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The Freelance Friday Podcast

English, Finance, 7 seasons, 339 episodes, 5 days, 23 hours, 51 minutes
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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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Let's Talk Money feat. My Accounting Team

Answering your freelance finance questions! How do taxes work? Can you write off content creation supplies? ALLLLL the questions you may have been afraid to ask are inside this juicy chat with my actual bookkeeping and accounting team. Join us for the Financial Wellness Summit: https://evolvedfinance.com/summit Learn more about Evolved Finance's services here: https://evolvedfinance.com/ WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/2P6pexRCLEc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
10/18/202449 minutes, 3 seconds
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Your Questions Answered: New Content Goals, Getting Clients, and Growing On YouTube

Answering your questions about how to get social media management clients, how to grow on youtube, and what my future life and business plans are. If you have a second, please fill out my annual podcast listener survey and tell me what you want to see/hear more of! https://forms.gle/xiE8bfjNQcMpqtBV9 That Vegan Friend (coming soon): https://thatveganfriend.com/ WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/iCOvYCh7UGc --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
10/11/202425 minutes, 27 seconds
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What's New in Social Media Marketing Right Now? October 2024

Here's what's new in social media marketing for October 2024! Facebook has paid content creators $2b this year, Threads extends their edit window, and X updates their block feature. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/XjSonlrHz5E 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
10/4/202421 minutes, 18 seconds
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The online course bubble has burst… or has it?

Has the online course fad faded away, or is it still possible to use them for passive income in 2024 and beyond? Sharing my experience with online courses as both a seller and student in today's (audio exclusive) episode. Links Mentioned: Mint Mobile SMMA Waitlist Thinkific --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
9/27/202430 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Grow on Instagram Right Now (According to Science)

Here's what's new on Instagram right now, and how to REALLY grow in 2024! Check out the full 2024 Instagram study here: https://metricool.com/instagram-research-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-ig-study-podcast-ad-read_2024&utm_term=q3 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  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
9/20/202416 minutes, 26 seconds
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So You Want to Become a Social Media Manager?

Thanks to Riverside for sponsoring today's episode! Visit https://creators.riverside.fm/LatashaJames and use code latashajames for 15% off your individual plan! Join me inside the Social Media Management Accelerator! https://latashajames.com/smma --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
9/13/202416 minutes, 47 seconds
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My 6 Month Plan to Becoming a Full-Time Content Creator

This is my step-by-step 6 month plan for anyone looking to become a full-time content creator! Thanks to ActiveCampaign for sponsoring today's episode. Try them free for 14 days here: https://www.activecampaign.com/free?_r=73K2JM5P  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
9/6/202429 minutes, 22 seconds
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What's New In Social Media Marketing for September 2024?

Here's what's new in social media marketing for September 2024! Updates to Instagram Insights, LinkedIn is turning into TikTok, and more social media news. 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 Join the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma⁠  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
8/30/202426 minutes, 50 seconds
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How to create a social media strategy for ANY brand

These are the three questions I ask before creating a social media for ANY brand. 5-Step Social Media Strategy Checklist: https://brave-hall-727.myflodesk.com/jifs8q5o31 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
8/23/202413 minutes, 57 seconds
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My 6 Month Plan to Becoming a BOOKED OUT Social Media Manager

Here's my plan for becoming a social media manager with a full client load in 6 months or so! JOIN the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma 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 Try HoneyBook FREE for 7 days + 50% off for your first year: http://share.honeybook.com/latasha The Social Media Management Toolbox: https://courses.latashajames.com/bundles/toolbox-bundle --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
8/16/202428 minutes, 7 seconds
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Why I Closed My Membership Group

Some real talk about why I closed my membership group, the state of online business, and how to reckon with entrepreneurial failure. Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Work with me 1-on-1: https://latashajames.hbportal.co/public/mentorship/1-Mentoring_Program_Details --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
8/9/202423 minutes, 44 seconds
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Becoming a Full Time Content Creator: What I Wish I Knew Before Starting

Here are the things I wish I knew before becoming a full-time content creator, from how to monetize to choosing a content creator niche. Thanks to Riverside for sponsoring today's episode. Use code latashajames to enjoy a 15% discount any of their paid plans: https://creators.riverside.fm/LatashaJames RSVP FOR MY FREE CONTENT CREATION WORKSHOP: ⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/register/40/xk87qtmr⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
8/2/202423 minutes
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What's New In Social Media Marketing Right Now? August 2024

Here's what's new in social media marketing right now, from Instagram Notes to Threads vs. politics. Today's episode is sponsored by Metricool. Download the full study here: https://metricool.com/social-media-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-social-media-study-ad-read_2024&utm_term=q2 Make sure to register for a FREE Metricool account today. Use Code LATASHA to try any Premium plan free for 30 days: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla⁠   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
7/30/202423 minutes, 23 seconds
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7 Ways to Get Clients WITHOUT Social Media

Social media isn't everything. Here are 7 ways I've found freelance clients WITHOUT social media marketing. 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  Mentioned:Polly Clover's article: https://www.pollycloverwrites.com/blog/marketing-without-social-media --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
7/19/202418 minutes, 19 seconds
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Stuck When It Comes to Content Creation? This Might Help.

If you're stuck with ideas or confidence when it comes to content creation, Show Your Work by Austin Kleon might help. Sharing my biggest takeaways! 🎥 WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/TsrZn9-92F4 ➡️ VIDEO CREATION WORKSHOP: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/40/xk87qtmr 📖 Show Your Work: https://amzn.to/3WgfB1Q --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
7/12/202426 minutes, 4 seconds
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The State of Short-Form Video in 2024

Are Instagram Reels still worth it? Which platform should you post short-form video content to? What days and times should you post on social media? Going through an interesting report to answer all that and more! ➡️ WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/txh56Bo0LFA ➡️ FREE CONTENT WORKSHOP WITH ME! RSVP REQUIRED: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/40/xk87qtmr Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring the Freelance Friday Podcast. Download the full study and make sure to register for a FREE Metricool account today. Use Code LATASHA to try any Premium plan free for 30 days: https://metricool.com/short-form-video-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-shortform-ad-read_2024&utm_term=q2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
7/5/202418 minutes, 20 seconds
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What's New In Social: TikTok Launches an Instagram Competitor and Threads Enters the Fediverse

Here's what's new in social media marketing right now, from Threads releasing their API to TikTok creating an Instagram rival called Whee. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/7yWThUzXhwk Today's episode is sponsored by Metricool. Download the full study on the Metricool blog from the link in the description and make sure to register for a FREE Metricool account today. Use Code LATASHA to try any Premium plan free for 30 days. https://metricool.com/social-media-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-social-media-study-ad-read_2024&utm_term=q2 ALL MY LINKS: latashajames.com/links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
6/28/202429 minutes, 25 seconds
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Q&A: Creating a Social Media Management Offer, On-Site Content Creation Days, & More

Happy Freelance Friday! Answering your social media management, content creation, and freelancing questions from how to create a social media management package to how to organize an on-site content creation day and more. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/JpHtIAqQZ_4 Mentioned: https://evolvedfinance.com/audio-course/ 0:00 - Hello 0:37 - Content creation questions 9:14 - Social media management questions 18:01 - Freelancing/entrepreneurship questions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
6/21/202427 minutes
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The Secret to Consistent Content Creation

My honest secret to consistent content creation is to stop making excuses about creating. We can always have better equipment, more confidence, or a prettier face, but sometimes you've just gotta show up. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/vdmQp6jJjp8 Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's video! Get 30 days free on any of their Premium plans using code LATASHA and this link: https://metricool.com/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-podcast-ad-read-premium_2024&utm_term=q2 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
6/14/202418 minutes, 16 seconds
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What's New In Social Media Marketing Right Now? June 2024

Here's what's new in social media marketing right now for June 2024, from more Instagram feature updates to Threads changing to a tweetdeck style home feed. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode! Use code LATASHA for 30 days free on any PREMIUM plan. https://metricool.com/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-podcast-ad-read-newfeatures_2024&utm_term=q2 Interview with Michelle J. Raymond: https://youtu.be/eETmwJF0JPg?si=UIQEiRnynsRx4pNI All my links: https://latashajames.com/links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
5/31/202431 minutes, 35 seconds
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My Favorite FREE Social Media Schedulers, Ranked

Comparing five of the most popular FREE social media scheduling tools and sharing my favorites! From Meta Business Suite to Tailwind, Planable to Metricool, I'm sharing the pros and cons of each social media tool and which one comes out on top. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/IpBF0mS4iTU Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode! Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://metricool.com/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-podcast-ad-read-free_2024&utm_term=q2 All of my links: latashajames.com/links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
5/24/202418 minutes
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Getting Your First Social Media Client, Niching Down, and Hiring a Team

Chatting with one of my students about his first year as a social media manager. We talk about how to get your first client, what's working on social media right now, choosing a niche, and so much more. Say hi to Ben Oliveto here! https://www.instagram.com/blinkslow_marketing/ Join the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Attend the SMMA Open House on 5/21/24: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/39/69z5kb54 Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode! Check out their new short-form video study here: https://metricool.com/short-form-video-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-shortform-ad-read_2024&utm_term=q2 Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: ⁠https://metricool.com/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-podcast-ad-read-premium_2024&utm_term=q2 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - What Ben specializes in 2:17 - How he got into social media management 4:44 - How to get your first social media management client 8:26 - Marketing your own business on social media 10:26 - How to come up with a company name 11:57 - New short-form video study from Metricool! (ad) 12:58 - How to choose a social media management niche 15:59 - Core packages and service offerings 17:20 - What’s working on social media right now 19:19 - The importance of having a niche as a social media manager 22:00 - Favorite social media management tools 25:13 - When to hire a team 28:39 - How to find employees 29:29 - How to deal with all the social media platform updates --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
5/17/202433 minutes, 32 seconds
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5 Things I Learned About Earning More as a Content Creator This Week

Sharing five game-changing pieces of content creation advice I learned from top-earning content creators at the Content Entrepreneur Expo this week! WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H-vrgY9K2NU 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 Join the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma All my links: latashajames.com/links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
5/10/202424 minutes, 49 seconds
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What's Actually Working on Instagram Right Now? May 2024 Updates!

