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Q&A with Shanté Part 2: Getting Fired, Burnout/Anxiety, Terrified of Talking to Clients, & More! [ep. 80]

June 7, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR PART 2 OF MY Q&A SESSION: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Feeling that twinge of anxiety about client calls or the nagging fear they might let you go? You’re definitely not in this boat alone. As we wrap […]

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Q&A with Shanté Part 1: Fear of Failure, Ick Alert(?), Client Workloads, & More [ep. 79]

May 31, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN MY Q&A SESSION: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Have you ever looked up at leaders of your industry and wondered how they overcame the fear of failure? Or curious as to how they […]

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Kelsey McCormick on: Creating & Selling Your Own Course As a Social Media Manager [ep. 78]

May 24, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN ABOUT CREATING & SELLING YOUR OWN COURSE: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Are you ready to start creating and selling your own course? If you are looking for a way to scale without taking on more clients and […]

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Kaili Meyer on: The 4 Pages Your Website NEEDS As A Social Media Manager [ep. 77]

May 17, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR THE 4 PAGES YOUR WEBSITE NEEDS AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Do you really need a website as a social media manager? You might be surprised, but yes, you absolutely do! In this episode, I […]

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Growing Instagram Accounts with Paid Ads | Visibility Strategy Series

Growing Instagram Accounts with Paid Ads | Visibility Strategy Series [ep. 76]

May 10, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR HOW TO GROW INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS WITH PAID ADS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Are you ready to fast-track your client’s Instagram growth and reach their ideal audience sooner? Then, it’s time to start exploring paid ads.  In the […]

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Katelyn Rhoades on: OMG is Instagram finally fixing REACH?! [ep. 75]

May 3, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR IF INSTAGRAM IS FINALLY FIXING REACH: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: There has been some bomb-dropping that has just happened recently through the Instagram world with Adam Mosseri giving us some really big algorithm news. So I’m sitting down […]

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The Instagram Tool That Doubled My Engagement & Conversions | Visibility Strategy Series [ep. 74]

April 26, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR ABOUT THE INSTAGRAM TOOL THAT DOUBLED MY ENGAGEMENT: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Are you ready to learn about an Instagram tool that I personally use to boost my engagement and conversions? In part four of our Visibility […]

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The TOP Graphic Design Mistakes Social Media Managers Make | Visibility Strategy Series [ep. 73]

April 19, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN THE TOP GRAPHIC DESIGN MISTAKES:  APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Is your content struggling to get the attention it deserves? I’ve already discussed copywriting and video editing, and now, in part three of our Visibility Strategy Series, I […]

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Revealing Industry Secrets: Creating Engaging Social Media Videos | Visibility Strategy Series [ep. 72]

April 12, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO CREATE  ENGAGING SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEOS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Are you struggling to create engaging social media videos? In part two of our Visibility Strategy Series, I am discussing the ins and outs of video […]

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Writing Hooks That Don’t Suck | Visibility Strategy Series [ep. 71]

April 5, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN ALL ABOUT WRITING HOOKS THAT DON’T SUCK: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Are you struggling to capture your audience’s attention with your social media content? Do you want to learn the art of crafting hooks that leave your […]

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The Two Laura’s On: Running Paid Ads (Successfully!) for Social Media Management Clients [ep. 70]

March 29, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN ABOUT RUNNING PAID ADS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Are you ready to start running paid ads as a service for your clients? Well before you do you have to listen to this episode. I am joined by the […]

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How to Create a Social Media Report with KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) [ep. 69]

March 22, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO CREATE A SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Ever felt lost in the sea of social media metrics, unsure which ones truly matter to your clients? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving […]

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Becca Booker on: Boundary Hacks Every Social Media Manager Needs to Know [ep. 68]

March 15, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN ABOUT THE BOUNDARY HACKS EVERY SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER NEEDS TO KNOW: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Feeling overwhelmed with the blur between work and personal life? Whether you’re struggling to establish boundaries for the first time or considering reinforcing […]

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Gina Knox on: Scaling Your Business to $4k, $10k, & $100k Months [ep. 67]

March 8, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR ABOUT SCALING YOUR BUSINESS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Is the rollercoaster of business income making your head spin? You’re in good company! Imagine enjoying a $7k month, only to take a stomach-dropping dive into the red zone the […]

