The Truth About Social Media Marketing... (SMMA)

[@chasebsnow]

You gotta love the work, there is a lot of it if you really want results for your clients. It's only hard at first. Just be happy with the little wins everyday, stay busy and be patient, good luck!

[@FPLNagafen]

Hey Jordan, I've learned so much from your channel in the last few days. I have been in sales for the last 13 years and always aspired to run my own company. Im 31 years old and for the last 10 years I had been looking for that brainwave of genius for the next big thing that never came. Recently I decided to focus on what I enjoyed, what i thought i was good at and the opposite as well. I also learned that I needed to stop learning one day and start doing something about it and take on more risk. A week ago I listened to a podcast from Rob Moore who was speaking to Steven Bartlett from Social Chain. After watching some of his vlogs i realized that the answer to what I wanted to do and the company I wanted to build had been sat in front of me for so long but I hadn't realized it. When looking for tips on how to start as an "SMMA" I found you. That was 2 days ago. I now have a business plan, market research, pricing plan and company values that I will be following and looking to implement as I grow. I have also secured my first 2 clients tonight and my company has been registered. Thanks to your videos I was finally able to make the final push and learn exactly what I needed to do (The sales part came easy :P)

[@akua3177]

Omg that's so cool! UPDATE PLEASE UPDATE! How is your business going?

[@FPLNagafen]

@@akua3177 I now have 5 clients paying an average of 750 per month and it has become a great cash generator on the side. I'm still working full time and tbh I think I will continue to do so. I'm too much of a people person to just work full time from home so I'm capping clients at 5 for now :)

[@Vikingr_]

A lot of this is fear of failure comes from our corrupt education system. Very valuable video with a lot of detail.

[@noturavgasian]

The entire idea of taking action cannot be stressed out enough from my perspective. Literally for anything. Take action towards anything you want to do. Podcast, SMMA, KZbin, just take some action. Who knows? Maybe you'll find a new passion.

[@enestk8763]

@Gabrielle Brideau You don't have to think about it now

[@noturavgasian]

@Gabrielle Brideau they're just examples of things people may want to do that are hesitant. I personally host a podcast and am trying to start an SMMA. The point is that if you just start doing something then you'll get somewhere.

[@noturavgasian]

@Gabrielle Brideau Basically taste and try new shit. If you're passionate about something and wanna take it to the next level then start meeting people and doing what needs to be done to bring it to that level vs. just watching videos

[@SarahAnew]

Totally blown away. I love your no-bs approach. I feel pumped! Take action!

[@Biggins_81]

Great video! So glad to hear someone saying how it really is and not just blowing smoke up your arse. What I’m struggling with is prospecting. I can’t seem to stay calm on cold calls. I’m focused for the first 20 seconds and then it all falls to hell. It hasn’t made me want to stop cause I know I will get better in time.

[@jordzulhayir5643]

Everything that comes out of your mouth is fucking golden mate. Most genuine guy out here providing 110% truth and value, thanks bro 🙌

[@jacolon92]

Some of the best advice given on entering any industry. Thanks for the advice Jordan! Looking forward to grinding on my SMMA now. Appreciate you

[@JoshZlaket]

I feel like this spoke directly to me lol. Great stuff, Jordan! I appreciate the realness!

[@saahilsewpersad7880]

Bro you are gold, just signed up my first client after watching your videos for a few months. Much love let's hope I can kill it

[@seandavis1836]

Saved this one...felt like you were talking directly to me. Stuck on the excuse train, coming up with other things to do or reasons why I can't "take action" today. Thank you for this need a good kick in the butt.

[@karbanation]

this was phenominal. i am about to dive down the rabbit hole because monetizing the business model i have is the last remaining step but i honestly think that watching some more videos I may figure it out. Will keep you posted lol

[@ARFL16]

Mate I just gotta say, THANK YOU! this video shows how honest and truthful you are!...I gotta say I'm struggling with my outreach and I overthink that I gotta be ready for every outcome(trying to get that out of my head)

[@Briae]

Could not agree enough! Im behind my laptop all day and everyone said "I wish I could work from home. That would be so nice"....Then quarantine happened 😂Not so glamorous huh?

