The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite

I like to nerd out on techie tools and new ways of doing online marketing. But when it comes to my business, it wasn't hard to come up with my can't-live-without, best tools for virtual assistants. These are five tools I use EVERY DAY in my freelance business for ME AND FOR MY CLIENT WORK. Of course, I could go on and on with tons of other cool hacks and tricks of the trade, but these are the essential tools to know. Whether you're starting out as a new service provider OR you've been doing the freelance thing for some time, I love to help a friend and help you look smart so you book the clients, get paid, gain freedom and change your life.    Trainings mentioned in the show:  The Free Digital Media VA Training Series  10 Canva Hacks with Designer Aino Horsma   Links mentioned in the show: One Tab Chrome Extension Facebook Pixel Chrome Extension Last Pass Canva * my referral link, if you upgrade to the Canva Pro I will get a small commission Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif!   The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours   The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School   Connect with Me: The Digital Media VA Lab - a free FB community  Instagram: @emilyreaganpr   Facebook: @emilyreaganpr     >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services  >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job   

I am super thrilled to bring copywriter (and NSYNC SuperFan) Liz Wilcox in the house to share how to turn followers into customers! She is the queen of email marketing and teaches something completely radical ...it's going to blow your mind.... Why you should STOP WRITING STORIES in emails ... and what to do instead. Liz's audience building advice is perfect for the virtual assistant and freelancer who helps their clients with weekly content, building lead magnets and writing those emails!!! Need jobs, community and more in-depth trainings to make yourself competitive? Apply to the Digital Marketing Workgroup here.   Connect with Liz: Instagram: @thelizwilcox  Grab her free email swipes here >> https://lizwilcox.com/     Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif!   The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours   The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School Apply for my Digital Marketing Workgroup   Connect with Me: The Digital Media VA Lab - a free FB community  Instagram: @emilyreaganpr   Facebook: @emilyreaganpr     >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services  >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job   

We all have worries and doubts when it comes to venturing into the unknown and doing something new. Today’s episode will give you encouragement and peace of mind with your future of becoming a freelance business owner. I’ve asked my community to share their best tips and sage advice with you!   Need jobs, community and more in-depth trainings to make yourself competitive? Apply to the Digital Media VA Workgroup here.    Links mentioned in this episode:  Megan’s story: The Teacher who manages online communities, episode 8  4 Freelance Pricing Models, episode 46 How do you know when it’s time to quit a client?, episode 52 3 Digital Marketing Tasks to Take off a Business Owner’s Plate, episode 54 Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif!  The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours   The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School   Connect with Me: The Digital Media VA Lab - a free FB community  Instagram: @emilyreaganpr   Facebook: @emilyreaganpr      >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services  >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job   

Several months ago I had one of my all-star students (Whitney) in the group sharing her experience working as an assistant for a real estate agent. She was doing a mix of administrative duties, real estate specific tasks all while using her digital media skills. A true unicorn of talent! Her interview had the most views. It went bananas because so many of you were interested in this line of work... and know a realtor who needs help AND Whitney told you that the jobopps were ripe for the picking. Well I have the next step for you! Christal Allen-Harrahill came into my world several years ago (it's going to be a fun story I tell on the show) and when I recently discovered that she teaches women how to become and find work as a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator, I immediately invited her on my show so you all could learn from her. She'll tell you more about this lucrative field and the remote work possibilities. I am so friggin' excited about this opportunity. And it has nothing to do with my digital marketing world or what I teach! This could be YOUR WAY in!   Sign up for Christal’s Real Estate Transaction Coordinator Masterclass: https://christal-allen-harrahill.mykajabi.com/a/38793/4PJyLojp *This is an affiliate link, I will get a small commission if you sign up using my link.    Check out that previous episode with Whitney Farely: The milspouse who won over the realty world, episode 6    Connect with Christal: Facebook: @VirtualRealEstateTC Instagram: @lifecoachchristal    Website: http://www.ChristalAllen.com/     Grab her free check your business mindset to see if your under-earning>>https://christal-allen-harrahill.mykajabi.com/BusinessMindset    Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif!  The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours   The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School The Digital Marketing Workgroup   Connect with Me: The Digital Media VA Lab - a free FB community  Instagram: @emilyreaganpr   Facebook: @emilyreaganpr     >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services  >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job   

Where do you start? What service should you offer first? Here are my top three tasks you should take off your client’s plate first if you’re a digital marketing virtual assistant. They’re not hard, but they easily add up to 6 hours a week if you’re offering the minimum services estimate. Perk: starting these three tasks will help you develop a smooth workflow, learn your client’s brand voice and business AND help you decide quickly if it’s a client relationship that will last long term!   Need jobs, community and more in-depth trainings to make yourself competitive? Apply to the Digital Marketing Workgroup here.   Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif!   The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours   The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School   Connect with Me: The Digital Media VA Lab - a free FB community  Instagram: @emilyreaganpr   Facebook: @emilyreaganpr     >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services    >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job   

