How To Start A Social Media Marketing Agency As A Beginner in 2024
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- Опубліковано 28 тра 2024
- How To Start A Social Media Marketing Agency As A Beginner in 2023.
If you're looking for a complete guide on How to start an SMMA, or a Social Media Marketing agency with no experience this is the video for you.
We break down exactly the step-by-step process to starting a social media marketing agency with zero experience, all the way to landing that first client. You've most likely seen videos in the space that only share one or two tips, leaving you with more questions than answers. This is a long video packed with actionable steps, so take notes and get ready to launch your agency! This video was designed for early entrepreneurs who are looking to start making money online, or people who want to escape the 9-5, and have a business that allows them to be location independent.
I'm going to break down the essentials you need to start your agency that will make you look professional and trustworthy in the eyes of potential clients. Some of the topics we'll cover include, How to pick your business name and how should your SMMA website look?
We'll also cover frequently asked questions like How to pick a Niche? And even break down the key rules to follow, to ensure you pick a high paying SMMA niche.
You'll most likely struggle to get your first client without any experience, so we'll show you how to get that initial experience and case study, so you can close more deals.
Most SMMA videos leave you high and dry when it comes to fulfilling SMMA services, but not here! I'll screen share and show you exactly how to create that first campaign for your client by building an Instagram and facebook ad.
Pipeline and customer acquisition is everything with this business, so I'll give you some easy outreach methods for you to connect with business owners and get those first few clients.
You're going to get a breakdown of the exact SMMA services you should offer, how to grow your team (whether you should outsource your services or not), and we even have a special announcement at the end :)
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⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Who this video is for
01:10 If I were to start over today...
01:33 What is a Social Media Marketing Agency?
01:55 Can businesses actually afford SMMA service fees?
02:39 The Essentials to start a social media marketing agency
06:20 How to pick a Niche?
07:23 Three Rules for picking a Niche
09:15 How to get experience in SMMA?
13:08 How to fulfill SMMA services (step-by-step screen share)
18:12 Building the Pipeline (outreach methods for SMMA)
21:18 What services should you offer?
23:20 Scaling and Growing Your Team (insourcing VS outsourcing and who to hire first)
27:13 Special Announcement
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Your channel feels like its so much more direct because of the smaller fan base. When you look at people like Iman all their videos are as generic as possible to appeal to his crazy huge audience, but then take someone like you or Jorden Platten that show you get better with actual step by step action plans that are realistic for a nobody to follow.
100% we want this channel to be laser focused. Someone could watch theses videos, take action, and start making money today. Both David and I have personal UA-cam channels where we’ll talk about our personal broader interests, but this is the classroom, where you can hone your skills 💯
Me and my friend started an Smma last week. I already run a home service company so we are diving into those. Showing the way you did the free trial ads and giveaways was so helpful and now i feel so much more confident about fulfilling our first client. You guys really are the best smma channel out there.
Im definitely going to buy the smma blueprint and go all in on this thing. I really think my 4 years in the industry is going to accelerate the chance of landing and fulfilling clients since i have done it before
Boom!! Love to hear it! Makes us so happy to see subscribers not just watch but APPLY what we teach and change their lives because of it. Proud of you guys!!
Same thing with me, got a free client out of nowhere just by talking to the rotisserie owner i work for lol. But dont charge me! She said jokingly. Im going to buy that course as soon as i have the money doing this (wich is prolly 2 months time cause im a hard man)
I am starting out a SMMA in Singapore. I would love and value to win the monthly giveaway to learn even more and understand how to scale this business. As a ex business onset who failed because of not mowing how to grow, I hope I can win it. Also, I have to mention that this is a awesome video and it honestly cleared some clarifications which were some hurdles that were demotivating and questioning myself of a SMMA business. Great content!!
Hey! Hows your SMMA Doing now?
