Freelance Friday

Let's talk about quitting your job to start your business... a steady paycheck, salary and benefits... will you regret leaving that? Sharing my business regrets and motivation here! Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames   Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelatashajames       Be sure to rate and...

When should you quit your job to start a business? Consider your exit plan, emergency fund, healthcare, and more.   Business Plan Template https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan   Health Insurance Plans for Freelancers https://www.freelancersunion.org/insurance/health/   The Tools I Use to Run My Social Media Management Business https://youtu....

What is a personal brand? How do you create a personal brand? And why do you need a personal brand? Answering all that and sharing 5 tips for creating a personal brand in today's episode! MENTIONED: Video of this Episode: https://youtu.be/rdt3NhotP4A The Freelance Friday Club: https://freelancefridayclub.mn.co/ HARO: https://www.helpareporter.com/ Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube...

Can you become a social media manager with NO experience like some Internet gurus claim? Today I'm sharing HOW TO GET social media management experience... instead of selling something that you can't deliver on. MENTIONED: Enroll in The Social Media Management Accelerator: http://smmaccelerator.com/  My Entrepreneurial Journey: https://youtu.be/6pyoEuYXuPU How to Find Clients Using Facebook G...

I've previously shared how to CREATE an online course, so let's talk about HOW TO SELL an online course! Taking you behind the scenes of my latest course launch and sharing my online course marketing and selling advice. MENTIONED:  How to Create an Online Course Step-by-Step https://youtu.be/7YnEmMEVCfk  Behind the Scenes of a 5-Figure Launch https://youtu.be/1EqIh73LSJg   Pricing f...

The Social Media Management Accelerator is OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! Save your spot (limited to the first 100 students) here: http://smmaccelerator.com/   The Freelance Friday Club is an ongoing member group which features monthly masterminds, monthly live Q&As, monthly masterclasses, and a daily support forum with dozens of other inspiring service providers and freelancers: https://freelancef...

This is how I've turned my followers into customers, and why I don't believe you need millions of followers to make an impact with your business.  MENTIONED: Wait list for the Social Media Management Accelerator is OPEN! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/601cb3436d3ef2ef3e3c060a Ep. 64 - 1000 True Fans: https://latashajames.com/podcast/64 Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/la...

Sharing my thoughts on Clubhouse, tips for raising your rates, and my advice for working with family as a freelancer.   Join me on Clubhouse on 2/5 at 9am EST: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/m21EqX36  Social Media Management Accelerator WAIT LIST is open! Get notifications when the program is ready to accept students: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/601cb3436d3ef2ef3e3c060a Keep up w...

Wondering how to find clients using Facebook groups? Here's how to find clients for social media marketing or any other freelance hustle!  Thanks to Alex for suggesting this topic and sending links to her favorite Facebook groups: https://www.instagram.com/remotelyalex/  Templates Mentioned: The Social Media Management Toolbox http://socialmediamanagementtoolbox.com   Groups Mention...

Are you balancing a side hustle AND a full-time job? Here are my side hustle tips, (coming from someone who had a side hustle for YEARS before diving into full-time entrepreneurship.) MENTIONED: My Second (Just for Fun) Channel: https://www.youtube.com/luxvlogtv Twitter thread mentioned: https://twitter.com/businessbarista/status/1345517232789585920 How to Start a Business in 2021: https://youtu.b...

Telling my full entrepreneurial story, from starting as a freelance blogger to running a successful marketing and online education business! MENTIONED: Leave me a voice note to be featured on an upcoming episode https://anchor.fm/thelatashajames/message All the Jobs I Had Before Becoming a Freelance Social Media Manager https://youtu.be/lxqvYysUFSE Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtub...

Considering building a team for your freelance business? Here are my tips for how to hire freelancers and when to hire them so you can give yourself a promotion! Episode Mentioned -  Mistakes I Made as a Boss: http://latashajames.com/podcast/15 JOIN the Freelance Friday Club for one-on-one support, group chats, and monthly masterclasses: http://freelancefriday.club/ Keep up with me here: YouT...

As a social media manager or online business owner, how do we know when to pause posts or when to create a heartfelt brand messages? Here's how to avoid blunders managing social media accounts and use proper crisis management, plus a chat on toxic positivity and why sometimes ignoring major issues can be harmful. Mentioned - Should You Sell During a Crisis? [video]: https://youtu.be/83xOe2XGcng Ke...

These are the five habits I'm changing in 2021, from sticking to a weekly routine for my business to adjusting my sleep schedule! What are your goals for the New Year?

I'm sharing how to start a business in 2021 for under $500 for most industries!

These are the hardest lessons I've learned about entrepreneurship, from my thoughts on work life balance to cultivating a community that supports you.

If you've just got your first social media management client or social media management job, this is the episode for you.

Competition on social media holds a lot of new freelancers and content creators back. Here's how to stop comparing yourself to others, and how to find your own confidence!

Sharing my end of year checklist for freelancers, from updating your website to preparing your financials.

Opening up about my cost of doing business and which tools I use to run my social media management business?

Here is how you can make the most of the pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases of getting a digital product out into the world.

From client boundaries to abusive clients, we're talking about some of the most frightening client experiences and how to remedy and/or avoid them.

Having a smooth new client onboarding process is key to setting yourself up for success. Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the first things I always do, no matter what! Plus, I’m announcing my new digital product full of 20+ templates, guides, and resources for you to thrive as a freelance social media manager. It’s available now, and is fully customizable using Canva and/or MS Office!

In this Social Media Manager Q&A, we discuss buying followers, the client onboarding process, and lots more.

Believe it or not, an overwhelming majority of my business comes through inbound marketing based on the content marketing pieces I put onto the web. I use YouTube videos, podcasts, and downloads to drive traffic to my marketing agency and coaching business, and you can too! Here are my secrets.