171: Starting a Membership as a Social Media Manager: Ideas, Tips for Success & What to Avoid

171: Starting a Membership as a Social Media Manager: Ideas, Tips for Success & What to Avoid

Author: The Two Lauras August 26, 2025 Duration: 36:57

If running a membership has always felt like a Big Scary Thing that is for other people and not you – you might be wrong!

In today’s episode, we’re giving you five ideas for memberships that social media managers could run and why they make such brilliant additions to your business. We’re also sharing why it might be a good idea not to copy how we run our membership, The Inner Hub, at least not in the beginning (yes, really!). This episode is definitely going to inspire you to start your own, so have your notebook to hand!

In this episode, we’re chatting about:

  • What makes running a membership such a valuable addition to your business
  • Debunking common membership misconceptions
  • 5 membership ideas you could try out that we think could be really successful
  • Why copying The Inner Hub’s format probably isn’t the best idea for you


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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