The Freelance Friday Podcast

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Ryan Redute, a short-form content creator and comedian known for his Michigan-based videos, shares his insider knowledge on crafting influencer marketing campaigns. He emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals and the impact of different creator types on campaign success. Ryan discusses the benefits of combining influencer content with paid ads and provides tips on effective outreach to creators. He also highlights budget strategies and creative processes that help maintain authenticity while ensuring successful collaborations.

Explore what being a social media manager looks like in 2025, covering essential platforms and the importance of continuous learning. Discover how graphic design skills and strong copywriting can boost your effectiveness. Learn about managing clients' expectations and navigating negative feedback, plus the flexibility and remote nature of the job. Delve into unique earning potentials and how to balance a part-time approach, all while avoiding burnout and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Dive into the world of content creation with insights on becoming a full-time creator by 2025. Discover the importance of audio quality, editing choices, and the balance between SEO-driven videos and community engagement. Learn how brand deals can fuel your channel and why diversifying income streams is essential. From choosing a niche to managing criticism, this guide offers practical advice on maintaining motivation and avoiding burnout. Embrace the flexibility of a creator's life while fostering meaningful community connections!

Diego, co-owner of Argo Media, started in social media management in 2017 and has built a team of seven focused on real estate. He shares his journey from corporate to entrepreneurship and details their video-first service packages. Diego discusses how storytelling enhances real estate content, the importance of word-of-mouth, and strategic client acquisition practices. He emphasizes measuring client ROI with detailed reports and highlights operational tools like monday.com and AI for efficiency. His advice for budding social media managers? Treat client acquisition like a numbers game!

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Let's talk about how to make money on YouTube with low views and feeling "too old" to be a content creator.Join my free community, DOWN TO BUSINESS, to connect with me and other viewers: https://www.skool.com/down-to-business-with-latasha-5593/

Breaking down a report sharing how successful content creators actually make money! Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: ⁠https://metricool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=20250815_latasha-james_sign-up_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q3Read the full report here: https://kajabi.com/state-of-creator-commerce-25Join my free community, DOWN TO BUSINESS, to connect with me and other listeners: https://www.skool.com/down-to-business-with-latasha-5593/

Let's talk about the most underrated skill in business today: sales. I'm sharing how to sell ANYTHING from three categories: through your website, in person, and on a webinar.Join my free community, DOWN TO BUSINESS, to connect with me and other viewers: https://www.skool.com/down-to-business-with-latasha-5593/Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://metricool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=20250808_latasha-james_sign-up_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q3

Social media ads: what works today in 2025? Sharing some data from Metricool about best practices and examples for Meta ads and TikTok ads. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://metricool.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=20250801_latasha-james_sign-up_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q3Check out the full study here: https://metricool.com/social-ads-study/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=20250801_latasha-james_2025-social-ads-study_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q3