Instagram released a ton of updates for spring 2024 -- let's chat about Meta AI, Threads bonuses, and what's actually working on Instagram right now.Social Media Management Accelerator is enrolling for May! https://latashajames.com/smma All of my links: https://latashajames.com/links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
5/6/202417 minutes, 4 seconds
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TikTok Ban Explained: What Social Media Pros Should Know

The TikTok ban has officially been signed into law. Here's everything social media managers and content creators need to know, including timing of the TikTok ban, how to pivot your audience, communicate with clients about it. The TikTok ban has officially been signed into law. Here's everything social media managers and content creators need to know, including timing of the TikTok ban, how to pivot your audience, communicate with clients about it. Links Mentioned: Email Is for Everyone Waitlist https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/email-is-for-everyone How I Grew My Email List to 30K (video) https://youtu.be/tqEPeA8J8nQ Get Flodesk for 50% off (affiliate link) https://flodesk.com/c/BHANYK Interview about LinkedIn with Michelle J. Raymond https://youtu.be/eETmwJF0JPg All of my links - latashajames.com/links 0:00 - welcome 1:13 - a recap of the TikTok ban 6:25 - start an email list 10:23 - repurpose TikTok content 14:01 - create authoritative content 19:20 - final thoughts --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
4/26/202420 minutes, 40 seconds
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Social Media Manager Q&A | How I'd Become a Social Media Manager in 2024 and more

SMMA Open House on 4-24-24: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/36/r9qx4bvm Learn more about the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma 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  Other resources mentioned: HoneyBook - get 50% off your first year What Social Media Managers Need to Make it in 2024 "The Gap" My social media and more: https://latashajames.com/links 0:00 - welcome! 0:59 - what are the steps you’d take to become a social media manager today? 3:04 - transitioning from corporate to freelance social media management 5:47 - what should go in a portfolio or case study? 7:09 - advice for a 19 year old looking to do social media consulting 8:44 - must have apps for social media managers 10:46 - Metricool (ad) 11:32 - conferences for social media managers 12:45 - how to level up your photography skills 14:32 - examples of cold pitching through DMs 16:55 - reaching your target audience on instagram 18:54 - overcoming imposter syndrome 21:22 - getting over the fear of starting 23:25 - is YouTube worth starting in 2024? 25:52 - a little podcast and life update --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
4/19/202430 minutes, 19 seconds
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Solopreneur vs. Entrepreneur: Pros, Cons, and My Journey

Here are the pros and cons of hiring a team vs. working as a solopreneur, based on my experience being a freelance social media manager, having a team of 7, and being a solo content creator. After reading Paul Jarvis' "Company of One", I thought we should discuss! 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 Books Mentioned- Company of One: https://amzn.to/49x1pVt A Tribe Called Bliss: https://amzn.to/3PZKt2Z My social media and more: https://latashajames.com/links 0:00 - intro 1:28 - my entrepreneurship journey 6:05 - letting your business fuel lifestyle goals 9:00 - what to delegate or delete 12:14 - Metricool (ad) 13:22 - slow and steady… 15:25 - importance of community 19:03 - is it harder working alone or with a team? 21:01 - is growth limited without a team? 22:57 - how to be taken seriously as a solopreneur? 24:25 - how to prepare for sick leave as a solopreneur? 27:45 - what do you think? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
4/12/202428 minutes, 17 seconds
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Social Media is Fake. What I Really Struggle with as an Entrepreneur:

Is social media a highlight reel -- and SHOULD it be? Sharing my thoughts + some of the things I struggle with in life and entrepreneurship. Gentle warning that some mental health topics are discussed, so please protect yours! FREE email marketing course starts April 15, 2024! Register here: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/email-is-for-everyone 0:00 - welcome 1:52 - is social media a highlight reel? 5:41 - having anxiety as a freelancer 10:33 - ageism in the marketing industry 14:20 - generational wealth building 18:16 - attachment styles and money 21:18 - why storytelling is making a comeback --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
4/5/202423 minutes, 16 seconds
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The Process I Follow to Get Results for Social Media Management Clients

The Social Media Management Toolbox for Notion is here!!! Take 50% off - no code needed + get free access to onboarding call and freelance rate calculator: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/notion-toolbox 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
3/29/202419 minutes, 26 seconds
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Let's Talk Influencer Marketing: Sponsorships, Brand Deals, and Career Options

Let's chat - this is the truth about sponsorships, brand deals, and how to make money as a content creator. FREE How to Get Brand Deals LIVE CLASS: https://sidewalkerdaily.lpages.co/how-to-land-paid-brand-deals-latashajames/ Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode! Check out their LinkedIn study and use code LATASHA for 30 days free on any Pro Plan: https://metricool.com/linkedin-trends-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-linkedin-ad-read_2024&utm_term=q1 Other Tools Mentioned - HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/latasha Rella: https://getrella.com/?via=latasha Time Stamps - 0:00 - Why I’m making this episode 0:35 - Free brand deals class invite 1:37 - Gifting vs. affiliate vs. sponsorships  5:30 - Step by step process of working with brands 6:24 - New LinkedIn Study from Metricool! (ad) 7:50 - How to find brand sponsors 11:40 - Negotiating with sponsors 16:42 - Contracts for content creation brand deals 21:44 - Getting approval on sponsorship content 25:29 - How to reach out to creators for sponsorships? 28:01 - When to stop accepting free product? 29:38 - How to approach boutique hotels as a content creator? 30:01 - My first sponsorship deal 31:12 - My opinion on working with a talent manager --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
3/22/202434 minutes, 21 seconds
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Self-Promotion Still Feels Icky to Me (but we've gotta get over it)

Selling, showing up, and sharing to a public audience doesn't come naturally to everyone, including me. Here's how I've learned to serve, not sell, and self-promote without the sleaze. The Social Media Management Toolbox for Notion is 50% off till 3/31/24! Check it out: https://courses.latashajames.com/ Let me know what you think of this episode on Instagram @thelatashajames, or: Website: https://latashajames.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latashajames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelatashajames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
3/18/202412 minutes, 27 seconds
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My Client Booking Process Explained: Portfolios, Case Studies, Proposals, and Beyond

AHHHH! The Social Media Management Toolbox for Notion is finally here!!! Take 50% off - no code needed till 3/31/24 + get free access to an onboarding call and freelance rate calculator: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/notion-toolbox Mentioned: HoneyBook - take 50% off for a year (affiliate): http://share.honeybook.com/latasha Find me here - Freelance Friday Club: https://www.freelancefriday.club/ Website: https://latashajames.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
3/15/202413 minutes, 15 seconds
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Social Media Moderation May Change Forever... What's New in Social Media Marketing, March 2024

Here's what's new in social media marketing for March 2024: another TikTok ban, editing comes to Instagram DMs, and social media moderation could change forever. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/nqgghKRkbjw 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 Check out their new LinkedIn study here: https://metricool.com/linkedin-trends-study/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
3/8/202414 minutes, 40 seconds
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Tools I'm Using & LOSING for My Freelance Business

Exposing how much it costs to run my social media management and content creation business, plus all the tools it takes to do so! 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 Check out all the tools mentioned here: https://latashajames.com/tools 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Metricool (ad) 2:12 - Tools I’m getting rid of 10:48 - Admin tools I use for my online business 17:15 - Tools I use as a content creator --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
3/1/202423 minutes, 12 seconds
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Biggest Social Media Trends for 2024 (Social Media Marketing World Recap)

These are the biggest social media trends for 2024 - according to social media managers (and other Social Media Marketing World 2024 attendees)! WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/ETILO49UHvQ People Featured: Valeria Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesocialsea Website - https://www.thesocialsea.ca/ Anniston Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/metricoolapp Website - ⁠https://my.mtr.cool/astrla⁠ (Try their Pro plan free for 30 days w/ code LATASHA) Ashley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lavashley_social/ Website - https://www.lavashleysocial.ca/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
2/23/202416 minutes, 42 seconds
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Building a Creator Business in 2024: New Report feat. Top Creators' Advice

YES, it is possible to make $100,000 as a YouTuber or content creator in 2024. Here's advice from many six-figure content creators, thanks to a recent study from Kajabi. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/g0wMBasgsfo 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 Link to full report: https://creatortrends.kajabi.com/ Find me here: Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Freelance Friday Club: https://freelancefriday.club/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thelatashajames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
2/16/202428 minutes, 23 seconds
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TikTok vs. Universal Music Group & Instagram Turns Off Read Receipts: What's New In Social, February 2024

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/newsletters/7157092636284145664/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
2/9/202426 minutes, 17 seconds
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Embracing and Planning for Slow Seasons

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 - @madelynvictoriaco Get featured on a future episode by following the prompts here: https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
2/5/20246 minutes, 45 seconds
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How to Offer Video Content to Clients w/ Leah of Jar of Stars Creative

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. Get started here: https://www.getmunch.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=FreelanceFriday_0124&utm_id=FreelanceFriday_0124 Find Leah here: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jarofstarscreative TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jarofstarscreative Website - https://www.jarofstars.co Art Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hoshikarin Learn more about the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
2/2/202426 minutes, 48 seconds
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Why Everyone's Quitting YouTube

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://latashajames.com/smma Join the Freelance Friday Club to get more unfiltered takes like this: https://freelancefriday.club/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/29/202424 minutes, 25 seconds
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Your Guide to Business Travel

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_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-podcast-ad-read_2024&utm_term=q1 Check out the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Some of my freelance travel essentials: https://amzn.to/494UnaL --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/26/202418 minutes, 48 seconds
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From $5/hour to $2000 Packages with Virtual Joy

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 a freelancer How to not let geography limit your rates Find Joy here: https://www.thevirtualjoy.com/ MENTIONED - CONTRACTS: Get access to contract templates in HoneyBook! Try free for 7 days with my link: http://share.honeybook.com/latasha Use code LATASHA50 for $50 off at Coaches & Company, contracts for online business owners: https://www.coachesandcompany.com/ref/latasha.james/ Share your story and be on the show here! https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/24/20248 minutes, 28 seconds
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What Social Media Managers Need to Make it in 2024