One thing that I found helpful is to not have a gmail or yahoo email. immediately went and bought a domain and set up an email while I listened to your video. will save this one and follow it step by step. thank you for making this clear, simple, and giving us actionable steps to take
glad it was helpful!
Okay, winning a call 1:1 would be so cool! What I found valuable is a sequence of who to hire once you grow and how to do it.
What a great video the most informative i’ve seen so far the giveaway and nailing down the lead gen instead of been caught up in all the other aspects when you first start is great total clarity
So glad that it had an impact for you!
One thing I found helpful is just don’t give up
I've seen several videos on this topic and yours is 1 of the better 1s for including actual examples and resources, thanks so much for your guide!
Me and my friend have started a smma a few weeks ago. This video really help me understand the best way to do it the right way. The trial ads and giveaways really helped me and also the pipeline. Thank you!
One of the biggest things that helped me from this video was starting off with a giveaway, it works and is perfect for lead generation for companies. As well as the reminder to keep the pipeline going, even after booking clients.
Stoked that you found it valuable! Thanks for the support
Watching a 30-minute video is usually a challenge, but your content managed to captivate my attention right from the start, keeping me engaged until the very end. Your insightful analysis of the topic provided answers to some of the most pressing questions I had been struggling with. Breaking down complex concepts into smaller, understandable pieces was a game-changer, especially for someone like me who is new to this field.
Your attention to detail, from mentioning the importance of a professional email, website and other crucial elements, added a practical dimension to the information you shared. The tip about not narrowing down into one niche initially was particularly enlightening and has given me a clear starting point as I venture into establishing my own SMMA.
I'm genuinely grateful for the valuable insights you provided, and I'm eager to implement your tips as I kickstart my own journey in the world of social media marketing. Thanks a bunch for the invaluable information!
During this video, I messaged my client and asked if I could set up a giveaway to gain engagement. They were so stoked! Thank you so much for your insights about giveaways. I'd love to chat with you!
You're so welcome!
I really love how you broke everything down step by step with no gate keeping. I was so overwhelmed with the thought of which service to offer, so the fact the you recommended focusing on leads was super helpful!
This is so far the most valueble resource about smma. I have learnt alot and am going to apply these in my business. Thanks alot
Excellent video for first steps, looking forward for more!
I loved the fact that you actually told me how to go about getting leads and then what to do when you get the lead to build raport I’ve been looking at many videos on how to start a SMMA and they all said the same things but you are different thank you
Hey Derek, Excellent value packed video! In navigating through the "how to" and "what to" in the SMMA world, I had one burning question, and that was "When to outsource and hire freelance contractors to fulfill the Agency's services, before or after you've signed your first client(s)?" I've now got some solid clarity from watching your channel. Much thanks!
this video Definity resonated with me because im in the process of starting my agency, you helped me learn that by doing things like the free trails do help break that barrier with talking to a client and being confidant that i can show them what i can provide for their business. this also made me realize that it just takes that little step into growing not only their business revenue or leads but also giving me a leverage on having some experience to bring to my other clients that i will take on.
The first step was the most important for me- simply creating a name, email and webpage. I had no idea where to start but also too many ideas on how to start. I needed advice as simply and straightforward as possible you gave me that ! Thank You !
This was so helpful! Specifically the point of finding and building a case study. Thank you for sharing this video!!!!
Thanks for sharing! I’m been taking notes while watching this. Especially as a beginner.
A lot of the things said in this video were eye openers for me starting my SMMA. One of the main takeaways I got out of it was the emphasis on education and going to networking meetups. The value of meeting people and soaking up information and forming new connections doesn’t have a limit and you guys opened up my eyes to that in this industry. Most definitely a great video!!
Great video, I've come across so far. It's the insourcing vs outsourcing part! 😊
Such a great video! I currently have one client through an old employer, and realized I can really make this a business! i like how everything is broken down simply, where point of entry into the business is easy. A lot of other mentors or people advertising creating a SMMA want you to do things that would be better suited for someone further along in their journey. I am looking forward to learning more through your courses!
