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JFDI with The Two Lauras | For Freelance Social Media Marketers
JFDI with The Two Lauras | For Freelance Social Media Marketers
The Two Lauras

If you are a freelance social media manager, you are in the right place! Join the two Lauras as they give you... more

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Episodes

125: Behind the Scenes of The Social Media Managers’ Toolkit (+ A Time-Sensitive Bonus!)

Ever wondered exactly what’s in our Social Media Managers’ Toolkit? Well, we’ve finally sat down and recorded a podcast episode... more

08 Oct 2024 · 28 minutes
124: BTS: Our Instagram Audit Strategy

You know how it’s so much easier to work out how you want to improve a client’s account than your... more

01 Oct 2024 · 27 minutes
123: 7 Services to Sell to Make Extra Money from B-Roll Videos

Lip-syncing and dancing on reels is out – b-roll is in and firmly here to stay. Some people really struggle... more

24 Sep 2024 · 34 minutes
122: Stop Making “How-To” Posts – Create One of These 6 Value-Based Content Types Instead!

“Give value” - when you hear that, what springs to mind for you? Is it creating reams and reams of... more

17 Sep 2024 · 25 minutes
121: You’ve Just Signed a New Client - Now WTF Do You Do?

Whether it’s a “whoopee” from Laura Davis, or a Diet Coke break from Laura Moore, we all have our own... more

10 Sep 2024 · 26 minutes
120: Starting a Brand New Social Media Account: What Would We Do?

Has a client ever come to you wanting you to start up a new account for them and you wonder... more

03 Sep 2024 · 23 minutes
119: Make Money Creating the One Document All Businesses Need (But Most Don’t Have)

We don’t mean to spoil things, but it’s a Brand Voice Guide, and we bet you haven’t made one for... more

30 Jul 2024 · 23 minutes
118: Make Money Out of Being Rejected

Potential client rejecting your proposal got you down? Don’t worry, you might still be able to work with them -... more

23 Jul 2024 · 21 minutes
117: Create Another Revenue Stream by Selling Social Media Group Training and Workshops

If you listened to episode 106 previously, you’ll know all about our Offer Triangle Framework. Today, we’re sharing all about... more

16 Jul 2024 · 35 minutes
116: Run Out of Content Ideas? Here’s 6 Things to Try to Inspire Yourself Again

Uh oh, the day has finally arrived - you sit at your desk ready to work and discover that someone... more

09 Jul 2024 · 31 minutes
115: Grow Your Clients’ (and Your Own!) Visibility in 9 Different Ways

Visibility is a tricky one - it’s so easy to blame feeling invisible as a business owner on the mysterious... more

02 Jul 2024 · 38 minutes
114: Should You Start Offering a Threads Service as a Social Media Manager?

Almost a year ago, Threads launched (where does the time go?!) as Meta’s rival to Twitter and we thought it... more

25 Jun 2024 · 29 minutes
113: Three Simple Tweaks to Get More Clients

If you mention to us that you’re struggling to get new clients, firstly: don’t be surprised if Laura Davis comes... more

18 Jun 2024 · 14 minutes
112: Finding Your Niche to Stand Out More as a Social Media Manager

Niching - you’ve probably already been told you should do it, but why? When we started our businesses, we both... more

11 Jun 2024 · 34 minutes
111: Instil Confidence in Potential Clients Without Guaranteeing They’ll Go Viral

There’s nothing worse than sitting down on a discovery call and a potential client says “can you guarantee me that... more

04 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
110: Taking Time Off this Summer as a Social Media Manager: Part 2 - Client Relationships and Conversations

It’s the second part of our mini-series all about getting you as organised and prepared as possible for your summer... more

28 May 2024 · 27 minutes
109: Taking Time Off this Summer as a Social Media Manager: Part 1 - Content Planning and Getting Ahead

Summer is almost here (we think!) and it’s time to start thinking about when you’re going to want time off... more

21 May 2024 · 24 minutes
108: Why We Suggest You Dump “Social Media Content Dumps” in the Bin

Content dumps - dump by name, dump by nature. We are not fans of content dumps at all and mainly... more