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 Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/19/202417 minutes, 20 seconds
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Healthy Habits for Internet People: Committing to and Maintaining Your Goals

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.com/thelatashajames/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/17/20248 minutes, 54 seconds
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Outsourcing: What to Budget and Where to Find Freelancers

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 to be a guest on a future episode: https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature SPONSORS Join the Freelance Friday Club! ⁠https://freelancefriday.club/⁠ Join the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Try HoneyBook FREE for 7 days + 50% off for your first year: http://share.honeybook.com/latasha  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/15/20246 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Truth About the Coaching Industry w/ Eva Collins

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.com/whydontyousaysomething Business Class: https://www.whydontyousaysomething.com/bizgroup Website: https://whydontyousaysomething.com/ Find me here - YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thelatashajames/ Courses: https://latashajames.com/courses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/12/202443 minutes, 16 seconds
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Why Industry Jargon Can Hurt Your Freelance Business

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 social media management & creative services: https://www.facebook.com/ctmorris Want to be featured on a future episode? Submit your question or story here: https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature Today's sponsor - Learn more about the Social Media Management Accelerator here: https://latashajames.com/smma --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/10/20246 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Get Your First Client feat. Madelyn Victoria

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 here. SPONSORS Learn how to book clients as a social media manager in the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Join the Freelance Friday Club for bonus videos, courses, and community: https://freelancefriday.club/ Take 50% off your first year of HoneyBook with my link: ⁠http://share.honeybook.com/latasha⁠  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/8/20247 minutes, 34 seconds
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[What's New In Social?] Threads Comes to the EU, Peloton Takes Over TikTok, and X Reinstates a Controversial Account

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: https://freelancefriday.club/ Join the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Be a guest on the podcast! https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/5/202424 minutes, 11 seconds
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Getting Started With Passive Income

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 affiliate income to high-yield savings. Thanks to Kenna for participating in this episode. Follow Kenna @soshcollective on Instagram. Want to be featured on a future episode of the podcast? Submit your question or story here: https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature Mentioned in this episode - Freelance Friday Club: https://freelancefriday.club/ Marcus by Goldman Sachs - get a promotional rate increase with my link: https://www.marcus.com/share/LAT-N88-643E Try HoneyBook for 50% off for one year with my link: http://share.honeybook.com/latasha --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/3/20247 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Plan Your Best Year Ever

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 on a future episode of the podcast? Submit your question or story here: ⁠⁠https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
1/1/20248 minutes, 54 seconds
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How to Make Money Being Creative in 2024

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 sponsoring today's episode. Other resources mentioned - Social Media Management Accelerator Waitlist: ⁠https://latashajames.com/smma⁠ Apply to be an affiliate for my programs: https://forms.gle/EGE9dWcZj9N7B2Tn7 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
12/29/202315 minutes, 4 seconds
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How to Create a Social Media Strategy for 2024 Step by Step

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 Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: ⁠https://my.mtr.cool/astrla⁠  Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Find me here! My courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
12/22/202323 minutes, 7 seconds
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My 7 Income Streams as a Content Creator

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 - Social Media Management Accelerator Waitlist: https://latashajames.com/smma Be a guest on the podcast: https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature Social Media Marketing World (affiliate link): https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/smmworld/?sme=210 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
12/15/202322 minutes, 41 seconds
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How I’m Changing My Podcast Strategy in 2024

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_a=17272-420962&tap_s=4294101-dabdc8 Find me here! My courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
12/8/202316 minutes, 36 seconds
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Americans Turn to TikTok for News, AI Influencers are Here, and Instagram Expands Close Friends (What's New In Social)

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/socialmediamarketingnotes Find me here! My courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
12/1/202322 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Be More Creative

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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
11/24/202324 minutes, 23 seconds
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If I Were Becoming a Full Time Content Creator in 2024...

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://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
11/17/202324 minutes, 35 seconds
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TikTok Creator Fund is Over, A/B Tests for Reels, and Are Millennials Done with Social Media?

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 Friday Club: https://www.freelancefriday.club/ Find me here! My courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
11/10/202324 minutes, 27 seconds
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How to Get Testimonials from Customers: Dos and Don'ts

How to get testimonials for your website or social media and why they're so important. Come to my LIVE class next week: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/31/8o25runw 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 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelatashajames ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
11/3/202318 minutes, 41 seconds
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Entrepreneurship and Mental Health Q&A (with therapists!)

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 offer ends on October 31, affiliate link HUGE THANKS to all of the amazing guests in this episode! Dr. Morgan Levy: https://www.instagram.com/monicahelvielmft Alicia Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/letslovewell Cheri Timko: https://www.instagram.com/synergy.couples Monica P. Helvie: https://www.instagram.com/monicahelvielmft Andrea Brognano: https://www.instagram.com/andreabrognano Gabrielle Juliano-Villani: https://www.instagram.com/gjvconsulting Sandra van der Lee: https://www.instagram.com/sandravdlee --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
10/27/202342 minutes, 39 seconds
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[BONUS] Why Your Business Should Start a YouTube Channel in 2024

You should start a YouTube channel for your business in 2024 and here's why! Get access to 90+ business resources for just $100 here: ⁠https://therabundle.com/latasha⁠ (cart open till Oct. 31, 2023 ONLY!) Attend my LIVE TheraBundle Open House if you have questions or just want to chat about my favorite resources in the bundle: ⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/register/29/07wm9h8y⁠ *TheraBundle link is my affiliate link so I can be paid for my contribution to the bundle. Connect with Gulce here: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MakingitinHolland⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.videosalesmastery.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
10/23/202319 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Sell Like Taylor Swift

This is what all entrepreneurs should learn from Taylor Swift, a brilliant songwriter, entertainer, and yes... marketer. 😉 WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/OF0sZ2KUaKQ Find me here! My courses: ⁠⁠⁠https://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
10/20/202316 minutes, 11 seconds
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X Removes Link Headlines, Facebook Allows Multiple Profiles, and More OpenAI Lawsuits - What's New In Social Media Right Now?

Here's what's new in the social media marketing world right now, from X/Twitter removing link headlines to Kendall Jenner's AI bot, Billie. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/Rd3x7yc9-h4 Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode, use code LATASHA for 30 days free on any plan: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla Check out their Instagram Study - https://metricool.com/instagram-research-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=social_media_en&utm_term=q3 Check out their TikTok Study - https://metricool.com/tiktok-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=social_media_en&utm_term=q3 Find me here! My courses: ⁠⁠https://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
10/13/202324 minutes, 38 seconds
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If you want clients, start talking to people (and other advice)

Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode. Remember to use code LATASHA try try any of their Pro plans for free, and check out their new studies below! Instagram Study: ⁠https://metricool.com/instagram-research-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=social_media_en&utm_term=q3⁠ TikTok Study: ⁠https://metricool.com/tiktok-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=social_media_en&utm_term=q3⁠ Things mentioned in today's episode: Work with me: https://latashajames.com/course-production Join the Freelance Friday Club: ⁠https://latashajames.com/freelancefridayclub⁠ International Clients episode: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/episodes/Working-with-International-Clients-eojbsb --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
10/6/202333 minutes, 3 seconds
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What To Do When Things Fall Apart

Sooo my YouTube revenue has been cut by 80% but I'm gonna keep smilin' and here's why. Hopefully this will be helpful to you if you've experienced a similar loss, hardship, or roadblock. Watch the vlog: https://youtu.be/sDnUVsvANE4 Find me here! My courses: ⁠⁠⁠https://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
9/29/202321 minutes, 50 seconds
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From Social Media Manager to Creative Director with SMMA Alumni Mauricio

WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/aBHUyiqaU30 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 Learn more about the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Register for the next SMMA Open House: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/28/98z5pug2 Follow Empire Strykers! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empire.strykers/ Website: https://www.theempirestrykers.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
9/22/202322 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Become a Full-Time Content Creator Step by Step

Breaking it ALL down! Here's how I've been able to make a full-time income as a content creator -- from brand deals to products, memberships to ad revenue! WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/8T0s2Fn_n9E Thanks to Uscreen for sponsoring today's video. Check them out here: https://www.uscreen.tv/?utm_category=marketing&utm_medium=sponsored&utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=latasha&utm_content=september23 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Social Media Mangement Starter Kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit Intro to Digital Products: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/69z5kb4 How to Start an Email List: https://youtu.be/tqEPeA8J8nQ?si=Iq91ubQJKo7kAmca Brand Partnerships 101: https://youtu.be/t0N2RXa25rw?si=miSwA3Wz8ybDyXEw Publishing on Amazon: https://youtu.be/RNFe8FHa0Wg?si=wkFuoVHCurpCJwU0 Find me here! My courses: ⁠https://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠⁠ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
9/15/202332 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Become a Digital Nomad with Shannon Segall

Shannon booked a one-way ticket to Bali after a disappointing breakup. She's since built a thriving social media management business and has been a digital nomad for over three years. Here's how she did it! WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/hsaMwuxUjlA⁠⁠ PORTFOLIO WORKSHOP: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/27/3nw58hlx Shannon's Links: Website: https://shannonsegall.com IG: https://instagram.com/shannonsegall?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== The Tropical Social Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tropical-social-podcast/id1600409714 Find me here! My courses: https://latashajames.com/courses⁠⁠ 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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
9/8/202324 minutes, 48 seconds
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[bonus episode] a very honest update and a very rare ask.

