98: Exactly How to Get Started as a Social Media Manager

98: Exactly How to Get Started as a Social Media Manager

Author: The Two Lauras March 5, 2024 Duration: 17:30

Feel overwhelmed and confused with starting your business? Don’t worry - you’re definitely not alone, and we’re here to help you through it! In the beginning, you’re wearing more hats than you can shake a stick at, and it can be hard to know where to focus first, wanting to get everything done at once. But we think there’s definitely a process to getting your business up and running, which we’ll be going into more detail about in today’s episode. We’re also going to make sure you feel confident when people ask about your pricing, covering an exercise that we love to do on a regular basis. And finally, if you’re not a new social media manager - you’ll still get some a-ha moments from this episode, so keep listening!

In this episode, we’re chatting about:

  • Marketing or business back-end - which should come first?
  • How to find your first-ever clients, and whether we think cold pitching is a good idea
  • If you need to wait until you’re an expert in your platform before you start signing clients
  • Finding the ideal price to sell your services at


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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