STRATEGICÂ SMM LIVE MENTORSHIP
Cohort Starts:Â APRILÂ 6TH, 2026
From Posting  to Strategy in 7 Weeks
Walk away with a client-ready strategy, the skills to justify premium rates, and zero fear of the ROI question.
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You're Good at What You Do. But Something's Missing.
You create the content. You post consistently. You engage with followers. You hit the deadlines. You do everything you were taught to do.
And yet...
Every 4-6 months, like clockwork, another client leaves.
Sometimes it's "budget." Often it's "we're not seeing results." And you're left wondering what went wrong.
You know the moment that hurts the most. It's when a client asks:
"So... what's the ROI on all this?"
And you don't have a clear answer.
You mention "brand awareness" and "engagement" and "building community." You show follower growth.
But their face says it all: That's not what I asked.
Sound familiar?
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You're charging the same rates you charged 2-3 years ago
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You see other SMMs with less experience confidently charging $5K-$7K/month
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You say "yes" to clients you don't really want because you need the work
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You've taken courses, bought templates, watched masterclasses - but nothing really clicked
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You wonder if maybe you're just... not strategic enough
Here's what nobody told you:
The problem isn't your confidence. It's not your mindset. It's not your "positioning."
The problem is that you were never taught real marketing strategy.
The kind that connects social media to actual business results.
And that's fixable.
The Difference Between $1,500/Month SMMs and $5,000/Month Strategic Partners Isn't Talent. It's This.
You've noticed it, right?
Some social media managers - sometimes with less experience than you - charge 3-5x more. They land great clients. They get renewed year after year.
What do they know?
They know how to connect social media to business outcomes.
Not "engagement." Not "awareness." Not "community building."
Real, measurable outcomes that make business owners say: "I need to keep working with this person."
Here's what they can do:
- Build a sales funnel using social media (not just "post content")
- Identify which audience segments actually buy (not just "like")
- Position a client's product so it stands out in a crowded market
- Create content that moves people toward purchase
- Prove their value in numbers that matter to a business owner
The good news? This isn't magic. It's a learnable skill.
When you can walk into a client meeting and say:
"Here's your audience analysis. Here's the gap in the market we're going to own. Here's how we'll track content to conversion. And here's how I'll show you exactly how social is contributing to revenue."
Everything changes.
Clients stop questioning your value. You stop saying "yes" to everyone. You can finally explain exactly why you're worth it.
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Introducing: The Strategic SMM
Live Mentorship
The Strategic SMM Live Mentorship is a 7-week program for social media managers who want a clear, repeatable system for creating strategies that actually drive results.
This isn't a course you'll buy and never finish.
It's a live mentorship where you work on a real client project -Â and walk away with a complete strategy you can use immediately.
 Why This Format Works When Courses Don't:
You can't procrastinate
Live sessions mean you actually show up. No "I'll watch it later" that turns into never.
You're never stuck aloneÂ
Wednesday Labs catch problems early. No more spinning for days on something we could solve in 5 minutes together.
You learn from everyone
Watching me review other projects = bonus learning. Their challenges become your shortcuts.
You finish with something real
Week 7, you present your strategy - portfolio piece in hand.
Small group, maximum attention
Only 5 people. I'll know your project and your progress.
No Abstract Theory, Real Client Projects From Day One
Across 7 weeks you build a real SMM Strategy for one of your clients.
What You'll Walk Away With - Week by Week
Each week builds on the last. By the end, you'll have a complete strategic framework you can use with any client.