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What To Do If Getting Content From A Client Is Difficult [ep. 66]

March 1, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR WHAT TO DO IF GETTING CONTENT FROM A CLIENT IS DIFFICULT: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Hands up if you have ever found it hard to obtain the necessary content from your client. Well, my friends, me too. […]

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Q&A with Shanté: Clients Who Don’t Listen, What To Do If You Aren’t Seeing Results, etc. [ep. 65]

February 23, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR A Q&A WITH SHANTE: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Get ready for a Q&A with me with a little twist! It’s been a while since I’ve done a Q&A, so I thought I would answer your questions completely […]

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Andréa Jones on: The Strategy Behind Working With Clients Like Rachel Rodgers [ep. 64]

February 16, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR THE STRATEGY BEHIND WORKING WITH CLIENTS LIKE RACHEL RODGERS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Ever dreamt of working with high-profile clients like Rachel Rodgers? In this episode, I’m joined by Andréa Jones, a social media strategist known for her […]

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Cassie Petrey on: Landing Your Dream Celebrity Client As A Social Media Manager [ep.63]

February 9, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO CASSIE PETREY ON: LANDING YOUR DREAM CELEBRITY CLIENT AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Would you believe me if I told you that it is possible to work with a celebrity client? What started as a […]

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Shannon McKinstrie on: “Social Media Management” is Dead [ep. 62]

February 2, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR WHY “SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT” IS DEAD: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Gone are the days when social media management was a simple side hustle. Social Media Management, as we know it, is DEAD, and I’ve brought back an original […]

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What to Charge & How To Raise Your Rates for 2024 [ep. 61]

January 26, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN HOW TO RAISE YOUR RATES FOR 2024: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Recognizing it’s time to raise your rates is one thing; finding the courage actually to do it is another. But don’t worry, I have you covered! […]

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How to Actually Get Clients as a Social Media Manager in 2024 [ep. 60]

January 19, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO GET CLIENTS AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Ready to turn your social media management business from winter blues to financial abundance? Discover the secrets to thriving in the slow months with […]

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What You Need To Change In Your Social Media Management Business For 2024 [ep. 59]

January 12, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN WHAT TO CHANGE IN YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT BUSINESS FOR 2024: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Have you set big goals for your social media management business in 2024? But are you wondering how you will get there […]

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Uncensored: How 2023 Went for My Social Media Management Business [ep. 58]

January 5, 2024

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR HOW 2023 WENT FOR MY SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT BUSINESS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Full disclosure: this episode may not be for everyone. I am going to dive deep into the financials of my business. So if you’re […]

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Yasmine Salem Hamden on: TOP Must-Haves for Social Media Marketing Contracts To Avoid Sticky Legal Situations [ep.57]

December 29, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR THE TOP MUST-HAVES FOR SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING CONTRACTS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Thinking of diving into social media management? Hold on, because there’s one crucial step you shouldn’t overlook: having a solid social media management contract. In this […]

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Fi Simler on How Trauma Can Impact Our Business (& How To Navigate It) [ep. 56]

December 22, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN HOW TRAUMA CAN IMPACT OUR BUSINESS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS  Here’s what to expect from this episode: Have you ever walked into a boss’s office only to find yourself apologizing first? Or maybe you turn to TikTok to dissociate from the world? That’s trauma creeping […]

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Caroline Langdon on the Marketer’s Secret Weapon: Curiosity & Storytelling [ep. 55]

December 15, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN THE MARKETER’S SECRET WEAPON OF CURIOSITY & STORYTELLING: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Struggling with content that doesn’t resonate with your audience? Feeling like your posts are just disappearing into the void? It’s time to turn the tables with […]

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Brianna Rojao on: Nobody On Social Media Has Their Sh*T Together [ep. 54]

December 8, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR WHY NOBODY ON SOCIAL MEDIA HAS THEIR SH*T TOGETHER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: It’s time to shatter the illusion of perfection on social media. Ever feel like everyone else has it all together except you? Well, this episode […]

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Joseph Rubelli on: The Realities of Influencer Marketing and Shady Strategies

Joseph Rubelli on: The Realities of Influencer Marketing and Shady Strategies [ep. 53]

