The Freelance Friday Podcast

From client acquisition to outsourcing here are 5 things I wish I knew before I started freelancing (part two!). Check out part one here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfUPNwaXYV4 Mentioned in the episode: - Toolbox: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smmtoolbox - Honeybook: http://share.honeybook.com/latasha - Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/c/BHANYK - Zapier: https://zapier.com/ - Trademarks Explained Episode: https://youtu.be/shMwwHKBQ_8 - Freelance Taxes (Bookkeeper vs Accountant): https://youtu.be/6bIn4quALPA - Evolved Finance Audio Course: https://evolvedfinance.com/audiocourse/ 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

Dealing with difficult client situations is never easy, but today I'll be sharing some pointers on how to find a positive resolution, plus my criteria for when it's time to consider ending a business relationship. Mentioned: Podcast - Accepting criticism for creative work https://anchor.fm/thelatashajames/episodes/29-Criticism-on-Creative-Work-e2lohv/a-a6r7a2 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

Here's my content marketing strategy for 2022, from YouTube strategy to podcast updates. Have any requests/ideas/thoughts? Leave me a comment on YouTube or send me a message @thelatashajames. Mentioned: My Substack: https://wordsarehard.substack.com/ Sponsor the show: https://latashajames.com/podcast 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

What is UGC, how you can make money from it, and why I think it's a growing segment of the online marketing space! Mentioned: - Check out my job board: https://latashajames.pallet.xyz/jobs - Soona: https://soona.co/ - Ads Library: https://www.facebook.com/ads/library/?active_status=all&ad_type=political_and_issue_ads&country=CA&media_type=all 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

If you are an aspiring content creator chances are you want to actually get paid (which for the record, there's nothing wrong with, despite anyone who makes you feel like there is). One of the ways you can do that is through brand deals or brand collaborations and today I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly that - red flags to watch for, what’s worked, and what hasn’t to help you monetize your content too!    Mentioned: Twitter Thread -  https://twitter.com/thelatashajames/status/1470607713898012675 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

My top five secrets to take your side hustle full time!    The Online Business Launch Lab - Class starts Monday, January 17th! Stop dreaming, start launching! This 8-week course is one part instructional course, one part group coaching experience, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your service biz, course, or coaching practice launched! https://www.onlinebusinesslaunchlab.com/ What to do before you quit: https://youtu.be/oWSPXU81rRQ https://youtu.be/uB3pfz7Bx2M 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

Wondering how to pay freelance taxes or what to expect if you're self-employed? Sharing my experience with freelance taxes and some tips on how to feel more prepared. Disclaimer: The information in this episode is not meant to be taken as professional advice. Contact a certified tax professional for advice for your specific situation. Links mentioned -   My Bookkeepers: https://evolvedfinance.com/  More on freelance taxes: https://youtu.be/6bIn4quALPA  A freelancer's guide to taxes via TurboTax: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/self-employment-taxes/a-freelancers-guide-to-taxes/L6ACNfKVW  W9 vs 1099 via Bench: https://bench.co/blog/tax-tips/w9-vs-1099/?blog=e6  Tax Bracket Calculator via TurboTax: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/calculators/tax-bracket/ DOORS CLOSE JANUARY 10! Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://www.onlinebusinesslaunchlab.com/ 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

Five ways I changed my business and life in a year, from health and hobbies to reading the data. Happy New Year. xx Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://www.onlinebusinesslaunchlab.com/ 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

Did you know that since March of 2020, the number of self-employed workers rose by about 500,000 to 9.44 million? Listen, there are a lot of hard things going on in the world right now, but one small silver lining is that it's never been a better time to start an online business. So if you're somebody who's thinking, you know what? 2022 is my year, I'm going to start my business, I'm going to start side hustling, I'm going to leave my day job...this is going to be the episode for you. Resources Mentioned: SMM Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUllurxaY2k7uCAlj9BrzH_3Q10dLFr_x How to create an online course step by step: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YnEmMEVCfk SMM Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUllurxaY2k7uCAlj9BrzH_3Q10dLFr_x How to create an online course step by step: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YnEmMEVCfk   *Honeybook: http://share.honeybook.com/latasha   *Thinkific: https://www.thinkific.com/?utm_source=ajourneyeast Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://www.onlinebusinesslaunchlab.com/ 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

Here's how I was able to make 5x what I made in corporate by going freelance. Breaking down all of my 2022 revenue streams and what percentage of my revenue they represent. 2020 Revenue Streams video: https://youtu.be/c0-iGyBfMSk Online Business Launch Lab™: an accelerator program for those looking to launch a new online business or revenue stream. This is one part course, one part group coaching program, and one part lab -- where you actually *do the work* to get your new service or product ready to go! Perfect for those looking to develop an online course, a service offering like social media management, design, etc., or a coaching program. Class starts January 17, 2021 -- grab your seat here! https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/online-business-launch-lab 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