AMAZING- your video taught me why focusing on lead generation is the best approach when securing my first clients. I didn't realize that building a brand, and focusing on organic content, would have such a long lead time before anything tangible was realized. Clients want results quickly. A list of leads delivers exactly that. Extremely helpful video, thank you for providing this content for free!!
Glad it was helpful!
I wanted to say that his video had so many valuable information, for me the on that was the best was that you don't need a complicated website. i thought the more complex the better but not necesarily.
I am new to your channel but you give out so much really good, genuine information that I believe you are great people to learn from and are here to help. Every tip you’ve given seems valuable when looking to start my own agency. I have not started yet but I’m the educating myself process. As a 34 year old single mom and cancer survivor, I’m ready to have something of my own and a way I can be there for my family when life throws me a curve ball or two!
Wow inspiring to hear your story and we very much appreciate the support. Truly hope this helps you in your journey!! The first step is education and action ❤
Needed This ! I managed to get a retainer client as my first client. I will be using this and I will let you know how it goes!
I found where you spoke about niching down later on very insightful because most people would tell you to niche down when you’re starting off as a beginner
Great video, I really enjoyed to simple break down on how to get started with your own SMMA business. The 7 day trail was key to me, as I’ve never created an ad for a business before and that example turned on the light bulb for me to compose a strategy with our local businesses.
Thanks. I’m starting off in the Bay Area as college student and I have some clients already. Hoping I win the free session😃
I just recently started my agency and it’s been a rollercoaster lol. I took on two clients instead of just one for the trial and getting used to the software and overthinking about campaigns has been a lot but I liked how you simplified it especially with canva, and showing it’s not as big of a hurdle as it might seem. So thank you !!
Hey! Hows your SMMA Doing now?
thank you, your video was very much helpful for me, I didn't understand what smma was but now I do. and one of the things I learned was first build yourself and get knowledge about your company before hiring any one.
One thing I picked that got me thinking the brighter way from this course is When you said "start first" grow as you continue don't forget the pipeline.
Thanks a lot for this. @SMMA Blueprint
thanks for the video! I like the advice about selecting at least 2 niches when starting out, then niching down vs. targeting only 1 niche t o start.
This was actually so helpful, I came from another video on the channel but this one really narrows down on some great ideas like the giveaway which i will absolutely be trying out! thank you for being transparent 😮
wow! this video is totally amazing, many thanks to your effort, really appreciate it
You're very welcome!
What resonated with me the most was about honing in on the lead generation. Keeps it simple. Overall I was able to see the bigger picture and I appreciate the transparency as well
Solid guys putting solid reliable information
This has been an awesome resource, breaking down what I can offer has been a relief. It doesn’t need to be as complicated as I initially thought
So glad that you found it informative and got value from it 💎
Love it! Took two pages of notes. I learned: How to pick a business name, why to avoid Gmail for my new email, how to quickly build a landing page website, how to pick and sell to the right, first client, the potential cons of outsourcing too quickly, how to focus on the pipeline and service offering, why it's important to know how to do what you will be asking your team to do, and lastly, how it can all be possible! Thank you!
Amazing video! You are absolutely right about other videos leaving me more confused after only giving one or two hints. What was helpful the most for me was the give away on facebook ads. I done lead generations and taught lead generation before. Listening to your video put a lot info I had from past experience together. I was not able to do that. Thank you I am gonna watch all your videos I started with The SMMA Proposal and learned so much from that one I continued to this one and I will keep going. Really helpful information. I definitely can tell you done the work before. That another reason I am gonna continue to watch your videos.
I think what gets me to watch it all, is that it's a step-by-step actionable plan that I can directly start with and see some results very soon. With my expertise in marketing and the knowledge I have, I do have a big chance to hit my goals at the end of the year. Thanks for the value, Derek!
