How do you find out how much your client is making in sales as a result of you running their social media pages for example. Is this supposed to be done on an honor system basis to trust that they’ll tell you or is there a process you put in place to have access to this information?
I clicked on the video because of the title, and I want to say that I was surprised on how well structured and on point this mini course is. The fact that one of the first things he said was to be careful not to start a business with a friend is pure gold.
Wrong I started my agency with school friends best decision. We stuck it through thick and thin. We fought to keep this agency alive and it was so worth it!!! Good friends can be the reason you don’t quit and push each other to excel.
This was so refreshing to watch! Wanted to start my own agency while I was in school but instead dedicated last 6 years working in agencies and different companies learning in’s-and-out’s of the marketing world. Now I’m working on starting my own thing and this was still useful. So thank you 🙏🏼
@@BigDustyAl not much of a process, just understanding your strengths and weaknesses. I did start freelancing a couple years so I do have 5 clients I work with on daily basis who will be my first official customers. I am primarily in “Digital Marketing” but I realized I was actually good at SEO, SEM and Social Media Marketing. Haven’t launched anything official, just been creating website content, wire frames for the website and finding processes so I can automate a lot of the day to day. Since I don’t have a website I still cold call local small businesses to help them out and take them on as clients. With a fancy website my plan of action was to reach out to startups with a focus on SaaS companies. In my case I rely on my patience. Shoot me a DM if you have any questions.
Great video!! Been employed in digital marketing for two years now and I’m giving my two weeks notice this week and been working on starting an agency when I do, this video has been on of the most insightful I’ve seen thus far. Thank you!
What's needed? Liquid cash. Everyone only has credit. If you have stacks of cash, you can capitalize on everyone's credit. A recession as bad it can be, provides good buying opportunities in the markets if you’re careful and it can also create volatility giving great short time buy and sell opportunities too. This is not financial advise but get buying.
"The biggest mistake can make is trying to be a jack of all trades." It's always nice to hear someone speak the truth even if it's not what everyone wants to hear. Amazing video!
Specialization is the biggest lie our educational system teaches us. Do you know how people who specialize end up with? Working at a job they hate, with a mediocre salary, living in fear that the only thing they know how to do will become irrelevant and they won't have a job anymore. If you look at every successful person in history they were all good at AT LEAST 2-3 things. Especially as an entrepreneur you need to be good at marketing, sales, branding, technology, management, negotiation and so on. Yeah you don't have to be an expert at everything, but you have to be at least OK at everything. Sure you can outsource things as you start to grow your team and build your business, but even then, the more skills you have, the better you'll be able to lead your organization, not to mention that when you're starting from scratch you have to do everything, and you better do it well if you want to succeed. Me I've been a generalist all my life, mostly because I never wanted to feel constrained to a single path in life, and while it's true that I'm not as good as other programmers (that being my main job) who only did that for years and years, I've been able to profit from opportunities they would never be able to access, just because I also know a little bit of business, a little bit of design and a little bit of sales, besides knowing programming. And I'm optimist that even though my colleagues will make a little bit more money than me in the short run, in the long run my combination of skills will lead me to success.
Me and my mate started our business this year and already landed multiple clients! Fun fact our first customer only paid 300 euros for a website, linktree account, logo design, business card, and social media management (for only one week) we are just insanely dedicated and learned so much already! We also decided on working with 3 flexibel packages, Gold, Plat, Diamond Anyway just wanted to say that here for a sec cuz IT IS POSSIBLE! Thanks for the tips!
the better your skills get, the more advanced of a portfolio you obtain, you can charge 1000 euros for a website alone, then SEO/marketing can easily be another 1000 euros/mo on a 12 month term... 2, 3 clients a month and you're balling. keep going at it bro!
Hey quick question, are you paying outsource freelancers to do the social media work for you? Or are you both doing it on your own. Also, how do you convince clients that you're the person for the job without prior experience?
I landed a high paying client with no prior experience by talking to them face to face. If you can offer numerous strategies and insights right then and there, you can impress them. But you need to have good personal sales skills for this approach
@@rastitrading Hey man, so as we are both workaholics.. We decided to it all by ourselfs (obviously our future goal is to outsource just about everything that is possible to do so) But for now, we just want to get familiaire with everything marketing. Completely self taught and since this post was posted we already landed a few new clients! About the expierence, its all about that proof of concept in our eyes, start local! We also decided to do something very unique, we decided to use a system that if someone fixes us a succesful client (so a client who paid and got at our door because of that person) We give them 50 euros to convert us a succesful client (you could say its a refferal program) This motivates people to do some organic advertising for us. And we also went to a lot of local stores and places to ask if we could put our business cards there, whilest talking about our refferal program to the owner of that shop/service, we now are getting random requests because of this and I think being flexible is a big one for us too. Anyways, goodluck on your journey!
