JFDI — The Show for Freelance Social Media Managers

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  201: How to be visible as a social media manager without burning out. 18.08.2026 15min

  Marketing yourself is non-negotiable. But somewhere along the line, "be visible" became "post three times a day on every platform, go viral, show your face constantly, and basically become an influencer on top of doing your actual job."That's not what visibility means. And if that advice has been putting you off doing anything at all, this episode is for you.Hit play to hear→ The platform mistake that keeps freelance social media managers invisible (Listen to episode 197 for more on this)→ What your content actually needs to do to make someone think "I need to hire this person"→ Why your results are more powerful than your personality when it comes to getting clients→ Where most social media managers are wasting their timeJoin the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  200: You asked... we answered! The celebration episode! 11.08.2026 21min

  200 episodes of JFDI, and this time we handed the mic over to you. Our community sent in the questions, and we're answering them in this anniversary episode!Hit play to hear→ The jobs neither of us expected would lead us into social media, years before it was ever a proper career→ How a disagreement in a Florida swimming pool somehow turned into the business we run today→ How we manage "balancing" a podcast, a membership and family life (spoiler, it's messier than the version you see online)→ Our thoughts on retirementAnd more!Join the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  199: This could add serious income to your Q4... 04.08.2026 24min

  There's a window of opportunity opening up right now that could add a proper chunk of income to your business before Christmas but most social media managers are going to miss it completely. Don't be one of them.Hit play to hear→ Why the thing that makes you nervous about trying this is proof you'd be brilliant at it→ The skills you're already using every day that mean you can get going quicker than most.→ The bare minimum you should charge once you add this to your services, and why doing this tends to keep clients longer than usual.Join the sprint here, and we'll walk you through everything in time for Q4!
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  198: Fix the pricing mistake that makes your social media services feel replaceable 28.07.2026 9min

  Your pricing is probably doing you a disservice and losing you clients. Listen to hear:→ The one question to ask yourself before your next discovery call.→ Why the most popular pricing models might be putting your income at risk.→ The three places to start repositioning yourself.→ What the social media managers who will thrive in the next 12 months are doing.Join the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  197: This massive Google update changes how social media managers should be thinking about content 21.07.2026 23min

  Google just gave social media a search engine upgrade. And most people haven't clocked what it actually means for them.Hit play to hear→ What the Google Platform Properties update actually is, and the specific thing it means you can now do for your clients→ The three things worth auditing across your accounts and your clients' this week→ How to turn this into a specific, measurable service line you can put on your next proposalGet more information on the Google update hereJoin the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  196: Need a new client? These 10 things will help fill the gap 14.07.2026 26min

  Landing a new long-term client doesn't happen overnight. It takes weeks, sometimes months, for someone to decide to hire a freelance social media manager, which is brutal when you've got a gap to fill right now.In this episode, we're walking you through the exact things to do the moment you need a client, plus the one move that brings in cash while the slower strategies do their thing.Hit play to hear→ The first thing to do the moment you've got capacity.→ The move that converts way faster than chasing cold leads.→ How to bring in some quick cash while you wait for those slower long-term clients to landDrop us a DM on Instagram saying "196", and we'll send you a detailed checklist to make these steps even easier!Join the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  195: Stop your AI sounding generic: the second brain every social media manager needs 07.07.2026 21min

  If you're seeing people online raving about how great Claude or ChatGPT is, but you're still getting average results, it's probably because you've not built a second brain.It's the difference between AI being a slop you have to rewrite every time, and AI being a properly onboarded member of your team who barely needs tweaking.Listen to learn→ Why social media managers need a second brain more than anyone else on the planet→ The boring setup step you shouldn't skip (but probably have)→ Why using AI in your business means you should be charging more, not less→ What goes into a second brain, and where to keep everything.
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  194: Why Niching Down Isn't What Social Media Managers Think It Is 30.06.2026 18min

