Webinar: Short presentation on how to land clients and how much to charge, then we'll go into your Q&A.

1. Answering YOUR Questions
about
Social Media Consulting
Alexis Grant
alexisgrant.com

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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