The document discusses social media consulting, addressing key questions such as landing your first client, pricing strategies, and the need for contracts or proposals. It highlights the importance of networking, specific offerings, and maintaining contact for client acquisition. Additionally, social media strategists' rates vary, and the document encourages experimentation and confidence in pricing.

1. Answering YOUR Questions
about
Social Media Consulting
Alexis Grant
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2. Connect with Your Peers
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3. Top 3 Questions on SM Consulting
1. What’s the best way to land your first client?
2. How much should you charge?
3. Do you need a proposal or contract?
Then we’ll answer YOUR questions.
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4. Why bother with a social media gig
 Demand = HUGE opportunity
 Make money
 Gain experience, contacts
 Give entrepreneurship a try
 Use as a stepping stone for running your own
business full time
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5. How Do You Land Your First
(Paying) Client?

6. How I Landed My First 3 Clients
1. Networking
(Tip: Don’t overlook
friends & family)
2. Client found me
(Tip: Be specific about
what you offer)
3. Long-forgotten LinkedIn
contact
(Tip: Stay in touch)
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7. How Much Should You Charge?
 Socialmedia strategists charge anywhere
from $15-$250/hour
 Some people will say you’re too expensive,
others will say you’re too cheap
 Experiment!
 Aim for project/monthly rates
 Be CONFIDENT! You’re worth what you
say you’re worth
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8. Do You Need a Contract/Proposal?
My process usually includes…
 Emails, price range
 Phone call to learn more about them
 PROPOSAL
 Serious interest, more emails
 CONTRACT
 Another phone call, emails
 STRATEGY $
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9. To Help You Get There…
uesti ons?
Q
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10. To Help You Get There…
uesti ons?
Q
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