The Cost Mirror

What does doing it yourself actually cost?

Owners spend 3–10 hours a week on social alone (published research — sources below). Put in your own numbers; the math happens in front of you. No email required, nothing saved.

Hours you spend on marketing / week

What your working hour is worth ($)

What you pay for marketing tools now ($/mo)

Every number above is yours. Research on owner hours: 3–10 hrs/week is the published range (glowsocial.com, verticalresponse.com). Your hourly value is whatever YOU say it is.

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