How To Become a Freelance Social Media Manager (WITH NO EXPERIENCE!!)

[@freemamatv]

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[@zorell7625]

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[@CuteLifeonaBudget]

Omg Lauren this video is sooooo amazing. I love the breakdown of everything. I can't wait to get hm and take notes. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. ❤

[@candicemilliner4321]

I had my first meeting today. I found my first client through my sister. She's a real estate agent and told her client about me.

[@freemamatv]

That's so exciting, mama! Congratulations!

[@ropss16]

Nice did you do it by cold calling or cold email

[@Groovingforwardatx]

I'm currently building my clients/portfolio I just posted on my personal Facebook page and found a couple bands, artists, but the one I'm really excited about is my friend who is a successful real estate agent. 😁

[@freemamatv]

woo hoo! That's awesome!

I landed my first gig. What works best for me to get clients is word of mouth.

[@Groovingforwardatx]

Thanks for actually talking about relevant things some of these folks teaching marketing/media MGMT do this thing where they beat around the bush the whole time.

[@zacharyfarmer6828]

I’m glad I came across your Chanell I’m studying social media marketing on line schooling and IT as well I’m looking forward to this new venture

[@freemamatv]

That is awesome! Best of luck to you :)

[@purposedbrandmanagement]

This was a wonderful video. I was engaged the whole time. Perfect info, length, and engagement.

[@freemamatv]

Glad you enjoyed it! What was your biggest takeaway?

[@tribunggaesan08]

Im newbie in Freelancing and would like to focus on SMM, watching your video gives me idea. Thanks

[@freemamatv]

You can do it!! Did you learn anything new about becoming a SMM?

[@brianle9013]

hello! I manage my family's nail salon social media and i really enjoy it. I got my family shop a lot of clients and it def helped the business, especially during these hard times of Covid. I started a year ago and our instagram got 1.5k followers and we get about at least 1 new client messaging us everyday, and the usual like to set appointments through social media. Is this good enough to start freelancing other nail shops in the area?? or should i try to get more followers n clients before i try to start being a social media manager?

[@hambisamokonon5603]

Great!! Your tutorial is impressive!! please could you help me know how to access job vacancy for VA

[@freemamatv]

What do you mean by job vacancy?

[@Jackie-si6lw]

This is great! thank you for sharing... exactly what I been looking getting into!

[@freemamatv]

I'm so glad it was helpful! Have you started offering services as a social media manager?

[@ajjohnson5703]

Is this good for Dads too?

[@freemamatv]

totally! Freelancing isn't just for moms, I just happen to work with primarily mothers

[@FishgateAds]

Definitely! I did that, and works like a bomb!

[@prabinrayamajhi]

But what about sons?

[@millieanderson705]

Oh my god. I know I'm over a year late, but I can't thank you enough. I've watched so many videos and all they tell you is tips on how you be a smm, and they don't give you much information on the basics of what it actually is ect. Thank you!

[@freemamatv]

Glad I could help! What was your biggest takeaway?

[@dekiaworthygarcia5075]

Wow! I found exactly what i needed when I NEEDED it! Thank you so much for making this video. I was on the fence about starting my business and now I have confirmation. #IAmAFreeMomma

[@freemamatv]

Glad it was helpful! Can't wait to see you succeed! Come share your wins with us in the Free Mama community: www.fb.com/groups/thefreemamamovement

[@jelenamajstorovic5272]

You're doing great job! I'm so happy I've found this channel. I have a question. If I'm working for some bakery, as a smm do I go in there and take a photos or do I hire a professuonal photographer?

[@freemamatv]

I suppose that depends on the brand, the image they want to project, and your photography skills and budget! It definitely isn't required, but there are situations when this could be necessary!

[@JohnWallencheck]

Thank you for asking this. I was wondering that myself, especially if you have clients who aren't located nearby. I guess one work around would be using a photo that the client took and making it better though editing software such as Adobe Photoshop or Canva.

[@TusRosales]

Can you talk about what are some apps or websites that you use?

[@freemamatv]

Absolutely - Tailwind is something we use often, Mojo is great for making videos, Lightroom to edit pictures! Hope that helps :)

[@TusRosales]

@@freemamatv Thak you so much

[@lexiajones680]

Great video! Thank you for your help

[@freemamatv]

Awesome, Lexia! Have you started your business?

[@lexiajones680]

@@freemamatv not yet! Very soon, I’m excited about starting!

[@AKPArtStudio]

Have been Volunteering online as an apprentice for business who need some help. It's great experience if you have none and have great feedback. I already worked with a local company for their SEO stuff via a housemate who got me the gig. It's now finished but I double the growth of traffic using a strategy. This video has given me confidence to develop a brand I am currently building to go freelance... Be confident in what you do even if your only passionate at first it will take you a long way 🤗

[@freemamatv]

WOW! Doubled the growth, that's great! Congrats!

[@zarahuccan8843]

Such an amazing video to get started in 2020 . can you please tell how to showcase portfolio. I know you mentioned to drop pics in the folder.but what else?

[@freemamatv]

It depends on what the client is looking for! Typically, we don't get that request often - you can always create something to showcase as well!

[@elove2.038]

Im learning new things everytime I click on free mama videos! I love it!💕

[@freemamatv]

So glad you're a part of the community!!