[@deannahenry8925]

ikr be grateful some people

[@on9francisyu]

Haha people always want that they don’t have.

[@chanhyun4412]

You can work while you travel.

[@lilangatv]

This is probably the most honest video I've come across in a really long time on setting expectations.

[@eden1057]

Totally agree with you Jordon, am struggling with being confidante to take action

[@CowboysofCrypto]

start with small actions

[@kimberlyjakes7107]

This was definitely a major push for me. Thank You for this video!

[@majixkai]

How does this guy not have 1 million subs yet? People are sleeping on his valuable videos.

[@shajnushahmednafi7987]

One thing I struggle with is having the confidence say to business owners I can get them results as I don't have any experience in smma. And sometimes I may appear unconvincing as a result.

[@JoSh-yu6jt]

Shajnush Ahmed Nafi A child only learns to walk upright by falling and hitting its nose. It‘s not about acing every call, but sucking at giving calls gradually less and less.

[@CowboysofCrypto]

Yeah the imposter syndrom has always got me and my friends as well. I think the only way around that for me was to read honestly.

[@myeverydaymarketing306]

I could not agree more! You need to take massive actions to succeed! It is not easy!

[@YourBFFMegan]

It's easy to start an SMMA but difficult to grow/scale it. Having the right strategy is tougher than people expect it to be.

[@smmaistheway]

Do you have a strategy to grow and maintain?

[@YourBFFMegan]

@@smmaistheway I do! Lots of good stuff on my channel, if you're curious. :-)

[@santino_1k692]

This video was a wake up call for me, I struggle with making up scenarios in my head and I then doubt myself thinking I don't know enough yet which I do. It can be annoying sometimes as it makes me procrastinate a lot and waste time. I just need to take action and do it!

[@on9francisyu]

What is the things that stop you

[@grandeprairierealestate]

It's all hard work but so worth it :) Great video Jordan

[@therealdeal1012]

Jordan Platten you are the Best type of Sales Trainer and I can see your BDC Business Development Skills at work in every video. You are the Real Deal!! Keeping it Real! NoBS!

[@tmonuar7189]

Struggling with 😨fear of being fail ! It stops me to take the action. Thanks😍 for you high value video i got some hope now to get started :)

[@jmish162]

I am still struggling with cold calls. The fear is paralyzing sometimes. It hasn't stopped me from calling, but I don't feel like I am effectively communicating (tripping over words etc).

[@Ad000121]

Jeremy Mish if your struggling to cold call , you could pay someone with experience to do cold calls for you

[@caimatthew1426]

Hi man, I’m just starting out and the main thing for me is actually getting that client results and wasting their time and money by bad results! I’ve watched all your videos from your very first to this latest one in about 2 days because your content is so good btw!

[@Ad000121]

My struggle is fear of cold calling , I sometimes get tongue tied, I just need to build my confidence

[@CowboysofCrypto]

How are cold calling now? what is your approach? Are you doing the group on thing?

[@louierichardson123]

Loving the video setup Jordan!

[@patrickokon276]

Great value as always Jordan. Keep em coming 👍 congrats on getting accredited also. Big move! 🤘

[@lewisbrine2469]

Such a powerful video, always love watching Jordan’s videos, One thing I’m really struggling with in my agency is that I’m young , I’m 19 and when I meet with potential clients they look down on me or don’t take me seriously and they don’t listen to anything I say even though I’m a solution to their problem.

[@frotleet5412]

I started my agency at 19 ad I know many others who did too. Sounds like a limiting belief that you may be using to justify why people don’t trust you when in reality it’ll be because you’re not conveying enough value & authority. Shifting your mindset to this perspective instead could really help

[@patriciamashifane9650]

this was a proper slap to remind me i need not know everything... what i know is enough... all these courses are tiring

[@tristanparker]

Great video. Currently feeling the struggle of outreach while working, I'm squeezing it in whenever I can.

