Time/week spent: 10h - 20h

For a Social Media Management Agency side hustle, the time commitment typically ranges from 10 to 20 hours per week. Initially, more time is required for setting up the agency, including creating service packages, establishing client acquisition strategies, and building a portfolio. This upfront work can take around 2 weeks to start seeing profits. Once established, the weekly time spent can involve client work such as content creation, scheduling posts, engaging with followers, and analyzing performance metrics. Some weeks may require more time for client projects or marketing efforts, while others may be lighter. In online communities, people often mention that managing a social media agency can be demanding due to the need for consistent content creation and engagement with clients' audiences.