The Freelance Friday Podcast

By Latasha James

What's The Freelance Friday Podcast about?

An inside look at the world of freelancing, featuring tips, tricks, and interviews with people who are doing it right. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support

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The Freelance Friday Podcast episodes:

06.28.2024
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...
06.21.2024
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...
06.14.2024
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...
05.31.2024
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...
05.24.2024
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...
05.17.2024
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...
05.10.2024
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...
05.06.2024
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:...
04.26.2024
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...
04.19.2024
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...
04.12.2024
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'...
04.05.2024
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...
03.29.2024
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...
03.22.2024
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...
03.18.2024
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!...
03.15.2024
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...
03.08.2024
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...
03.01.2024
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...
02.23.2024
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 -...
02.16.2024
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....
02.09.2024
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...
02.05.2024
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...
02.02.2024
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...
01.29.2024
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...
01.26.2024
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...
01.24.2024
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...
01.19.2024
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:...
01.17.2024
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...
01.15.2024
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...
01.12.2024
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...
01.10.2024
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...
01.08.2024
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...
01.05.2024
[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...
01.03.2024
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...
01.01.2024
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...
12.29.2023
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...
12.22.2023
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...
12.15.2023
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...
12.08.2023
How I’m Changing My Podcast Strategy in 2024
WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/9bnzppKfLXA 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...
12.01.2023
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...
11.24.2023
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...
11.17.2023
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 ---...
11.10.2023
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...
11.08.2023
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. 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:...
10.27.2023
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...
10.23.2023
[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...
10.20.2023
How to Sell Like Taylor Swift
This is what all entrepreneurs should learn from Taylor Swift, a brilliant songwriter, entertainer, and yes... marketer.
10.13.2023
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...
10.06.2023
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...
09.29.2023
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:...

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The Freelance Friday Podcast episodes:

What's New In Social: TikTok Launches an Instagram Competitor and Threads Enters the Fediverse

Q&A: Creating a Social Media Management Offer, On-Site Content Creation Days, & More

The Secret to Consistent Content Creation

What's New In Social Media Marketing Right Now? June 2024

My Favorite FREE Social Media Schedulers, Ranked

Getting Your First Social Media Client, Niching Down, and Hiring a Team

5 Things I Learned About Earning More as a Content Creator This Week

What's Actually Working on Instagram Right Now? May 2024 Updates!

TikTok Ban Explained: What Social Media Pros Should Know

Social Media Manager Q&A | How I'd Become a Social Media Manager in 2024 and more

Solopreneur vs. Entrepreneur: Pros, Cons, and My Journey

Social Media is Fake. What I Really Struggle with as an Entrepreneur:

The Process I Follow to Get Results for Social Media Management Clients

Let's Talk Influencer Marketing: Sponsorships, Brand Deals, and Career Options

Self-Promotion Still Feels Icky to Me (but we've gotta get over it)

My Client Booking Process Explained: Portfolios, Case Studies, Proposals, and Beyond

Social Media Moderation May Change Forever... What's New in Social Media Marketing, March 2024

Tools I'm Using & LOSING for My Freelance Business

Biggest Social Media Trends for 2024 (Social Media Marketing World Recap)

Building a Creator Business in 2024: New Report feat. Top Creators' Advice

TikTok vs. Universal Music Group & Instagram Turns Off Read Receipts: What's New In Social, February 2024

Embracing and Planning for Slow Seasons

How to Offer Video Content to Clients w/ Leah of Jar of Stars Creative

Why Everyone's Quitting YouTube

Your Guide to Business Travel

From $5/hour to $2000 Packages with Virtual Joy

What Social Media Managers Need to Make it in 2024

Healthy Habits for Internet People: Committing to and Maintaining Your Goals

Outsourcing: What to Budget and Where to Find Freelancers

The Truth About the Coaching Industry w/ Eva Collins

Why Industry Jargon Can Hurt Your Freelance Business

How to Get Your First Client feat. Madelyn Victoria

[What's New In Social?] Threads Comes to the EU, Peloton Takes Over TikTok, and X Reinstates a Controversial Account

Getting Started With Passive Income

How to Plan Your Best Year Ever

How to Make Money Being Creative in 2024

How to Create a Social Media Strategy for 2024 Step by Step

My 7 Income Streams as a Content Creator

How I’m Changing My Podcast Strategy in 2024

Americans Turn to TikTok for News, AI Influencers are Here, and Instagram Expands Close Friends (What's New In Social)

How to Be More Creative

If I Were Becoming a Full Time Content Creator in 2024...

TikTok Creator Fund is Over, A/B Tests for Reels, and Are Millennials Done with Social Media?

How to Get Testimonials from Customers: Dos and Don'ts

Entrepreneurship and Mental Health Q&A (with therapists!)

[BONUS] Why Your Business Should Start a YouTube Channel in 2024

How to Sell Like Taylor Swift

X Removes Link Headlines, Facebook Allows Multiple Profiles, and More OpenAI Lawsuits - What's New In Social Media Right Now?

If you want clients, start talking to people (and other advice)

What To Do When Things Fall Apart

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