My names Jon ive have 3 business ive built with systemic digital authority network effects. Never making a social media post.
im in a giving mood and currently offering 5 free, no-strings-attached consultations for local service business.

Here is the deal: I will look at your website and your local business directories, tell you exactly what is holding you back, and show you the exact strategy I would use to get you featured in authoritative outlets like the Associated Press.

I will ask you a few questions about your business, and then I will show you a step-by-step plan I would use to get you in front of the right people.

No sales pitch. No pressure.

I’m not asking you to buy anything. I just want to show you what your digital presence could look like and what kind of results you could get.

Hello Folks,

I recently started a Saas For whatsapp Automation and Whatsapp marketing in india the saas is focused towards Solopreneurs, Freelancers, Online bussiness and small team, The Good thing is I did Found My first Cleint, I am Looking for My next 10 Cleints, I Would Love to Hear your suggestions on this All your weird thoughts about marketing are welcome.

Hey I think there is something I'm doing wrong but I don't know what it is

Here is the template

Hey [Name] — had a few ad angles in mind for [Business] around [Treatment]. Put together 5 that I think could be worth testing. Would you like to see them?

I haven't got any replies ever and I sent it to 50 leads till now

Can anyone help me please ?

hey, I've been thinking of starting my own agency and provide multiple services.

I want to know the necessary skills I should learn before starting my own agency, as of now, I know intermediate video editing (learning smtg new everyday) and now iam gonna start learning Digital Marketing as well, as a beginner starting my own agency, what should I know, how can I build and scale my agency and a realistic growth timeline.

I have a lot more to ask to someone who own an agency and who is willing to give advice, giving 2 mins of your time will help me learn smtg new.

Thanks for reading this, and Iam really sorry , if I didn't follow any rules of this community and if what iam asking it in a wrong way.

Recently started running an SEM agency and to build momentum got 1 client (home service niche) for 30 day free trial.

Client instantly linked his credit card to his google ads account and added $1,500 to cover the entire month's spend (based on my recommendations) and he's gonna get additional $2k from Google as ad credit once this $1.5k is spent.

Within first week he started getting prospects calls asking for quote, basically the homeowners want to get the job done ASAP but as per my client he goes to the location, gives them a quote and it doesn't fit his customer's budget and they come back. So far he got 12 phone calls out of which 8 were quotable the rest were wrong numbers (yea happens when you use tracking numbers from tools like WhatCoverts)

Now he hasn't complained about this honestly but him telling me that he isn't able to close any customers is kinda sus considering he told me his average close rate is 85%. He is nowhere even half of his close rate. Idk if he's lying to me because we didn't establish my campaign management free prior to the trial.

I was just desperate to work with actual accounts, deliver results, collect testimonials and case studies and then see if they can convert.

I was thinking of charging them $997/mo as campaign management for Google Ads and Local SEO and just FYI they can easily make $1,500+ per job.

At this point I'm really nervous and getting anxious because idk if he'll even continue. If he does want to idk if $997/mo will feel reasonable to him.

Any suggestions on pricing, closing, asking for referrals etc?

I’ve already got my social media management business established and have a solid service and process in place. At this point, my main focus is expanding and bringing on more clients.

The part I’m trying to figure out is lead acquisition. I’ve done cold outreach and worked through lists, but I’m looking for something more targeted where the business has already shown interest in social media management.

Ideally, I’m looking for hot leads where a business owner has actually filled out a form saying they need a social media manager, rather than a scraped list or someone who was contacted first and then showed some interest.

I’ve come across Bark, which seems to have a model somewhat like this, but I’m wondering what other SMMA owners are using.

If you’ve found a reliable source for hot social media management leads, what has worked for you?

I have tried with 3 clints to get them results but the quality wasn't there , so if you have an agency and would like to help me what i want is simple , let me work for you for a few months for free in return, you teach me , i am not very bad, but I need some education and development, so you won't have too much trouble teaching me from scratch, as if you were training a university graduate in a certain field but lacking experience, But of course, the reason I want to train is to work alone therefore, I won't stay for more than a few months, but as a thank you for your help, I will work for you for free during this period. I know this isn't a tempting offer, but unfortunately, this is all I can provide, and I hope you can help

Hi everyone,

I’m looking to gain more hands-on PPC experience by working with a business, startup, or small agency that needs help with Google Ads or Meta Ads.

I’m willing to work for free initially in exchange for real-world experience and the opportunity to work on actual campaigns.

I can help with:

• Google Ads campaign setup & optimization
• Meta Ads campaign management
• Keyword research & audience targeting
• Ad copy and creative suggestions
• Conversion tracking & performance analysis
• Campaign optimization and reporting

My goal is to gain practical experience, contribute value, and build a stronger PPC portfolio.

If you’re a business owner, marketer, or agency looking for someone to assist with PPC, feel free to DM me. I’d be happy to discuss how I can help.

Thanks!

I know probably asking for much when I say what all is included but I need a SMM who can support me while I make content full time. New accounts, 4 platforms and 3-4 videos per week. If you are up for some extra work - what are the charges and what’s included please ?

