The Freelance Friday Podcast

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

Looking back at my social media strategy for 2021. Platforms I prioritized, the ones I pressed pause on, and what my 2022 business goals are.  My YouTube Content Creation Workflow: https://youtu.be/ut8lLHpa6Q4 I Posted an Instagram Reel Every Day for a Week: https://youtu.be/dfVxhHJSFiM 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

Alex Maxwell started Earth Bonez after struggling with severe hand pain. Today, we're talking about expanding his reach through social media, working with influencers, and some reflexology tips that all entrepreneurs should know. Earth Bonez on social: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthbonez/ indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/real-hand-relief-made-easy-earth-bones#/ maxwell's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconography_1/ #BIZMAS2021 Calendar! https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/5?cid=Y19wNmpxbnR2aGh2YmFobTMwOG5oajRlZGYya0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t BIZMAS is my version of Vlogmas, which is a daily vlogging challenge that happens every December. The idea is you vlog every day December 1-24. I am going to extend the challenge to Instagram and TikTok this year and invite you to join in on one, some, or all of the days if you want to! Use the prompts provided in the calendar, or just freestyle and post using the hashtag so I can watch. 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 it is -- my SUPER DETAILED YouTube strategy and content creation workflow. How to come up with ideas, my editing workflow, thumbnail process, and so much more. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/ut8lLHpa6Q4 #BIZMAS2021 Calendar! https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/5?cid=Y19wNmpxbnR2aGh2YmFobTMwOG5oajRlZGYya0Bncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t BIZMAS is my version of Vlogmas, which is a daily vlogging challenge that happens every December. The idea is you vlog every day December 1-24. I am going to extend the challenge to Instagram and TikTok this year and invite you to join in on one, some, or all of the days if you want to! Use the prompts provided in the calendar, or just freestyle and post using the hashtag so I can watch. EQUIPMENT  Sigma 18-35mm F/1.8 DC HSM ART Lens for Canon E https://www.adorama.com/sg1835dceos.html Manfrotto - Compact Action Smart 61" Tripod - Black https://www.bestbuy.com/site/manfrotto-compact-action-smart-61-tripod-black/6244901.p Tripod Microphone Boom Stand https://amzn.to/3wETJP5 Rode VideoMic Pro+ Compact Directional On-Camera Shotgun Condenser Microphone https://amzn.to/3opunkA   SAMSON Q2U Handheld Dynamic USB Microphone Recording and Podcasting Pack https://amzn.to/3Cb6Mcl    Saramonic SR-XM1 3.5mm TRS Omnidirectional Microphone https://amzn.to/3D9NKV4   Canon EF-M 11-22mm f/4-5.6 STM Lens, Black - 7568B002 https://amzn.to/3kqdViU    Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod, Black (MTPIXI-B) https://amzn.to/3wM25oo 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

It can be hard to show up as a confident business owner when you feel like you don’t know wtf you’re doing, when you don’t see a lot of people who look like you doing what you wanna do, or when other areas of your life are out of whack. Pssst: even the most confident people have off days… I certainly have to give myself pep talks now and then! Here are a few things that have really helped me. 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