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Aug 2023
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36. Firing Clients & Sticking to Boundar...

Shanté Gorman, Mentor for Social Media Managers
About this episode

Have you ever found yourself grappling with the thought of firing a challenging client? Wondering how to establish rock-solid boundaries and actually stick to them? And what about the pivotal moment when you should start outsourcing and creating efficient systems? Well, today is the day your burning questions get answered!

In this must-listen episode, I sit down with two remarkable past mentees, Katya Valiquotte and Katie Campbell, who spill the beans on it all! Katya is a social media manager and content coach for online service providers. Katie is the founder of Katie Creative Co, a social media agency empowering lifestyle businesses to grow and nurture their communities on social media.

From growing a team to spotting red-flag clients, from gracefully letting go of clients to setting unshakable boundaries, these savvy experts hold nothing back! Get ready to unlock the secrets of running a thriving social media business as Katya and Katie share their invaluable experiences and insider tips in this light-hearted episode! 

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