December 1, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO JOSEPH RUBELLI ON: THE REALITIES OF INFLUENCER MARKETING AND SHADE STRATEGIES APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Think influencer marketing is a walk in the park? My chat with Joseph Rubelli will make you think again. In this episode, we get […]

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Diana Jakubcova on: Creating A Premium Client Experience [ep. 52]

November 24, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR HOW TO CREATE A PREMIUM CLIENT EXPERIENCE: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: What’s the secret sauce behind a six-figure business’s standout strategy? It all boils down to crafting a premium client experience that leaves a lasting impression. I’ve got […]

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The 2 Things You Need To Do Before You Build A Social Media Agency with Sam Marcellino [ep. 51]

November 17, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR WHAT YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE YOU BUILD A SOCIAL MEDIA AGENCY: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Before you dive head first into starting your social media agency, it’s crucial to learn from those who’ve walked the path before […]

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What Should Your Social Media Manager Brand Be?

What Should Your Social Media Manager Brand Be? [ep. 50]

November 10, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR WHAT YOUR BRAND SHOULD BE: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Ever looked at a standout social media brand and thought, “How did they do that?” In this episode, I’m unpacking the magic behind creating a strong social media […]

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5 Steps To Create A Data-Driven Social Media Strategy [ep. 49]

November 3, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO CREATE A DATA-DRIVEN SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Ever find yourself at a loss when trying to prove the worth of your social media strategies to clients? You’re not alone. Demonstrating the true […]

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How To Create A Strategic Content Calendar for Your Social Media Management Clients [ep. 48]

October 27, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO CREATE A STRATEGIC CONTENT CALENDAR: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Ever stared at a blank content calendar and thought, “Where do I even start?” Trust me, I’ve been there! That’s why in this episode, I’m tackling […]

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Expectations of High Paying Clients: What To Expect & What You Need to Deliver [ep. 47]

October 20, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR THE EXPECTATIONS OF HIGH PAYING CLIENTS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: How do you strike the right balance in pricing your services? Puzzled about what clients might expect for every dollar they spend? Don’t stress; I’ve got you […]

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Melissa Litchfield On: What It’s Really Like Running A $30K/mo Agency [ep.46]

October 13, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR WHAT IT’S REALLY LIKE RUNNING A $30K/MO AGENCY: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a digital marketing agency? Curious how to manage a successful agency, staff, and contractors? Melissa Litchfield is […]

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Calling All People Pleasing High Performing Social Media Managers with Mentee Bee Santangelo [ep.45]

October 6, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR ABOUT  PEOPLE PLEASING HIGH PERFORMING SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Are you the type whose inner ‘people pleaser’ battles against your professional judgments? This episode is a lifeline for you! I chatted with my former mentee, […]

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Milou Pietersz On: Using AI As A Social Media Management Agency [ep. 44]

September 29, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO USE AI AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT AGENCY: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Wondering where AI fits into your social media management agency? Curious if you should join team AI? Milou Pietersz definitely has, and that’s exactly […]

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How to Tell Social Media Management Clients What Your Prices Are [ep. 43]

September 22, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO TELL SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT CLIENTS YOUR PRICES: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Navigating the maze of pricing in social media management? It’s not just about numbers; it’s a dance of strategy, communication, and confidence.  In this […]

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Carole Barsano On: The Social Media Reality Check We All Need [ep. 42]

September 15, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR ABOUT THE SOCIAL MEDIA REALITY CHECK WE ALL NEED: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Complaining about the algorithm and how it’s treating us as social media managers and our clients has become a very prevalent thing over the past […]

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Q&A with Shanté: Will Your Clients Leave You For Someone ‘Better’? [ep. 41]

September 8, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR “WILL YOUR CLIENTS LEAVE YOU FOR SOMEONE ‘BETTER’?” APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Have you ever felt that you’re not doing a good job as a social media manager? Or perhaps you’re stuck in the comparison trap, seeing […]

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Jamar Diggs On: Trying To Be A Social Media Manager Who Does Everything For Everyone [ep.40]

September 1, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR ABOUT TRYING TO BE A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER WHO DOES EVERYTHING FOR EVERYONE: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: The art of going viral is one that many social media managers tend to focus on, but what if we flipped […]

