185: Tired of Chasing Clients for Money? Do These Three Things to Get Paid on Time

185: Tired of Chasing Clients for Money? Do These Three Things to Get Paid on Time

Author: The Two Lauras April 28, 2026 Duration: 16:56

You've done the work, sent the invoice... and now you're waiting. And waiting. Is chasing clients for money just part of being freelance, or are you missing a system that would sort this out for good?

In this episode, Laura Davis shares the three essential systems every freelance social media manager needs to get paid on time (plus a bonus tip that takes all the awkwardness out of chasing payments).

In this episode, we're chatting about:

  • Why you need to charge in advance and how to handle clients with 60 or 90-day payment terms
  • Why invoicing late is secretly giving clients permission to pay you late
  • How automating reminders (and late payment fees) takes the emotion out of asking for what you're owed

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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.

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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

JFDI with The Two Lauras - For Freelance Social Media Managers
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Duration: 18:34
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Duration: 19:08
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