I’m late but I watched the whole video and Would love a call with you. My take away from this video is the confidence boost. I stepped away from marketing years ago and about to dive right back in! This video has encouraged me!
Never thought about the insourcing vs outsourcing- smart.
What really stood up for me was the suggestion of learning to provide the service ourselves before getting to the point of outsourcing it to someone else.
Glad you agree, we have seen this play out over the past 8 years for thousands of agency owners and this is the way, trust
Very Helpful; I've been researching for months now. What had me worried the most was not knowing how to do fulfillment for my customers, but it seems like the course will teach me just that. Insourcing vs Outsourcing is the way to truly scale.
Thank you for creating this highly informative video. I appreciate your explanation of the "Insourcing" concept.
Great video thank you
Your video taught me a lot about building an smma but what really resonates with me is the “insourcing” because i strongly believe that if i had a first hand experience i’ll know the ins and outs so i can make better decisions for my future agency. So really my focus right now is to get some experience and case study and continued education
Excellent video! ❤
I’ve done sales for 20 years and I’d been sitting on my dream / plan of starting an SMMA and this is probably the 20th research video I watched and the biggest takeaway for me was you broke it down so simple and made me realize that I know and have everything I need, but specifically where and how to get my first clients and the concept of offering a 7 day trial, and using the giveaway as the best way to see quick results… that made a lot of things instantly click in my head and got me excited to move forward vs. watching another video!
Amazing! Thank you for the feedback. With your background in sales, just learning a few things on the fulfillment & customer retention side...you'll be doing big things FAST!!
Yo man, this is very very helpful, I appreciate you posting this on UA-cam for free! I found the insighting advice very helpful, aswell as the giveaway idea and I think that would actually be very helpful to help me start! Definetly going to try these ideas!
Glad it was helpful!
I wanted to start smma for a long time but was worried on fulfilment and so i started learning about Facebook ads but watching your video gave me confidence to start. I found the part of fulfillment and how to build a pipeline very informative. Like you mentioned out reaching for ads is what everyone says got me confused but I'm going to start and learn along the way. The course you offer is little out of budget but I'm going to try and make enough to be able to buy it. Thank you for such great insight. One new subscriber!❤
Great content Derek! Learnt quite a couple of goof tips from you and hoping to start on my SMMA business soon! cheers
Great to hear! Keep us posted!
A truly enriching video. Gonna start now and keep everyone updated 👍
Best of luck!
I finally completed the video 🎉🎉🎉
Very useful
I really resonated with the advice you gave on gaining experience through connections you already have! That is what I am currently doing- I recently came up with the idea to run the social media for my current job and they have had so much growth just in the first month. I'm excited to put their logo on my website! (once I build it lol).
What resonated with me was how simple you made it to get started. Which was exactly what I was looking for!
Looking forward to more videos and maybe a phone call with y’all!
Take care
so glad that you found it valuable!
Most informative video I've watched so far. I found the lead gen approach the most helpful. Also, the giveaway. What a simple yet effective way to get clients results! Thank you
Watching a half-hour video can often be a challenge, but your content successfully captured my attention from the outset, holding it until the very end. Your in-depth analysis of the topic addressed many of the questions I had, providing valuable insights. Breaking down complex concepts into smaller, more understandable pieces was incredibly helpful, especially for someone like me who is new to this field.
Your meticulous attention to detail, including mentioning the significance of a professional email, website, and other essential elements, added a practical dimension to the information you shared. The advice about not immediately narrowing down into one niche was particularly enlightening and has given me a clear starting point as I embark on establishing my own SMMA (Social Media Marketing Agency).
I genuinely appreciate the valuable insights you provided, and I'm excited to put your tips into action as I begin my journey in the realm of social media marketing. Thank you immensely for the invaluable information!
Greatly appreciate the feedback!
fulfiling the services was so helpful and simplified, great video
Great to hear, glad it was helpful :) we appreciate the support on the channel as well!!
