Freelancers don’t have to create a dazzling social media presence. I've been there too, feeling the pressure to shine in the social media spotlight. But I realized most of my clients didn't even look for me on Instagram or Facebook. It was through word-of-mouth referrals and professional networks. These connections were a far more effective and less exhausting way of finding potential clients. I've watched so many fellow freelancers go all out on social media, trying to outdo each other. What really matters is having a simple and genuine online presence and making solid connections in the right places. In this episode, you learn: How social media can actually be a waste of time when you’re starting out. You don’t have to offer social media services- there are plenty of other tasks you can do! Using a referral network to your advantage to find clients. The best way to set up a minimal viable presence on your socials. If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed because you're struggling to find clients as a freelancer or virtual assistant without social media, tune in. You don't have to do social for work, and you don't have to do social as promotion. Let that idea go. It's not true. I’m walking proof.    I need your feedback! Take the Annual Unicorns Unite Podcast Listener Survey here.   Sponsored by UDMA School: Join the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. This course covers in-demand, highly sought-after digital marketing implementation skills for freelancers to be able to help online business owners build their businesses. Learn the mechanics and strategies of digital marketing in a 12-week online group coaching program and course. Doors open October 2023. Count me in!   Links Mentioned in Show: LIVE Webinar “How to Sign Better Quality Clients and Make More Money as a Virtual Assistant.” Go from 4 to 5-figure months without adding on a ton of hours and maxing out your capacity. *Correction to what was mentioned in the episode: TUESDAY, Oct. 17 at 12pm est   Connect with Emily: Facebook Community: Emily’s Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab Instagram: @emilyreaganpr  Facebook: @emilyreaganpr 3 ways we can work together:  Get on the waitlist for the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. My signature course on digital marketing implementation will give you the confidence and teach you HOW to do the work that’s in demand and highly marketable. This is the secret weapon to getting booked out Got the skills but need help getting your digital marketing services business to take off? I’ve got an advanced tight-knit referral and networking community that can help and I would love for you to apply here for the Digital Marketing Workgroup. You’ll get the latest updates and trainings, networking opps and job leads from online business owners who are looking to hire digital marketing implementers and assistants. Looking for a fast way to get your foot in the door with up-to-date skills? Take my 2-hour Quickstart to Facebook Community Management workshop and learn how to help online business owners like course creators and membership site owners manage and engage their community    >>> Download my Top Ten Most Requested Digital Marketing Tasks & Services