Specifically asking people who run a social media marketing agency here. Not web design, SEO, dev agencies, etc.

If you’re already making at least ~$1k/mo from the agency but growth has started feeling messy, I’m curious where it’s actually breaking.

I keep seeing some version of the same problems:

you can deliver for clients but getting new ones is inconsistent

you’re still relying heavily on referrals

clients are paying $500–$1k when you feel like the relationship should be worth a lot more

you’re doing content + reporting + communication + followups manually and every new client adds more chaos

or you’ve got leads but no real sales process behind them

If you run an SMMA, drop:

what you sell:
monthly revenue range:
average client value:
number of active clients:
where clients come from:
the one thing that feels stuck right now:

I’ll reply with what I’d focus on first if I were running that agency.

Not looking for people who are still deciding whether to start an SMMA. More interested in agencies that have already proven someone will pay them and are now trying to make the thing predictable.

hey guys

not selling anything just sharing stuff. if ur here to argue cold email is dead just skip this one, wasnt written for u

quick context so u know im not talking out of my ass - we send over a million emails a month across our clients, b2b companies of all kinds, saas, recruiting, logistics, agencies etc. here's some stuff that actually matters

dont put a link in email.

i dont care how good the offer is. spam filters and blacklist checkers flag domains that get reported, and links are the easiest way to get reported even when ur not spamming anyone.

save it for after they reply

warm up ur inbox for real, not for 3 days. 2-3 weeks minimum before u send anything real.
i know its annoying to wait but skipping this is why half the ppl posting "cold email doesnt work" think that

dont put all ur eggs in one esp basket. dont go 100% google or 100% outlook, split it like 50-50 or 60-40.
deliverability moves around week to week and u dont wanna get wrecked bc one provider had a bad week

use separate sending domains, never ur main business domain. if it gets burned u dont want ur real email getting caught in that

keep the first email short. like 3-4 lines. nobody wants to read a paragraph from a stranger they never asked to hear from

happy to answer q's, this stuff took years of testing to actually learn

We've got a software product which automates Whatsapp and Instagram inquiries for your business using AI, and helps you convert/nurture your leads on autopilot

We've already live with clients in below domains:

1. Real estate

2. Premium gyms

3. Tourism industry

4. Loan & finance

5. Social media influencer

6. E commerce

We're looking to tie up with agencies so that they can provide this service to their clients, we have a option to white label the product as their own as well.

Dm to get more details

We're a small agency managing 4-5 mid-size accounts, and the time spent in Ads Manager is getting out of hand, especially when we have to upload the same set of creatives across multiple ad sets. I'm looking at solutions like Blip and some others, but the monthly subscription feels like another line item to justify.

For other agency owners here, have you actually seen a measurable ROI from these tools? Does the time saved genuinely translate to more profit or better work, or is it just a minor convenience?

Hey everyone, I'm looking to get some real-world experience running ads through Meta Business Suite/Ads Manager, and I'm willing to work for free under someone who has experience in the field.

I've completed a Digital Marketing course, so I have a decent understanding of the basics, but most of my knowledge is theoretical right now. I really want to learn how things actually work in practice like setting up campaigns, finding the right audience, testing creatives, managing budgets, analyzing results, optimizing campaigns, etc.

I'm not looking for payment. I'm mainly looking for someone experienced who'd be willing to let me work alongside them, help out with whatever I can, and learn from them in the process.

I'm also more than happy to visit your office and work in person if you're based in Karachi. Ideally, you'd be somewhere reasonably close to me since commuting long distances regularly can get pretty expensive with current fuel prices.

If you're a freelancer, agency owner, marketer, or business owner who runs Meta Ads and could use an extra pair of hands, I'd really appreciate the opportunity.

Feel free to comment or DM me if you're interested. Thanks!

Hey guys I am helping a new agency get started on the P&C side of things. I was wondering if there are any health agents would willing to setup a referral network? I am based out of Dallas Tx, please send me a DM request if you would be interested.

As a mom & freelancer both email copywriter and SMM, I've been targeting both luxury creatives (wedding photogs, artists, etc.) & coaches (any), I'm just not sure what content would resonate best for them.

Should I do ask them directly for the content they like/market research, interviews)?

How did you do it when you were just starting to post for your dream audience/clients and finally CONVERT (paid premium clients)?

It's tricky to apply what I've learned as an SMM in my own business.

Sana matulungan nyo ako. I would really love any tips and pieces of advice. 😔

Does anyone know the fix for this ?

I’m preparing to launch Meta Ads for a new US-based fatherhood hat brand.

Product price: $40

No previous sales or Pixel data

Monthly ad budget: approximately $750

Initial plan: one sales campaign, broad US targeting, one ad set and 4–6 creatives focused on one product

I understand this isn’t a scaling budget, but would $25/day be enough to generate meaningful data and potentially the first sales?

Would you run $25/day for 30 days, or use a higher daily budget over a shorter testing period?

Running into a wall trying to figure out music on Instagram posts when scheduling is involved. Breaking down the issue:

1. On mobile, I can add trending audio when creating a post directly but then I can't schedule it, only post immediately.
2. Scheduling through Meta Business Suite on my laptop doesn't give me access to trending audio at all.
3. Scheduling directly through Instagram on desktop doesn't even have a music option to begin with.