Great value from the video. Broke it down simple but thorough
Glad it was helpful! Appreciate the comment and support, let us know if you have any further questions. Build that biz !!
I created my smma business a couple of days ago and after watching video's for countless hours i would say i have learned the most from your channel. One take away i had from this video is that the process isnt easy and it will take time and dedication the create a good smma business with loyal clients. Im really looking foward to this journey and i hope you can help me throughout my way go success.
Thanks
One thing I learned from this video was to explore multiple niches because when you lock yourself into one niche in the beginning, you will most likely regret it. This video emphasized the importance of niche hopping for me. Thank you!
WATCH THIS VIDEO - No B.S. very little sales pitch on some "how to program"> Of course they offer one of the highest rated programs so he mentions it gently. However this video differs from SO MANY of the 'SMMA' "How I MaDE $10,000 in my first five minutes of business" videos that are out there. All the items in his well organized list are actionable and direct. He actually gives specific actions that you can then take and go find your own path. This video has value over all the thinly veiled sales pitches that are vague and void of actionable information. Thanks for being genuine man.
This message made our day, so glad that you found it valuable and appreciate the awesome feedback : )
Thanks man I reallly liked the way you explained the giveaway part because many other youtube just tell you to buy something.
Glad we could help!
Definitely see the value of not out sourcing everything. Knowledge of your product will make you way stronger of an asset to the business down the road! Love this video! Just started following channel!
Glad to have you here!
I appreciated you letting me know off rip that I need to run ads and make lead generation your first thing you master.EVERY WORD RESONATED. no time wasted. I am too happy to have found you and cannot wait for my one and one phone call.
One thing I found valuable is that you can hire someone through upwork eventually and grow your business
yup!
Awesome video! What I found valuable most in this video was offering some sort of free trial in result of building trust within the business. I agree because it gives them a chance to see how it works as well as gain instant traffic to the business. Can't wait to watch more !!
I really like the "insource" vs "outsource. Everyone is preaching outsource all these businesses so its a breath a fresh air learning you can do it your self to get started and then grow from there.
Glad that you agree!
I used to work at an agency, but was miserable. I have the experience, but have always been afraid to take the leap, so I'm currently unemployed and doing some soul searching. This video has me convinced to stop hesitation and start my own SMMA! The portion about outsourcing the work was super helpful and I would love to learn more.
Wow, starting with a giveaway it’s a fantastic idea! thank you for sharing all the info about it!
I will check all the other videos. yours
so glad that you found it valuable!
Really like your videos. The steps of this video are attainable. Thanks
Awesome to hear! Glad you liked the video 🫡🫡
me and my best friend are about to start a smma buisness and so far we are collecting all essentials our checklist needs to have to look professional and in 5 days we will start calling and get that expierence. thank you so much you helped alot
Stoked that it was helpful for you!
This is incredible. God bless you brother!!
so glad that you found it valuable! Thanks for the support!
I loveee the lead gen idea!!
I love this video. I love how you talked about not focusing on niching down. Contrary to popular belief, you made me feel that I can really network to wverybody and find my way as i start getting clients. Being forced to niche down made me stop reaching out. Now I’m back in the game!
glad you found it valuable!
Hey derek! im just a fresh grad and i honestly found this info actionable and practical! i honestly thought of just outsourcing from the start but i think laying the foundation for my SMMA makes a lot more sense! Appreciate this video a lot man!
So glad that you found it valuable!
really great information! I like the part about not outsourcing right away!
What resonates with me the most is your incredible mindset about business and not settling for an average paycheck to paycheck, thank you for opening our eyes!
Love this, never settle! Thanks for commenting and supporting the channel!
i recently launched by business and during the whole planning process i had planned to just outsource the work that comes my way but i have changed my mind and chosen to first insource the work as this is better in the long run and i have to remember that this is a long term establishment not short term so working with long term in mind is beneficial.
