This is a fantastic story. What a great use of your talents and dedication!
I'm not sure what to think about going exclusive to one business (or chain). I'd be nervous about getting locked in so soon after discovering that you've got something to special to offer. On the other hand, the security of a regular paycheck would be nice...
In any case, don't sign any contracts without consulting with a lawyer! Something like this calls for real professional advice.
Congratulations on this new adventure!
Oh I won't and I am being paid really well for the jobs I am doing, so if the offer is good enough the steady paycheck is something that would be nice. Been looking into what people make annually doing this and with what I have already contracted to make for a year, I am on the higher end, but my business just isn't social media marketing but photography too. So I figure it is worth more so it should be at the top of what a social media manager makes. So if they come with that, I have to take it as I will still be running my portrait business and I will still be able to do the smoke shop down the road that wants me to do inventory photos and take over their social media in July. (I am fully booked till then with photo cataloging the menu of the restaurants) So since as I can still do other products, I am really thinking that maybe this will be the right move, but I won't do anything without having my lawyer look over the contracts. But man, I excited about the moves I have been making and the results. Oh and ironically this week my phone started ringing again to book portrait sessions again, and with my flexible schedule I can still book those. And if I do go exclusive I think I will insist on a trial run, because you know how people can turn if they think they have you by the balls per say. That way I will never be stuck for a longer period if it isn't working out.