Nervous to post this but want to be transparent with y'all! TLDL: My YouTube revenue has dropped off a cliff... again... and I'm not the only one. I appreciate you all SO much and this relationship is the most important thing to me at the end of the day. If Freelance Friday / the Latasha James YouTube channel is a regular part of your work week, please let me know how I can serve you best. Blog? More podcasts? Short-form? Live streams? Call me, beep me @thelatashajames or [email protected]! xx If you want to sponsor the podcast, my newsletter, or my videos, I've never been more open to it! Brands welcome, but my fellow creators and podcasters are, too. Learn about sponsorship options here: https://www.passionfroot.me/latasha-james The Freelance Friday Club is always here for you: https://latashajames.com/freelancefridayclub So are my courses: https://latashajames.com/courses xo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
9/4/202313 minutes, 38 seconds
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Threads on Desktop, OpenAI Lawsuit, and... Meghan Markle on Instagram? What's New in Social Media Marketing Right Now

Here's what's new in social media marketing for September 2023: Instagram Threads is on desktop, OpenAI faces a lawsuit, and Meghan Markle's getting back on Instagram. 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/iK9tzhj_pms Check out my courses! https://latashajames.com/courses FREE social media manager starter kit: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit⁠⁠ 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
9/1/202324 minutes, 13 seconds
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[Q&A] AI's Impact on Social Media Manager Jobs, How to Promise Results to Clients, Handling Criticism & more

Answering all of your freelancing and social media manager questions, from AI taking social media management jobs to how I'd get started as a freelancer! 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/bgFWE0YPf4E Join the Freelance Friday Club: ⁠https://latashajames.com/freelancefridayclub⁠ FREE social media manager starter kit: ⁠https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit⁠ 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
8/18/202327 minutes, 7 seconds
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How to Start a Business & Get Rich in 2023

Ramit Sethi shared some 'how to start a business' advice in his Netflix show, How to Get Rich and today, I'm reacting to it. This is how I'd start a business in 2023, and most importantly, how to start one that actually makes MONEY. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/kYfTgkQ6DGg Join the Freelance Friday Club: https://latashajames.com/freelancefridayclub FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit 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
8/11/202320 minutes, 45 seconds
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What's New In Social Media Marketing? Twitter Rebrands, Threads Update, Barbie's $150 Million Budget

Here's what's new in social media marketing right now, from Twitter rebranding to X, Threads losing steam, and new features coming to YouTube. 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/Q_Juc7dURTc 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
8/4/202325 minutes, 37 seconds
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Freelancer vs. Agency: Pros and Cons

Should you run your business as a freelancer or start an agency? Sharing my pros and cons of being a freelancer and pros and cons of owning an agency here. 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/euBaZt64FkM 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
7/21/202318 minutes, 23 seconds
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What Every GOOD Online Course Should Include

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelatashajames ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
7/14/202322 minutes, 49 seconds
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What's New in Social Media Marketing Right Now?

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.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelatashajames ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠
7/7/202327 minutes, 15 seconds
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Freelance Social Media Manager

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.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelatashajames ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
6/30/202328 minutes, 39 seconds
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Highs & Lows of Freelancing (an honest update)

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-creation 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
6/23/202328 minutes, 18 seconds
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Why You're Not Booking More Clients (FREELANCER Red & Green Flags)

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 social media management service providers! Get access to customizable onboarding documents, case study documents, portfolio decks, strategy documents, and more! https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smmtoolbox 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
6/16/202325 minutes, 1 second
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Your Social Media Strategy is Missing THIS Crucial Element

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.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelatashajames ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠
6/9/202321 minutes, 36 seconds
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What It's *Really* Like to Quit Your Job to Go Freelance

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://youtu.be/3jnD8QHOCC4 Follow Shaylee! Website: http://burnttoast.social/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnttoastonline/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burnttoastonline 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
6/2/202334 minutes, 37 seconds
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How to NOT BURN OUT as a Content Creator

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=1 Recap of Vanessa Lau's Sabbatical by Lane Sebring: https://youtu.be/KNcS79mt1Qk 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
5/26/202327 minutes, 40 seconds
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How I Built an Email List of 30,000+

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/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://instagram.com/thelatashajames ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames
5/19/202319 minutes, 46 seconds
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The Dos and Don'ts of Social Media Management in 2023

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
5/12/202323 minutes, 42 seconds
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Do I Regret Working in Social Media? [Life and Business Q&A]

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 here: ⁠https://youtu.be/2EpgFtkoykU 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
5/5/202333 minutes, 26 seconds
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Do THIS Before Trying to Go Viral

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://youtu.be/M-h8Hy2MADM 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
4/28/202323 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to Prove ROI as a Social Media Manager

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! 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
4/21/202322 minutes, 57 seconds
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How to THINK Like a Six-Figure Entrepreneur

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/thelatashajames ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://twitter.com/thelatashajames⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames
4/14/202319 minutes, 47 seconds
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How to Avoid Clients from Hell

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
4/7/202318 minutes, 31 seconds
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5 Ways to Build a $100K+ Content Creation Business

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
3/31/202319 minutes, 41 seconds
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Biggest Social Media Marketing Trends for 2023

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
3/24/202313 minutes, 38 seconds
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Networking for Introverts

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
3/17/202317 minutes, 17 seconds
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Making Friends as a Freelancer

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: http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames
3/10/202323 minutes, 25 seconds
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How I'd Become a Social Media Manager in 2023

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 March 8 at 5pm ET: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/20/vq0xou5 WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/cLSd1JKiEf0 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
3/3/202325 minutes, 48 seconds
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When You SHOULD Work For Free

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: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames tiktok: http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames
2/24/202317 minutes
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Freelancing in THIS Economy, What to Charge, and How to Quit Your Job

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 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
2/17/202319 minutes, 31 seconds
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Creating an Online Course

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_confirmation=1 instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames  twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames tiktok: http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames
2/10/202316 minutes, 33 seconds
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Will AI Take Your Marketing Job?

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 tiktok: http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames
2/3/202321 minutes, 27 seconds
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My Favorite Tools for Social Media Management (and more!)

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 https://flodesk.com/c/BHANYK Metricool Reports Video https://youtu.be/fZOqORtlTtc 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
1/27/202325 minutes, 46 seconds
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10 Lessons I Learned from 10 Years on YouTube

10 years on YouTube... here's what I've learned! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/PZfp2XRuy8w MENTIONED: edit videos with us in the freelance friday club https://freelancefridayclub.mn.co/ learn my video editing process in the video lab https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/video-content-creation 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
1/20/202320 minutes, 11 seconds
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My 2022 Content Strategy: What Worked & What Didn't

Breaking down my YouTube and Instagram strategy for 2022 and sharing what worked and what didn't!  Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on ANY plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/-_l6cmaCak0 MENTIONED: coaching & events in the freelance friday club https://freelancefridayclub.mn.co/ learn my video editing process in the video lab https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/video-content-creation 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
1/13/202320 minutes, 44 seconds
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Are Facebook Ads Still Worth It? + Contract Length Pros & Cons, 2023 Goals, and more

Answering your questions about contract lengths, if Facebook ads are still worth it, my 2023 goals, and more! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/8cg6EN4l6ec MENTIONED: coaching & events in the freelance friday club https://freelancefridayclub.mn.co/ learn my video editing process in the video lab https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/video-content-creation 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
12/30/202225 minutes, 32 seconds
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RERUN: What Emily in Paris Gets Right (and Wrong) About Social Media Marketing

Here's what Emily in Paris gets wrong about working in social media marketing, plus a lesson all social media managers and marketing teams should learn from the show. WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/XkxtejJ5DOQ find me here! coaching & community: freelancefridayclub.mn.co 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
12/23/202212 minutes, 18 seconds
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perfectionism is holding you back.

Perfectionism is holding you back. Here are my tips for taking action on your goals! The Gap by Ira Glass: https://vimeo.com/85040589 find me here! coaching & community: freelancefridayclub.mn.co 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
12/16/202220 minutes, 46 seconds
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How to Make Your Freelance Income More Predictable

Want to go freelance but not ready to leave that steady paycheck? Here's how to make your freelance income more predictable and finally end that freelance feast or famine cycle. find me here! coaching & community: freelancefridayclub.mn.co 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
12/9/202218 minutes, 2 seconds
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My Revenue Breakdown for 2022 (+ how to work with me in 2023)

Breaking down the streams of income I made working from home in 2022! Are you planning to add any new revenue streams to your business in 2023? WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/MTrCWrNeCW4 RESOURCES MENTIONED: Freelance Friday Club! http://freelancefriday.club/ SMMA Waitlist https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma Last Year's Revenue Stream Breakdown https://youtu.be/SOfmy4hhvdc What I Spend in a Week as a Business Owner https://youtu.be/SZauzymSMGc How Much YouTube Paid Me in 2021 https://youtu.be/jrlBQMLfqCg Replicate my revenue streams!  - Social Media Management Business in a Box: https://courses.latashajames.com/bundles/smm-business-in-a-box  - The Video Lab: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/video-content-creation  - Course Creation Toolbox: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/course-creation-toolbox 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
12/2/202220 minutes, 28 seconds
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How I'd Start a YouTube Channel in 2023

WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/qch1sJNt1Vg SHOP CYBER WEEK SALES! https://courses.latashajames.com/ RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Epidemic Sound - 30-day free trial + 2 months with 75% off for Black Friday https://share.epidemicsound.com/3jTW9D (affiliate link)  Cowork with me in the Freelance Friday Club! http://freelancefriday.club/  My YouTube camera https://amzn.to/3OB9z6D  Lens used for that camera https://amzn.to/3AMxxG7  My vlogging camera https://amzn.to/3EEKlQd  Wireless lavalier for iPhone https://amzn.to/3V617P7  Microphone https://amzn.to/3V7GT7t  Cable to connect mic to iPhone https://amzn.to/3GKOOn4 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
11/25/202224 minutes, 10 seconds
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Is Twitter ACTUALLY Dying?

Join the free Bizmas Challenge: http://bizmaschallenge.com/ WATCH the live replay of this episode: https://youtu.be/jvd0IU8sRh4
11/18/202229 minutes, 9 seconds
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Which Social Media Metrics Should You Pay Attention To?