Hi, excellent ideas, I really like the part you explain to find high ticket niches and the trial service, but I’m struggling with the trial options we can have for different businesses
Awesome video, guys! What caught my attention the most in this video is how effective lead generation can be through giveaways. Everyone adores freebies, and it's an excellent strategy to attract people to a business website or introduce them to a nearby business they might not be aware of.
What a gem of a video. I truly felt like everything resonated with me and I cant wait to apply to my business.
Awesome to hear! I can't wait for you to get started as well! What are we waiting for, let's go!!
The essentials of this video made this feel more tangible to me. The simplicity of knowing that I need a domain name and not use a gmail to do outreach is something I will take with me from here on out on my entrepreneur journey!
I learned that it's okay to hire someone more experienced than me and that I should invest more in my knowledge of the business
Gave very valuable information which people are giving for a lot of money. This will definitely provide the value to my business which I'm going to start. Thanks a lot.
Adrian I have no experience in marketing agency, after watching your video I am going to take the time to learn it myself. In between college classes and any free time I have I’m going to learn how to do it myself.
Wow the amount of solid actionable advice and info here is astounding man! I’ve been researching and talking to many different ppl looking to get started and you really filled in some giant holes like the Facebook ads and how to create them! Game changer for me I really appreciate your time and info! 💥
So glad that you found it valuable!
Hello everyone, my name is Osman. I am currently 18 years old from pakistan. I have been researching about social media marketing agency. And honestly after watching this video. It made me believe that i can actually do it. After watching countless videos and reels of smma. I can state that cuz of this video it gave me a proper pathway to start my agency. Goodluck to everyone starting their agency. See you all at the top.
So glad that you found it valuable!
i actually thought this was another video that i'll watch and not learn anything, but the way you took your time to explain like you're explaining to a 4yrs old is really amazing.
So glad that you found it valuable!
The giveaway is exactly what I need to start with my first client. Thank you for that. I was overthinking the whole process of how to get them leads fast on a low ad spend budget. Thank you again!
Glad it was helpful! Stoked for you!
The way you show how to run an ad was gold to me. I struggle with lead generation so this was amazing. Thank you so much.
You’re welcome! Super glad to hear this helped you with lead gen services 💥💥
Thank you for this video. It was valuable because it really gives you a step by step to remind yourself to stay on course and not get distracted by all the “options” and approaches you come across in the learning process.
Hey great point! I can’t tell you how many people join the blueprint, get distracted for a few months and then come back, follow the process to a T, and immediacy see results. There’s value in becoming hyper focused. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Means a lot to us!! 🫡🫡
@@2GuysBuildaBiz im guilty of the distraction as well. Had a huge first client that ultimately fell through. I was not doing outreach because this client was going to keep my busy, but when it fell through I was back at square one.
New subscriber! Thank you so much for this video. Very informative. I really appreciate all of this content especially the segment on getting clients and this line of truth blew me away, "A salary is the drug they give you to forget your dreams😳" I have a SMMA but no clients yet. It can feel so overwhelming at times. I got some clarity and feel motivated to take a focused action.
So glad to hear that! Your support means a lot!
I just started my company recently and I've been watching videos NONSTOP to gain more knowledge so I can prepare myself. I think a great take away here was the giveaway during the trial period. I already planned on doing a trial period to get people to at least give me a chance but I think the giveaway is brilliant because it gives business owners leads they can use instead of just an increase in followers or engagement which can translate to profits later but I know a lot of business owners will see value in this right away!
Thank you!
The thing that really gave me insight is learning how to insource first before you outsource. If you learn how to do it, then you really know what your looking for in a hire
Awesome, thank you for sharing and supporting the channel. We just did a whole video on this exact topic of outsourcing vs insourcing:)
I found that insourcing is more valuable than outsourcing, and I will do this as it will give you the ability to sell that team and business in years to come which will be more valuable.
Great takeaway, It's really the way to go and will help your long-term success in business. Thanks for the comment and supporting us !!