Shannon's Social Media

29/10/2025

Do you work from home, running your own business? Lot's of my followers are solopreneurs, often in their start up phase. And sometimes, growing a business can feel a little slow. Soooo.... what if, while you’re growing your biz, you could earn extra income helping local businesses with their social media?

You already create content for your own brand, so you know the basics of posting, writing captions, taking photos, and showing up online. Imagine using those same skills to manage social media for other businesses in your local area.

That’s exactly what I do, and it’s how I’ve been able to work from home, support my family as a divorced solo parent, and build a flexible business that fits around real life.

And now I’m showing you exactly how to do it too.

My new course, Ready, Set, SOCIAL!, walks you through how to:

✅ Set yourself up as a freelance social media manager
✅ Create packages and pricing that actually make sense
✅ Find your first paying clients
✅ Confidently run social media for local businesses (not online coaches or influencers)

You’re not giving up on your dream business; you’re simply using your skills in another way to create income and confidence while things grow.

Even one or two local clients can make a big difference to your income each month. Plus, they need your help!

I’m currently recording the modules right now (so exciting!), and the waitlist is open. Join the list to be first to know when it’s ready and get a special discount when it launches.

👉 Get on the waitlist here: https://shannonssocialmedia.com.au/waitlist/

29/10/2025

Big news for my fellow social media managers + VAs! I’ve decided to make The Ultimate SMM Planner completely FREEEEE. Yep. Free. Zero dollars. No catch.

I’m setting up the landing page this week, but if you want early access, just DM me “PLANNER” and I’ll send your free copy as soon as it’s ready.

Now before you ask why the heck I’m giving it away, here’s the tea 👇

1️⃣ I made this planner because I needed it — I tried Notion, Asana, Google Tasks, paper diaries… nothing worked. So I created my own. And I know there are other social media managers and VA's out there who’ll get it.

2️⃣ It’s designed for the paper-and-pen girlies. The ones who love a highlighter, a good tick box, and the satisfaction of actually crossing things off.

3️⃣ It’s meant to be printed — mine cost about $18 at my local print shop in greyscale, spiral bound with covers. If you’re still in a day job with access to a big office printer… congratulations! Print it off when no-one is looking!

4️⃣ And honestly? It’s just too good to gatekeep. If it helps you get more organised, stress less, and feel a bit more in control of client chaos — that’s a win in my books.

So yep. It’s going to be FREE.
DM me “PLANNER” if you want it first!

28/10/2025

Guess what I’m doing today? ... 🎥 Recording modules for Ready, Set, SOCIAL! 💻✨

But these aren’t your typical “watch me talk at you for 30 minutes” kind of lessons.

Most of the modules are a DO-IT-WITH-ME style, so you’re literally setting up your social media business while you watch.

👀 Watch my screen
🖱 See exactly what I’m doing
⏸ Pause and do it yourself
▶ Resume when you're ready

You’re not just learning what to do —
You’re actually getting it DONE.

✔ Setting up your business
✔ Getting client-ready
✔ Learning the way I run a successful freelance social media biz from home — even as a solo parent with kids running around and a butt-load of housework to keep on top of

If you want to start (or grow) your own social media business and work flexibly from home… this is your sign.

📩 Comment/DM “waitlist” if you’d like early access + a special discount when it launches!

24/10/2025

If you’ve got kids, Christmas school holidays could actually be the perfect time to start your freelance social media business. And let's face it - they are only about 6 or 7 weeks awayyy (OMG).

No, seriously.
Put a movie on, dish out the snacks, pop in your headphones and in just a few focused hours, you’ll be on your way to being set up and ready to start signing clients.

✨Ready, Set, SOCIAL!✨ is my brand new course where I don’t just tell you what to do, I show you exactly how to set up your social media management business, step by step.

✔ Set up your profiles, tools and systems
✔ Create and price your first package
✔ Start finding clients (even if you’re brand new)
✔ Work from home on your own schedule

If you’ve been waiting for a flexible, real-world way to earn extra income... this is IT.

