22/05/2025
Client: Hi, Iâm looking for a social media manager, someone who can manage all my social media. I want a polished, premium vibe, think Apple meets Chanel. Can you help?
Me: Thatâs literally my thing. I handle strategy, branded visuals, storytelling, reels, engagement, and ads, I do it all. Whatâs your monthly budget?
Client: Oh, budgetâs not really an issue. Just let me know your rate.
Me: Alright, For full social media management, 30 curated posts, 10 reels, copywriting, ads, hashtag strategy, SEO, engagement, analyticsâitâs $500/month.
Client: Pauses
I was thinking more like $40â$50. Monthly.
Me: Adjust my headset...Sorry, $50⊠per what? Hour? Consultation? Audit?
Client: clears throat. . No no. For everything. Monthly. Content, reels, ads, growth⊠the whole works. I want it to look really original and professional, no Canva template design, please.
Me:So you want the Dior experienceâŠ
At Treift prices?
Client: Câmon, that should at least get me started, right? I want something classy. Maybe 3 posts a week and one reel, just enough to pop.
Me: I understand you want Chanel aesthetics, but with that budget, weâre shopping on AliExpress Dreams.
Client: Haha, fair enough. So what can I get for $50?
Me: A consultation call, or a mini audit with post templates, but not the whole agency experience. Quality takes time, creativity, and serious strategy
Me and the emotional rollercoaster of hearing âbudget isnât a problem.âđ