

The Freelance Friday Podcast
Latasha James
An inside look at the world of freelancing, featuring tips, tricks, and interviews with people who are doing it right.
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Apr 1, 2022 • 19min
How I get it all done (productivity secrets)
Sharing my best productivity secrets and how I keep all aspects of my business running, even during the busiest of times.
** Enrollment for the Social Media Management Accelerator ENDS THIS WEEKEND, secure your spot now! https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma
Mentioned in today's episode:
- Calendar blocking video: https://youtu.be/KyTgnchZeQo
- The Secret to Being a Succesful Freelancer (6-figure freelancer) video: https://youtu.be/H6hKNsK8J84
- Focusmate: www.focusmate.com
- Freelance Friday Club: https://www.freelancefriday.club/
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

Mar 25, 2022 • 24min
Answering Your Questions! My Book, Social Media Manager vs. Community Manager, Copywriting Tips, & Future Plans
What's the difference between a social media manager and a community manager? Best copywriting resources? Book launch details? Let's hop into all things freelancing and social media management - from copywriting tools, to lead generation, plus a few fun personal Qs.
Mentioned in today's episode:
- Writing updates: https://wordsarehard.substack.com/
- The Copywriter's Handbook: https://amzn.to/3wbmvWd
- Terry Schilling episode: https://anchor.fm/thelatashajames/episodes/Terry-Schillings-Freelance-Journey-eojbrr/a-a49d7ih
- Grammarly: www.grammarly.com
- Cheri Cobb SMMA Stories Interview: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbQLguQp459/
- Copy AI: www.copy.ai
Social Media Management Accelerator DOORS ARE CLOSING SOON! Save your seat here: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma
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

Mar 18, 2022 • 20min
If I were launching my first digital product today...
I've sold thousands of units of different digital products ranging from template packs to evergreen courses, to cohort-based courses and I have learned a thing or two over the years! I have a lot to share on this topic and I'm really excited to dive into it with you in today's episode.
Mentioned in today's episode:
- Metricool 30 days free with code LATASHA
- https://my.mtr.cool/astrla
- BEST Social Media Scheduler for Social Media Managers & Creators (Metricool walkthrough video) - https://youtu.be/wqliPMl00U4
- Flodesk (50% off link!) - https://flodesk.com/c/BHANYK
- Canva - https://www.canva.com/q/pro/?irgwc=1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=James%20%2B%20Park%20LLC&clickId=QzcR6fxepxyIWgq3nK2jWxo7UkGzMh3Ue3XgQ00&v=1
- Thinkific: https://try.thinkific.com/build-latasha
Social Media Management Accelerator DOORS ARE OPEN! Save your seat here: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma
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

Mar 11, 2022 • 20min
Some Social Media News: 10 Minute TikToks + Podcasts on YouTube?
Feeling overwhelmed with all the platform updates, multiple content forms, and trying to figure out what to prioritize where? Because same! I know that if I'm struggling with these decisions and platforms, a lot of you who are newer in your journeys are likely struggling with the same thing. So let's break it down and talk about some social news!
Social Media Management Accelerator DOORS ARE OPEN! Save your seat here: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma
Mentioned in today's episode:
Hank Green's video
https://youtu.be/bMzpGNr-EX8
Video Creators' video
https://youtu.be/4q7x_cpn1n4
Twitter Thread
https://twitter.com/thelatashajames/status/1500375475121704960
How I produce my video podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOyvs4iCu2g
Camera - Canon EOS M50
https://amzn.to/3hZOIds
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

Mar 4, 2022 • 20min
How to Offboard Your Clients
Here's how to seamlessly offboard your clients as a social media manager (or any type of freelancer, really)! Plus, Social Media Management Accelerator DOORS ARE OPEN! Save your seat here: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smma
Free Social Media Manager Class on March 7: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/620d77cbd328ec5152cf0673
Onboarding Process video: https://youtu.be/tbkFzDsgCqQ
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

Feb 25, 2022 • 24min
How I'd Become a Content Creator Today
YouTube and content marketing is my best tip for lead generation! Here's how I'd start a content marketing strategy in 2022 and what I would do if I were just getting started now.
Mentioned in the episode:
YouTube Cheat Sheet Download: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/621807b0a41d78f73c501242
MM SToolbox: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/smmtoolbox
Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=wPzGLQ
WTF is a sales funnel? (Lead magnets/Freebies): https://youtu.be/1fXBfS2wqbk
YouTube income report: https://youtu.be/jrlBQMLfqCg
Hootsuite 2022 Social Dimensions https://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-image-sizes-guide/#:~:text=Landscape%3A%201080%20x%20566%20pixels,1.91%3A1%20and%204%3A5
Flodesk: https://flodesk.com/c/BHANYK
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

Feb 18, 2022 • 17min
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Freelancing (Part 2)
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

Feb 11, 2022 • 20min
How to handle difficult clients
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

Feb 4, 2022 • 17min
How I'm changing my content marketing strategy for 2022
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

Jan 28, 2022 • 22min
UGC Content Creation | What is it and how you can make $$$
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