JFDI with The Two Lauras - For Freelance Social Media Managers

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JFDI with The Two Lauras - For Freelance Social Media Managers

If you are a freelance social media manager, you are in the right place! Join the two Lauras as they give you their honest views and advice on building a business in the social media sector. They'll share tips on marketing trends, growing your business and give you an insight into how they run theirs. Join the free Facebook group to continue the conversation at thesocialmediamanagershub.com

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    142: Can’t Afford to Turn Down Low-Budget Leads? Here’s What to Do

    Feeling totally resentful of all those clients you accepted a few months ago that couldn’t actually afford your fee? Can’t see a way to make more money while working less? Obviously, we’re here to help you out, because you should be running a business you love, not having it run you into the ground. Or, are all the leads coming your way just too low-budget but you don’t feel you can say no to them? What if there was a way to reject them that didn’t feel awkward, and meant that you could actually save your time for those clients who are much higher paying? This all sounds good, right? Tune into today’s episode to learn how to create your plan to move forwards and only accept the high-budget leads, without the awkwardness that comes from turning down the low-paying ones. In this episode, we’re chatting about: The problem of taking on low-paying leadsHow to come up with an alternative offer for low-budget clients that isn’t monthly managementUsing automation to remove the awkwardness of turning down clients who can’t afford youCreating a plan to turn your low-paying clients into high-paying ones over time Check out the full show notes here! Connect with us If this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras! We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us in TheSocialMediaManagersHub.com, our free community on Facebook or drop us a DM on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.

    19 min

  2. JAN 28

    141: Get Your Time Back as a Freelancer

    Who here feels like they started their business for more time and flexibility… and have actually ended up with less of it?! Don’t worry, we were in the same position once, and it’s actually rectifiable with three changes. To find out what they are, you’ll obviously have to tune into today’s episode. And, we’re doing some of the legwork for you by making this a slightly shorter episode so you’ll already have saved 15 minutes – come and DM us and let us know what you did with your spare time! In this episode, we’re chatting about: The common experience all us freelancers have gone through where we start our businesses for more time… and end up with lessThree things you can try out in order to regain your lost timeOur own examples of how we’ve implemented these tips! Check out the full show notes here! Connect with us If this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras! We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us in TheSocialMediaManagersHub.com, our free community on Facebook or drop us a DM on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.

    15 min

  3. JAN 21

    140: We’ve Been Keeping a Secret – It’s the End of an Era

    It’s the end of an era! (Hello, Taylor Swift). But which era? You’ll have to listen to the episode to find out! We’re sharing how this impacts you, and what we’re doing instead, and what you can do now. And just know, this is a decision we’ve gone back and forth on about six times! In this episode, we’re chatting about: How we’re changing the way we support youWhat this change means for youHow you can continue to get support from us in other waysWhy you’re going to want to join The Social Media Managers’ Toolkit! Check out the full show notes here! Connect with us If this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras! We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us in TheSocialMediaManagersHub.com, our free community on Facebook or drop us a DM on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.

    19 min

  4. JAN 14

    139: Overcome the Fear of Rejection

    Think you don’t have a fear of rejection? Think again! In today’s episode, we’re sharing the three ways you might find it showing up for you (and one of these REALLY triggered Laura Davis!!).  So, if you’re finding clients hard to sign, make sure you listen in to see if you’re doing one of these three things. We’re also talking about Chris Hemsworth, and why our new effect named after him is going to help you stop discounting your services. Intrigued? We thought so! Hit play and find out what we’re on about. In this episode, we’re chatting about: Why you might not even realise you have a fear of rejectionNiching down and why you really, really need to do itHow to get rid of your packaged pricingChris Hemsworth and why he’ll help you to market your business better (yes… really.) Check out the full show notes here! Connect with us If this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras! We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us in TheSocialMediaManagersHub.com, our free community on Facebook or drop us a DM on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.

    22 min

  5. JAN 7

    138: Why You’re Not Attracting Four-Figure Budget Clients

    If you believe that businesses won’t pay four-figures for social media management, we’re happy to tell you that you’re wrong. There’s plenty out there that are – it’s just that unfortunately, you’re not attracting them to you. So, what is it that you’re doing that’s attracting low-budget clients, and turning off the high-paying ones? What can you start doing to attract businesses that are willing to pay you over £1000 per month, every month?  In this episode, we’re chatting about: Why social media management is a luxury, premium, exclusive, four-figures-per-month serviceHow your messaging and low “starting from” price is turning clients awayWhy your positioning on social media needs to be spot on to attract clientsThe reason that relying on referrals is going to get you nowhere Check out the full show notes here! Connect with us If this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras! We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us in TheSocialMediaManagersHub.com, our free community on Facebook or drop us a DM on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.

    31 min

  6. 12/31/2024

    137: What Are You Going to Start/Stop/Continue Doing on Social Media in 2025?

    It’s officially 2025 tomorrow! Have you thought about how you might make next year different to this one? No? Well, this episode’s clearly come at the right time for you! In this special episode, you’re going to hear from us (as normal!) and also some other voices who are sharing what they’re going to start, stop and continue doing on social media in 2025. Hopefully this will give you lots of inspiration so that you can make next year your best one yet on whatever platforms you choose to be on! In this episode, we’re chatting about: Threads, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms tooNew content types to tryPrioritising yourself and your businessRemembering to share your offers and sell them! Check out the full show notes here! Connect with us If this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras! We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us in TheSocialMediaManagersHub.com, our free community on Facebook or drop us a DM on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.

    18 min

  7. 12/24/2024

    136: Trigger Emotions to Get More Engagement on Your Content

    So many times we go on social media because we want to feel something – happiness, excitement or feeling supported are some common ones. We’ve all known that feeling of finding a reel so funny we just have to send it to someone! So, how could you start incorporating emotional triggers into your own and your clients’ content, to help kickstart more engagement? In this episode, we’re chatting about: What emotional triggers are (and what emotions count?)Which types of businesses will suit content that triggers emotionsHow to find out which emotions you should target for your audienceShould you follow trends or give them a miss? Check out the full show notes here! Connect with us If this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras! We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us in TheSocialMediaManagersHub.com, our free community on Facebook or drop us a DM on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras. This episode is sponsored by Constant Contact Mentioned in this episode: Check out our sponsors - Constant Contact www.constantcontact.com Check out Constant Contact

    29 min

  8. 12/17/2024

    135: Make Life Easier By Using This FREE Tool with Your Clients

    We love a good time saving tool – bonus points if it’s free! The one we’re talking about today is one that we use pretty much all day, every day, and if you aren’t using it, chances are you’re wasting a lot of time when carrying out work for your clients. We don’t want to spoil the surprise as to which tool it is, so you’ll have to tune in now if you’re ready to take back some time and energy in your business! In this episode, we’re chatting about: Why we love this tool and use it almost all day, every day!Our favourite features in this tool and we use themIdeas of how you can use this tool with your clientsHow we’re going to be integrating it into the toolkit Check out the full show notes here! Connect with us If this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras! We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us in TheSocialMediaManagersHub.com, our free community on Facebook or drop us a DM on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras. This episode is sponsored by Constant Contact Mentioned in this episode: Check out our sponsors Constant Contact www.constantcontact.com Check out Constant Contact

    25 min
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If you are a freelance social media manager, you are in the right place! Join the two Lauras as they give you their honest views and advice on building a business in the social media sector. They'll share tips on marketing trends, growing your business and give you an insight into how they run theirs. Join the free Facebook group to continue the conversation at thesocialmediamanagershub.com

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