14 May 2024 · 29 minutes
Everything we know about Meta's new 'pay to play' options & how it affects social media managers

Meta just made a major change to the way their verification system works, adding new paid options that give businesses... more

09 May 2024 · 33 minutes
107: Write Better Copy so People Stop the Scroll and Engage with You Instead

There’s a myth going around that people just don’t read captions anymore and social media is all about the visuals... more

07 May 2024 · 25 minutes
106: Use Our Simple Framework to Make More Money as a Social Media Manager

What comes to mind when you think of “business security”? If you answered having lots of retainer clients, well then,... more

30 Apr 2024 · 30 minutes
105: Why You Might Want to Rethink Hosting a Giveaway on Social Media

Social media giveaways - a very divisive topic! We’re all honestly probably a little bit sick of getting tagged in... more

23 Apr 2024 · 30 minutes
104: Buying Habits Have Changed… Here’s How to Influence Buyers’ Decisions as a Social Media Manager

How many ads have you seen today? Unless listening to this podcast is the very first thing you’ve done today... more

16 Apr 2024 · 30 minutes
103: Ethically, Should You Use AI as a Social Media Manager?

In our little online business bubble, everyone and their dog knows what ChatGPT is, and it seems like every platform... more

09 Apr 2024 · 26 minutes
102: Win More Clients with a High-Converting Proposal

Some questions we see SO often in our Facebook group is “what should I put in my proposal?” or “my... more

02 Apr 2024 · 24 minutes
101: Handling Social Media Backlash and Negative Comments on Your Content

What’s our least favourite thing as social media managers? Definitely when negative comments get posted on our content or our... more

26 Mar 2024 · 34 minutes
100: Arguments, JFDI Attitudes and Big Business Mistakes

100 episodes - where on earth did the time go?! Thank you so much to all of our wonderful listeners... more

19 Mar 2024 · 44 minutes
99: Stop Sliding into DMs with Cold Pitches

A salesman at the door, or a DM-slide - it’s all the same to us. Please stop!! If you don’t... more

12 Mar 2024 · 19 minutes
98: Exactly How to Get Started as a Social Media Manager

Feel overwhelmed and confused with starting your business? Don’t worry - you’re definitely not alone, and we’re here to help... more

05 Mar 2024 · 18 minutes
97: Increase Your Income Significantly This Year With This One Underrated Change

It’s no secret that ads are everywhere in today’s world! One of the most popular places to see ads is... more

27 Feb 2024 · 27 minutes
96: How We Built a Highly Engaged Community in a Facebook Group Without Ever Using the @everyone Tag

In our free Facebook Group, The Social Media Managers Hub (linked in the show notes if you haven’t joined us... more

20 Feb 2024 · 38 minutes
95: Dishing the dirt on the “Faceless Marketing” Instagram Trend

Have you seen any stock image-y, B-roll type content with some sort of quote or text on it recently? If... more

13 Feb 2024 · 28 minutes
94: How to Improve Your Instagram Content to Drive More Engagement and Reach More Customers

Recently, we sat down and had a chat about Instagram and decided that if we we’re going to put effort... more

06 Feb 2024 · 27 minutes
93: Why Your Lead Magnet Isn’t Working and What to Do About It

There are so many things that can make or break your lead magnet, and a really good one can turn... more

30 Jan 2024 · 26 minutes
92: Navigating Life and Business with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis with Allison Christie

So many things in life can be much harder to navigate as a freelancer compared to being employed, and none... more

23 Jan 2024 · 42 minutes
91: The real difference between working with high paying and low paying clients as a social media manager freelancer

How can you charge the big bucks? What’s the difference between working with a low paying client Vs a higher... more

16 Jan 2024 · 25 minutes
90: How to get new clients when you only have a small audience on social media

With all the hype about audience growth right now, we're back to remind you that you don't need a big... more

09 Jan 2024 · 25 minutes
89: Can we PLEASE not take these social media icks into 2024?

Do these things give you the ick too? In this episode, we're talking about the things we see on social... more

02 Jan 2024 · 26 minutes
88: Has this year been a success for you? Let's find out!

How did 2023 work out for you? In this episode we're diving into a quick exercise to help you see... more

26 Dec 2023 · 36 minutes
87: How to navigate the new era of privacy on social media as a marketer

The way people use social media has changed... dramatically! These are the biggest changes we've seen in years so in... more

19 Dec 2023 · 35 minutes
86: Four common questions social media freelancers have when it comes to Meta ads... and our frank and honest answers!