All social media metrics do not tell the same story. Learn how I use analytics to improve my social media strategy in today's podcast! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/3go6uzE_Euc 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
11/11/202216 minutes, 35 seconds
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Top Habits of Successful Freelancers

I've worked with a lot of freelancers and have also changed my entrepreneurial habits over the years. So what sets successful freelancers apart? Today, I'm sharing the top habits of successful freelancers, let me know if you agree! Join the Freelance Friday Club: https://freelancefridayclub.mn.co/ WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/XwheQgI3jCw 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
11/4/202222 minutes, 39 seconds
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Want More Clients? Do This

This is my 3-step strategy for getting more clients for my freelance business! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/N6LCGU1jT4M Try HoneyBook for $1: http://share.honeybook.com/latasha 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
10/28/202218 minutes, 49 seconds
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Turning Down Work, Chaos of Freelancing, and How to Increase Capacity

Answering questions from r/freelance today! Answering questions about turning down work, how to increase capacity as a freelancer, how to network at conferences, and more!   The Course Creation Toolbox is here! Get instant access to a dozen templates to help you plan, create, and sell your course: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/course-creation-toolbox Also mentioned -- The Magic Email: https://themagicemail.com/ WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/TWWd7srWn_o 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
10/21/202228 minutes, 12 seconds
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How I'd Grow a New Instagram Account Today

The Instagram Algorithm has changed SO much in the past year, but it's still possible to grow on Instagram today. Here are my secrets! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/dCLZsBMAAAc 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
10/14/202214 minutes, 40 seconds
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All the Freelance Jobs I've Done

Sharing all the freelance jobs I've had, what they've paid, and how to get started freelancing! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/R8GVczKeLtU Join the 4-Week Email Marketing Challenge: https://courses.latashajames.com/products/communities/4-week-email-marketing-challenge   Learn the fundamentals of video production: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/video-content-creation  Get started as a social media manager: https://courses.latashajames.com/bundles/smm-business-in-a-box  More info on freelance writing rates: https://www.jasper.ai/blog/how-much-do-freelance-writers-make  Squarespace Circle: https://circle.squarespace.com/ 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
10/7/202218 minutes, 52 seconds
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Q&A: Raising Rates, Negative Reviews, Growing a Team + more

Mentioned: 4 Week Email Marketing Challenge https://courses.latashajames.com/products/communities/4-week-email-marketing-challenge Jonathan Stark Podcast Mentioned https://podcast.ditchinghourly.com/episodes/dre-beltrami-shut-up-and-listen My YouTube content creation workflow (SUPER DETAILED) https://youtu.be/ut8lLHpa6Q4 My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
9/30/202227 minutes, 35 seconds
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How to Grow a Personal Brand on Social Media

Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, or influencer, growing your personal brand is SO important. Here's how to use social media to your advantage! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/pvnEey7c8cE My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
9/23/202213 minutes, 54 seconds
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Productivity Tips from a 6 Figure Online Business Owner

Sharing my realistic productivity tips for freelancers and business owners in today's episode! Mentioned:  I Took a Social Media Break https://youtu.be/nOKRalo3fKU  Join the Freelance Friday Club https://www.freelancefriday.club/  Try HoneyBook for $1 per month for 8 months http://share.honeybook.com/latasha My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
9/16/202221 minutes, 28 seconds
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What it's REALLY Like to Go Viral on TikTok with Ryan Redoute ​

Ryan gained 100,000 TikTok followers in under a year -- here's how he did it, what's up with TikTok monetization and algorithms, and a convo about the downsides of going viral.  Say hi to Ryan: https://tiktok.com/@ryanredoute My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
9/9/202251 minutes, 28 seconds
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Why Your Social Media Marketing Plan Isn’t Working

.Why your social media marketing plan isn't working and what you can do to fix it!  Check out Thinkific's FREE course on building thriving communities: https://try.thinkific.com/latasha-communities-course Communities checklist: https://try.thinkific.com/latasha-communities-checklist Report template: https://www.subscribepage.com/reporttemplate Last chance to join SMMA: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma   *Thanks to Thinkific for sponsoring today's episode! My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
9/2/202215 minutes, 26 seconds
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Let's catch up (client, team, and course wins and losses)

Taking a break from the video podcast this week for this cozy little catch-up episode. What's new in your biz? Doors to SMMA close NEXT WEEK! https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
8/26/202226 minutes, 13 seconds
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how to make sales when the going gets tough

Selling your services, courses, or programs probably feels different in an "almost" recession... but it's still possible! Ethically, too. Here are three ways to make your business stand out so you can sell more and serve better. WATCH this episode: https://youtu.be/nDi7AFJLA-k SMMA is open for enrollment: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
8/19/202215 minutes, 20 seconds
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Q&A | Who Creates the Content? + Scope Creep and How to Retain Clients

Answering your social media management and freelance questions!  WATCH this episode: https://youtu.be/KUy4_AZ4aEQ SMMA is open for enrollment: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
8/12/202223 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Best FREE Resources for Starting a Business

A few of my favorite FREE resources for starting or growing a freelance business, from events to mentors, networking to tools!  Thanks to Renderforest for sponsoring today's episode: https://bit.ly/Renderforest-LatashaJames    Learn how to create a social media strategy for ANY brand in my free class next week: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/7/8o25ruw Resources mentioned: Creative Mornings Tuesdays Together Focusmate SCORE Mentors HubSpot Academy Google Docs Asana Slack Mailerlite Acuity Scheduling Thinkific Zapier Grammarly Wave TubeBuddy My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
8/5/202221 minutes, 13 seconds
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How to Become a UGC Content Creator Step-by-Step

Interested in creating user-generated content? Sharing some tips for becoming a UGC creator today!  WATCH this episode: https://youtu.be/RiWvMBQaA6Y Free pitching masterclass -- learn how to sell your social media and UGC services: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62e34c8903e5892a034943da Get instant access to proposal, case study, and portfolio templates in the Social Media Management Toolbox: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smmtoolbox  The Social Media Management Accelerator is OPEN for enrollment! Learn more about social media strategy and selling in this interactive course: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma Try HoneyBook for $1/month for the first 8 months (affiliate link): http://share.honeybook.com/latasha My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
7/29/202221 minutes, 41 seconds
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how to have a healthy relationship with social media when you WORK in social media

I (mostly) quit social media for a few weeks. More on how I maintain a healthy relationship with social media when I WORK in social media. P.S. This is my 200th podcast episode! 🥳 Fill out my listener survey and get 20% off anything in the Online Business Launch Lab: https://forms.gle/9kDeHUPgEZ4wos5eA WATCH this episode: https://youtu.be/nOKRalo3fKU Mentioned-  D'Angelo's video: https://youtu.be/T__5tVZLy9w Social Media Management Accelerator Waitlist https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b8cecabed963e901bc6c31 FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
7/22/202221 minutes, 2 seconds
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freelancing is NOT for everyone. ask yourself these questions:

Is freelancing right for you? Ask yourself these questions before quitting your day job! WATCH this episode: https://youtu.be/5mgUbQVXx3M Join the Freelance Friday Club: https://www.freelancefriday.club/ Social Media Management Accelerator Waitlist https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b8cecabed963e901bc6c31 FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
7/15/202216 minutes, 44 seconds
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Steal My Marketing Plan

Breaking down the marketing plan that drives my marketing strategy and online education biz! WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/avgshbIkzxc Social Media Management Accelerator Waitlist https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b8cecabed963e901bc6c31 Videos Mentioned  My YouTube Income and Expenses: https://youtu.be/jrlBQMLfqCg How to build an audience... that you can actually sell to: https://youtu.be/L2j40xu3XUs Join the YouTube Insiders to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
7/8/202218 minutes, 40 seconds
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The EASIEST Instagram Reels Strategy

The EASIEST Instagram Reels strategy that even a one-person show can keep up with, feat. repurposing, b-roll videos, and using a good editor! Thanks to Descript for sponsoring today's episode! https://www.descript.com/?lmref=wPzGLQ   WATCH this episode instead: https://youtu.be/DQQL5lmDifs Mentioned in this episode:  The Video Lab https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/video-content-creation Join the YouTube Insiders to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit   My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
7/1/202215 minutes, 30 seconds
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5 things you need to do before launching your business

These are the 5 things you need to do before launching your business, from knowing your audience to creating your offer.   Links Mentioned:  Online Business Launch Lab - https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/online-business-launch-lab  HoneyBook - http://share.honeybook.com/latasha   Thinkific - https://www.thinkific.com/?utm_source=ajourneyeast   Flodesk - https://flodesk.com/c/BHANYK  Evolved Finance - https://evolvedfinance.com/ Join the YouTube Insiders to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit   My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
6/24/202223 minutes, 38 seconds
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Relationships, Business, Money (advice I wish I had)

Answering a very detailed question about relationships and money as an entrepreneur! Spilling all the tea about prenups, splitting finance, and more. Join the YouTube Insiders to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit   Mentioned: The Financial Diet interviews a divorce lawyer https://youtu.be/WZHUhmCN_fI My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
6/17/202220 minutes, 55 seconds
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real talk: mental health as a freelancer and content creator

AUDIO EXCLUSIVE due to the Social Media Marketing for Beginners series happening on YouTube (watch here) Join the YouTube Insiders to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit   My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
6/10/202229 minutes, 12 seconds
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How to Buy a House as a Freelancer

I BOUGHT A HOUSE (while self-employed)! Here's the step-by-step process I used to get approved for a mortgage as a self-employed freelancer. Thanks to Descript for sponsoring today's episode. https://www.descript.com/?lmref=wPzGLQ Join the YouTube Insiders to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join  FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit   My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
6/3/202221 minutes, 43 seconds
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My 7 Biggest Entrepreneurship Lessons (replay)

Detailing my entire entrepreneurship journey from start to finish, as well as the 7 biggest lessons I learned throughout my 7-ish year freelancing journey.   *Originally aired: January 15, 2021* Watch this episode instead: https://youtu.be/6pyoEuYXuPU Have a question? Become a YouTube Member to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
5/20/202235 minutes, 10 seconds
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How to Start a Podcast Step-by-Step

Podcasts can be a great way to nurture your audience and establish credibility in your industry. Here's how to start one, step-by-step! Watch this episode instead: https://youtu.be/w9vofCyNzs4 Become a YouTube Member to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join Links Mentioned: The Video Lab (self-paced) https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/video-content-creation  The Video Lounge (group program) https://courses.latashajames.com/bundles/the-video-lounge  Epidemic Sound http://share.epidemicsound.com/latashajames  Descript https://www.descript.com/?lmref=wPzGLQ  Shure MV7 https://amzn.to/3KTnb9E  Samson Q2U https://amzn.to/3w0BDY4  Canon 80D https://amzn.to/3FA0ZR7  Canon M6 https://amzn.to/3wrQPhh My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: [email protected]
5/6/202218 minutes, 20 seconds
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5 Habits I'm Changing in the New Year

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?
1/1/202122 minutes, 23 seconds
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So You Want to Start a Business in 2021?

