Latasha James

Freelance Friday

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An inside look at the world of freelancing, featuring tips, tricks, and interviews with people who are doing it right.

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Latasha James

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What Every GOOD Online Course Should Include 14.07.2023 22:49

Every good course should include these 5 things. Does yours? The Social Media Management Accelerator IS OPEN, doors close Monday: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma⁠⁠ Thanks to Found for partnering on today's episode. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://found.com/latasha⁠ ⁠⁠ or use promo code “LATASHA” to try Found today! WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/FYM4-uOIhs4 Find me here! YouTube:...

What's New in Social Media Marketing Right Now? 07.07.2023 27:15

Here's what's new in social media marketing right now, from Instagram's Threads to Twitter's app limits and more! Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode. 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/giPEioWr288 Find me here! YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.c...

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Freelance Social Media Manager 30.06.2023 28:39

Thanks to Found for partnering on today's episode. Visit ⁠⁠https://found.com/latasha ⁠⁠ or use promo code “LATASHA” to try Found today! The Social Media Management Accelerator IS OPEN!!! Get $100 off enrollment till Monday only, no code needed: ⁠⁠https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/0z56cziuhpI Find me here! YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www....

Highs & Lows of Freelancing (an honest update) 23.06.2023 28:18

Sharing an honest business update and talking about the highs & lows of freelancing in today's episode. FREE Social Media Management Portfolio Workshop: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/25/ywq31fqq WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/4oUGda2poZU Mentioned: New vlog camera https://amzn.to/3Xk16Jj The Video Lab course https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/video-content-creati...

Why You're Not Booking More Clients (FREELANCER Red & Green Flags) 16.06.2023 25:01

Thanks to Found for partnering on today's episode. Visit ⁠https://found.com/latasha⁠ or use promo code “LATASHA” to try Found today! Learn more about the Social Media Management Accelerator and join the waitlist here: ⁠https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/w-WgpdtkC5w The Social Media Management Toolbox is my bestselling template pack for socia...

Your Social Media Strategy is Missing THIS Crucial Element 09.06.2023 21:36

Your social media strategy won't work without... *drumroll* SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT! Sharing my best social media engagement tips today. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode. 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/48aggxZyPaI Find me here! YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.yo...

What It's *Really* Like to Quit Your Job to Go Freelance 02.06.2023 34:37

Want to become a freelance social media manager? Here's how one of my students did it in 2023! Thanks to Found for partnering on today's episode. Visit https://found.com/latasha or use promo code “LATASHA” to try Found today! Learn more about the Social Media Management Accelerator and join the waitlist here: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma WATCH this episode here: https://yo...

How to NOT BURN OUT as a Content Creator 26.05.2023 26:21

Content creator burnout is real. Here's how to avoid it! WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/iMjVGinUhm8 Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla Also mentioned - The Tropical Social Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1PT3WDQ2DL5BLx1TIoBuzE?si=9247ba2e78da43c7&nd...

How I Built an Email List of 30,000+ 19.05.2023 19:46

Sharing the step-by-step process of how I built an email list of over 30,000 subscribers with a lead magnet. Thanks to Flodesk for kindly sponsoring today's episode. Use my link to start your Flodesk 30 day free trial and get 50% off your first year! https://flodesk.com/c/BHANYK WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/tqEPeA8J8nQ Find me here! YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/la...

The Dos and Don'ts of Social Media Management in 2023 12.05.2023 23:42

Social media has changed a lot over the years. Here are the dos and don'ts of social media management in 2023! FREE LIVE PITCHING CLASS on Tuesday, May 16: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/23/zr19kiq WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/bgRoy-OHKAE

Do I Regret Working in Social Media? [Life and Business Q&A] 05.05.2023 33:26

Answering your social media marketing questions today like... do I regret entering the social media industry? My favorite marketing books? Tips for new social media managers? Let me know if you have any other Qs below! Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring a segment of today's episode. Get 30 days free on ANY plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla WATCH this episode he...

