The Freelance Friday Podcast

AUDIO EXCLUSIVE due to the Social Media Marketing for Beginners series happening on YouTube (watch here) Join the YouTube Insiders to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit   My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: hey@latashajames.com

I BOUGHT A HOUSE (while self-employed)! Here's the step-by-step process I used to get approved for a mortgage as a self-employed freelancer. Thanks to Descript for sponsoring today's episode. https://www.descript.com/?lmref=wPzGLQ Join the YouTube Insiders to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join  FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit   My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: hey@latashajames.com

We've all had that experience of watching a fellow creator, musician, artist, or business owner seemingly "blow up" overnight. But in reality, that is rarely the case and there is generally much more that's gone on behind the scenes that has contributed to massive results. Here are my thoughts on gaining overnight success and how you can set yourself up to succeed. Join the YouTube Insiders to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit 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: hey@latashajames.com

Detailing my entire entrepreneurship journey from start to finish, as well as the 7 biggest lessons I learned throughout my 7-ish year freelancing journey.   *Originally aired: January 15, 2021* Watch this episode instead: https://youtu.be/6pyoEuYXuPU Have a question? Become a YouTube Member to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: hey@latashajames.com

Want to get PAID brand deals? Or maybe you want to work with influencers for your own brand. Talking all things influencer marketing with Nina Zadeh of Sidewalker Daily today! Pitching to Brands Mastercourse: https://sidewalkerdaily.lpages.co/pitching-to-brands-mastercourse-partner/ **Use code JAMESANDPARK200 to save $$$**   Sidewalker Daily on social: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SidewalkerDaily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidewalkerdaily/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sidewalkerdaily Join the YouTube Insiders to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join FREE social media manager starter kit: https://bit.ly/thesmmstarterkit 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: hey@latashajames.com

Podcasts can be a great way to nurture your audience and establish credibility in your industry. Here's how to start one, step-by-step! Watch this episode instead: https://youtu.be/w9vofCyNzs4 Become a YouTube Member to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join Links Mentioned: The Video Lab (self-paced) https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/video-content-creation  The Video Lounge (group program) https://courses.latashajames.com/bundles/the-video-lounge  Epidemic Sound http://share.epidemicsound.com/latashajames  Descript https://www.descript.com/?lmref=wPzGLQ  Shure MV7 https://amzn.to/3KTnb9E  Samson Q2U https://amzn.to/3w0BDY4  Canon 80D https://amzn.to/3FA0ZR7  Canon M6 https://amzn.to/3wrQPhh My Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelatashajames My business email: hey@latashajames.com

Growing an Instagram account from scratch - here's my progress so far! Sorry if you were here and listened to the unedited audio ahhhh, fixed as of 9am EST Watch this episode instead: https://youtu.be/S67UtSorWNs Thanks to Descript for sponsoring today's episode! Get started free: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=wPzGLQ Become a YouTube Member to take part in monthly office hours + get first access to new programs, a monthly bonus video, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFCPXdF5AtiQd8L62GkSA/join Apply to join The Video Lounge! https://courses.latashajames.com/bundles/the-video-lounge 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: hey@latashajames.com

Sharing five books that changed the way I thought about creative entrepreneurship. Steal Like an Artist The Minimalist Entrepreneur The War of Art The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F Winging It Watch this episode instead: https://youtu.be/fy-_H1wvB3E More marketing and business book recommendations: https://youtu.be/Ity3etx-YFY Join The Video Lounge Waitlist! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f9800274c31b2fa76a2a6 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: hey@latashajames.com

Personal brands - do you really need one to get a good job in social media, digital marketing, or to run a freelance business? In today's episode, I'll share my take on the ongoing debate of whether you should be more focused on your clients, or more focused on your own brand. Join The Video Lounge Waitlist! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f9800274c31b2fa76a2a6 Mentioned in today's episode: LinkedIn for Freelancers: Profile Tips - https://youtu.be/9xVaobwjcwQ LinkedIn Dos and Don'ts for Freelancers - https://youtu.be/djbkFaKf2kI 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: hey@latashajames.com

Today I'm sharing my formula for how to build a content strategy for any brand! Whether you're looking to build up your own personal/freelance brand, or you're consulting with a client who needs some help, this episode will provide you with a solid roadmap so you can get started right away! Join The Video Lounge Waitlist! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/624f9800274c31b2fa76a2a6 Mentioned in today's episode: Platform Demographics - https://sproutsocial.com/insights/new-social-media-demographics/ Answer The Public - https://answerthepublic.com/ Quora - https://www.quora.com/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/ TubeBuddy - https://www.tubebuddy.com/latasha Descript - https://www.descript.com/?lmref=wPzGLQ Instagram Reel Ideas for Business (Without Showing Your Face!) - https://youtu.be/lphk0AoOLGk 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: hey@latashajames.com