JFDI — The Show for Freelance Social Media Managers

Most freelance social media managers went freelance for the flexibility, then ended up replying to client WhatsApps from the school car park. We think a lot of us have mixed up being flexible with being available, and this episode is about getting the first one back.Hit play to hear→ The two words most social media managers have mixed up (it might explain your evenings)→ What happens to your week when every client thinks they’re your only one→ The “doors” exercise that shows exactly why you can’t switch off→ Five things to do this week to build flexibility into your business (grab a pen)If you’d rather start every new client with the boundaries already in place, the Social Media Manager’s Toolkit builds them straight into your onboarding.

Being the cheapest social media manager in town feels like the safe option when you’re new, nervous or staring at a gap in your income. It’s one of the riskiest places a freelance social media manager can sit, and the research on how clients judge price makes for uncomfortable listening.Hit play to hear→ What a discounted energy drink has to do with how your clients rate your work→ What small businesses are most worried about when they hire a freelancer→ Why the client paying you the least so often turns out to be the most work→ Four ways to stop getting picked on price (plus the minimum we think nobody should go under)If you’re ready to stop hiding at the bottom of the price list, the Social Media Manager’s Toolkit walks you through confident pricing, proposals and what to sell when a client can’t afford you.Join the membership!!The membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras and come continue the conversation on Instagram.

Running a freelance social media business can mean making every decision on your own. What should you charge? Is this new service a good idea? Why isn’t anyone booking your power hour? And when a client leaves, do you really have to find another retainer to replace them?In this episode, Laura shares what happens when you bring those questions to people who understand your business. You’ll hear about members who asked for a second opinion before sending a proposal, got help selling a new offer, and found ways to earn beyond ongoing management.You’ll get a real feel for the conversations happening inside our membership.The membership is OPEN - Join us today and get in for our November JFDI month, where we’re helping you build a VIP service to get sales before Christmas!Join the membership!!The membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras and come continue the conversation on Instagram.

You’ve sent a proposal you’re happy with. Then the reply lands: “Thanks, but it’s too expensive.”Do you leave it there? Offer a discount? Start questioning every pricing decision you’ve ever made?In this episode, Laura talks through what “too expensive” might actually mean, the conversations worth having before you write someone off, and how to offer a different way to work together without cutting the fee for your original service. She also covers what to put in place before the proposal so the price is less likely to come as a shock.If you’re relying on monthly management as your only offer, this one is especially worth a listen.Want to explore services you could sell beyond retainers? Join our free live Beyond Retainers masterclass: https://thetwolauras.com/masterclassEveryone who attends live will also get a tool to help identify which service could fit their business.Join the membership!!The membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras and come continue the conversation on Instagram.

In this episode, Laura takes you behind the scenes of a simple high-ticket sales funnel you can use for social media management, ads management, VIP days and other higher-value services.You’ll hear how a simple system like this works, how to set it up, and what the experience is like from a customer's perspective.If you sell anything that requires a bit more consideration than clicking “buy now”, this is one to listen to.And if you want to build a freelance business that isn’t completely dependent on retainers, join us for our next free live masterclass: Beyond Retainers grab a spot at thetwolauras.com/masterclassJoin the membership!!The membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras and come continue the conversation on Instagram.Mentioned in this episode:Listen to Secrets Of Social Media ManagersListen to Secrets Of Social Media Managers Success Stories Of Social Media Managers