#183 Esai Arasi’s Freelancer Story: From Corporate HR to Growing a Digital Service Agency

#183 Esai Arasi’s Freelancer Story: From Corporate HR to Growing a Digital Service Agency

Author: Emily Reagan | Digital Marketing Mentor, Speaker November 7, 2023 Duration: 58:57

This former HR professional discovered the power of relationship marketing and was able to build her own digital service business called Social Konnection. But it isn't just her expertise in SEO and career coaching that sets her apart. 

My guest Esai Arasi is a member of The Digital Marketer’s Workgroup and a social media strategist and lead gen expert. She brings a unique perspective to the table with a background in behavioral change and a deep understanding of human psychology. She successfully transitioned from the corporate world to building a digital service agency in India. Esai's story is one of resilience and determination, as she started from scratch and worked tirelessly to deliver exceptional results for her clients. 

Listen to learn more about

  • How Esai started offering Digital Marketing services (in an industry where she didn't know anyone) and how she scaled it to an international market
  • Why she chose to scale with an Agency model (and why she’s able to help clients better in this model)
  • How she uses the Social Konnection framework to build and grow her business through relationship marketing
  • The biggest factor that gets her premium clients and GREAT referrals that is very overlooked 

Esai has earned a reputation as a trusted expert in the industry through relationship building. Don't miss this episode as she shares her insights on agency success and the power of prioritizing client satisfaction.

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Emily Reagan brings her experience as a digital marketing mentor and speaker directly into your headphones with The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite. This isn't about vague inspiration; it's a practical dialogue for those navigating the specific challenges of running a solo marketing business. Each episode digs into the real work of positioning your services, attracting clients who value your expertise, and establishing pricing that reflects the true impact of your work. You'll hear conversations focused on moving beyond the feast-or-famine cycle to create a sustainable, profitable practice. Emily operates from the belief that every skilled freelancer possesses a unique set of talents-their "unicorn" qualities-that form the foundation of a standout business. The discussions in this podcast are designed to help you identify and leverage those strengths with confidence. Whether the topic is refining a niche, improving client conversations, or streamlining operations, the aim is actionable insight. Tuning in means joining a community focused on elevating the craft of freelance marketing, not just as a side hustle, but as a primary, rewarding career. If you're building a business in marketing, entrepreneurship, or creative services, this series offers a direct line to strategies and mindsets that can help shape your path forward.
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