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Kar Brulhart On: Starting From Scratch In Social Media Marketing [ep.39]

August 25, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR STARTING FROM SCRATCH IN SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: In the words of Kar, these interviews tend to focus only on the highlights of someone’s career but for her, the results she has achieved, the credibility […]

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What is the Social Media Manager Incubator? [bonus episode]

August 21, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR ABOUT THE SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER INCUBATOR: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: With the launch of my new program, Social Media Manager Incubator, there have been a lot of questions about how the program works and what it is. […]

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The Downside of Being a Creative Social Media Manager with Mentees Casey Poe and Holly VanAkkeren [ep.38]

August 18, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR THE DOWNSIDE OF BEING A CREATIVE SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Dive deep into the realities of being a creative social media manager. In this episode, we unpack the stories of Casey Poe and Holly VanAkkeren, […]

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Lead Gen, Engagement and White Labeling as a Social Media Manager with Mentees Nessa and Mari [ep.37]

August 11, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR ABOUT LEAD GEN, ENGAGEMENT AND WHITE LABELING AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: In this episode, we delve into the diverse world of social media management and explore the process of narrowing down your services. […]

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Firing Clients & Sticking to Boundaries with Mentees Katya Valiquette and Katie Campbell [ep.36]

August 4, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN ABOUT FIRING CLIENTS & STICKING TO BOUNDARIES: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: What’s it really like to fire a client? How do successful managers set and maintain boundaries? And when is the right time to take that leap and […]

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Successfully Leaving Your 9-5 To Build A Social Media Management Business With Alyece Smith [ep.35]

July 28, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LISTEN ON HOW TO LEAVE  YOUR 9-5 TO BUILD A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT BUSINESS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: This is a juicy episode not only do we dive into Alyece’s past and her whistlestop tour to becoming the successful […]

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Latasha James On: Attracting High-Paying Social Media Clients is a Journey [ep.34]

July 21, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO ATTRACT HIGH-PAYING SOCIAL MEDIA CLIENTS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: It’s not always easy seeing the silver lining when it comes to working with smaller clients where you wear all the hats, however, its through these clients […]

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Tomisin Smith On: The Honest Truth Behind How Long It Actually Takes to Build A Successful Agency [ep.33]

July 14, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR THE HONEST TRUTH BEHIND HOW LONG IT ACTUALLY TAKES TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL AGENCY: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Building a successful agency is no walk in the park. It takes time, effort, and a whole lot of grit. […]

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8 Phrases Social Media Managers Need to Memorize ASAP [ep.32]

July 7, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR THE PHRASES SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS NEED TO MEMORIZE: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Have you ever felt tongue-tied when setting boundaries as a social media manager? Are you struggling to find the right words to assert yourself and […]

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Do’s and Don’ts: How I Would Start A Marketing Agency from Scratch [ep. 31]

June 30, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR HOW I WOULD START A MARKETING AGENCY FROM SCRATCH: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Are you ready to take the leap and launch your own marketing agency? Do you need help figuring out where to begin or how […]

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When Clients Go Rogue: How to Successfully Handle a Social Media Management Client That Posts On Their Own [ep. 30]

June 23, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY HANDLE A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT CLIENT THAT HAS GONE ROGUE: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: We’ve all experienced that sinking feeling when we stumble upon rogue posts that were never part of the content plan […]

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Mya Shell of Cloud Campaign On: The Secret to Staying Creative as a Social Media Manager [ep. 29]

June 16, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO STAY CREATIVE AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER AND HOW TO USE CLOUD CAMPAIGN: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Our job is pretty fun, right? We get to check out trends, create reels, work with clients and amazing […]

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Staying Organized and On Top of Social Media Changes with Shelly Terry [ep. 28]

June 9, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR HOW TO STAY ORGANIZED AND ON TOP OF SOCIAL MEDIA CHANGES: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Oh, the struggle is real! Just when we think we’ve got our client’s social media strategies all figured out, those tricky platforms decide […]

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Behind-the-Scenes of Building an International Social Media Agency with Sharon Brand [ep. 27]

June 2, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN  WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BUILD AN INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL MEDIA AGENCY: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Are you ready to take your social media agency to the next level or craving answers to your burning questions? Look no further! This […]

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Quick & Easy Way To Never Run Out of Post Ideas As A Social Media Manager [ep. 26]