[@kev_jr]

I'm struggling with finding confidence in my work. I don't want to be that guy that thinks he knows what he's talking about but then ends up wasting a business owner's time. I'm not confident in delivering results and have the fear of potentially losing a client, which is holding me back from starting. I know you said to not think about scenarios that haven't existed yet and I'm taking that into consideration. I'm almost 18 years old and really hope to sign my first client ASAP!

[@macasrcandchannelreviews2687]

What a volume of info from this guy's mouth. I cant keep up in the middle but in the end, most if his points are on. Which is what you'll get in most channels anyway. Good job sir. Thank you. Very helpful....

[@kyracl7318]

Favourite videos in starting a agency!!

[@noraka636]

Great video Jordan, thanks for sharing all your info-s. After quarantine i will start smma for my two friend’s businesses. Hope I will get a contracted client in one month after!:)

[@zakriyyanazir6263]

You said it in this video i have a big problem with course hopping, but after a few thousands dollars i had enough, Now i am am having problems with the cold calls. I feel this choking and paralyzing feeling and i stutter so much when i am on a call it i like my confidence just goes away suddenly after all the preparation i have done. This is my problem any way everyone stay safe!

[@theprojectpassionpodcast9045]

Yes bro!! this is the video I needed! been struggling to sign more clients and knowing the right niches! Hope your staying well!

[@CowboysofCrypto]

Gyms are a great niche right now. Especially when they are all going back to opening up.

[@spyrian]

this is GOLDEN Advice! Subbed

[@jurerajk196]

i have never been so inspired to take action in my life in general!!

[@syed.m.hassan3074]

this guy changed my perspective. thank you ❤

[@JordanPlatten]

Appreciate you

[@davago1710]

Hi Jorden, I'm also a big fan and even a practicer of the law of attraction. And also I follow bob proctor. And at the beginning of this year I changed my business from being an IT guy to SMMA. And I've set up a Facebook business page and as a test to see how it works I posted a picture of the mobile I recently bought and I've got blocked by Facebook. So I went to Clickfunnels and stop that one also because of the bad integrations and high price. So a couple months down the road I've got a crapy site and a sales funnel that I'm running for a client of mine. My main problem is that I'm a tech guy not a sales guy.

[@gusebumps77]

Just came across your channel a few days ago. Love the content man keep it up

[@radhikabhatia5798]

Hi Jordan! I have been struggling with self-confidence even after having a marketing background and after watching your videos I feel very elated and extremely confident!

[@on9francisyu]

Why do you think you lack the confident of doing it ?

[@on9francisyu]

I also do marketing things on my channel I am probably worse than you but I am still producing.

[@iandouglasrobinson2713]

Awesome message thanks Jordan 👍

[@ritikakhajuria6511]

Struggling to decide a niche during coronavirus lockdown period. Just registered my agency yesterday and all set for going big.

[@mahmoudkaranouh2564]

Brother you are the best out there in this SMMA world as a person and as a mentor. Honestly, I am lost how to execute the knowledge I have about SMMA on a real client and worrying about not bringing results therefore having bad reputation. If you would help me to be on the right path would be amazing to sign my first client mean while still learning from your content. Thank you. Cheers!

[@hc7114]

Jordan, this whole video was just talking to me man, I have been probably taken more classes then I need. I have spend almost 4-8 months on trying to learn and not really reaching out. I got a lot of courses But I'm just not reaching out. I know how to run ads and all but I guess it's procrastination or fear of what the client might ask. Thanks for the valuable content you always share. ❤❤❤❤💯💯💯💯💯. I gotta take action.

[@muhammadumar40]

Can't thank you enough for this video, you're an absolute king!