[@Dronerangerspro]

Stumbled across this and love your delivery! New. Sub here👍

[@freemamatv]

Welcome aboard!

[@kunalshuklaofficial259]

Excellent points given by you

[@freemamatv]

So glad you enjoyed them!

[@smmaistheway]

Hey Lauren, thanks for the video..I have a question, how much does the avg intern make in California for social media management and how quickly can they get to a 55-60k salary after internship?

[@freemamatv]

I'm not sure about interns, but the more specialized your services as a freelance social media manager, the more you can charge!

[@rojaislam6687]

Is there any Course for developing skill in social media manager?

[@freemamatv]

There is a lot of great free information online, like on KZbin, but for a paid course, I highly recommend Liz Benny's Social Monkey!

[@cipagalaz]

I would actually love to become a LinkedIn Manager for entrepreneurs, but I feel nervous about managing someone else's personal brand. I tried with clients I had as a VA, a couple of them said they would like my help but didn't give me feedback regarding the style or type of content 🤔

[@freemamatv]

It all comes down to my three favorite words: communication, expectations, and boundaries! I believe all disappointment comes from unmet expectations - and so if your clients are able to clearly communicate how they want to be represented, what they expect from you, you'll be better able to showcase that in your work!

[@brenda2198]

Thanks for this !

[@freemamatv]

My pleasure! What was your biggest takeaway?

[@chidinmaowabor6243]

Please Lauren Golden still a student ...I want to go into social media management but I don't know how to start

[@jonathanjones2782]

are you a student in college or high school? try looking up social media marketing courses that you can take at your school or online.

[@freemamatv]

Start with the basics - creating a business name, deciding what kind of clients you want, and then look for those clients! I have several videos on finding clients online, start with this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j33ZaGSweLiHfKc

[@JanaMorrelli]

Hi Lauren! My parents have a small car dealership in Oklahoma. They advertise cars on Facebook and I think it could go great if they did it more. They are in their 60s and just can't figure Facebook out. Lol. I think they would do so well with a social media manager. Any ideas how I could find someone to help them?

[@freemamatv]

Hi Jana! Yes, but also, are they running search-based ads on Google? I'd love to connect, I know someone who specialize in leads for automotive businesses :) [e-mail]

[@NurAlam-ws6vl]

HI, MISS BEAUTIFUL, YOU'RE THE BEST TEACHER. LOVE YOU , DARLING.

[@neiceyy9909]

Please answer. Is there a age requirement? What education do you need?

[@freemamatv]

No age requirement necessarily, and no formal education needed :)

[@kogaju7678]

So my friend is a boat captain and she told me I have no choice I'm gonna be the social media manager for her tiki boat business so here I am lol

[@freemamatv]

haha! That is great! Sounds like its going to be a fun account to manage!

[@taytaysinger]

I work full time in this industry at an agency. They allow us to freelance outside of work. I should really start doing this on the side 😩

[@freemamatv]

you totally should! Just make sure there isn't a conflict of interest. You could easily be bringing in great income on your own as a freelancer :)

[@sumaira393]

Wow..you gotta new subscriber wish me luck to become a SMM

[@VinceLymburn]

You can do it!

[@genalyntatoy3966]

I am a free Mama

[@Coachkaye8]

Im a Free Mama

[@izana6977]

I’m a free MAMA

[@200991602]

Can this be done completely from home? I only leave home with a mask to go to the market, we don't know how long COVID19 will last. Informative video.

[@freemamatv]

YES! Absolutely! I teach moms how to specifically start their freelance businesses so they can work from home -- and yes, with everything going on in the world, right now is a perfect time to start making money from home!

[@nitaboo74]

Thanks you for this I was looking for some basic things to start off with and you helped out a ton! Subscribed ✅ like ✅ #SAHM

[@freemamatv]

YES! I'm so glad I was able to help -- what was your biggest takeaway! Thank you for subscribing!

[@nitaboo74]

That you don’t have to know everything but focus/specialize on what you are good at.

[@annetteansley6545]

Just purchased but can't access my materials please address

[@freemamatv]

Hi Annette! My team has already contacted you with access to your program :)

[@wisdomplus6378]

Hi

[@alisonwada66]

The hard part is how i charge for the client.

[@freemamatv]

Typically with social media you'll have a monthly retainer rate, and that price point will vary by number of platforms, frequency of posts, whether or not you're creating the content or just scheduling it out, how much engagement you're doing, and whether or not you're contributing strategically. There are several pricing tutorials right here on Free Mama TV!

[@prinssesarwa7946]

Excuse me, but is this suitable for 13-year-olds? I'm a teen and I'm trying to help my family with extra money. Thanks for the video it was very simple and understandable btw 😍

[@lorearian2473]

Hey there! Im a teen as well and Im planning on working as a social media manager too.

[@prinssesarwa7946]

@@lorearian2473 I hope you become successful. Good luck ❤️👍

[@prinssesarwa7946]

@@lorearian2473 I hope you become successful. Good luck ❤️👍

[@freemamatv]

It's never too early to learn entrepreneurial skills!

[@christoviljoen1]

I'm a #freedad. Yeehaa!

[@freemamatv]

Yesss!

[@LuffyMakesContent]

I’m currently managing someone’s Instagram page. I want to get a certificate in social media managing to expand my clientele.

[@somethingswrong1450]

I am a free mama

[@freemamatv]

Yes, Jessica!