@@philipellington Thanks mate! Yeh we just conciously decided to start out for low prices (like really low) because we are in that learning curve. Building some credibility first and then moving up with the price range. Altho we are aware that these prices are low as hell. We just dont want to overvalue ourselfs (yet) before obtaining full confidence in our service and making sure we are worth what we ask. I gues you could call it a strategic way of building up fast and efficient. Big up bro! We'll let you know if anything worth mentioning comes up :)
One thing to remember is that in this day and age no matter what business you run, you are a digital marketing agency before anything else. This is the only way to survive the pinch we are currently in which is only getting worse. Learn this stuff, even if you hire someone to do it in the end, you won’t be wasting money if you understand how this stuff works.
This is a half truth. Marketing your own products is not the same as a digital marketing agency, which is a company that just markets other company’s products
@@TopBoi93 Sure, a "digital marketing agency" is an agency that uses various methods to advertise other companies. On the other hand, if you have your own company that sells a product or service, you are not defined as a "digital marketing agency" just because you advertise your own product or service. You are instead defined as whatever industry you are involved in. Does that make sense?
I am already an agency owner and finally going full time. I like to watch videos like these to compare myself to what more experienced agencies do. Great advice. I’m now following your channel!
@@suavxiausn6895 start when you are still working. You can easily do this as a side gig until you go full time. Take risks. Ask for those larger retainers, but make sure you can do the work or find someone who can. Become an expert at some things and let others do what you're average at.
I used to watch you for affiliate marketing some years ago. I moved on from that to other ventures. When learning about these things, such as Print on Demand, I often wished that I could find someone like you teaching this, but can't. You are straight up, honest, knowledgeable and practical. You are guided by ethics. You are detailed in your advice. I recently started trying to do marketing as a freelancer. I thought today, maybe I can turn it into an actual company and thought starting a Digital Marketing Agency is my way. I googled it and you were the first one I came across. I'm so glad I did. Thanks man, keep up the great work. I wish I could subscribe again, but I'm already a legacy subscriber.
At the very least, I now grasp the concept of leverage. Creating wealth and financial freedom isn't as tough as many people believe. Building wealth and remaining financially stable indefinitely is a lot easier with the appropriate information. Participating in financial programs and products is the only true approach to make a high income and remain affluent indefinitely.
That is why I work with John Desmond Heppolette, who introduced me to a better Financial community, a verified agency where I learned how money works and how to create it, as well as free books, courses, and daily lectures. You also get to meet new people, which was the best decision I ever made.
You are correct! Working with a financial advisor who has worked in a solid financial firm for a long time, such as John will actually set you up for success in life. I'm delighted I was able to reach out to "John Desmond Heppolette" earlier this year because while others were grumbling about the downturn in the markets due to the state of the economy, I was busy learning from him and eventually made over seven figures in the first quarter alone, which is why it's always good to join the correct community.
Yeah real, that guy is one asset manager that gives the breakdown of everything on how things are done, joining an effective financial community can be 100% beneficial when joined properly that's all I can say out of experience
He also happens to be one of the best asset managers I've ever worked with. I've actually had a conversation with John Desmond Heppolette. It has been a truly flawless experience for the past 6 years.
Starting a business with close friends one is 100% spot on!!...I started a business with a good friend and it just broke my friendship with him...when we see each in a common group we are cool with each other, we talk etc...but it never the same it is just awkward and both of us have a bit of bitterness towards each other which is still there from our time in the business...so this is a great life tip....try and hire strangers if u can and if u wanna go partners do it with a proper agreement with ppl who are not your personal friends, best with work collegues...so if things sour up later you can can handle it much better
I've been studying digital marketing for almost 3 years now and never felt ready to start an agency, I always had questions no one really answers, this video nailed it and in just 40mins. In hindsight I probably would have been better off spending those 3 years at a company learning but always thought I was "almost" ready. Can't wait to finally give this a go and see where it leads
I've learn a lot on this video. This is actually a better introductory video for digital marketing compared to paid sources. Thanks for the tip on how to identify potential client and how to win them. I'm just starting my business so this is really helpful.
This is insanely spot on! So well put together and you are so well spoken! I wish I had met you or seen this 5 years ago! On my personal journey I found Web Development to be the best starting point. Great for building rapport and putting your foot in the door for other Digital Marketing related services.
