#224 The Five Non-Negotiable Skills Every Digital Marketing Assistant Has to Know with Emily Reagan

#224 The Five Non-Negotiable Skills Every Digital Marketing Assistant Has to Know with Emily Reagan

Author: Emily Reagan | Digital Marketing Mentor, Speaker October 8, 2024 Duration: 38:04

Join the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. This course covers in-demand, highly sought-after digital marketing implementation skills for freelancers to be able to help online business owners build their businesses. Learn the mechanics and strategies of digital marketing in a 12-week online group coaching program and course. Enroll here! 

The freelance service provider's dream is to have the freedom and flexibility to choose when and how you work, and you’re charging rates that make you forget what a 9-to-5 even feels like. No more Chick-fil-A hourly pricing. We’re talking VIP days, premium packages, and building up a reputation where clients seek YOU out. You become the go-to expert, fully booked, with the pick of the litter.

But it doesn’t happen by luck. If you’re not landing those dream clients yet, it’s not because you’re not good enough or the market’s “too saturated.” There are specific skills you need to stand out as a premium service provider, and today, I’m diving into the five non-negotiable skills that will fast-track your career—whether you're aiming to be a high-paid digital marketing assistant or take it further into roles like specialist, manager, strategist, or consultant.

Listen to learn more about

  • building confidence in offering premium services, wowing your clients, and generating referrals that elevate your business
  • the crucial mindset shift from task-doer to strategist, helping you unlock higher-paying opportunities
  • why mastering lead magnet funnels, data collection, and social media management will make you indispensable
  • nailing discovery calls, managing client relationships, and confidently justifying premium pricing
  • how The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School offers training and community support, giving you more opportunities to develop new skills and network with other professionals

I’m here to help you stop getting stuck with low-quality clients and finally get to that level where you’re confidently wowing the right clients, getting those referrals, and having people rave about how you get it done right! 

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3 ways we can work together: 

  1. Get on the waitlist for the Live Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. My signature course on digital marketing implementation will give you the confidence and teach you HOW to do the work that’s in demand and highly marketable. This is the secret weapon to getting booked out. Or get started now with the Self-Study version of UDMA School here.
  2. Got the skills but need help getting your digital marketing services business to take off? I’ve got an advanced tight-knit referral and networking community that can help and I would love for you to apply here for the Digital Marketing Workgroup. You’ll get the latest updates and trainings, networking opps and job leads from online business owners who are looking to hire digital marketing implementers and assistants.
  3. Looking for a fast way to get your foot in the door with up-to-date skills? Take my 2-hour Quickstart to Facebook Community Management workshop and learn how to help online business owners like course creators and membership site owners manage and engage their community

  

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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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