Samantha Semans knew she wanted to work from home and never go back to her 9-5 and she found a way. This coffee -loving, mom of four started out as "just a VA" and now runs her own Social Media Agency Ten 10 Social. She’s killing it! Samantha has the first-hand experience being the unicorn VA and can tell you what worked for her and how (and why) she transitioned in Facebook Ads management. I am so excited to chat with her and I know you will gain so much industry insight that will help you skip ahead. Connect with Samantha: Facebook: @ten10social Instagram: @ten10social  Website: https://www.ten10social.com/  Her Free Daily Engagement Checklist     Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif!   The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours   The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School Apply for the Digital Marketing Workgroup Connect with Me: The Digital Media VA Lab - a free FB community Instagram: @emilyreaganpr   Facebook: @emilyreaganpr     >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services  >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job  (https://emily-reagan.mykajabi.com/quiz)

Today, I’m sharing open and honest advice that no one really talks about in this freelancer world: knowing when it’s time to walk away from a client. Even if you love the client, the work, the money... it can be hard to make that decision.  Here’s five questions to ask yourself so you’ll know if it’s time to quit. I coached a fellow virtual assistant through this process of deciding to quit a client. It was really helpful to narrow down the client work, the client and team, the opportunities to focus on whether it was right for her to stay or not.    I need this advice myself over the years. These questions would have made it so clear-cut and obvious when most of my client relationships needed to end.     Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif!  The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours   The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School Apply for the Digital Marketing Workgroup   Connect with Me: The Digital Media VA Lab - a free FB community  Instagram: @emilyreaganpr   Facebook: @emilyreaganpr     >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services    >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job   

We all know that clients sometimes need a little more help than sending an email out every week or formatting a keyword-rich blog. Sometimes behind the scenes of their business is a bit of a mess. It can require the brains, organizational skills and big picture vision of someone who is analytical and smart like my friend Ange Quinn. As a certified online business manager and director of operations, Ange helps online entrepreneurs grow and scale their business by streamlining their systems and figuring out where to put their efforts. She offers strategy sessions, biz audits and packages of ongoing services. We’ll be talking about the project manager world, the Kolbe test and how to be more than just a VA in your freelance business. I can't wait for her to tell you more about how she got started, what she does for clients, and all the good insider stuff! Connect with Ange: Facebook: @buildwithange  Instagram: @buildwithange  Grab her 101 Ways An Online Business Manager Can Help With Your Business >>> https://www.angequinn.com/   Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif!   The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours   The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School Apply for the Digital Marketing Workgroup     Connect with Me: The Digital Media VA Lab - a free FB community  Instagram: @emilyreaganpr   Facebook: @emilyreaganpr      >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services    >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job     

I’ve learned my lesson the hard way: being too accessible to clients, staying up too late to work on their business and having to do work on my vacation or holiday! This episode is all about setting and enforcing boundaries. I want to encourage you to look out for yourself first, especially as a business owner yourself! Links mentioned in the show: The Freelancer’s Contract Checklist  The Facebook Group Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif!   The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours   The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School Apply for the Digital Marketer's Workgroup   Connect with Me: The Digital Marketing VA Lab - a free FB community  Instagram: @emilyreaganpr   Facebook: @emilyreaganpr     >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services    >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job   

I find it so inspiring to hear how other freelancers got started and found their niche. Today I’m chatting with award-winning podcaster Jen Amos about her journey in this online service world.  Jen is a military child and Gold Star daughter who never found a traditional 9-5 job attractive. She told me recently, "If it weren't for the internet I wouldn't have been able to work from home for the last decade." Thank goodness for the Internet! Jen started running her own social media and online business consulting agency in San Diego. It’s really fun to hear how she started, what the work really looked like because for many of my unicorn students become social media managers. She gives solid insight to the client work, social media calendars, batching and how she raised her prices.  After a coast-to-coast move, Jen pivoted to hosting and producing her own podcast. We even discuss the backside of her business including how she found her VA and why she hired her. You’re going to find her so inspiring! Enjoy. Connect with Jen: Facebook:@holdingdownthefortpodcast  Instagram: @holdingdownthefortpodcast  Podcast: Holding Down the Fort  https://www.holdingdownthefortpodcast.com/ Twitter: @hdtfpodcast https://twitter.com/hdtfpodcast Links Mentioned in this show: Canva for graphic design *my referral link  https://www.canva.com/join/horseman-experience-pride Headliner App for audiograms Learn with me: Gif & Sticker Making Workshop - $17.99 crash course to turn your clients into a gif!  The Quickstart to Facebook Community Management - the unicorn gateway job to digital media work in just 2 hours   The Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School   Apply for the Digital Marketing Workgroup Connect with Me: The Digital Media VA Lab - a free FB community  Instagram: @emilyreaganpr   Facebook: @emilyreaganpr    >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Media Tasks & Services  >>> Take the Quiz to Discover your Digital Dream Job