The Freelance Friday Podcast

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

Listen to this before starting a YouTube channel in 2025! I've made over 800 videos on YouTube and this is what I've learned about becoming a full-time content creator. FREE VLOGGING COURSE: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/the-art-of-the-vlog

Chatting all things community management, growing a Skool group, and the importance of networking in business -- even if you're an introvert like me!Check out Dee Greene's group, Undeterred: https://www.skool.com/undeterred-free FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit

Let's talk about changing niches on YouTube, imposter syndrome, and leaving marketing for a new career. Find all links, show notes, and more here: https://youtu.be/6pZ-dahXdm0Thanks 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=20250704_latasha-james_sign-up_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q3

Let's talk about how to grow your business during slow seasons with a social media marketing strategy checklist anyone can take charge of! Take 25% all courses at https://courses.latashajames.com/ with code SUMMER25!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=20250627_latasha-james_sign-up_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q2

This email marketing mistake might be costing you. I'm sharing my email list cleaning advice, plus why I might be switching from Flodesk to Kit, and touching on some thoughts regarding influencers making business decisions for you.WORK WITH MECourses: https://courses.latashajames.comServices: https://www.latashajames.com/studioSpeaking: https://latashajames.com/speaking

Here's my business startup essentials: a complete guide of things you need to have in place before you officially start a business, from a domain name to a business plan. Thanks to Hostinger for sponsoring today's video. Use coupon code LATASHA at this link to try it out: https://hostinger.com/latasha

Let's talk about the marketing strategies that have been working for my online business so far in 2025! 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=20250606_latasha-james_sign-up_en&utm_content=audio&utm_term=q2Summer Learning Series - watch replays and sign up for the next session: https://latashajames.com/summer-learning-seriesFreelance Business Vault (bundle of all my courses): https://courses.latashajames.com/bundles/the-vaultUNDETERRED Entrepreneurs: https://www.skool.com/undeterred-free

Discover how a community manager transformed a startup into a thriving hub of over 10,000 app users through organic social media strategies. Learn about the significance of leadership roles and negotiating in freelance work. Dive into innovative tactics like leveraging influencers, educational content, and offline events to engage users. The discussion also highlights the crucial role of community management in fostering loyalty and driving brand growth, encouraging creativity and fresh approaches for freelancers.