How to Create Content for Clients (Even If You’ve Never Worked in Their Industry)

If you’ve ever hesitated to take on a client because their industry is completely new to you, you’re not alone. One of the biggest challenges social media managers face is creating high-quality, engaging content for industries they’ve never worked in before. That’s exactly why we hosted a webinar on How to Create Content for Clients (Even If You’ve Never Worked in Their Industry)—and now, you can catch the replay!

Why This Webinar is a Must-Watch

In this training, Jessica Sheehy, founder of Social Savvy, shares her step-by-step approach to researching, strategizing, and producing content that resonates with any client’s audience—even in industries that may feel unfamiliar at first.

With years of experience running a six-figure social media agency, Jessica has developed a repeatable content creation process that ensures quality and consistency, no matter the niche. In this webinar, she breaks down exactly how to overcome the overwhelm, establish a strong content strategy, and confidently deliver for clients in any industry.

Key Takeaways from the Webinar

Research is crucial – Deeply understand your client's audience, industry trends, and competitors.

Develop a repeatable content creation process – Build a system that can be adapted for each client.

Use data to inform your strategy – Track content performance and refine based on insights.

Stay flexible – Incorporate client feedback and continue learning about the industry.

A Look Inside the Training

Why Content Creation Matters for Social Media Managers

  • Helps you confidently work across industries.

  • Meets client expectations for high-quality content.

  • Showcases your expertise and builds trust with clients.

Challenges in Content Creation

  • Feeling overwhelmed when working in new industries.

  • Creating authentic, industry-aligned content.

  • Managing time and resources while scaling your services.

Jessica’s 3-Step Process for Content Creation

Step 1: Research

  • Understand your client’s audience: demographics, buyer personas, and psychographics.

  • Use tools like Google Alerts, Answer the Public, and niche publications to stay informed.

  • Research competitors, trends, and audience pain points.


Step 2: Build a Content Strategy

  • Develop 3-5 content pillars unique to the brand and its audience.

  • Create a content calendar (e.g., using Asana or other planning tools).

  • Use performance data to analyze and refine your approach.


Step 3: Establish a Creation Process

  • Build repeatable workflows for approvals and publishing.

  • Create client-specific templates instead of generic industry ones.

  • Stay adaptable and continuously incorporate client feedback.

Additional Tips for Success

✅ Prioritize deep research to truly understand the industry and audience.

✅ Use data-driven insights to refine your content strategy.

✅ Differentiate between service-based vs. product-based content strategies.

✅ Carousels and static graphics are currently outperforming Reels in engagement.

✅ Shareable graphics and educational carousels perform well for many industries.

Next Steps: Keep Learning & Growing

Join the Hashtag Managed Mentorship Program – Get ongoing support and resources to elevate your content creation game.

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