Marketing Assistant or DIY? 5 Signs You’re Ready to Outsource

You’ve tried to do it all.

You’ve scheduled your own social media, designed your own graphics, built your own website (bless you, Wix), and Googled “how to write sales emails that don’t sound desperate” more times than you’d like to admit.

And you’ve made it work—mostly.

But if your to-do list keeps growing and your creativity is MIA, it might be time to stop wearing all the hats and start delegating a few.

Here are five not-so-obvious signs you’re ready to bring in a marketing partner—someone who gets your business and can help you turn chaos into clarity.

1. You’re Spending More Time on Canva Than in Your Zone of Genius

You’re a coach, consultant, creative, or CEO—not a graphic designer.
And yet, somehow, you’ve spent 3 hours trying to choose the right font for a single Instagram post.

If marketing tasks are stealing your energy and your focus, it’s a sign: your brilliance is needed elsewhere.

2. Your Website Hasn’t Been Touched Since You First Launched

Be honest—when was the last time you updated your website?

If you cringe when someone asks for your link because you know it’s outdated or incomplete, that’s not just a tech problem. That’s a growth problem.

Your website should reflect who you are now—not who you were three years (and 200 Canva templates) ago.

3. You’re Always “Planning to Post Tomorrow”... But Tomorrow Never Comes (Cue the country music)

You have the best intentions. You jot down content ideas in a notebook. You save trending audio. You know you should be posting…

But it keeps getting pushed to the bottom of your list—because it’s not your favorite thing to do.

Spoiler: it doesn’t have to be.

4. You Know What You Should Do, But You’re Stuck in the “How”

You’ve read the blogs. You’ve taken the courses. You’ve listened to the podcasts.

But when it comes time to actually build the funnel, write the emails, or design the landing page—you freeze.

Knowing what to do and having the time + skill to do it well are two different things. You’re not behind. You’re just busy.

5. You’re Growing… But Your Systems Aren’t

Maybe you’re booking more clients. Maybe you’re launching something new. Maybe you’re just ready to show up like the professional you are.

The problem? Your marketing isn’t keeping up. The backend is messy, the visuals are inconsistent, and your copy doesn’t reflect the caliber of work you deliver.

If your business has outgrown your DIY marketing, it’s time for support that matches your next level.

You’re Not Failing—You’re Leveling Up

Outsourcing doesn’t mean you’ve failed at marketing. It means you’ve outgrown the hustle phase and you’re ready for flow.

You want someone who can:
Understand your voice and vision
Clean up your systems and messaging
Bring consistency, clarity, and creativity to your marketing
Help you finally feel proud of how your business shows up online

That’s exactly what I do.

Let’s Talk About What You Actually Need (and What You Don’t)

Not sure if you need a full-time marketing assistant or just a few hours of targeted help each month?

Let’s chat.

I offer 30-minute consultations where we talk through:
What’s currently working
What’s slowing you down
What kind of support would actually move the needle

It’s free, no pressure, and designed to help you get clarity—whether you decide to DIY a little longer or hand off the pieces that are holding you back.

📅 Book your consultation here → www.deegibbons.co/contact

You don’t have to build your business alone.
(And you definitely don’t have to spend another evening fighting with Canva.)