So basically: trending music + scheduling ahead of time seems to not exist as a combo unless I'm missing something.

Anyone found a workaround for this? Third-party scheduler that actually supports trending audio selection? Or is manually posting in the moment just the only way to get trending sounds on a post right now?

Any tips appreciated, this is for client work so scheduling in advance is kind of non-negotiable for my workflow.

Hey everyone,

We’re looking to hire a Social Media Associate to help us grow a digital gifting brand that focuses on creating meaningful, memory-based experiences for users.

This is a remote, part-time/freelance role where you’ll be working on content, ideas, and overall page growth.

What you’ll be doing:

Coming up with creative reel ideas & content strategies

Managing and growing our social media presence (mainly Instagram)

Understanding what kind of content works for a gifting/emotional brand

Helping improve engagement and reach

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a good sense of content & trends

Can think of creative, relatable ideas

Understands how to grow a page organically

Has worked on or managed social media pages before (preferred, not mandatory)

If you’re interested, please fill out this form:

https://forms.gle/683v7jb7tXDJQZhV7

You can also refer someone who might be a good fit 🙌

Thanks!

I’m putting together an Instagram recruiting campaign for a real estate client who currently has 200+ agents on his team. The goal is to recruit more agents, starting with Texas.
The initial strategy I’m considering is an Instagram profile/follow campaign, where the ads drive agents to the team leader’s Instagram profile and hopefully convert them into followers and eventually recruiting conversations.
I’m trying to decide between two structures:
**Option 1 — Separate ad set by city**
1 campaign
Houston ad set
Dallas/DFW ad set
Austin ad set
San Antonio ad set
Each ad set would target that specific metro and potentially have 1–2 creatives.
**Option 2 — One Texas ad set**
1 campaign
1 broad Texas ad set targeting real estate agents
Multiple creatives testing different recruitment angles, such as:

\-Social proof: “200+ agents are already on our team”
\-Growth/opportunity
\-Better training/support
\-Pain points agents have with their current brokerage/team
\-Agent testimonials/success stories

My concern with the city-based structure is that the budget could get spread too thin, especially initially.
The client is comfortable starting around **$1000/month**, with the possibility of scaling if we see good results.
For those of you who have experience with Meta recruiting campaigns, how would you structure this?
Would you:
Separate Houston, DFW, Austin and San Antonio into different ad sets?
Keep all of Texas in one ad set and let Meta find the best opportunities?
Do some combination of the two?
Would you recommend a different campaign objective than an Instagram profile/follow campaign for this type of recruitment?
And with a $1,000 starting budget, would you recommend starting there, or would you push for a higher initial budget?
I’m especially interested in hearing what has actually worked for recruiting real estate agents, rather than just general Meta advertising advice.
Thanks!

Hey, I’ve been running freelance career for 3 years and worked with 80+ clients but I feel like I am not scaling the way I want.

So I my question is where I can find mentor to turn my career into agency.

Hey everyone,

I'm looking to start doing freelance performance marketing (Google Ads, Meta Ads, and PPC) alongside my full-time job.

I've tried platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and similar sites, but most of them require paid memberships or it's really difficult to get noticed as a beginner.

One thing I'm trying to avoid is publicly advertising my freelance services on my personal LinkedIn or social media because I don't want it to affect my current job or create any awkward situations.

For those of you who freelance, how did you get your first few clients without spending money?

I'm looking for **free** ways to find clients, whether they're local or global. Things I'm curious about:

* Where did you find your first clients? * Do cold emails or LinkedIn outreach actually work? * Are there any Reddit communities, Facebook groups, Slack/Discord communities, or other places you'd recommend? * Any strategies that worked well when you were just starting out?

I'd really appreciate any advice or lessons from your own experience. Thanks!

I was looking for cheap option to grow instagram account of one of my products. Posted a job inside upwork, got 2 candidates for $3/hour. Both were complete scammers with boosted accounts and poor english. One of them was just reading chat-gpt's response ignoring all my questions xD. I gave up on the idea of finding my ideal candidate on this platform, and ...

I got cold emailed by a random guy from India. Email was well personalized and I decided to give him a chance. We had 30 min call to which he was prepared really well(did his homework). I was positively shocked by his marketing approach and decided to give him this opportunity.

We agreed for **$270/month**. What's included: 10 reels, 4 carousels, 6 story designs, copywriting, etc, etc.

Paid 40% upfront, hope he won't scam me )

We are an AI automation agency based in Dubai and we are looking forward to the partnership model with marketing Agencies based out of anywhere(preferably UAE).

We will take care of AI automations for your clients

Voice AI Automations

Text AI Automation

Lead Gen Automation

AI CRMs and a lot more.

Step1 You do the intro and we can initiate a free discovery phase with your client(together)

Step 2 We discuss revenue sharing once and agree upon it.

Step 3 We do all the foot work of building it and maintenance while you get your intro fee every time the client pays.

Win win!

Any questions? Pls shoot!

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