  The bit most social media managers get wrong about niching down is thinking it's about the clients they're allowed to work with. It's not. In this episode we're diving into why niching is so crucial and why you shouldn't put it off any longer.Hit play to hear→ What being clear and consistent with your messaging does for your rbusiness→ Why a smaller, niche audience can land you better-paying clients than chasing a big broad one→ How to work out your niche without boxing yourself in for life (it's not a puppy, you don't have to keep it forever)→ Why "I work with small businesses" isn't a niche, and the question to ask yourself insteadJoin the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  193: Atomicon 2026: the biggest takeaways for freelance social media managers 23.06.2026 26min

  We are just back from Atomicon, and one theme that ran through the whole event: use AI, but stay human. Get that balance right, and you stand out. Get it wrong, and you don't. In this episde we're unpacking how to do that.Hit play to hear:→ The two types of business that'll thrive as AI takes over, and the one place no freelance social media manager wants their business to end up→ What the latest research says about trust, and why your clients need a human face out front more than ever.→ The simple rule everyone should adopt for using AI→ Three things every social media manager should start doing with AI right now (none of them is technical)Useful links:Using AI to write your processesGet your 2027 Atomicon tickets (see you in Manchester?)Join the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  192: What freelance social media managers can learn from this year's biggest social media launches 16.06.2026 29min

  We pulled apart the two biggest launches of 2026 (so far) to share the bits you can actually use in your own marketing, no matter how small your audience or your ads budget.We're 'yapping' about:→ How these launches both sold a feeling rather than features.→ Launch mechanisms you could steal (and how to get buy in from people)→ A sneaky way to get people to market your business for you.→ The real reason people were so invested in these launchesJoin the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  191: Are You Charging Enough? Early Insights From The State Of Freelance Social Media Management Survey 09.06.2026 26min

  We've been running the biggest survey of its kind in the freelance social media management world, and the early results are already throwing up some uncomfortable questions about what we're charging, what we're offering, and what AI is actually doing to our businesses.This is a first look at the data so far, the trends that are already obvious, and the things every freelance social media manager needs to be thinking about before the full report drops.Hit play to hear→ The platform that most social media managers offer, according to early data, is the least profitable.→ What freelance social media managers are actually doing about raising their prices right now→ Some early insights on how social media managers are using AI and how it's affecting their pricing→ What social media managers know AI can't do instead of themTake the State of Freelance Social Media Management 2026 survey Join the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  190: 5 Awkward AI Questions Your Clients Are About To Ask (And How To Answer Them) 02.06.2026 19min

  Your clients are using AI. Which means sooner or later, they're going to start asking you about it, and those conversations can get a bit awkward if you're not ready. In this episode, we walk you through the five most likely AI questions your clients will lob at you, exactly how to answer each one, and the one upcoming question that could turn into a high-ticket new service for your business.Key Takeaways→ A no-AI service is fair to offer, but it needs a specific conversation to avoid losing income.→ Clients are 100% comparing your strategy to ChatGPT's generic ideas - annoying but true, we'll show you how to deal with those conversations.→ Every social media manager needs an AI ethics stance worked out before these conversations happen, not during them.DM us "190" on Instagram to our free AI Ethics Cheat Sheet Join the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  189: You Don't Have to Be Working to Make Sales This Summer (Here's How) 26.05.2026 17min

  Every summer, freelance social media managers brace themselves for an income dip. They assume it's the cost of taking a break. It's not. It's the cost of not planning for one.In this episode, we're chatting about:Planning your summer income so you don't take an unexpected hitThe one type of offer that sells best when you're off the grid (and it's not retainers)Why September feels like starting from scratch & what to do now to prevent thatThe three-way delegation split that lets you actually turn off your brainJoin the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  188: Three Email Marketing Mindset Shifts Every Freelance SMM Needs to Hear 19.05.2026 17min

  You probably already know how important email marketing is for social media freelancers, but if you're still not doing it (or doing enough of it), this episode is for you.In this episode, we're chatting about:- The unspoken difference between email and social media (and why they play completely different roles for freelancers)- Why email is actually so much easier than social content (seriously)- What people unsubscribing is telling you and why it's a good thing.- How to know what to actually write about in your emailsJoin the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  187: Do This Quarterly To Reduce Overwhelm And Increase Profit As A Social Media Freelancer 12.05.2026 18min