Get on the waitlist now to be the first to know when it drops (and score a cheeky discount before anyone else)...

🔗 Link in bio or comment “WAITLIST” below and I’ll send it straight to your inbox!

24/10/2025

Christmas is creeping up fast - just 2 months away, in fact! (how is it almost here again?) 🎄

If you want your business to have its best Christmas ever, now’s the time to get organised. Imagine heading into December with your social media content done, scheduled and ready to go… while you actually enjoy some time off with family, friends and maybe a festive drink or two. 🍷

Here’s how I can help you tick social media off your to-do list before the chaos begins:

⚡ Power Hour: a 75-minute done-with-you session where we plan, write and create your next month of posts together. Quick, fun and productive.

👑 VIP Day: a full 8 hours of done-for-you content creation, strategy and ads so you can hand it all over and relax knowing it’s sorted.

📞 Discovery Call: a free 20-minute chat by phone or Zoom to figure out which option fits best for your business.

Get your socials organised now and roll into December feeling calm, prepared and ready for your best Christmas yet.
→ Power Hour link: https://shannonssocialmedia.com.au/done-with-you/
→ VIP Day info: https://shannonssocialmedia.com.au/vip-day/
→ Book a Discovery Call: https://tidycal.com/shannons/20mins

Let’s get it booked in before the tinsel and to-do lists take over! 🎅

22/10/2025

Be honest. When was the last time you actually posted something you were proud of?

You know social media matters. You’ve got photos sitting in your camera roll, half-written captions in your notes, and “update socials” has been on your to-do list since February.

Let’s fix that together.

In your ✨Done With You Social Media Power Hour✨, we’ll spend 75 minutes on Zoom planning, writing and designing your next month of posts. You bring your ideas and offers, and I’ll help you turn them into captions and visuals that sound like you.

You’ll log off thinking, “Wow, that was easier than I thought.”

Ready to get your November content sorted? Comment or DM and I'll send you the link to book your Power Hour now!

15/10/2025

✨ Little project update! I finally finished (well… *mostly* finished) something I’ve been using behind the scenes in my business for the last couple of years... my own planner designed especially for social media managers.

I created it when I couldn’t find anything that actually worked for how I run my business. I wanted something simple and practical that helped me keep track of all my clients’ posts and get them scheduled in. And I wanted a physical planner — not another digital system. Maybe it’s the millennial in me, but I love paper, coloured pens, and good old-fashioned ticking boxes.

So I built my own planner and honestly, it’s become my lifeline. It’s undated, lasts 15 months, and it’s where I track everything from content scheduling and income to personal goals. Plus, I can take it with me when I travel for work or head off on school holidays with the kids, so I can always flick it open and reassure myself I haven’t forgotten anything!

It’s been my trusty little system for staying organised through client chaos, school holidays, solo parenting and running a business... and now it’s finally finished ready to share with the world!

This pic is just a mockup - I'll pick up my freshly updated version from the print shop later this week!

13/10/2025

Create your content with me helping you! We jump on Zoom for 75 minutes and get straight to work. You bring your ideas, photos, or offers and together we:

✨ Map out what to post over the next month
✨ Write captions that sound like you
✨ Plan visuals or Canva templates that fit your brand
✨ Make sure every post ties back to your goals

It’s not coaching. It’s not done-for-you.
It’s hands-on, productive, and actually fun.

Most people finish their session with their monthly posts ready-to-go and a huge sense of relief knowing it’s all sorted.

Each session is $200 AUD for 75 minutes and done entirely over Zoom - so I can help you no matter where you are located.

💬 Let me know if you’d like me to send you the link with more details to book your own Power Hour!

12/10/2025

🚨 Last chance to grab the 10-month payment plan! Super Early-Bird discounted price ends soon!

