JFDI with The Two Lauras - For Freelance Social Media Managers

Mar 03 2025 148 ep. 25 mins 21

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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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146: How to Find Clients In Your Local Area

Mar 03 2025 34 mins

The great thing about being a social media manager is that you can work with whoever you want, wherever they are in the world. But, what if you really want to work with local businesses instead? In today’s episode, we’re sharing with you 12 different things you can try in order to attract companies in your area. And if you don’t want to work with local clients (and you share

145: What Happened at Our Recent Roundtable (No, We Weren’t on The Traitors)

Feb 24 2025 29 mins

If you were at our recent roundtable discussion, you’ll know that there was a lot of talk about why freelancers don’t feel they can charge four figures per month with their clients. If you feel like you can’t yet either, you’re definitely not alone. And if you weren’t there, don’t worry – that’s what this podcast episode is for! Today, we’re recapping the roundtab

144: 7 Ways to Make Sure Your Leads Buy From You

Feb 17 2025 25 mins

“Just following up!”“Circling back with you, Laura!”“Checking in for the 12th time, Laura?”How do these phrases make you feel? Sick, right? Don’t worry, we’re not asking you to send messages like this to your potential clients. But we do have seven great ways that you can stay in the front of your leads’ minds, so that when they finally are ready to hire a social

143: Everyone is Bitching About Trial Reels!

Feb 10 2025 27 mins

Uh oh, Mosseri’s got his cardigan on so that means we’re being bombarded with new, unnecessary Instagram features… right?Wrong! We’re loving Trial Reels, and in today’s episode we’re sharing all about why you should love them too. Whether it’s for yourself or your client, there’s no need to spend time agonising over which trending audio to use, or which B-roll goes

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

Feb 03 2025 18 mins

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

141: Get Your Time Back as a Freelancer

Jan 27 2025 14 mins

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

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

Jan 20 2025 18 mins

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 c

139: Overcome the Fear of Rejection

Jan 13 2025 22 mins

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

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

Jan 06 2025 31 mins

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 at

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

Dec 30 2024 18 mins

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 wil