May 26, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO NEVER RUN OUT OF POST IDEAS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: As social media managers, we create a LOT of content – and we can consume a lot of it too! So it can be pretty […]

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The Strategy To Increase Visibility for Your Social Media Management Clients [ep. 25]

May 19, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO FIND OUT THE STRATEGY TO INCREASE VISIBILITY FOR YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT CLIENTS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: You know that your social media management clients want one thing: to have their social media accounts bring in more business. […]

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The 9 Types of Posts You Should Be Making If You Want to Get Social Media Management Clients [ep. 24]

May 12, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO GET SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT CLIENTS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: We have all been there, so busy with our client’s social media management that we forget about ours! We want people to hire us for social […]

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Q&A: Communicating Realistic Social Media Growth to Clients, Crappy Text Messages, Getting Content Out of Stubborn Clients, & More [ep. 23]

May 5, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN THE ANSWERS TO YOUR MOST ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA GROWTH: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: If you are starting out in the social media management game, you can become easily overwhelmed with crappy client situations. But you […]

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What Is a Social Media Manager Actually Responsible For? [ep. 22]

April 28, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR WHAT A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER IS ACTUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: The struggle is real my social media manager friends. I know it’s real because every time I talk about our responsibilities as social media […]

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How to Answer “Why Are Your Prices So High?” As A Social Media Manager [ep. 21]

April 21, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO LEARN HOW TO ANSWER “WHY ARE YOUR PRICES SO HIGH?”: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: If you’ve been a social media manager for a little while now you’ve probably come across the questions “Why are your prices so high?”…then […]

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I Thought I Was Going to Lose My Social Media Management Business Because I Raised My Prices [ep. 20]

April 14, 2023

CLICK PLAY ON HOW  I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO LOSE MY SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT BUSINESS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Ready for a vulnerable episode? Because you’re in for a ride! I bare all with you in hopes that one, those […]

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Here’s How Much I’ve Made From Passive Income as a Social Media Manager [ep. 19]

April 7, 2023

CLICK PLAY ABOUT PASSIVE INCOME AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: It’s only been in the past year that I have shifted my direction when it comes to passive income offers to suit social media managers rather than […]

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Authentic Storytelling as a Social Media Manager with Marianna Correa [ep. 18]

March 31, 2023

CLICK PLAY ON AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode on authentic storytelling: Be your authentic self and nobody will question you…easier said than done, right? Well for Marianna Correa, founder of Latinx MKTG, guiding her clients to […]

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Why You Should Stop Neglecting Your Own Social Media Accounts with Alyssa Chan-Evangelista [ep.17]

March 24, 2023

CLICK PLAY ON WHY YOU SHOULD STOP NEGLECTING YOUR OWN SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: If you’re wondering why your own clients are falling behind on jumping the bandwagon and joining certain platforms, like TikTok, the best way to get […]

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TOP Freelance Social Media Manager Business Hacks [ep. 16]

March 17, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO FIND OUT THE TOP FREELANCE SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER BUSINESS HACKS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Aside from creating content, freelance social media managers have so many responsibilities to get a handle on to make sure that their client’s social […]

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Get Your Social Media Management Client’s Content Seen By Harnessing the Power of SEO [ep. 15]

March 10, 2023

CLICK PLAY ON HOW TO GET YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT CLIENT’S CONTENT SEEN BY HARNESSING THE POWER OF SEO: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Struggling to create content that ranks? Or is SEO and keyword research right out of your comfort zone? […]

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5 Reasons Why You’re Struggling to Book Clients as a Social Media Manager [ep. 14]

March 3, 2023

CLICK PLAY ON WHY YOU’RE STRUGGLING TO BOOK CLIENTS AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Are you wracking your brains wondering why you haven’t booked a client in weeks? You either are getting people through the door and […]

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What to Post, Dealing with Bossy Clients, Where to Find Clients That Can Afford Hiring a Social Media Manager + More! [ep. 13]

February 24, 2023

CLICK PLAY TO HEAR THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BEING A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: If you’re a social media manager and you have a million and one questions running in your head on the daily – […]

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Are You Making These Big Mistakes As A Social Media Manager? [ep. 12]