WEEK 1. CLIENT PITCHING MASTERY - BUILDING YOUR DREAM PORTFOLIO
WEEK 2. SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY & SALES FUNNELS THAT CONVERT
WEEK 3. AUDIENCE INTELLIGENCE THAT DRIVES SALES
WEEK 4. COMPETITIVE EDGE - HOW TO CREATE UNIQUE, WINNING SOLUTIONS
WEEK 5. PRODUCT STRATEGY FOR SOCIAL MEDIA
WEEK 6. CONTENT STRATEGY THAT SELLS WITH EVERY SINGLE POST
WEEK 7. PROMOTION STRATEGY & ANALYTICS THAT DRIVE DECISIONS
By the end of the program, you’ll have a complete client-ready framework, applied to a real project: Â
- A clear target segment + buying triggers map
- A positioning angle and messaging direction
- A funnel map (content → lead → sale)
- A content matrix + a 30-day plan
- A promotion plan (organic + optional paid structure)
- A simple ROI/reporting dashboard + a client update script
- A final Strategy Pack you can present to a client
Everything You Get Inside The Strategic SMM Live Mentorship
LIVE INSTRUCTIONÂ
- 7 Monday Lectures (2 hours each)
- 7 Wednesday Labs (1 hour each)
- 1 Final Presentation Session (2 hours)
- Total: 23 hours of live instruction with MarinaÂ
PERSONAL FEEDBACK
- Your assignments reviewed every week
- Live feedback during Labs
- Direct Q&A access during every session
- Detailed critique on your final presentation
TEMPLATES & TOOLS
- High-Ticket Proposal Template
- Discovery Call & Negotiations Script
- Pitch Email Templates
- Objection Handling Scripts
- Strategy Deck Template
- One-Page Report Template
AI PROMPT LIBRARY
(Lifetime Access)Â
- Audience Research Prompt
- Competitor Deep-Dive Prompts
- Key Content Messages Prompt
- Reels Content Generator
- Carousel Content Generator
- Post Content Generator
COMMUNITY & SUPPORT
- Private Telegram Group
- Peer accountability
- Between-session support
- Network of strategic SMMsÂ
RECORDINGSÂ
- All sessions recorded
- 12 months access
- Never miss a sessionÂ
WHO THIS IS FOR
This Mentorship Is For You If...
- You have 2+ years of experience as a social media manager or freelance marketer. You know how to create content, manage accounts, and deliver for clients - you're not starting from zero.
- You're stuck in "execution mode" and can't seem to break through to strategic work that commands higher rates.
- You dread the "What's the ROI?" question because you genuinely don't know how to connect your work to business outcomes.
- You're tired of client churn and watching relationships end after 4-6 months because you "aren't seeing results."
- You've taken courses before that didn't change anything -Â and you're skeptical but still hopeful that the right program might actually help.
- You want live instruction and accountability, not another course you'll "get to eventually" (and never finish).
- You have a client project to work on (current client or dream client you want to pitch) - because you'll build a real strategy throughout this program.
- You can commit to Mondays and Wednesdays (6-8 PM and 6-7 PM EST) for 7 weeks.
This Mentorship Is NOT For You If...
- You're brand new to social media management. This program assumes foundational skills.Â
- You're looking for a passive course you can do "whenever." This is live. It requires showing up.
- You want tactics and hacks. We focus on strategic frameworks that don't expire when the algorithm changes.
- You're not willing to do the work. Each week has assignments. They're not optional if you want results.
- You can't commit to the schedule. If you know you'll miss multiple sessions, wait for a future cohort that fits your calendar.
Who Is Teaching This?
I'm Marina Vaskina.
And I'm not a "course creator."
I'm a marketing strategist with 20+ years of experience - and I still do this work every day.
My background:
- Fortune 500 experience: Led launches for Samsung, Johnson & Johnson, AB InBev, Stella Artois
- Award-winning campaigns: Won the EFFIE Award and Grand Prix "Brand of the Year" for Samsung campaigns that drove +15% market share growth
- Entrepreneurial results: Built an online sales system that grew Lucky In Love (a U.S. fashion brand) from wholesale-only to $3M in DTC revenue in 2 years
- Education: MBA in Strategic Marketing
- Mentor to 150+ students at the Florida Institute of Fashion.
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Current practice: I run ABC of Ecommerce, a marketing consulting firm where I work with clients across fashion, wellness, tech, and education - right now, not just "in my past"
Why does this matter for you?
Because I'm not teaching theory I read in a book. I'm teaching frameworks I use with paying clients - frameworks that have generated millions in revenue and won industry awards.
The difference between me and most "marketing educators":
Most people teaching marketing courses stopped doing marketing years ago. They make their money selling courses, not delivering results for clients.
I still do both. And that's why what I teach actually works.
Client Stories & Results
Marina is one of the top talents I have had the privilege to work with. She played a critical role in building the e-commerce division of our company. She is excellent in both building strategies and delivering their execution: many marketing campaigns and brand collaborations were initiated and implemented under Marina’s leadership.
Andrea Cherniak, Partner at Lucky In Love
I used to think my business was a toy. Marina rebuilt it as a system - clear segments, a product ladder, and a measurable funnel from masterclasses to core and advanced programs. Sales doubled in six months, and I finally see how every action connects to revenue.
Alena Kozhevnikova, Founder at Miami DJ Academy
Thanks to Marina we ran a deep customer research - qual + quant, reviews, social listening - and turned it into segment-specific messaging and funnels. ROAS doubled, CAC dropped, and the work paid for itself within three weeks.
Yulia Kartasheva , Chief Staff at Scoolinary
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DISCLAIMER: Income examples are for illustration only. Your results will vary based on effort, skills, and experience. This is an educational program, not a guarantee of earnings.
