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Done-For-You vs. Freelancers: What’s Smarter?
A Path to Results Without Burnout
Ray Perry
June 12, 2025
Don't go buy another hammer when you need a new house built. Hire a homebuilder.
🧩 Does Marketing Feel Like A Second Full-Time Job That You Do For Free and Never Wanted In The First Place?
Many local business owners find themselves juggling their marketing efforts during those quiet late-night hours or those brief moments of downtime while they keep their operations running. It's a real testament to their dedication and hustle! Most do not set out to be marketers, but they write social media posts, draft emails, handle online ads, and manage their core business tasks.
While bringing freelancers on board can be a fantastic option, it's important to recognize that this approach comes with its own challenges. In this edition, we will discuss the key differences between using freelancers and a done-for-you marketing system. We will show you how a full-service, strategic approach can reduce overwhelm, streamline execution, and achieve consistent, measurable growth.
The Challenge
Local business owners often manage marketing late at night or during off-hours.
Many didn’t intend to become marketers but handle social media, emails, and ads themselves.
The Problem with Freelancers
Outsourcing to freelancers can feel like additional work.
Managing multiple contractors requires time and coordination.
The Smarter Solution
This week’s edition explores:
The key differences between freelancers and done-for-you marketing systems.
How a systematic, full-service approach can create consistent growth and reduce overwhelm.
💼 What Is “Done-For-You” Marketing?
It’s not just outsourcing tasks—it’s outsourcing results.
With a done-for-you service, you get: LEADS!
A DFY service may also provide you with:
✅ A full content calendar
✅ Social posts, email newsletters, and blog articles
✅ Lead capture & sales automation
✅ Reporting and optimization—no chasing anyone down
It’s like adding a marketing team without hiring one that gets RESULTS!
🧑🎨 What Do Freelancers Offer?
Freelancers can be great, but usually for one-off needs:
A blog post here
A few social graphics there
Maybe someone to “manage” your Instagram
But you’ll likely still be directing strategy, reviewing every piece, and asking, “Why aren’t we getting leads?”
📊 Fact of the Week
66% of small business owners say they don’t have the time or skill to do consistent marketing, and 81% want help that gets it done. (Source: Keap, Small Business Survey)
⚖️ Pros and Cons: Freelancer vs. Done-For-You
Freelancer | Done-For-You Marketing | |
|---|---|---|
Cost | Lower Per-Task Cost: | Higher Overall Price: Done-for-you services typically come at a premium. |
Budgeting | Unpredictable Expenses: Potential for expenses to increase rapidly without warning. | All-Inclusive Rates: Pricing often bundles various services together. Predictable Costs: Easier to plan with fixed, upfront pricing. Simplified Budgeting: Eliminates variable or unexpected expenses. |
Time | Oversight Required: It requires more time investment for hiring, training, and coordination. Management Necessary: Involve ongoing supervision and potential back-and-forth revisions. May demand time to align expectations and ensure quality control. | Faster: Save substantial time by handling entire processes. Ideal for business owners who want to delegate and focus on core activities. More Hands-Off: Minimize the need for management or oversight. |
Consistency | Hit-or-Miss: Varies greatly depending on individual style, experience, and availability. May lead to inconsistent voice, tone, or branding across deliverables. | Cohesive Brand Alignment: Always on, brand-aligned due to standardized systems and processes. Ensure uniformity in messaging, visuals, and delivery. |
Results | Typically task-focused, completing specific assignments as directed. Limited involvement in broader business goals or performance metrics. | Strategy- and ROI-focused approach, aligns execution with big-picture outcomes. Often includes planning, optimization, and measurement for business impact. |
❓ Trivia of the Week
Which type of content marketing has the highest ROI for service-based businesses?
(Answer below 👇)
✅ Final Takeaway: What Smart Marketing Should Feel Like
Whether you're a solo operator or leading a growing team, marketing shouldn’t feel like a second job — or a daily question mark. The right support system delivers strategy, consistency, and clarity without wasting time.
That’s the difference between hiring help and having a partner. A well-built solution doesn’t just create content — it helps you grow with purpose.
If you're looking for something that works in the background while you focus on running your business, explore tools and partners that simplify the process without sacrificing results.
Your next lead shouldn’t depend on how many minutes you can squeeze out of your full schedule.
😂 Joke of the Week
Why did the local business hire a ghostwriter instead of an accountant?
They were tired of being haunted by the clients who needed to pay, but they kept ghosting them.
Listen and Learn
✅ Trivia Answer
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