There are four questions we get asked all the time when it comes to Facebook and Instagram ads, so in... more

12 Dec 2023 · 32 minutes
85: The realities and practicalities of being a freelancer when you have a disabled child - Laura Davis interviews Laura Moore in this behind the scenes episode

In this episode, Laura Moore is sharing the realities of juggling business life with being a 24/7 carer for her... more

05 Dec 2023 · 36 minutes
84: What should you call your social media business? We discuss your options for naming your business!

Naming your business is HARD.. right? So in this practical episode we're sharing some tips to help make it far... more

28 Nov 2023 · 24 minutes
83: Stop playing small & have more impact in 2024

2024 is YOUR year!! So in this episode we are talking about how you can stop playing small and make... more

21 Nov 2023 · 30 minutes
82: Protect your business

In this episode we are diving into the dangers of running an online business and how you can avoid some... more

14 Nov 2023 · 29 minutes
81: how to prove ROI

The best way to keep your clients paying for longer is to not only get them results, but prove they've... more

07 Nov 2023 · 32 minutes
80: Where is Your next Client Hiding? 8 Places to Find Your Ideal Social Media Clients

Feeling like your ideal client is playing a game of hide and seek? We get it. The hunt can sometimes... more

31 Oct 2023 · 31 minutes
79: How to take time off and still make $$$ in your social media business

Taking time off over Christmas might seem like a far off dream but in this episode we are turning it... more

24 Oct 2023 · 37 minutes
78: To Charge or Not to Charge? Navigating the 'Work for Free' question as a freelance social media manager.

To Charge or Not to Charge? The question every freelance social media manager grapples with. While the idea of working... more

17 Oct 2023 · 16 minutes
77: How to feel more confident going into a discovery call

Ever felt that pang of anxiety before a discovery call? You're not alone. But what if you could transform that... more

10 Oct 2023 · 19 minutes
76: This Month's 'Must-Share' Social Content (Based on a Proven Framework)

In this episode we're walking you through the trademarked framework we use to create content for our own business, and... more

03 Oct 2023 · 18 minutes
75: Maximise Your Black Friday Profits: Proven Strategies to Cash In!

Black Friday isn't just about snagging great deals; it's a goldmine for savvy social media managers ready to cash in!... more

26 Sep 2023 · 20 minutes
74: How to add affiliate income to your business as a freelance social media manager

Affiliate marketing has helped us generate thousands and thousands of pounds of additional income. So in this episode, we're sharing... more

19 Sep 2023 · 20 minutes
73: Do these things BEFORE you launch your course!

Launching a digital or live course is the perfect way to increase your income as a freelance social media manager... more

12 Sep 2023 · 35 minutes
72: A simple way to get people on your email list

You already know you need people on your email list, but how on earth can social media managers get people... more

05 Sep 2023 · 19 minutes
71: How to generate additional cash in your business

Looking for more ways to increase your income? In this episode, we're taking you through our Offer Triangle framework and... more

25 Jul 2023 · 31 minutes
70: What should you actually say in your emails!?

You know you need an email list, but what should you actually say in your emails!? That's what we're discussing... more

18 Jul 2023 · 21 minutes
69: Threads! What is it & how to use it as a social media manager.

Threads just launched, and we're here to help you figure out whether you should be on it and offering a... more

11 Jul 2023 · 56 minutes
68: Are you giving off these red flags and putting off potential clients?

You might be turning clients away without even realising it! In this episode we talk about the red flags we're... more

04 Jul 2023 · 24 minutes
67: How to work in social media without it taking over your life.

Working in social media can sometimes feel like you're on call 24/7... exhausting!But it doesn't have to be that way!... more

27 Jun 2023 · 24 minutes
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You already know you need people on your email list, but how on earth can social media managers get people to join... more