121: You’ve Just Signed a New Client - Now WTF Do You Do?

121: You’ve Just Signed a New Client - Now WTF Do You Do?

Author: The Two Lauras September 10, 2024 Duration: 24:50

Whether it’s a “whoopee” from Laura Davis, or a Diet Coke break from Laura Moore, we all have our own ways of celebrating when a new client says they want to work with us. But once you’ve got over the excitement, now what do you do? How do you make the client confident that you’ve got your shit together and know that they’ve got a brilliant working relationship to look forward to?! In this episode, we’re sharing the exact steps we follow when we sign a new client, so you’ll be sure to onboard them with ease. Tune in now!

In this episode, we’re chatting about:

  • Why you insist you don’t start work until your contract is signed and your invoice is paid
  • Which questionnaires you’ll need to send as part of your onboarding process
  • Sorting out what things your client needs to give you access to (and why they need to sort their shit out before you start together)
  • Why you need to do an audit and strategy before you post anything – and not let the client tell you otherwise!


Check out the full show notes here!


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Navigating the freelance world as a social media manager comes with unique challenges and opportunities, and JFDI with The Two Lauras is built specifically for that journey. Hosted by The Two Lauras, this podcast dives into the real, unfiltered experience of building a sustainable business in the social media sector. Each episode feels like a candid conversation with colleagues who have been there, offering practical advice drawn from their own successes and stumbles. You’ll hear them break down current marketing trends not as distant concepts, but as actionable strategies you can adapt for your own clients. They openly share how they structure their operations, manage client relationships, and tackle the constant push to grow, all with a focus on cutting through the noise to what actually works. This isn't about theory; it's about the tangible steps you can take to strengthen your freelance foundation. Tuning into this podcast provides both a roadmap and a sense of community, reminding you that the questions on your mind are likely the same ones being discussed in real time. For those looking to move beyond inspiration and into implementation, The Two Lauras offer a grounded, honest perspective that makes the complex feel achievable.
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