[@originalclassic7603]

You nailed it. i actually hate those youtube videos where they are telling other people how to make quick bucks with drop-shipping without investing in it. People starting a business with this kind of mindset Start the business for the wrong Reason. Making money is great and that's kinda the purpose of forming a Business, but those People want to have the money for themselves to buy nice things but what i don't believe is that they take (if they actually start making revenue) the money and reinvest the money back into the business to grow or something like that. Just stupid.

[@vontae1339]

This is the best KZbin video I've watched in a long time... Thank you. 😅

[@jakelopez4496]

love this man! always so much insight

[@faiomar4010]

I'm struggling with choosing a niche I'm thinking to start with Car dealership or E-comm but not sure I have not signed my first client yet

[@paultrincaaa]

i would'nt worry about that right away.. be a general smma agency to start and you can niche down as you grow.. taste at first, try different things and get a range of clients! This will build a portfolio of clients and experience (if you are a creative will also add to your portfolio.) hope I helped!

[@faiomar4010]

@@paultrincaaa Thank you for your advise 🙂👍

[@ConverticoSouthAfrica]

Really Agree with you on this, great video, thanks!

[@vincentkim5837]

Hi Jordan, I love your content. Thanks I just want to ask you is it important to sign up clients first? I hear a lot that SMMA will only succeed by joining courses first

[@sadiab3620]

This is exactly what I needed to hear!!! Thank you

[@jordanhughes3137]

All gurus will sell their courses to make money. I agree so much that there needs to be a barrier to entry. I studied marketing and business at university at degree level, graduating 2nd in my class, and I still can’t sign clients like most of these idiots which think they’re the next Wolf of Wall Street. People might sign clients but it’s rare they retain them. I only have 3 clients, and now with COVID they’ve closed down so I technically have had to start again. I know for sure that they will not leave me because we’re getting them results. It has made it much harder to sign clients because of people who have no idea, selling courses to others who have even less of an idea. Thank you for this video mate 👍🏻

[@christopheryaksic6625]

Just starting out with digital marketing.. it all seems quite overwhelming when you start with just some references and basic google courses. Not too sure where to start without loosing too much money with the wrong course. So many out there that its hard to suss out the fluff covered courses and the scams.

[@ghofranekamoun5875]

i've just started learning about smma and i'm willing to do everything (absolutly everything) to reach my goals

[@paultrincaaa]

I love that attitude

[@bradgarges4997]

Jordan, I’ve really enjoyed this quarantine because I’ve been able to put more time into my agency, I’m making 25 calls a week and getting pretty good results, it’s not much but it’s a start and it’s thanks to you and your videos

[@paramsandhu27]

How its going on?

[@supportingcreators3866]

7:15 I have to strongly disagree with this point for two reasons (given that this video is clearly targeted to people who don't have much or any experience with providing digital marketing services to clients.) 1) Approaching a business for the first time without any proof of ability to provide results for them, or even much of an idea of how to do that at all, is (and should be) a discouraging enough concept in itself. How is the kind of person who is likely to watch this video (i.e. someone aspiring to do social media marketing) supposed to have any real idea whether or not they will be able to provide an actual return on investment to the client, without either a previous experience of successfully delivering results for a similar business OR without at least theoretically knowing the ins and outs of the service delivery from someone who can prove that they have been capable of providing such results and who would be willing to teach them? It is completely logical that any serious aspiring SMMA should want to be as prepared as possible for their first meetings with potential clients. Because if they are not, how would they answer any of the kinds of questions that any reasonable business owner would logically ask during the first meeting? By making something up on the spot due to the lack of the knowledge and insight into the industry that they don't yet have? How stressed out would any aspiring SMMA would be in such a meeting, and how much would that further affect the potential client's impression of them... 2) Even if someone managed to weather the first meeting without being 'found out', they would be walking away from that meeting without any idea whether they will actually be able to deliver any results or not. How much time, after that meeting, will the aspiring SMMA need to figure everything out? What service delivery time frame should they suggest to the client? Of course they would have no idea. "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” That said, there is a good amount of valuable free content on your KZbin channel where people can learn at least the bare basics of the service delivery first BEFORE venturing into outreach.