Join me in Bali next August (1–8 August 2026) for a Social Media Retreat designed for business owners, social media managers, and virtual assistants who want to create, learn, and relax... all in one unforgettable week!

If you jump in this month, you can spread your payments across 10 months - just $330 a month with no deposit needed!

Last year’s retreat was such a vibe — think luxury villas, poolside strategy chats, photo shoots, flying dresses, spa days, and a whole lot of laughter. We were so productive in just a few hours each day that the rest of the time was free for massages, adventures, and cocktails by the pool. 🍹✨

So if you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign - let’s make it happen!

📩 Grab the info pack via the link in my bio, or DM/comment “BALI” and I’ll send it straight to your inbox.

This Super Early-Bird Price of $3,300 AUD ends soon. Three ladies have already snagged their spots - will you be next?

11/10/2025

Something new is coming!🎉

If you’ve ever thought about starting your own social media management business but didn’t know where to begin, this is your sign.

Ready, Set, Social is my new course that shows you exactly how to start offering social media management as a paid service. I don't just tell you what to do, I show you HOW to do it, step-by-step, to start and grow your very own social media marketing business. Get set up fast, find your first clients, and start earning moneyyyy.

You’ll learn how to:
✅ Set yourself up as a freelancer
✅ Create your packages and pricing
✅ Find your first paying clients
✅ Work flexibly from home (or anywhere!)
✅ Create social media content for yourself AND your amazing clients

It’s perfect for people who want to:
💡 Start a social media side hustle for extra cash
💡 Replace their current income/job with their own business
💡 Work school hours or from home
💡 Make an income around your family schedule
💡 Stay on maternity leave a bit longer before returning to your "real job"
💡 Build something of their own that actually pays $$$

Join the waitlist today and be the first to know when doors open - plus get a special launch discount when the course goes live!

Jump on the waitlist here: https://shannonssocialmedia.com.au/waitlist/

10/10/2025

You don’t need to do your social media alone anymore.

My Done-With-You Social Media Power Hour is a 75-minute Zoom session where we create your content together - captions, ideas, Canva templates, and all.

Perfect if you:
✨ Know what you want to post but can’t find the words
✨ Have great photos but no idea what to write with them
✨ Want to promote an offer, service, or event and need help pulling it together
✨ Just want someone to sit with you (virtually) and get it done

We’ll plan your month, write your captions, and design visuals together — all in real time so you leave with posts ready to go.

Each session is $200 for 75 minutes and includes personalised strategy and hands-on support.

Here's the link to learn more and book your spot!
👉 https://shannonssocialmedia.com.au/done-with-you/

07/10/2025

When your marketing is so good, people think its an Advertising Stunt ... and not that your client's fruit & veg truck was actually stolen and hooning around dangerously through Rockhampton for over 8 hours today.

🚨 PUNS ASIDE — PLEASE STAY SAFE & DO NOT APPROACH! 🚨

Police are currently in pursuit of our stolen delivery truck. We’d like to remind everyone to stay safe and do not approach the vehicle or the driver. If you see our truck, please give it a wide berth and avoid where possible.

There are reports of extremely dangerous driving, where the driver has allegedly come close to colliding with pedestrians and other vehicles. The last thing we want to see is anyone getting hurt.

Please stay alert and stay safe, CQ friends.

🍌 This is bananas! B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

PS: Our bananas are $2.99/kg and asparagus is just 99c a bunch - both on special until 5.30pm Thursday.

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DETAILS:
Our Doblo’s delivery truck was stolen from our carpark at approximately 8:30am on Tuesday, 7th October.
Vehicle details: 2024 Model 6 Tonne Isuzu, Rego: XB59SL (Delivery Truck, not a Semi)
Doblo’s signage (similar to the semi pictured, but it is NOT the semi that was stolen) – should stand out easily.
Missing from Rockhampton, Central Queensland 4701.
If you see this vehicle or have any information, please contact Police immediately.
Thank you.