February 17, 2023

CLICK PLAY ON MISTAKES AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Running a social media managing business can be hard. It’s no easy feat. Those who clout the laptop lifestyle, whilst not showing you what’s really going on behind […]

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10 Actionable Steps to Going Full-Time In Your Social Media Management Agency [ep.11]

February 10, 2023

CLICK PLAY ON GOING FULL-TIME IN YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT AGENCY: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: It may feel like an overwhelming journey to get to a place where you can go full-time in your Social Media Management Agency, however, it isn’t […]

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Kristina Knapp on: The Secret Sauce to Building 6, 7, and 8 Figure Marketing Businesses [ep. 10]

February 3, 2023

CLICK PLAY ABOUT BUILDING 6,7, AND 8-FIGURE MARKETING BUSINESSES: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Imagine waking up one day in Morroco…and you didn’t even have to pay for it. Instead, your marketing client has paid for your trip to film their reels. What […]

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Spilling the Beans on the Worst Client I’ve Ever Had [ep. 9]

January 27, 2023

CLICK PLAY ON THE WORST CLIENT I’VE EVER HAD: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: You could say I’ve been around the block…so I’ve experienced a lot of different clients and projects in the past. This one takes the cake. Let it be […]

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Shannon McKinstrie on: A Call for Transparency & How to Handle Your Client’s Unrealistic Social Media Expectations [ep. 8]

January 20, 2023

CLICK PLAY ON YOUR CLIENT’S UNREALISTIC SOCIAL MEDIA EXPECTATIONS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what to expect from this episode: Been waiting for that nudge to get you into the social media game? Now’s your time to shine because my guest, Shannon McKinstrie and I lead by example in […]

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Are You Supposed to Niche Down As A Social Media Manager? [ep. 7]

January 13, 2023

CLICK PLAY ABOUT ARE YOU SUPPOSED TO NICHE DOWN AS A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: If you’ve been on Instagram anywhere from 2019 to now, you would have heard the word niche and the advice that has left […]

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Painful Lessons I Learned In My First Year of My Social Media Management Business [ep. 6]

January 6, 2023

CLICK PLAY ABOUT THE PAINFUL LESSONS I LEARNED IN MY FIRST YEAR OF MY SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT BUSINESS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Rome wasn’t built in a day and my social media management business didn’t skyrocket to success to a six-figure […]

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7 Quick & Easy Extra Income Ideas for Social Media Managers [ep. 5]

December 30, 2022

CLICK PLAY FOR QUICK & EASY EXTRA INCOME IDEAS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS: APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Gone are the days that we need to trade time for money. Instead, social media managers can create value-based packages that go beyond the […]

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5 Things That Are Turning Off Your Potential Social Media Management Clients [ep.4]

December 23, 2022

CLICK PLAY TO FIND OUT WHAT IS TURNING OFF YOUR POTENTIAL SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT CLIENTS APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: Constantly met by crickets after having a discovery call with a potential client? Time and time again, you feel that you are […]

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From Single Mom to 6-Figure Social Media Manager [ep.1]

December 15, 2022

Have you ever asked yourself “What if?” What if I dive right in and start that business I’ve always dreamed of? What if I gave myself full financial autonomy? What if I was able to work from home every day? That’s what I asked myself when I started my 6-figure social media business. 

It began in the lowest moment of my life. I was a divorced single-mom with baby number two on the way. I was struggling to make ends meet to support my growing family with my part-time job. I needed something that would sustainably and consistently pay the rising bills. 

That’s when I decided to marry my strengths in graphic design and marketing to start my business in social media management… and I haven’t looked back since!

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How to Build a Social Media Management Portfolio When You Have No Experience, Results, or Clients [ep. 3]

December 15, 2022

APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS What you can expect from this episode: Today, I’m breaking down the social media management portfolio step-by-step. Most potential clients will want to see one before they hire you, so it’s important you get this step right.  My recommendation is to move away from a […]

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How to Actually Make Money as a Social Media Manager [ep. 2]

December 15, 2022

APPLE PODCASTS | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE MUSIC | OTHER PLAYERS Here’s what you can expect from this episode: In today’s episode, I hit you with some hard truths on what it takes to actually make money as a social media manager. Nope, you won’t be making it rain overnight, but you can grow your business […]

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