[@aspirepilot8508]

Having worked in a business worth multiple millions, agencies charging 3k a month do it just by turning up in suits and having an office. I'm not saying that's an excuse, but in reality, if you're making an effort to learn this in the first place, you're already on par with these agencies that claim to do social but have no clue. 3k a month to boost posts... I'm sure even the most inexperienced would know that's terrible.

[@supportingcreators3866]

@@aspirepilot8508 Interesting response. And yes, absolutely a decent effort to learn at least the basics of the service delivery should precede outreach. There is a reason for the growing scepticism among small business owners towards people approaching them with digital marketing service offers... Some of them have been burned in the past by an incompetent 'SMMA' and small business owners tend to tell each other about these things at Chamber of Commerce meet-ups etc.

[@abdelrahmanshennawe3560]

My problem at the moment is targeting people who can afford my client's services. I've been able to overcome a big challenge, that is targeting the right interests, but I've been having trouble finding a way to target people who can afford these services.

[@tonimarie2849]

This is a great video that more people need to watch!

[@victorokello9611]

Thank you Jordan for such great content!!

[@sarahveeofficial4737]

Speaking nothing but facts!! 🙏🏻

[@yunusundead4047]

about the smma, i wanted to start cause 1. i enjoy art and typography but i need to learn this stuff and 2. i am really getting the hang of marketing and my parents are into commerce (not e- commerce) and in 2 years i ll get to college where i will learn finance and even more law, marketing and stuff judging by this, a pod, transparent twitch channel where i actually learn people using blender or any other program that i use, and showcasing mistakes as well as making coding lessons for beginners, is it worth it? i know is hard i dedicate this year to develop my knowledge on art and make a workflow so is easy for me to create products and ads as well maybe know some people and make a small of 2-3 people

[@markon90]

Hello. I have the biggest problem with the first step. I have everything in my head. I know which industry to choose and how to look for clients. I know how FB and advertising work. I have ideas for advertising companies and getting clients for them. I have ideas on how to advertise and present myself, avoiding cold calling. I'm afraid to start. I'm afraid of failure. I don't know my price.

[@tom-greg]

My current struggle is choosing between smma, drop service or affiliate marketing :/

[@samsummers5331]

Hey Jordan! Awsome content my man, you always get me revved up with your videos, I have pretty much completed your course and am ready to pick up the phone and start dialing, my only problem is I really do not know which niche to start in the current climate with the Corona virus. Any ideas on a good niche to get started would be awsome.

[@husseinrose6179]

Nothing but straight Facts😤😤👏🏾👏🏾

[@davidajibo]

Thank you immensely Jordan, Your positive impact on our generation would be written on sands of time. I'm grateful I came across your channel and I have become addicted to it. I would love to hop on a strategy call with you. Thanks for everything! #KeepBeingAwesome

[@Ess98]

Absolutely love the content Jordan! Just struggling to close clients and tried different out reaching methods still nothing seems to be working unfortunately.

[@CowboysofCrypto]

Are you closing clients over the phone? skype? are you preframing them?

[@jurerajk196]

I know i should first do stuff and worry about it when there is a problem and ask questions then and all but how often should I post ads

[@shaneturner1808]

I have succeeded to get clients and provide value, but one thing I notice is that a lot of SMMA companies outsource a ton of work so they can be the front for their business, add accounts and get the outsourcing to help on the back end. Is this necessary? If so, how do you find and vet this outsourced help?

[@jasoncuray]

The Only Jordan I'm binge watching.

[@on9francisyu]

What kind of content that you like from him ? I am asking so I can product the content that people want on my channel that is also about marketing.

[@postingproductions1050]

Ryan Serhant says the same thing. Say yes to everything and then figure it out after.

