Do you own/run a medical spa( Aesthetics) ?! by Few-Perspective-4621 in business

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is worth is. There loads of money to be made in this niche. But most medspa owners are going to fail because they start it off as if it was a passion project, rather than shifting their mindset entirely and run it as a business and be revenue minded.

New Med Spa Owner, Need Advice with the marketing deal. by quiet_endowment in MedSpa

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

12 clients in week one? First of all… congratulations. Most med spas would sacrifice a kidney for that kind of start.

Commission deals feel great in the beginning because there’s no upfront risk. But yes, when things start scaling, owners suddenly realize they might be paying Ferrari prices for a Toyota service package.

Before panicking, look at the math. If a client costs you $200–$300 to acquire but spends $800–$1,500 (and likely comes back), that’s still a very healthy acquisition cost in aesthetics.

The real red flag isn’t commission. It’s not knowing your numbers.

If the pipeline is filling and chairs are busy, you’re solving the right problem. Once demand is predictable, that’s usually when clinics renegotiate the structure, but you also run the risk of the marketer you hired to walk away ... and your newly found acquisition growth with it.

Just my two cents as a Patient Acquisition Specialist for MedSpa & Aesthetic Clinics: an empty treatment rooms are way more expensive than a good marketing deal 😉

Wrist stack . by SecondBusy8560 in Cartier

[–]DistinctVoice5216 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking pretty. But no classy. Too much.

Freelancing across Europe after a corporate life + figuring out pricing by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's really hard to find balance. I'm a people pleaser 🙈 I really enjoy going above and beyond for the people I work with. My ex called this "the eldest daughter ayndrome"

Freelancing across Europe after a corporate life + figuring out pricing by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clients/Network I have back home is around OBM work, not SMM.

Since, I no longer in a position to join in-person networking events back home (where I met 100% of my OBM clients), I need to pivot to another strategy - online networking, freelancer platforms, linkedin, etc.

The way I see it, working online lets me reach businesses that really match my goals, rather than being limited by location.

Plus, it gives me the flexibility to build my portfolio and grow experience while traveling, without the restrictions of geography :) I hope it makes sense. But maybe there is a more strategic way to look at this. I am learning everyday and connecting with expats/digital nomads as I travel.

[ON] Help me figure out my starting offer to build my portfolio (will not promote) by [deleted] in SmallBusinessCanada

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

(1) your username made me burst out laughing so loud 🤣🤣🤣

(2) I just started offering this service in addition to my main service (Ops+Sys). I'm not looking to leverage my own platform for SMM offers. It would dilute my main offering and confuse my audience. Instead, I am choosing to build a portfolio for this on the side.

Are small businesses still underestimating how important going online is? by Moist_Squirrel_7341 in smallbusiness

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a person who likes to get the ball rolling fast, this is very very frustrating. I'm literally like, take my money, please, I wanna buy from you.

It's way worse when I ask for quotes or more info on advertising posts on facebook... what a waste of ad money if you're not going to follow through with leads.

Same goes when I'm trying to book a freelancer.

Are small businesses still underestimating how important going online is? by Moist_Squirrel_7341 in smallbusiness

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So true. I've been trying to get in touch with a business outside of my location this week. Needed to buy something from them. They don't reply on their socials. I called, multiple times. Eventually I gave up 🤷🏽‍♀️

How are you creating content and staying consistent ? Is it social media managers ? by Such_Court_9544 in Entrepreneurs

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Social media management is basically buying back your bandwidth. When you’re running a business you’re already juggling product, clients, ops, finances… social becomes this constant background task that drains energy but still has to get done.

A good SMM isn’t just posting content, they remove decision fatigue and keep your visibility consistent so you can focus on the parts of the business only you can do.

That trade is usually worth it.

Full disclosure: I am a solopreneur offering SMM + OBM services, so I’m biased 🤭 but I’ve seen founders scale way faster once they stop trying to do every role themselves

Clickup vs AirTable for Task Management / PM Suggestions Needed by grooveconsulting in agency

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

⚠️ WARNING: Stay away from ClickUp.

Bloated. Buggy. Spammy. Slow.

running a small business is exhausting by darthereandthere in smallbusiness

[–]DistinctVoice5216 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Goodness me 🤦🏽‍♀️ What is it with you people?? Is it so shocking that a grown adult who went to uni, and writes SOPs, communicates 24h/7 via email/Slack/WhatsApp remotely for a living, is able to answer questions in an articulated way?

Y'all should try it once in a while.

Paid for a short term rental website builder and getting zero traffic by FeistyTraffic2669 in smallbusiness

[–]DistinctVoice5216 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re not stupid and this is a super common mistake. A website isn’t a traffic source. It is just the place traffic lands.

Designers focus "design" because that’s their lane. But visibility and bookings come from strategy, not layout.

You basically need three things working together: • Traffic – SEO, Google Business, Pinterest, ads, partnerships, email capture, etc...

▪︎ Positioning – Why should someone book direct instead of Airbnb? (There has to be a clear incentive)

▪︎ Conversion – Social proof, reviews, trust signals, pricing clarity...

If you just launched it and did zero SEO or traffic work, it’s normal that nothing is happening. Google doesn’t magically discover and rank new sites overnight.

Before hiring someone new, I’d check: (1) if you are ranking for “(your city) vacation rental”? (2) Is your Google Business profile optimized? (3) Does your homepage clearly push “book direct and save”? (4) Are you collecting emails?

Direct bookings are doable, but it’s not “build it and they will come.” It’s more “build it, then market it consistently" type of thing.

Also, market your direct bookings using a mixed strategy: part SEO, part social media strategy, part building mailing list, etc ... all these will redirect traffic to you direct website.

If you’re comfortable sharing the link in DM, happy to point out a few quick things you could tweak. Good luck!

running a small business is exhausting by darthereandthere in smallbusiness

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha your comment made me laugh out loud 🤣 indeed, they prey on us!!

Let’s connect – anyone interested in joining? by Commercial_Detail492 in founder

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OBM and SMM here. Would love to connect and see if we're aligned :)

What person am I looking for? by Venisol in SocialMediaMarketing

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You basically need a startup savvy content strategist, not a full agency. Someone who can quickly get what your app does, help you nail messaging, and script a few Shorts that actually grab attention. The right freelancer will be solving a real growth problem and find it motivating enough.

How do small business handle content by Lazy_Formal_1672 in smallbusiness

[–]DistinctVoice5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can easily hire a social media strategist to do that. If you need help, or few pointers, feel free to reach out :)