Do THIS Before Trying to Go Viral 28.04.2023 23:36

Is going viral all that it's cracked up to be? Here's what I recommend doing BEFORE trying to go viral to maximize your potential success... and why I don't exactly love going viral at all. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring a segment of today's episode. Get 30 days free on ANY plan with code LATASHA using this link: ⁠https://my.mtr.cool/astrla⁠ WATCH this episode here: https://you...

How to Prove ROI as a Social Media Manager 21.04.2023 22:57

Knowing how to measure ROI of social media is so important whether you're a social media manager, content creator, or small business. Here's how I do it! Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring (and guesting on!) today's episode. Get 30 days free on ANY plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/xx2ucfMS8dc Find me here! YouT...

How to THINK Like a Six-Figure Entrepreneur 14.04.2023 19:47

We talk a lot about marketing strategy on this podcast, but today let's talk about mindset. Sharing tips on having a six-figure mindset in today's episode of Freelance Friday. What's your best mindset tip? WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/sfnwqr6_k64 Find me here! YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/th...

How to Avoid Clients from Hell 07.04.2023 18:31

We've allll been there... WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/fckbtZa1Phg Find me here! YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelatashajames ⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames

5 Ways to Build a $100K+ Content Creation Business 31.03.2023 19:41

WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/y2OQX8MC-DM FREE Intro to Digital Products Class: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/69z5kb4 Find me here! YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelatashajames ⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠http://twitter.com/thelatashajames⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames

Biggest Social Media Marketing Trends for 2023 24.03.2023 13:38

Breaking down the top three social media marketing trends you need to know about in 2023, from AI to... Facebook?! Find me here! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1⁠ Instagram: ⁠http://instagram.com/thelatashajames ⁠ Twitter: ⁠http://twitter.com/thelatashajames⁠ TikTok: ⁠http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames

Networking for Introverts 17.03.2023 17:17

Watch the Social Media Marketing World vlog: https://youtu.be/IkTrJHPXwrM Find me here! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames

Making Friends as a Freelancer 10.03.2023 23:25

The Social Media Management Accelerator is OPEN! Learn how to start your social media management career in my bestselling course + coaching program: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma     Find me here! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames  Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: htt...

How I'd Become a Social Media Manager in 2023 03.03.2023 25:48

This is how I'd become a social media manager in 2023, from building a portfolio to pitching to clients.  The Social Media Management Accelerator is OPEN! Learn how to start your social media management career in my bestselling course + coaching program: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma Have questions about SMMA? Get all the details and come chat with me at the FREE Open House on...

When You SHOULD Work For Free 24.02.2023 17:00

Should you work for free as a freelancer? Discussing portfolio projects, passion projects, and more in today's episode! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/Oy0RnoYpC2Y FREE Social Media Management Class on March 1:  http://bit.ly/3lzSP4Z find me here! youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames  twitter: htt...

Freelancing in THIS Economy, What to Charge, and How to Quit Your Job 17.02.2023 19:31

Freelancing in a recession, what to charge as a social media manager, how to quit your job, and lots more in this freelancing Q&A! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/WB582NEumOI FREE Social Media Management Class on March 1:  http://bit.ly/3lzSP4Z random mentions! my mom's coloring book: https://amzn.to/3A8RsyA my public playlists: https://tidal.com/browse/user/185135047 find me...

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Creating an Online Course 10.02.2023 16:33

Creating an online course is a great way to diversify your revenue streams, but it's not all sunshine and roses! These are the 5 things I wish I knew before launching my first course. WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/iBTXuOn79MI FREE Intro to Digital Products Masterclass: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/69z5kb4 find me here! youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub...

Will AI Take Your Marketing Job? 03.02.2023 21:27

What does the rise of ChatGPT, Copy AI, and other AI tools mean for social media marketers? WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/iO7WWj0qTwM Join the Freelance Friday Club here: https://freelancefridayclub.mn.co/ find me here! youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames  twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames...

My Favorite Tools for Social Media Management (and more!) 27.01.2023 25:46

These are all of the tools I use to run my social media management and content creation business online. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla They also have a free plan! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/FKzPtuq0Ljg other links mentioned:  Try HoneyBook for $1 http://share.honeybook.com/latasha   50% off Flodesk h...