————————————————————————💻 //LINKS// 💻The ultimate template bundle for social media managers: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/offers/DwKaVUZdBuy Ellen's book: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/0473664798📲 //SOCIAL MEDIA//Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee🤯 //FREE GUIDE//How to become a social media manager: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/freebie👩‍💻 Ellen’s business: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/📧 Sponsorship enquiries: [email protected]

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