Freelance Friday

My top five secrets to take your side hustle full time!   

Wondering how to pay freelance taxes or what to expect if you're self-employed? Sharing my experience with freelance taxes and some tips on how to feel more prepared. Disclaimer: The information in this episode is not meant to be taken as professional advice. Contact a certified tax professional for advice for your specific situation.

Links mentioned -  

My Bookkeepers: https://evolvedfinance.com/ 

More on freelance taxes: https://youtu.be/6bIn4quALPA 

A freelancer's guide to taxes via TurboTax: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/self-employment-taxes/a-freelancers-guide-to-taxes/L6ACNfKVW 

W9 vs 1099 via Bench: https://bench.co/blog/tax-tips/w9-vs-1099/?blog=e6 

Tax Bracket Calculator via TurboTax: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/tax-bracket/

DOORS CLOSE JANUARY 10! Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://www.onlinebusinesslaunchlab.com/

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Five ways I changed my business and life in a year, from health and hobbies to reading the data.

Happy New Year. xx

Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://www.onlinebusinesslaunchlab.com/

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A little audio exclusive. What we can learn from failure, how I'll be pivoting video content for 2022, plus some bonus lessons from my friends.

Tune into the OBLL show (don't worry: FFP isn't going anywhere)

Guests featured on this show:

XayLi Barclay

Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://www.onlinebusinesslaunchlab.com/obll

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instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames

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Did you know that since March of 2020, the number of self-employed workers rose by about 500,000 to 9.44 million? Listen, there are a lot of hard things going on in the world right now, but one small silver lining is that it's never been a better time to start an online business. So if you're somebody who's thinking, you know what? 2022 is my year, I'm going to start my business, I'm going to start side hustling, I'm going to leave my day job...this is going to be the episode for you.

Resources Mentioned:

Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://www.onlinebusinesslaunchlab.com/

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]

Here's how I was able to make 5x what I made in corporate by going freelance. Breaking down all of my 2022 revenue streams and what percentage of my revenue they represent.

2020 Revenue Streams video: https://youtu.be/c0-iGyBfMSk

Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/online-business-launch-lab

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]

Looking back at my social media strategy for 2021. Platforms I prioritized, the ones I pressed pause on, and what my 2022 business goals are. 

My YouTube Content Creation Workflow: https://youtu.be/ut8lLHpa6Q4

I Posted an Instagram Reel Every Day for a Week: https://youtu.be/dfVxhHJSFiM

Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/online-business-launch-lab

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]

Cyber Weekend is on from November 26 - 29, 2021, and we have two great offers for you!

The Vault: a bundle featuring all of my self-paced courses, including The Social Media Management Roadmap, The Social Media Management Toolbox™, Video Content Creation for Business, and more for one low price. https://courses.latashajames.com/pages/black-friday

Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- secure your spot early and get half off regular enrollment through Monday Nov. 29, 2021 only! https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/online-business-launch-lab 

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Today's episode is co-hosted by my Operations Manager, Megan Krepakevich. I asked her some questions you all had for her re: remote work, what an operations manager actually does, communication, and more! Find her on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MeganKrepakevich

My Socials:

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instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames

twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames

my business email: [email protected]

Alex Maxwell started Earth Bonez after struggling with severe hand pain. Today, we're talking about expanding his reach through social media, working with influencers, and some reflexology tips that all entrepreneurs should know.

Earth Bonez on social:

instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthbonez/

indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/real-hand-relief-made-easy-earth-bones#/

maxwell's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconography_1/

#BIZMAS2021 Calendar! https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/5?cid=Y19wNmpxbnR2aGh2YmFobTMwOG5oajRlZGYya0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t

BIZMAS is my version of Vlogmas, which is a daily vlogging challenge that happens every December. The idea is you vlog every day December 1-24. I am going to extend the challenge to Instagram and TikTok this year and invite you to join in on one, some, or all of the days if you want to! Use the prompts provided in the calendar, or just freestyle and post using the hashtag so I can watch.

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]

Here it is -- my SUPER DETAILED YouTube strategy and content creation workflow. How to come up with ideas, my editing workflow, thumbnail process, and so much more. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/ut8lLHpa6Q4

#BIZMAS2021 Calendar! https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/5?cid=Y19wNmpxbnR2aGh2YmFobTMwOG5oajRlZGYya0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t

BIZMAS is my version of Vlogmas, which is a daily vlogging challenge that happens every December. The idea is you vlog every day December 1-24. I am going to extend the challenge to Instagram and TikTok this year and invite you to join in on one, some, or all of the days if you want to! Use the prompts provided in the calendar, or just freestyle and post using the hashtag so I can watch.

EQUIPMENT 

Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM ART Lens for Canon E

Manfrotto - Compact Action Smart 61" Tripod - Black

Tripod Microphone Boom Stand

Rode VideoMic Pro+ Compact Directional On-Camera Shotgun Condenser Microphone

SAMSON Q2U Handheld Dynamic USB Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack

Saramonic SR-XM1 3.5mm TRS Omnidirectional Microphone

Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 STM Lens, Black - 7568B002

Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod, Black (MTPIXI-B)

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]