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Solopreneurship vs Agencies: Why Less is More with Latasha James

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Latasha James shares her journey as a social media manager and freelancer, and how she transitioned to running her own agency and creating online courses. She discusses the reasons why she was drawn to freelancing and social media, including the creative aspects and the potential for impact. Latasha also talks about the influence of her entrepreneurial family and the importance of aligning with personal values. She shares her experience of scaling up and then scaling back her team, and the challenges and benefits of both. Latasha emphasizes the need for authenticity, setting boundaries with social media, and hiring the right people for the right roles.

Takeaways

  • Freelancing and social media offer opportunities for creativity and making an impact.
  • Entrepreneurship can be influenced by family background and values.
  • Scaling a team requires careful consideration of pricing, subcontracting, and hiring.
  • Success can be defined in different ways, and it's important to align with personal values.
  • Setting boundaries with social media and finding the right tools and systems can help manage workload.
  • Hiring the right people for the right roles and being clear about job descriptions is crucial.

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    Ellen xx

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    • Check out Latasha's website for more: https://latashajames.com/
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