  How much of your time are you spending on stuff that's stopping you earning more? In this episode, we're taking you through the quarterly audit we run with our members to help you stop being busy and start being profitable.We're chatting about:- Why the people doing the most work often get paid the least- Our favourite framework for freeing up your time- How to outsource the tasks you shouldn't be doingJoin the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  186: How to create a group offer in one day 05.05.2026 15min

  Feel like your income is stuck in the retainer trap? Yeah, we've all been there – counting on those few long-term clients to pay the bills, and then having the panicky sweats when you realise your income is capped and your financial security is hanging on a handful of clients who could leave at any time.Let's change that, shall we? 😉In this episode, we're chatting about:• Why the offer triangle is a game-changer for your business• How to quickly find ideas for group offers• A simple process to create sales pages and automations in minutesJump straight to it...[00:00] Why the retainer trap is riskier than you think[02:00] What exactly is the offer triangle?[04:00] Group offer ideas[09:00] Create an interactive tool in 25 minutes[12:00] How to quickly set up sales pages and automations[13:00] Why this approach protects you from client lossJoin the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more, all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  185: Tired of Chasing Clients for Money? Do These Three Things to Get Paid on Time 28.04.2026 16min

  You've done the work, sent the invoice... and now you're waiting. And waiting. Is chasing clients for money just part of being freelance, or are you missing a system that would sort this out for good?In this episode, Laura Davis shares the three essential systems every freelance social media manager needs to get paid on time (plus a bonus tip that takes all the awkwardness out of chasing payments).In this episode, we're chatting about:Why you need to charge in advance and how to handle clients with 60 or 90-day payment termsWhy invoicing late is secretly giving clients permission to pay you lateHow automating reminders (and late payment fees) takes the emotion out of asking for what you're owedJoin the membershipThe membership is where freelance social media managers learn to build flexible, profitable offers and expert systems. You get monthly expert training, coaching from us, a community of hundreds of SMMs, and full access to our Hubsy software to manage your invoicing, social media and email marketing, create websites, sales pages and more all in one place.Less than £3 a day for annual members. Check out all the details to join here.Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  184: BIG News in The Two Lauras World 25.11.2025 13min

  HUGE news in today’s episode that you just can’t miss. We don’t want to spoil it here so you’ll need to listen to find out what it is!(No, we aren’t starting a podcast for greengrocers.)In this episode, we’re chatting about:Something VERY big that you’ll need to listen to the episode to find out…Check out the full show notes here!Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  183: Hubsy 101: Your Questions Answered! 18.11.2025 33min

  Our DMs are chock-a-block with questions (which we always personally reply to!) and we’re diving into some of the answers today. Of course, we’re just answering the fun, interesting stuff which is all about Hubsy, our new all-in-one tool for freelance social media managers. So if you’ve ever had a question about the platform, you’re in the right place!In this episode, we’re chatting about:Everything that you can do in HubsyWhat it’s like to host your website in HubsyThe types of businesses we think Hubsy is right forWhat the support you receive alongside Hubsy is likeCheck out the full show notes here!Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.
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  182: The Real Difference Between Working with High Paying and Low Paying Clients as a Social Media Manager Freelancer [Re-Release] 11.11.2025 24min

  You might think that a high-paying client would be harder to work with than a low-paying one – but is that true or just something your brain is telling you to hold you back from charging more? In this episode, we’re comparing what it’s like to work with both high- and low-paying clients, and the difference might surprise you!In this episode, we’re chatting about:The differences between high- and low-paying clients (and not just how many zeros are on the invoice)How to attract high-paying clients and retain themWhat you might need to consider about working with both high- and low-paying clientsCheck out the full show notes here!Connect with usIf this episode has resonated or inspired you, take a screenshot and tag us in your stories @thetwolauras!We would love to continue the conversation with you, so come and chat with us on your preferred platform by searching for @thetwolauras.