Hi, I am currently leaning html css and Javascript. How much experience did you have before staring a web dev agency and how did you find your first clients? I would love to hear from your experiences. Dana van der Linden
Well with the economy and stocks at where it is now, I'd be disappointed if people weren't making any error on their portfolio at this time, it was much easier to navigate during the bull-run, regardless I still see and read articles of people pulling over $225k by the weeks in trades, how come?
It all depends on how long you're willing to hold for and your strategies, stocks might likely tank further, but making serious gains in this downtrend shouldn't be a problem if you're a pro
@@marcelrobert9569 I noticed, a lot of folks are making huge 6figure killings in this downtrend, only just that such techniques are mostly successfully executed by folks with in-depth market knowledge.
@@obodoaghahenry9297The US Stock market had been on it’s longest bull-run in history, so the mass hysteria and panic is relatable, considering we’re not accustomed to such troubled markets, but there are avenues lurking around if you know where to look, I’ve netted over $850k in the past 10months and it wasn't some rocket-science start. I applied , I just knew I needed a firm and reliable technique to navigate better in these times, so I hired a portfolio advisor.
@@charlotteflair1043 That's impressive, my portfolio have been tanking all year, tried learning new strategies to gain in the current market but all of that flew right over head, please would you mind recommending the init-adviser you're using?
@@obodoaghahenry9297 That's impressive, my portfolio have been tanking all year, tried learning new strategies to gain in the current market but all of that flew right over head, please would you mind recommending the init-adviser you're using?
This is an amazing video so far! Thank you for actually giving us valuable information instead of just teasing us with it the whole time. I get so tired of videos that just talk about what they're going to talk about and never actually get there. You rock!
I started life as a photographer but wanted to get into marketing as I tended to lean towards product photography, I’m currently doing my MSc in Marketing and during this time I am currently building a marketing portfolio, we actually have a module called applied professional practice where you need to get work experience for a month and one of the choices was “venture creation” so I jumped on that. When I complete my masters I want a website, with a good few clients on it. I would like to get into hospitality (I’ve been a waiter and cook for 5 years) as I think that’s where my niche of photography and videography is really needed. I am also doing my research project on the effects of professional photography on perceived value in a restaurant setting, so I would like to see how much people would pay for a certain meal based on profession photography compared to diy photography. So hopefully this will give me data to show to future clients to convince them that investing in their photography can actually enable them to charge more because customers are likely to perceive them in higher regard compared to a restaurant with amateurish images. I totally agree that you need to do a few free jobs, I did this when building my photography portfolio and a good few of the companies got back to me offering me paid work when they realised the images were well received on social media. Someone in my class was saying “I don’t believe in giving my time for nothing in return” and our careers advisor agreed then I said “but what do they get out of paying a student with zero marketing experience, zero portfolio and credibility? They might as well hire a professional, and you do get something out of it… experience, testimonial and potentially your first paying client. Student barbers give out free hair cuts, new restaurants often give out free samples” also working for free at the start to build up a portfolio allows you room to make and learn from mistakes, when you’re charging from the get go, you can’t make these mistakes
I'm not doing any degree after BCA, even BCA is for backup, I'm gonna build my own business. Starting with digital marketing agency and I will work my ass off for my business for my start up! You go girl
Congrats Dexter, that's a great milestone on your journey! I'm still searching for my first client. May I ask how u managed to close a client. Through outreach, personal network or?
I have so much experience and I’m scared to make the jump every digital marketing course I watch says they started with no experience keep it up thanks for the motivation
This was highly informative, I loved it! I learned a lot and will continue to follow the channel for more 💎’s. Someone who really wants to help others and isn’t trying to sell you on worthless information.
@@ryanjohnson4736 I studied the challenges in my niche and then started out by contacting prospects after generating a list of potential clients and cold call them I have a sales background so I know how to pitch before doing that make sure you have a onboarding process. Hope this helps and good luck on your journey.
I’m so happy I made productive decisions about my finances that changed my life forever.. I’m a single father living in Melbourne Australia, bought my second house in September and hoping to retire next year at 50 if things keep going smoothly for me
Congratulations. You’re really doing well for yourself, I’m 45 and my financiaI Iife is in a mess. Any great tips would really go a long way in shaping my life. I want to buy my own house, that’s really a big flex
Sorry for late reply, I used the FIRE movement to put my finances in order. Then lnvested in stocks, cryptocurencies and reaI estates though the assistance of an lnvestment Pro who helped me make it this big
I will forever be indebted to Mrs Mary Ann Davis and this channel you’ve changed my whole life I’ll continue to preach about your name for the world to hear you’ve saved me from a huge financial debt with just little investment thanks so much to Mrs Mary Ann
contents like this helps in reminding ourselves to keep our heads up as the journey to a creating a sustainable wealth isn’t serene, So many die on the journey trying to get rich and break out of matrix, all the same technology is many life easy for the smart!
“Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” instant profit saves lives
Great video! I have been doing SEO for a software company with great success. I recently starting doing email campaigns for them as well. I have been wanting for some time to start my own thing. After watching this video I think I will end up doing it!
wow. First video I came across on RU-vid, where there is no Clickbait and where someone isn’t trying to sell me something. Clearly just passing knowledge over now is when I subscribe! Thank you for all the heads up.
My favorite one is not spreading yourself Way Too Thin and picking something that you would be good at as an example Yahoo spread itself too thin so they weren't focusing on one thing so other companies came and they excelled in the other things.
Good tips. Also for people starting out at a tight budget, you can file an LLC with you state for a small fee and maybe a 2 page form. In my state, I can do it for $50 or less on a 2 page form. Probably takes me like 10 min or less. You really don't even need an LLC at first and just start it as a sole proprietor, freelancer. Better for you to learn the skills and learn how to land clients.
I wish you had a similar video however more elaborated and which talked about setting up your own digital ad agency in 2024 from scratch. People love mentoring and guidance.
I just watched your video. I have a small advertising agency and now I am entering in the Digital advertising (social media handling for now). My next service to provide will be Google ads. Thanks for all the tips. Your video is very helpful.
Guys I've been researching for this kind of video for months now! Most of the times I do not watch a video if it exists 11-13 minutes. I tried to give this video a go! Simple, Easy to understand and all the details needed. Now everything is crystal clear in my head! Also, I would love if you could transform this video into an ebook writing between each part your personal experiences! Either way thank you very much! I will be watching all of your videos in the upcoming days! You got a new subscriber!
Been in business for about 3 years now, part time for the first 2 years and now full time. Made many mistakes along the way but damn this line of business is the greatest. I personally like to focus on SEO and web design vs social media marketing. I hate social media, so I don’t really want to spend all day on them! But that’s the cool part about this business, you can pick any field of marketing that suits you!
@@Rogue-Sentinel There's a lot of truth to that. Additionally, CRO is amazing value too, and that's my focus personally. But, I have seen some really good social media managers, that do bring value and results to companies. It's just that the industry is so flooded with beginners, It's hard to find people who do it right, and they charge a lot.
@@daleldalel I’ve got some friends that are social media managers, strictly organic, no paid ads, and honestly it seems like a very stressful job with how sensitive everyone is on social media these days. So many land mines to watch out for and long gone are the days of setting up a quarterly posting calendar because you have to be time sensitive to everything that is happening in the world. Would be too much anxiety for me!
I’ve wanted to get into this for a long time but had self doubt issues. How exactly do I get started when I know nothing about how to do any of it? I know what SEO, SMM, ad campaigns, sets, etc, are but not a clue as to HOW to do any if it. Suggestions???…
Omg finally answered my wonder. The Minimalist guy and the tech guy who look alike. It's fun since I haven't found any video of u guys collab in each channel. Turns out u guys do video together in another channel. Lol. 😂 Thankyou for all the videos guys!
You have a good suggestion here with doing a trial but once you start getting the client results you need to go for the close, even if it’s just a few leads that have converted well. Not everyone is meant to work with you and visca versa
I'm only at the start of the video and I've subscribed right away. I know this is going to be full of helpful information. This is 100% good sh8t. Luvin it! I know how to make websites with WordPress but I want to be able to start a digital marketing agency and scale my business. I'm glad I found this channel.
Thanks for sharing. I agree. Its important to offer your services for free to create customers. Thanks for opening my mind to that option. When you have a business you think you would stop doing that but its something you should do often.
Excellent I'm amazed at the degree of expertise you have in so many of the areas you need know to make use of the applications you talk about. I agree with your primus, how important it is to learn how to do these things yourself! That's were I'm at. I very much apreciate your videos and obvious honesty and integrety. Please keep it up because your very good in your presentation.
Great video! But I’m curious if you have a video that goes more in depth of what a digital marketer does? As for example social media, does the marketing agency create videos for the company to post or do they revise the footage they’re sent then post?
Can be both, sometimes the brand creates the content and you just post it/schedule it/plan it. But mostly they require you to do the content, either they provide you with raw footage and you can make something out of it or you do it all from scratch.
