‘Show Up Online’ Starter Kit

Your work is great. Let’s make sure it looks that way online.

The Show Up Online Starter Kit is a 1 to 3 month creative engagement for solo business owners and creatives who want their online presence to finally match the quality of their work.

Maybe you've been running a business for years, but your website still looks like a placeholder. Maybe you’ve been meaning to update your headshots but keep putting it off. Or maybe you’ve got great video content just sitting on your phone because you don’t know where to start. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This is the creative reset you’ve been waiting for.

Who It’s For

  • Solo business owners

  • Creatives and consultants

  • Coaches and service providers

  • Entertainers & Artists

  • Anyone launching (or relaunching) a personal brand

Let me help you

I’m Ben Hawes, and I’ve been creating internet content since I was 14—editing videos, posting to YouTube, and riding the wave of whatever platform was taking over the internet. That curiosity never stopped.

Since then, I’ve built and grown multiple creative businesses using content as the engine. I’ve gone viral on:

  • TikTok (5 million views on my highest video)

  • Instagram (2 million views)

  • BuzzFeed (300K views—back in 2014!)

I’ve booked comedy shows through Instagram, and I’ve grown my photo booth company—Rent My Booth—into a full-time business by showing up consistently online.

Here’s the truth:
It’s not really about going viral. It’s about consistency—in the quality of your content, and in how often you’re putting your work out there to be seen.

This stuff works when it’s done with clarity and intention. And I genuinely love it.

I stay plugged into what’s changing—whether it’s Instagram algorithm updates, TikTok trends, AI tools, or the psychology behind what makes a landing page convert.

If you need someone who lives and breathes this world, let’s talk.

What I Can Help You With

You don’t need a full creative team or a long term contract with a creative agency—you just need someone on your side who gets it and gets things done. I offer content and brand support designed to help you show up clearly, consistently, and confidently.

📸 Photography

For when your website is overdue for an update, your LinkedIn profile could use a refresh, I shoot clean, natural portraits and content-style images in real spaces

Use cases:

  • Personal brand shoots & headshots

  • Speaker or press photos

  • Photos for your website or LinkedIn

  • Event, training, or conference photography

  • Team photos, branding photos, etc

🎥 Video Content

Whether we shoot together or work with footage you already have, I’ll help you create short-form content that’s clear, compelling, and aligned with how you want to show up.

Popular services:

  • Shooting & Editing reels or speaker clips

  • Filming content in NYC or on-location

  • Podcast clips for social media

  • Talking head videos sharing expertise

  • Shooting video at your show or panel

  • Adding captions and visual polish

📣 Social Media & Brand Presence

This is where everything comes together. If your website, bios, or content feel scattered or out of sync, I’ll help you streamline and simplify.

Support may include:

  • Website refreshes & design updates

  • Launching special projects such as podcasts, YouTube pages, or a new Insta

  • Auditing & Sharing actionable feedback on a social page you already have

  • Training on how to do it yourself

💡 Want to Do It On Your Own?

If you're more of a DIY type, I can help you build the skills to handle your own content with confidence. With 10+ years of Professional Training & Development experience, I offer personalized training sessions on high-impact tools and platforms—from Canva to Descript to Instagram.

Want to launch a podcast for your brand? Learn how to film and frame content at home? Understand how to post consistently without burning out? I’ll break it down step-by-step—and yes, we’ll actually have fun doing it. Get in touch.

Some Favorite Creative Engagements

To give you a sense of how we might work together, here are a few real examples of creative work I’ve done for past clients:

Michelle @ BAEM

Michelle brought me on for a monthly social media content engagement. Each month, we filmed speaking videos out in the park and at her office, and captured fresh brand photos for her Instagram, LinkedIn, and website. Michelle’s social pages saw a big boost — and we had a lot of fun along the way.

Danielle @ Badassery

I worked with the team at Badassery Public Speaking Platform to support the events side of the business. I handled the email invites, event landing pages, attendee lists, and day-of coordination — freeing up their leadership team to focus on connecting with members & growing the community.

Susan @ Loh Consulting

Loh Consulting Group hired me to design their new website on Squarespace. We talked through their vision, the feeling they wanted visitors to have, and the key messaging they needed to get across. The final product was a clean, professional site that feels simple, powerful, and true to their brand.

Katie @ Boss Bagels

With a desire to grow her online footprint and presence on social media and more, Katie hired me to train her in platforms like Instagram (algorithms, popular content, etc) and Canva so she could handle running her own social media accounts. Now Katie posts almost every day & has built an engaged community in customers.

Show Up Online Starter Kit

How It Works

This is a custom initial engagement, typically lasting 1 to 3 months depending on scope. We’ll start with a quick call to figure out what you need most, how I can support, and what it’ll look like to move forward. Then we’ll map out a timeline that makes sense for you.

Some clients book just a few key pieces. Others keep me on as a creative partner to build out everything over time. It’s all shaped around where you are and where you want to go.

Investment

Pricing depends on the scope and pace of the work and well as how many elements you might want to include.

Want to talk it through?

👉 Let’s Talk

Let’s Talk.

Drop me a message below with what you’re working on, and I’ll follow up with options that fit your goals and your budget.

Let’s make your creative idea real.

You can also email me directly at benjhawes@gmail.com or DM @benhawesHQ on Instagram

Let’s Talk.

Drop me a message below with what you’re working on, and I’ll follow up with options that fit your goals and your budget.

Let’s make your creative idea real.

You can also email me directly at benjhawes@gmail.com or DM @benhawesHQ on Instagram