Dishing Up Digital with Ellen Mackenzie How to Create a Social Media Manager Portfolio (NO experience) 👩💻 Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Nov 18, 2025
15:46
Want to land your first social media manager client but feel stuck because you have no experience and no portfolio?In this video, I’m breaking down exactly how to build a high-converting portfolio from scratch - even if you’ve never had a paying client. Whether you’re a beginner SMM, content creator pivoting to services, or just want to book clients faster, this is your step-by-step roadmap.I’m also sharing my best-kept secret: my SMM Template Bundle (50% off this week only for Black Friday!) includes a done-for-you portfolio template to help you get set up in hours, not days.🎁 Grab it here: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/offers/DwKaVUZd/checkout?coupon_code=BF50💕 Thank you to Rella for sponsoring the podcast! You can use the code ELLEN to get 10% off your subscription: https://getrella.com/?via=ellenxxEllen🕒 Timestamps:0:00 Why and When You Need a SMM Portfolio?0:44 The Portfolio Myth Holding You Back0:55 Portfolio Step 1 — What to Include1:46 Portfolio Step 2 — Visual Examples Without Experience5:37 Portfolio Step 3 — How to Build With No Clients9:58 Portfolio Step 4 — Ways to Get Experience Fast13:41 Final Tips to Make Your Portfolio Stand Out15:18 Get My Portfolio Template!📲 //SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS// 🔗Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmackenziee/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellenmackenzieee👩💻 Ellen’s business: https://www.ellenmackenzie.com/📧 Sponsorship enquiries: team@dishingupdigital.com