@@mileydress hey! Thank you for sharing You seem to know quite a lot 🤍can I ask do you have your own digital marketing agency or are in the digital marketing scene? If so how have you found it so far? x
I already have knowledge of digital marketing and I'm actually looking to become an intern to learn how it actually works bookish knowledge is all good but practice makes us better at it
Most of the successful agency owners I know never interned as beginners . They instead had a Mentor or launched their own agency from scratch .Every agency has its own USP & interning somewhere would only help you get a knack of the systems laid down by that agency which can rather be self-learnt by investing more hours into understanding how exactly your services would look like if your ultimate goal is to be an agency owner altogether.
In terms of clients I love working with 2 types of clients: 1) Local service based companies who "get it" - ie: they understand they need a marketing budget in order to get consistent business flowing in. 2) E-comm clients - but where they've created their own products AND have already built a healthy following using social media etc.
@@jaym6655 I started in 2015 - extremely part time while working a full time job in retail. Took me 5 years to go full time. I've been full time now for 2 years. So 7 years total. Best decision I ever made.
I'm considering starting a DMA serving just rural Colorado hospitals. I have a great deal to learn and plan to offer to work for my local hospital free for a year. I noticed you discourage the medical industry but wondered if you think it's doable when the notch has been tightened up so much by limiting it to colorado and residential.
😤😤🤦♂🤦♂ Do other people also experience this or am I the only one? Since two years ago, I've been an active participant in this space, but it's been losses, and I'm becoming tired.
I disagree. You are probably doing something wrong. Since 4 years I joined I've been able to retire early, complete my mortgage, and buy my dream car. Though I did it with the help of Mrs Lorenza Galvis.
You should consider getting the help of an expert it's really rewarding... It's the only guaranteed way of making money in this space but at the same time finding a good one is hard.
I wouldn't advice you quit because I know how fulfilling it is... Take a break, or still, get a professional account manager and expert. That will greatly help you make money.
This was REALLY helpful, Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I do have a question though that is : How do I help a company grow? ( I've 3 digital marketing certifications and I'm working as an intern as well but I've absolutely no idea what I'm supposed to do. If you could help me out with that or give me a reference form where I can learn the steps and the tactics to be followed. I'd be grateful. Thanks!!
I created a digital marketing package for my business after watching this. Watched on Saturday morning and created an email marketing campaign on Monday. Sent to 34 target accounts and received one request for strategy meeting. What templates do you suggest for packages and what do you recommend for basic, standard, premium and custom packages?
Hey van u tell me where and how u created a e-mail marketing campaign , and how did you send to targeted accounts? Pls reply to i want to grow in this field and succeed
Most times it amazes me greatly the way I move from an average lifestyle to earning over 63k per month, utter shock is the word. have understood a lot in the past few years to doubt that opportunities abound in the financial markets, The only thing is to know where to focus.
@Albert John Anyways not actually, what I know about trading almost borders on zilch lol. I make huge profits on my investment since I started trading with Mrs Debbie Ramirez, her trading strategies are top notch coupled with the little commission she charges on her trade.
checking out a few of them ever since I first found your channel. lol I'm addicted to your content and have pretty much got my other half into your videos as well, now we both can't get enough! Thought I would also recommend another good resource I've been learning a lot from. I found a bunch of great tips and hopefully your other followers find it useful too :)
Hey Nate, thanks for the video. With regards to pricing structure.. how would you know how much value you’ve brought to your client in order to price your service correctly? Thanks
Work on a performance based model. I charge you for 20% of your gross monthly increase from when I joined. ie you were making $1,000 a month on average before…now you’re making $11,000 - that’s $10,000 extra - 20% of that is $2,000. You can also charge a small retainer on top of that as well…if you need To cover costs. Pay me $200 a month just to retain my services and add the performance based amount. That’s how I do some of my models. One size does not fit all - but this is an extremely juicy way of reeling clients in. Low risk for them - high reward for you, if you get it right.
Value is a subjective concept and therefore it is impossible to quantify it in dollars. It's important to know or judge your client's financials in order to form a better judgement about how much he can afford. If he thinks you're quoting way too high ask him to pay 10-20% of the additional revenue generated by digital marketing. He would decline this offer if he perceives your quote to be lower and affordable. A lot depends on how you negotiate.
I asked myself the same question, but I thought maybe if you start for free you can learn how much value you bring to that client in that field and go from there
This was the business i used to sponsor myself and also help some of my friends through school many years ago. Am looking at starting up again since the experience is still with me. Thanks man well appreciated!
@@kyle8162exactly! I love that your being positive and Thomas there’s no cap limit to it the worlds prices are always going up it’ll never be a bad thing if you make more don’t limit your success just do it and let it take you where it should! ❤