[@Vanitykey]

I have been following most of your videos and I think the next step is signing a client but what's holding me back is cold feet

[@aqibjaved6560]

I love to watch you're videos!

[@brandoner]

Great video! I am struggling with taking action and getting myself new clients. I have a very vauge understanding, and am looking for a community to build with.

[@mallorydurrick]

Okay, I'm ready to watch!

[@MinionThomist]

You and Iman gadzhi are the only 2 that teach and have proof that you’ve actually done shit

[@starpink8050]

Im struggling with my C.I.M certification! like your videos Jordan, i come from a sales background and love speaking to people and breaking the ice.

[@on9francisyu]

What is C.I.M certification ?

[@003udaysinh]

I have studied all the basics of SMMA, I am targeting dentist in my area, but problem i am struggling with is the Proposal presentation for the first meeting as I am approaching door to door, thank you.

[@eloisekueffner-mulitalo8443]

Hello! I am in the process of starting my social media marketing biz and would ABSOLUTELY appreciate your help! What I am struggling with is finding a baseline plan for my business. From pitching to getting the client to providing a service I really have no baseline to go from and feel like I’m all over the show 😅! Thanks for your great content!

[@nitinkumarjoshi8990]

you are awesome Jorden, I get inspired by you all the time. You are my mentor. love from India

[@lennygize]

Hey jordan,your content is the realist out there.been follow your channel for about a year.Before lockdown i was literally starti g a campaign for a client who owned a dentist.hes says if things go well he has 5 other businesses that i can market for...i was so close 🤯.my struggle now is im trying to figure out a way to service closed businesses now,iv noticed restaurants and cafes are doing takeaway or delivery.i want to set yp some sort of automated ordering system and market ads from that,iv been looking at manychat but dont know for sure if its possible.i also want to service brick and mortar businesses with an ecom site that i can drive traffic to.i know this is a long comment but i would really appreciate any help you can give as im stuck right now.cheers Jordan 🤜

[@omersalih6188]

Hey Jordan great content as always I struggle with service delivery. I want to learn more about it thanks for the help peace

[@CowboysofCrypto]

What industry are you looking for?

[@omersalih6188]

@@CowboysofCrypto E commerce

[@CowboysofCrypto]

@@omersalih6188 Yeah ecom is hard. I am not into it because of the volume of competition. If you are in other niches let me know and I might be able to help you out.

[@VassagoStraad]

I struggle with getting started without spousal support.

[@zanitedigital7065]

Thanks for the value bomb as always bro. I'm struggling with streamlining my agency from onboarding to service delivery. Still feels like I'm scrambling about when I get a new client, need automation advice.

[@zahrabl6470]

I have no background in sales, don’t know if I can do it !

[@LEARNTOR]

Thank you Jordan very impactful

[@billlewis2211]

Thank you Jordan!

[@chainfolio]

I am struggling with the limiting belief that there are already too many people in the niche I want to get into

[@BretSmith]

Would this same strategy or mindset also work for someone applying for a social media manager job at a corporation?

[@davidtertov3738]

Thank you very much!❤

[@Articus48]

Good stuff!

[@luizaaghajanyan6790]

Hey! I want to thank you for the video; it inspired me so much. Right now, I'm struggling with time. I don't know if it's the right time to start an SMMA.

[@CowboysofCrypto]

Def a GREAT time to start an SMMA, I've been signing clients through coronavirus

[@kokak9540]

Thank you sir Jordan, even I am struggling to double task my schedule between studying in college and research related to SMMA because Drop Servicing we try last month not fit on me and my time. I study a lot and make me burn out also because I deeply study about fb advertisement and now I had a knowledge from it. I have a lot of doubts because my target was a locally clothing and fashion industry. I am nervous to take this but my guts said it fits my personality lol! 😂 thank you for your advice.

[@JordanPlatten]

you can do it! 👌

[@rekanrzgar4209]

the thing i am worried about is I am scared to reach out with business owners I am afraid of that no