Freelance Friday

Here's what's new in social media marketing right now: UMG pulled music from TikTok, Threads is testing bookmarks, and Instagram turned off read receipts. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this video. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: ⁠https://my.mtr.cool/astrla⁠ My New LinkedIn Newsletter, "The Age of Authority": https://www.linkedin.com/...

What should freelancers do during slow seasons? How can they know when to pivot? I'm hosting a free SMMA Open House this week: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/34/klw1ru2y Learn more about the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Thanks to Madelyn of Madelyn Victoria Co. for this question. Find Madeline here: Website - madelynvictoriaco.com Instagram - @madel...

Should you offer social media management or content creation to your freelance clients? According to Leah of Jar of Stars Creative (and me!), the answer could be... why not both? Interested in following Leah's social media marketing journey? I'm hosting a free SMMA Open House next week: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/34/klw1ru2y Thanks to Munch for sponsoring today's episode. Ge...

Why is everyone quitting YouTube? Here's my perspective. If you come here for advice, this one doesn’t have a concrete lesson or takeaway. Just my personal feelings on the state of YouTube. Thanks for being here. WATCH this video + see links to other videos mentioned: https://youtu.be/s-Yd-UwSiyk Social Media Management Accelerator Early Bird is open! Save $100 on tuition here: https://latasha...

Here's how to get paid to travel as a freelancer and everything you need to know about travel-related business expenses, invoicing, and more. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode. If you're looking for a social media management tool to take your socials to the next level, use code LATASHA to try any of their Premium plans 30 days for free. https://metricool.com/?utm_sourc...

Joy Aliba Edumu is the founder of Virtual Joy , which helps business owners and entrepreneurs in the aspects of administrative work, social media management and podcast management. Her first client paid just $5/hour, and she now has packages up to $2000/month! What an upgrade. 🙌🏽 In this episode, you'll learn: When taking a low hourly rate can be a good idea Why referrals are SO important as...

These are the skills I think social media managers need in 2024. Thanks to Munch for sponsoring today's episode. Get started here: https://www.getmunch.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=FreelanceFriday_0124&utm_id=FreelanceFriday_0124 WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/-bhkVlOnmwg FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit Socia...

Sharing three business and social media-related habits I've managed to keep up with so far this year, plus the three things that help me maintain healthy habits. Join the Freelance Friday Club: https://freelancefriday.club/ Join the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Find me on - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelatashajames Instagram: https://www.instagram....

Mary Grace is ready to outsource, but has two important questions to answer first: 1) how much can I afford to spend on freelancers? and 2) where should I find them? Mary Grace is the founder of MGRAE MEDIA , which help[s small businesses owners save time by taking social media off their hands! MGRAE MEDIA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mgraemedia Have a question or story to share? Click here...

Talking about the dark side of the coaching industry with host and creator of Why Don't You Say Something, Eva Collins. In this episode, we share tips both for those looking to coach ethically and those looking to hire a legitimate coach or educator, citing resources straight from the FTC. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/e127MTqwPbk Find Eva here - Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...

How do you cut out the fluff and start speaking your client's language? Sharing a few tips on deciding what industry jargon to keep and what to toss away. Thanks to Chris Morris for submitting today's question! Chris runs Eagle's Eye Photography & Social Media and loves capturing life's moments and elevating brands with award-winning family & event photography and expert so...

Welcome to First Client/Last Client . This segment will uncover the different ways of finding freelance clients whether you're first starting out, or starting to command authority and raise those rates! This week's guest is Madelyn of Madelyn Victoria Co. Find Madelyn online: ⁠madelynvictoriaco.com⁠ or on Instagram: ⁠@madelynvictoriaco⁠ . To tell your First Client/Last Client story, click...

What's new in social media marketing for January 2024? Threads improves account deletion process, TikTok Shop is raising seller fees, and a new social media law in Ohio goes into effect. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: ⁠ https://my.mtr.cool/astrla ⁠  Get freelance support in the Freelance Friday Club: ht...

Let's talk passive income! Kenna owns a social media agency and wants to get started earning passive income. She doesn't have a huge following just yet and isn't sure a course is the right way to get started, but I think building a passive income stream is still totally possible! In this minisode, we'll discuss two passive income options that are small creator friendly, from affili...

Let's talk New Year goal setting! Follow my template for freelance business success that's based on your own goals and values, not someone else's. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/0SXAUnkvrcM Mentioned in this episode - Freelance Friday Club: ⁠https://freelancefriday.club/⁠ FREE Freelance Fresh Start Template: https://brave-hall-727.myflodesk.com/m2ohpb4psc Want to be featured...

Want to make a full-time living as a content creator in 2024? Here are my predictions for the creator economy: will influencer marketing thrive or stagnate? WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/uTWVaupZl5k Check out ⁠ @Uscreen⁠ : ⁠https://www.uscreen.tv/request-demo/?utm_category=marketing&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=latasha⁠ Thanks to Uscreen for sponsorin...

Here's how to create a social media strategy for 2024! WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/45vj4nsSv_s Check out Metricool's 2023 Social Media Networks Study: https://metricool.com/social-network-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=social_media_en&utm_term=q3 Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on any Metrico...

Breaking down my 7 streams of income! Here are some ways you can make a living as a full-time content creator. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/bw9e68DxXuc Check out  @Uscreen : https://www.uscreen.tv/request-demo/?utm_category=marketing&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=latasha Thanks to Uscreen for sponsoring today's video. Other resources mentioned - S...

WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/9bnzppKfLXA Be a guest on my podcast in 2024! https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode! Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla Want to start a podcast in 2024? Check out my step-by-step guide: https://www.mzed.com/courses/how-to-start-a-podcast?tap...

Here's what's new in social media marketing for December 2023: Instagram's expanding Close Friends, TikTok is becoming a news source, and AI influencers are here. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode! Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla Get social media marketing news in your inbox: https://bit.ly/socialmediama...

Food for thought: How can you see your work as art? How can you challenge yourself creatively? How can you gift yourself time for your own creative projects? Things mentioned in this episode: Say hi on Threads https://www.threads.net/@thelatashajames The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron ⁠https://amzn.to/3QWCrru Cyber Week offerings https://view.flodesk.com/emails/655b9967e466a141b34552cf

Here's how I'd become a content creator in 2024 (+ other content creation questions)! Thanks to Uscreen for sponsoring today's video. Check them out here: https://www.uscreen.tv/?utm_category=marketing&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=latasha FREE Intro to Freelancing Course: https://latashajames.com/free Find me here! My courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latashajam...

Sharing what's new in social media marketing right now, from the TikTok Creator Fund shutting down to Instagram Reels new A/B tests! WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/9haiCPjZ1nI Thanks sponsors: Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla FREE INTRO TO FREELANCING COURSE: https://latashajames.com/free Join the NEW Freelance Frid...

How to get testimonials for your website or social media and why they're so important. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/nZx8djQyku4 Get HoneyBook for 50% off for one year: https://share.honeybook.com/latasha Find me here! My courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Answering all of your entrepreneurship-related mental health questions with therapists! Get access to all of these resources and more in TheraBundle: https://therabundle.com/latasha Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla   WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/UOcFekO5eP0 *Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode *TheraBundle...