I'm sharing how to start a business in 2021 for under $500 for most industries!
12/18/202028 minutes, 3 seconds
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The Hardest Lessons I've Learned About Entrepreneurship

These are the hardest lessons I've learned about entrepreneurship, from my thoughts on work life balance to cultivating a community that supports you.
12/11/202020 minutes, 37 seconds
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Social Media Management for Beginners

If you've just got your first social media management client or social media management job, this is the episode for you.
12/4/202022 minutes, 44 seconds
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How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

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!
11/27/202020 minutes, 36 seconds
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How to End the Year Strong (End of Year Checklist for Freelancers)

Sharing my end of year checklist for freelancers, from updating your website to preparing your financials.
11/20/202020 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Tools I Use to Run My Social Media Management Business

Opening up about my cost of doing business and which tools I use to run my social media management business?
11/13/202024 minutes, 8 seconds
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Behind the Scenes of a 5-Figure Launch

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.
11/6/202027 minutes, 23 seconds
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Client Horror Stories

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.
10/30/202024 minutes, 1 second
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New Client Onboarding Process + Exciting News!

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!
10/23/202019 minutes, 13 seconds
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Q&A: Should You Buy Followers? + Building a Team and MORE

In this Social Media Manager Q&A, we discuss buying followers, the client onboarding process, and lots more.
10/16/202023 minutes, 20 seconds
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How to Attract Your Dream Clients Through Content Marketing

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.
10/9/202026 minutes, 50 seconds
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What to Do Your First Day as a Full Time Freelancer

Today I’m talking about what I did when I first went freelance - I'm talking first day, first week, first month... the things that I focused on when I first decided that I was going to be a full time freelancer.
10/3/202026 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Sell (For People Who Hate Selling)

I used to always believe that selling wasn't for me, that I was bad at selling, and that was like the biggest thing that I was just terrified about. And now I'm going to be honest with you. It's actually, I consider it one of my biggest strengths in my business.
9/25/202021 minutes, 7 seconds
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My Strategy for Organic Instagram Growth

Think organic Instagram growth is no longer possible? Think again! I’ve grown my account by about 50% this year alone, with no ads or spammy tactics.
9/18/202020 minutes, 38 seconds
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How to Develop a Social Media Strategy (Step by Step)

In this episode, we are going to explore one of the single most important aspects of marketing in 2020: social media strategy.
9/11/202026 minutes, 24 seconds
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My 7 Revenue Streams and How They Impact My Income

Having multiple sources of income is one of the best ways to keep yourself afloat when times get a bit rough. It's also a great way to help propel your business to the next level.
9/4/202026 minutes, 33 seconds
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Pricing for Freelancers: My Strategies

Today we're talking about pricing. This is one of the most frequent questions I get and there's no cut and dry answer to it... but there are a few factors you should keep in mind when pricing your work.
8/28/202025 minutes, 26 seconds
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How I Replaced My Full-Time Income in One Day

In this episode, I’m telling you how circling back with old clients, checking my Upwork messages, impressing a smaller client, changing my mindset, and simplifying my sales process all helped — and how you can use similar tactics to manifest your dream freelance income, too.
6/12/202028 minutes, 21 seconds
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How Can Entrepreneurs Support Black Lives?

Many of us work in marketing/media. And that matters. We shape culture. From the stock images we select to the people we employ in our businesses. We have so much power as entrepreneurs - to amplify diverse voices, to create more representative spaces, and empower other people.
6/4/202035 minutes, 32 seconds
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Instagram Tips for Your Business with Andrea Maree Creative

Today I'm chatting with Andrea Pavia, founder of Andrea Maree Creative, about some Instagram growth strategies that you can try today!
5/29/202044 minutes, 14 seconds
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Social Media Growth Strategies That I DON'T Recommend

Here are my thoughts around why some social media growth strategies aren’t my favorite, and what you can do to achieve real, organic social media growth instead.
5/22/202030 minutes, 21 seconds
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Balance, Boundaries, & Avoiding Burnout

Apparently the pandemic has caused the average American’s workday to increase by three hours! And just from what I’ve seen on my social feed and in my own life, I believe that has trickled down to freelance life, too. Sharing a few ways to set boundaries with clients, collaborators, friends, etc., as well as how to avoid burnout and bring balance back into your life by cultivating an abundance mindset.
5/15/202030 minutes, 47 seconds
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Start an Agency or Work as a Freelancer?

What are the pros and cons of running a virtual agency, and pros and cons of being an independent freelancer?
5/8/202022 minutes, 25 seconds
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How to Get Clients (ALL The Ways I Ever Have)

I’m sharing every single way I’ve ever found a client, from my early days on Upwork to inbound leads coming in through YouTube. Buckle up, this is a bit of a long one, but I really hope it’s helpful!
4/24/202042 minutes, 13 seconds
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Staying Motivated in Your Business During COVID-19

From working with my spouse to feeling a sense of hopelessness, i know I’m not alone, so hopefully these tips will help you!
4/17/202027 minutes, 45 seconds
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How I Make Time for Video Content (& Why You Should Too!)

Today I’m sharing the systems and strategies I use to manage a YouTube channel + repurpose video content across all of my different social channels. I’m not a magician, you can do it too (and after listening to this episode, you just might want to!)
4/10/202026 minutes, 47 seconds
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Why All Freelancers Should Have an Emergency Fund

Sharing some tips for saving for an emergency fund as a freelancer, plus answering how much you should save to be comfortable.
4/3/202024 minutes, 31 seconds
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How to Make a Full-Time Income on Upwork with Sílvia Pinho

I’ve recently been loving using Upwork to get gigs, and wanted to get her advice on optimizing your Upwork profile, applying for gigs, and asking for what you’re worth on that platform.
3/27/202039 minutes, 29 seconds
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Q&A: Content Strategy, Personal Branding + More

Talking about everything from how to manage your own personal branding content strategy to researching a content strategy for clients.
3/20/202025 minutes, 22 seconds
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How to Pitch to Clients with Writer Amanda Cross

Amanda is sharing alllll of the good stuff: from finding companies to reach out to, to finding your niche as a freelancer, monetizing your blog, and pitching to brands. You’re not going to want to miss this one!
2/28/202037 minutes, 57 seconds
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Why Every Freelancer Should Hire a Freelancer

There are a few reasons why I love hiring freelancers: 1) It takes stress and work off of my plate, 2) It gives me insight into what my clients expect out of people like me, and 3) I love paying people!! What better to walk the freelance walk than to help others live the live they dream of?!
2/21/202029 minutes, 3 seconds
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Facebook Live & eCommerce Tips with Veronica Staudt

Veronica Staudt is the founder of Vintage Meet Modern, an online and in-person pop-up vintage jewelry and styling boutique.
2/14/202044 minutes, 3 seconds
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Can I Write That Off On My Taxes...?

Paying taxes as a freelancer can be confusing, but my jaw recently fell to the floor after learning a couple’s debt story that originated with a bunch of unnecessary business expenses. So today on the show I’m sharing what exactly a business expense is, and why I don’t recommend using them to “lower your taxes”. PSA I’m not an accountant, so check with yours before taking my advice to heart… just sharing my experience and what has worked for me.
2/7/202024 minutes, 17 seconds
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The State of Influencer Marketing with Arielle Frank

The influencer marketing industry is booming — and Arielle Frank is a founder who wants to make sure content creators get paid fairly for their contributions to it.
1/31/202042 minutes, 50 seconds
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Hosting & Participating in Productive Meetings

Meetings don’t have to suck. Especially when working virtually, they’re imperative to getting new business, communicating with a team, and getting on the same page with your clients. But leading and participating them can be a unique challenge — that’s what we’re talking about today.
1/24/202029 minutes, 48 seconds
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How to Give Yourself a Raise This Year

One of the reasons I was excited to go full-time freelance was the ability to give myself a raise whenever I wanted to. Here are the five things I recommend doing if you want to give yourself a raise as a freelancer:
1/17/202025 minutes, 27 seconds
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Three Business Lessons I Learned in 2019

Happy 2020! Today I’m sharing three of the biggest business lessons I learned in 2019, as well as previewing a big upcoming project and a giveaway with you!
1/10/202029 minutes, 25 seconds
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How to Take Time Off as a Freelancer (+ Why You Should)

Here are my tips for taking time off as a freelancer: from client communication to ‘turning off’ as an entrepreneur.
12/20/201924 minutes, 14 seconds
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How to Become a Better Interviewer with Norris Howard

Podcasting: just because you have one doesn’t necessarily mean you’re doing it right. I certainly don’t get it right all the time, especially when it comes to the art of the interview!
12/13/201942 minutes, 4 seconds
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What to Do When a Client Doesn't Pay

None of us like to fathom it, but unfortunately, sometimes it happens. Your client refuses to pay — what do you do?
12/6/201926 minutes, 24 seconds
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Cyber Monday Sale + Why You Should Always Be Prospecting

If this is a busy time of year for you, you might want to give this episode a listen. I talk about why prospecting is important all year round, and what to do when you’re booked and busy to keep your pipeline full.
12/1/201918 minutes, 50 seconds
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Tips for Creating Your First Coaching Program

Considering becoming a coach? Figuring out how to create, market, and sell your first coaching program can be overwhelming. I’m breaking down the steps I took to book coaching clients, and hopefully it helps you, too!
11/22/201935 minutes, 22 seconds
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Balancing Life, Passion, and Business with Alyssa Alvarez

In this interview, I pick her brain about how she balances it all and how awakening your aura just might help your business.
11/15/201943 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Handle Sick Days as a Freelancer

Unlike a traditional 9-5 job, freelancers don’t get sick days, and few of us have teams that can make up our work if we need to take a day off. So how should freelancers handle sick days?
11/8/201910 minutes, 55 seconds
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How to Deal with Rejection and Ghosting

Today I want to share some stories, some things that I have learned, some funny experiences I've had, and of course, some tips on how to better manage and prepare for and deal with rejection.
11/1/201930 minutes, 29 seconds
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How I Saved Enough Money to Quit My Job

I'm sharing money saving tips for freelancers and the truth about how I saved enough money to quit my job.
10/25/201927 minutes, 23 seconds
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Let's Talk About Money with Melody Johnson

Today Melody Johnson is joining me on the show. Melody is a financial coach, podcaster, and blogger who serves service-based entrepreneurs. She’s also passionate about traveling and recently left her 9-5 to pursue full-time entrepreneurship. I couldn’t be more excited to chat with her about all things business and finance!
10/18/201935 minutes, 8 seconds
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How Freelancers Can Prove ROI To Their Clients

Here are my tips for proving ROI and whether or not you should guarantee any particular results as a freelancer.
10/11/201926 minutes, 50 seconds
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Freelancing Might Not Be For You If...

