The Freelance Friday Podcast

Social media marketing is changing FAST -- let's talk about what's new. From a 14 hour TikTok ban to Meta's community notes, I'll share my thoughts on where the industry is headed. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: ⁠https://my.mtr.cool/astrla⁠  Other Links: My Substack https://wordsarehard.substack.com/ Flodesk (14 Day Free Trial) https://partners.flodesk.com/latasha Video Creator Collective https://latashajames.com/video-creator-collective Let's chat about your content ideas + my content studio! https://latashajames.hbportal.co/schedule/5fb8878d8d71f271819b0c90 Join the Social Media Management Accelerator https://latashajames.com/smma

Let's talk about how to make money as a UGC creator with Social Media Management Accelerator alum Valeria Desousa of The Social Sea! Join the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/y4ouj252zO4  All Valeria's Links ⬇️ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/valeriedesousa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myclaraoceans/ Email: hello@thesocialsea.ca Stanstore: https://stan.store/thesocialsea

Discover the art of crafting happy social media client relationships for the future. Empathy takes center stage as a key ingredient in building loyalty. Explore strategies for effective onboarding and open communication that keep clients satisfied. Learn the importance of nurturing long-term partnerships and handling pricing with care. Thoughtful gestures can create a standout experience that clients truly appreciate. Tune in for insights that will elevate your freelance game!

Dive into the financial realities of being a full-time content creator, exploring the importance of diverse income sources like sponsorships. Hear honest insights about personal earnings and strategies for growth in 2025. Discover the challenges that aspiring YouTubers face with AdSense and learn how to build a sustainable income. This episode offers valuable resources and tips for creating a thriving creative business.

Unlock the secret to achieving big business goals with the 12-Week Year framework. Learn how to navigate the emotional rollercoaster that comes with goal-setting, from excitement to obstacles. Discover practical tips for accountability and the power of peer support to track your progress. Master time management by prioritizing high-value tasks and minimizing distractions. Stay focused on your core objectives while remaining open to new opportunities, all backed by community support for the journey ahead.

Repurposing content is not only for long-form to short-form content. You can also repurpose TikToks to make them live longer in case of a TikTok ban! Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: ⁠https://my.mtr.cool/astrla⁠  Check out for a special episode about the TikTok ban coming out on Monday: https://open.spotify.com/show/71qL7KmmH2cLQDmDNCtsEK Also Mentioned - Castmagic: https://get.castmagic.io/g087lw4xoruo Join my membership: https://latashajames.com/join

Breaking down my 7 freelance revenue streams and some overall trends I've observed this year in the online business space. VISION BOARDING WORKSHOP: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/44/vq0xouv5 WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/ob3wKm3GUuQ

These are my social media marketing predictions for 2025, from the TikTok ban to an increase in long-form content. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/2u9RhjKe9Sg Say hello! YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thelatashajames⁠ Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@thelatashajames⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/thelatashajames⁠ Web: ⁠http://socialmediamanagementtoolbox.com/

Sharing all the tools and equipment you need to become a successful content creator! Shop all of my equipment here: https://amzn.to/3petu2v Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: ⁠https://my.mtr.cool/astrla⁠ WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/FXPL2ddI3rI

Discover groundbreaking strategies for TikTok growth in 2025 using insights from new data. Learn which post formats and video lengths drive the most engagement. It turns out, fewer but richer and longer videos can outperform the trend of frequent short ones. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their TikTok game!