Freelance Friday

By Latasha JamesBusiness Entrepreneurship

Freelance Friday episodes

March 25, 2022 Answering Your Questions! My Book, Social Media Manager vs. Community Manager, Copywriting Tips, & Future Plans
What's the difference between a social media manager and a community manager? Best copywriting resources? Book launch details? Let's hop into all things freelancing and social media management - from copywriting tools, to lead generation, plus a few fun personal Qs.

Mentioned in today's episode:
- Writing updates: https://wordsarehard.substack.com/
- The Copywriter's Handbook: https://amzn.to/3wbmvWd
- Terry Schilling episode: https://anchor.fm/thelatashajames/episodes/Terry-Schillings-Freelance-Journey-eojbrr/a-a49d7ih
- Grammarly: www.grammarly.com
- Cheri Cobb SMMA Stories Interview: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbQLguQp459/
- Copy AI: www.copy.ai

Social Media Management Accelerator DOORS ARE CLOSING SOON! Save your seat here: 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
My business email: [email protected]
24 min
March 18, 2022 If I were launching my first digital product today...
I've sold thousands of units of different digital products ranging from template packs to evergreen courses, to cohort-based courses and I have learned a thing or two over the years! I have a lot to share on this topic and I'm really excited to dive into it with you in today's episode.

Mentioned in today's episode:
- Metricool 30 days free with code LATASHA   - https://my.mtr.cool/astrla
- BEST Social Media Scheduler for Social Media Managers & Creators (Metricool walkthrough video) - https://youtu.be/wqliPMl00U4
- Flodesk (50% off link!) - https://flodesk.com/c/BHANYK
- Canva - https://www.canva.com/q/pro/?irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=James%20%2B%20Park%20LLC&clickId=QzcR6fxepxyIWgq3nK2jWxo7UkGzMh3Ue3XgQ00&v=1
- Thinkific: https://try.thinkific.com/build-latasha

Social Media Management Accelerator DOORS ARE OPEN! Save your seat here: 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
My business email: [email protected]
21 min
March 11, 2022 Some Social Media News: 10 Minute TikToks + Podcasts on YouTube?
Feeling overwhelmed with all the platform updates, multiple content forms, and trying to figure out what to prioritize where? Because same! I know that if I'm struggling with these decisions and platforms, a lot of you who are newer in your journeys are likely struggling with the same thing. So let's break it down and talk about some social news!

Social Media Management Accelerator DOORS ARE OPEN! Save your seat here: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma

Mentioned in today's episode:
Hank Green's video
https://youtu.be/bMzpGNr-EX8
Video Creators' video
https://youtu.be/4q7x_cpn1n4
Twitter Thread
https://twitter.com/thelatashajames/status/1500375475121704960
How I produce my video podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOyvs4iCu2g
Camera - Canon EOS M50
https://amzn.to/3hZOIds
My Socials:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames
My business email: [email protected]
20 min
March 04, 2022 How to Offboard Your Clients
Here's how to seamlessly offboard your clients as a social media manager (or any type of freelancer, really)! Plus, Social Media Management Accelerator DOORS ARE OPEN! Save your seat here: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma
Free Social Media Manager Class on March 7: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620d77cbd328ec5152cf0673
Onboarding Process video: https://youtu.be/tbkFzDsgCqQ

My Socials:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames
My business email: [email protected]
20 min
February 25, 2022How I'd Become a Content Creator Today
YouTube and content marketing is my best tip for lead generation! Here's how I'd start a content marketing strategy in 2022 and what I would do if I were just getting started now.

Mentioned in the episode:
YouTube Cheat Sheet Download: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/621807b0a41d78f73c501242

MM SToolbox: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smmtoolbox

Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=wPzGLQ

WTF is a sales funnel? (Lead magnets/Freebies): https://youtu.be/1fXBfS2wqbk

YouTube income report: https://youtu.be/jrlBQMLfqCg

Hootsuite 2022 Social Dimensions https://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-image-sizes-guide/#:~:text=Landscape%3A%201080%20x%20566%20pixels,1.91%3A1%20and%204%3A5

Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/c/BHANYK
My Socials:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames
My business email: [email protected]
25 min
February 18, 2022 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Freelancing (Part 2)
From client acquisition to outsourcing here are 5 things I wish I knew before I started freelancing (part two!).
Check out part one here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfUPNwaXYV4
Mentioned in the episode:
- Toolbox: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smmtoolbox
- Honeybook: http://share.honeybook.com/latasha
- Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/c/BHANYK
- Zapier: https://zapier.com/
- Trademarks Explained Episode: https://youtu.be/shMwwHKBQ_8
- Freelance Taxes (Bookkeeper vs Accountant): https://youtu.be/6bIn4quALPA
- Evolved Finance Audio Course: https://evolvedfinance.com/audiocourse/

My Socials:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames
My business email: [email protected]

18 min
February 11, 2022 How to handle difficult clients
Dealing with difficult client situations is never easy, but today I'll be sharing some pointers on how to find a positive resolution, plus my criteria for when it's time to consider ending a business relationship.
Mentioned:
Podcast - Accepting criticism for creative work https://anchor.fm/thelatashajames/episodes/29-Criticism-on-Creative-Work-e2lohv/a-a6r7a2
My Socials:
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1
instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames
twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames
my business email: [email protected]
21 min
February 04, 2022 How I'm changing my content marketing strategy for 2022
Here's my content marketing strategy for 2022, from YouTube strategy to podcast updates. Have any requests/ideas/thoughts? Leave me a comment on YouTube or send me a message @thelatashajames.

Mentioned:
My Substack: https://wordsarehard.substack.com/
Sponsor the show: https://latashajames.com/podcast

My Socials:
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1
instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames
twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames
my business email: [email protected]
18 min
January 28, 2022 UGC Content Creation | What is it and how you can make $$$
What is UGC, how you can make money from it, and why I think it's a growing segment of the online marketing space!

Mentioned:
- Check out my job board: https://latashajames.pallet.xyz/jobs
- Soona: https://soona.co/
- Ads Library: https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active_status=all&ad_type=political_and_issue_ads&country=CA&media_type=all

My Socials:
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1
instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames
twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames
my business email: [email protected]
23 min
January 21, 2022 BRAND DEALS: How to Get Them, Red Flags, What to Charge
If you are an aspiring content creator chances are you want to actually get paid (which for the record, there's nothing wrong with, despite anyone who makes you feel like there is). One of the ways you can do that is through brand deals or brand collaborations and today I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly that - red flags to watch for, what’s worked, and what hasn’t to help you monetize your content too!

Mentioned: Twitter Thread - https://twitter.com/thelatashajames/status/1470607713898012675

My Socials:
youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1
instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames
twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames
my business email: [email protected]
26 min