Freelancing has absolutely changed my life, but there are things to keep in mind that I think are very, very important skills or qualities to possess if you want to be a freelancer. So here we go, a few reasons why freelancing might not be for you.
10/4/201929 minutes, 55 seconds
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Tips for Rebranding + My Most Exciting Launch Yet

Over the break, I relaunched my website and announced my first-ever group coaching program. Here are some tips for rebranding, and some more info on the mastermind!
9/27/201930 minutes, 13 seconds
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Why I'm Taking a Podcasting Break

I’m taking a break from podcasting. I’ll be back soon — hopefully with a refreshed brand and better episodes than EVER! But today I’m joined by some ultra-special guests: some of my Patrons and Facebook Group members!
7/26/201930 minutes, 16 seconds
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Community + Travel with Danielle

Today’s guest is Danielle Desir, host of The Thought Card and creator of the WOC Podcasters community. Danielle shares some great insight into building a thriving community from scratch, making travel a financial priority, and freelance writing skills.
7/19/201938 minutes, 41 seconds
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Smarter, Savvier Freelance Negotiation

How do you know when a client is a good fit, versus one that’s just shopping around for the cheapest deal? I’m sharing my freelance negotiation tips in today’s episode.
7/12/201930 minutes, 8 seconds
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Communication Matters with Jenn Choi

Today I'm chatting with Jennifer Choi, a communications consultant, writer, content creator, and digital nomad currently calling Berlin home.
6/28/201940 minutes, 24 seconds
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The 1000 True Fans Business Model

In this episode of The Freelance Friday Podcast, I’m talking about whether or not I think it’s realistic, and sharing some ideas to put your own version of this into action.
6/21/201935 minutes, 42 seconds
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Starting a Podcast with Anthony Wagner

In this episode, Anthony Wagner, host of Easier, is breaking down his systems that take the overwhelm out of podcasting.
6/14/20191 hour, 3 minutes, 31 seconds
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Marketing Yourself as a Freelancer

Today I'm sharing some marketing strategies that I've used to spread the word about my freelancing business.
6/7/201929 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Business of Music with Jacy Dawn

Jacy has spent the last 20 years working in the music industry, and she knows it well. She began her career as a singer/songwriter, and later founded Platinum Circle Media.
5/31/201930 minutes, 45 seconds
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The Truth About Freelancing Websites

Considering applying for a gig on a freelancing platform like Upwork or Fiverr? They have pros and cons. In this episode, I’m breaking them down, plus sharing some tips on getting hired.
5/17/201923 minutes, 1 second
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Before You Quit Your Job...

If you decide to take the leap into full-time entrepreneurship, I highly recommend doing these few things while you’re still at your day job.
5/10/201921 minutes, 15 seconds
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Facebook F8 Conference Highlights

A big focus on privacy, Facebook Groups, and even… dating?! Which features are you most excited about?
5/3/201920 minutes, 30 seconds
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Taking the Leap with Ryan Redoute

From agency life to sales to taking the leap to full-time entrepreneurship, today Ryan is sharing everything he learned along the way.
4/26/201942 minutes, 11 seconds
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When Brands Quit Social Media

I’m breaking down my thoughts on what social media should really be about, and how brands can make it work for them.
4/12/201924 minutes, 3 seconds
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Living on Your Own Terms with Allison

In her work at Career Off Script, she provides coaching and helps other women get clarity so they can find work they love!
4/5/201941 minutes, 58 seconds
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Social Media Trends to Try

Running low on social media inspiration for yourself or your clients? Try implementing one of these five ideas into your strategy this week to spice things up.
3/29/201919 minutes, 17 seconds
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Working with International Clients

Working with international clients can be an extremely beneficial and rewarding experience. But, like most things, it can also be challenging.
3/22/201927 minutes, 1 second
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Watch out for These Client Red Flags

We’ve all been there: the Upwork proposal that turns into a Skype, the creepy client that asks too many personal questions, and of course… the friend who wants a discount. Here’s how to handle these client red flags.
3/15/201922 minutes, 53 seconds
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How to Find a Mentor

Finding a mentor is an important thing, and can really make or break your success as a freelancer. But I want you to ask for help (especially FREE help) in the right way! Here are my tips.
3/8/201923 minutes, 2 seconds
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Results in a Month with Jenny Hale

Jenny Hale is a visibility consultant who helps female entrepreneurs reach more of their ideal audience.
3/1/201945 minutes, 50 seconds
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Social Media Manager Q&A

In this social media manager Q&A, I'm talking about the difference between interns and employees, how to launch a website, and my favorite tools for my business.
2/22/201936 minutes, 52 seconds
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Terry Schilling's Freelance Journey

Terry Schilling is a copywriter based out of Chicago who used his agency and side hustle experience to build a successful freelance business.
2/15/201947 minutes, 26 seconds
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How to Stay Motivated

From positive self-talk to wearing the right outfit, these are my best tips for staying motivated as a freelancer.
2/8/201920 minutes, 21 seconds
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Love and London with Jess Dante

It was such a treat to sit down with Jessica Dante of Love and London and chat all things YouTube, email marketing, and yep… London.
2/1/201949 minutes, 35 seconds
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Let's Talk About The Fyre Festival

I definitely recommend every entrepreneur watch the Fyre Festival documentaries, because there are a ton of great lessons in them. From letting experts be experts to scaling slowly, let’s discuss in this episode.
1/25/201937 minutes, 45 seconds
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Content Marketing Strategy 101

In this episode, I’m sharing the essential first steps towards building a content marketing strategy that converts, from developing audience personas to establishing content pillars, and so much more.
1/18/201924 minutes, 30 seconds
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My 2019 Business Resolutions

In last week’s episode, I talked about how I did with my 2018 resolutions. Today, let’s chat about the future! I’m sharing my goals for 2019, from growing my coaching business to taking better care of my health.
1/11/201921 minutes, 39 seconds
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2018 Resolutions... How'd I Do?

In this episode, I’m talking about my 2018 resolutions and whether or not I achieved them. In next week’s episode, I’ll be sharing my goals for 2019.
1/4/201928 minutes, 26 seconds
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Start These Side Hustles Today

Seriously... if you're a YouTuber or someone who has a good grasp on technology, consider one of these side hustle ideas to make extra money this year. A ton of resources are listed below, so open up!
12/21/201817 minutes, 1 second
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What's the ROI of Social Media?

Talking about how to prove the value of social media to your clients, and why my job title may be changing.
12/7/201826 minutes, 50 seconds
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#39: Business with Friends ft. Ryan

Sharing the truth about what it’s like to work with a friend plus inviting you to our first personal branding workshop in Detroit!
11/28/201840 minutes, 4 seconds
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Business with Friends ft. Ryan

Sharing the truth about what it’s like to work with a friend plus inviting you to our first personal branding workshop in Detroit!
11/28/201840 minutes, 4 seconds
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Everything I Know About Podcasting

In this episode, I’m answering all of YOUR questions about podcasting + telling you about my Black Friday / Small Business Saturday / Cyber Monday SALE!
11/23/201833 minutes, 54 seconds
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#38: Everything I Know About Podcasting

In this episode, I’m answering all of YOUR questions about podcasting + telling you about my Black Friday / Small Business Saturday / Cyber Monday SALE!
11/23/201833 minutes, 52 seconds
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#37: Finding Your Ideal Client with Tricia

Tricia is an incredible Instagram content creator and has mastered social media marketing for brick and mortar businesses. Hope you enjoy our conversation!
11/16/201845 minutes, 13 seconds
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Finding Your Ideal Client with Tricia

Tricia is an incredible Instagram content creator and has mastered social media marketing for brick and mortar businesses. Hope you enjoy our conversation!
11/16/201845 minutes, 14 seconds
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#36: Contracts, Invoices & Taxes

From paying a ridiculous amount of our income to taxes to writing contracts and getting clients to pay, I'm talking freelancer pet peeves and offering some of the best resources I use on a daily basis.
11/9/201816 minutes, 53 seconds
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Contracts, Invoices & Taxes

From paying a ridiculous amount of our income to taxes to writing contracts and getting clients to pay, I'm talking freelancer pet peeves and offering some of the best resources I use on a daily basis.
11/9/201816 minutes, 53 seconds
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It's Finally Here (+Giveaway!)

A Journey Social is a comprehensive online training program for side hustlers, freelancers, and aspiring business owners who specialize in social media management. The course provides a blueprint of the recommended steps and strategies to take to not only get your business off the ground - but to flourish.
11/2/201832 minutes, 6 seconds
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#35: It's Finally Here (+Giveaway!)

A Journey Social is a comprehensive online training program for side hustlers, freelancers, and aspiring business owners who specialize in social media management. The course provides a blueprint of the recommended steps and strategies to take to not only get your business off the ground - but to flourish.
11/2/201832 minutes, 6 seconds
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Side Hustle Success with Dielle

From an unintentional launch to a "let's do it" attitude towards podcasting, Dielle Charon knows a thing or two about making things happen. Today she's chatting with us about how she does it all.
10/26/201840 minutes, 6 seconds
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#34: Side Hustle Success with Dielle

From an unintentional launch to a "let's do it" attitude towards podcasting, Dielle Charon knows a thing or two about making things happen. Today she's chatting with us about how she does it all.
10/26/201840 minutes, 5 seconds
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Why I Stopped Doing Favors

As a freelancer, how do you deal with friends who ALWAYS want a discount or clients who don't see your true worth?
10/19/201821 minutes, 4 seconds
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#33: Why I Stopped Doing Favors

As a freelancer, how do you deal with friends who ALWAYS want a discount or clients who don't see your true worth?
10/19/201821 minutes, 3 seconds
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#32: Living Intentionally with Rya Hodges

I chat with Rya about dreaming versus doing, content strategy, and the first Detroit Future Females event.
10/12/201838 minutes, 2 seconds
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Living Intentionally with Rya Hodges

I chat with Rya about dreaming versus doing, content strategy, and the first Detroit Future Females event.
10/12/201838 minutes, 2 seconds
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#31: Everything I Know About Ads

Social media advertising can be overwhelming, but it’s a great way to beat those pesky algorithms and reach your target audience. Here’s everything I know.
10/5/201833 minutes, 59 seconds
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Everything I Know About Ads

Social media advertising can be overwhelming, but it’s a great way to beat those pesky algorithms and reach your target audience. Here’s everything I know.
10/5/201833 minutes, 59 seconds
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What I Wish I Knew About Freelancing

From pricing my freelance services to paying taxes - these are the 5 things I wish I knew before starting a freelance business.
9/28/201822 minutes, 13 seconds
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#30: What I Wish I Knew About Freelancing

From pricing my freelance services to paying taxes - these are the 5 things I wish I knew before starting a freelance business.
9/28/201822 minutes, 13 seconds
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#29: Criticism on Creative Work

Creativity is precious. That’s why making it your work can be a challenge. In this episode, I talk about setting boundaries and holding space for what’s sacred… while still making your clients happy and learning lots from them, too.
9/14/201829 minutes, 31 seconds
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Criticism on Creative Work

Creativity is precious. That’s why making it your work can be a challenge. In this episode, I talk about setting boundaries and holding space for what’s sacred… while still making your clients happy and learning lots from them, too.
9/14/201829 minutes, 31 seconds
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Social Media + Life Q&A

Sharing some tips for social media management success plus answering some personal questions in this episode.
9/7/201828 minutes, 15 seconds
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#28: Social Media + Life Q&A

Sharing some tips for social media management success plus answering some personal questions in this episode.
9/7/201828 minutes, 15 seconds
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Favorite Content Creation Apps

From video creation to Instagram Story design, these are the apps that help me rock my clients' worlds.
8/24/201822 minutes, 48 seconds
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#27: Favorite Content Creation Apps

From video creation to Instagram Story design, these are the apps that help me rock my clients' worlds.
8/24/201822 minutes, 49 seconds
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#26: Love + Leadership With Christa Graham

Christa Graham shared some great tips on getting started in the wedding industry, as well as networking and starting a business in a brand new city!
8/17/201839 minutes, 39 seconds
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Love + Leadership With Christa Graham

Christa Graham shared some great tips on getting started in the wedding industry, as well as networking and starting a business in a brand new city!
8/17/201839 minutes, 39 seconds
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Juggling Multiple Clients

Juggling multiple clients isn't easy, but it can be a lot of fun... and also take you from being a freelancer to eventually being a real biz. These are my favorite tips and tools for juggling multiple freelance clients.
8/10/201816 minutes, 47 seconds
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#25: Juggling Multiple Clients

Juggling multiple clients isn't easy, but it can be a lot of fun... and also take you from being a freelancer to eventually being a real biz. These are my favorite tips and tools for juggling multiple freelance clients.
8/10/201816 minutes, 47 seconds
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#24: The Books That Changed My Business

From Susan Cain to Gary Vee, I'm sharing five of my favorite books and how they've helped shape my business.
8/3/201818 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Books That Changed My Business

From Susan Cain to Gary Vee, I'm sharing five of my favorite books and how they've helped shape my business.
8/3/201818 minutes, 51 seconds
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How to Support Creators You Love

In this episode of The Freelance Friday Podcast, I'm getting real about how I support creators I love, how I make money without relying on YouTube ads or sponsorships, and how much your feedback means to me and shapes my content!
7/27/201819 minutes, 13 seconds
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#23: How to Support Creators You Love

In this episode of The Freelance Friday Podcast, I'm getting real about how I support creators I love, how I make money without relying on YouTube ads or sponsorships, and how much your feedback means to me and shapes my content!
7/27/201819 minutes, 13 seconds
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Balance + Burnout With Annalisa Coleman

Annalisa got her start as a graphic designer, and has learned a ton of great lessons on her path to becoming a personal brand strategist. She shared lots of great advice in this episode, and also gives us a preview of what's to come in her first book!
7/20/201837 minutes, 38 seconds
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#22: Balance + Burnout With Annalisa Coleman

Annalisa got her start as a graphic designer, and has learned a ton of great lessons on her path to becoming a personal brand strategist. She shared lots of great advice in this episode, and also gives us a preview of what's to come in her first book!
7/20/201837 minutes, 38 seconds
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What I Learned From My First Launch

When I launched my first course a year and a half ago, I honestly had no idea what I was doing. In this episode of The Freelance Friday Podcast, I'm sharing some insight on the mistakes that I made when I launched, and how my next course or product launch will be different.
7/13/201831 minutes, 6 seconds
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#21: What I Learned From My First Launch

When I launched my first course a year and a half ago, I honestly had no idea what I was doing. In this episode of The Freelance Friday Podcast, I'm sharing some insight on the mistakes that I made when I launched, and how my next course or product launch will be different.
7/13/201831 minutes, 6 seconds
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#20: I'M BACK! Life Update + Q&A

I'M BACK for Season 2 of The Freelance Friday Podcast. In this episode, I'm updating you on all that I've been working on in biz and life while I've been gone.
7/6/201825 minutes, 21 seconds
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#19: Love and Business feat. My Partner Norris

It's the final episode of season one and I have a VERY special guest!
4/13/201846 minutes, 45 seconds
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#18: How to Come up with Great Ideas

What you need to know:As a creative, it can be difficult to 'create on command'.Maximize the time that you're feeling inspired and knock out some of the big things. Use your less inspired time to do more operational tasks like editing or scheduling.Ask a question here, then rate and review the show on iTunes to be entered to win free lifetime access to both of my online courses. Giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere. Under 18: must have parental permission to enter.Keep Up With MeYouTubeInstagramTwitterFacebook GroupThank you to to everyone who has left me a review! If you haven't yet and you have a second, I'd love it if you rated the show on iTunes and left a review if you're feeling really inspired! xoUse code FREEFRIPOD for a discount on my courses here: ajourneyeast.com/resources!
4/10/201812 minutes, 57 seconds
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#17: To Podcast or to YouTube?

Podcasting and making YouTube videos are VERY different. Here are some lessons I've learned.
4/6/201828 minutes, 1 second
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#16: When Should You Work for Free?

Giving it all away for free can be scary, but there are times when it can be okay... and when it can actually help your business!
3/30/201830 minutes, 39 seconds
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#15: Mistakes I Made as a Boss

No one's perfect, and managing people is hard. Whether your team doesn't exist yet, consists of one freelancer, or can fill up a whole office, we all make mistakes sometimes.
3/20/201814 minutes, 44 seconds
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#14: Interview with Jacqueline Yvette

Marketing mentor and business strategist Jacqueline Yvette shares her journey in business and offers some incredible tips for connecting with an audience in this episode.
3/16/201844 minutes, 2 seconds
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#13: Interview with Wendy Uken

Wendy Uken of Tax Tribe the PodCast breaks down taxes for freelancers and small business owners. They're not as scary as they look!
3/13/201829 minutes, 8 seconds
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#12: Interview with Mary Baird-Wilcock

From finding your ultimate ideal customer to making processes easier for your clients, Mary Baird-Wilcock, CEO of The Simplifiers, provides some excellent advice in this episode.
3/2/201845 minutes, 36 seconds
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#11: The Introverted Entrepreneur

I'm an introvert, but don't call me shy, passive, or insecure. These are my strengths and weaknesses as an introvert in business.
2/27/201817 minutes, 30 seconds
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#10: The Ugly Side of Money

Getting the rates you deserve, creating contracts, and paying taxes are a few of my least favorite things. Here's to navigating them together!
2/23/201831 minutes, 9 seconds
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#9: How I Make Money

A lot of you know me as a freelance social media marketer, but did you know that I also make money from my YouTube channel, from affiliate links, and through online course sales? Hopefully this episode inspires you to maximize and diversify your revenue streams, too!
2/20/201818 minutes, 46 seconds
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#8: Interview - Destiny, My Social Construct

Can social media and social justice coexist? Today I'm talking to Destiny of My Social Construct to learn about her favorite Instagram hacks, her passion for making the world a better place, and everything in between.
2/16/201835 minutes, 45 seconds
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#7: The Tools I Can't Live Without

From accounting to meetings, these are my favorite tools to use in my freelance social media marketing business.
2/13/201813 minutes, 35 seconds
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#6: Pricing Your Services

Pricing your freelance services and products is tricky. Make sure to factor in your expenses, and provide yourself with an appropriate salary. We cover that, as well as pricing increases, competitive pricing, and more in this episode.
2/9/201840 minutes, 7 seconds
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#5: Competition on Social Media

Do you feel overwhelmed with it all? Me too. Social media is wonderful, but it can also bring about unrealistic expectations for our businesses. Let's discuss.
2/6/201814 minutes, 16 seconds
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#4: Interview with Veena V

Entrepreneur and video marketing coach Veena V joins us to discuss her YouTube channels, juggling motherhood with freelance life, and the importance of being confident and trying new things.
2/2/201849 minutes, 3 seconds
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#3: Finding Clients

If you're just getting started as a freelancer, you probably know how tough finding your first client can be. In this episode of The Freelance Friday Podcast, I offer tips and tricks that may surprise you.
1/30/201814 minutes, 47 seconds
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#2: Starting Your Side Hustle

How I started my small business after working my 9-5, and tips for managing a side hustle.
1/26/201834 minutes, 33 seconds
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# 1: The Freelance Friday Podcast

Welcome the the Freelance Friday Podcast! In this episode, I am sharing with you how the podcast came to be, what to expect from the first season, and how often you can look out for new episodes.
1/26/201810 minutes, 6 seconds