The Freelance Friday Podcast

Listen in as a step-by-step six-month roadmap unveils the path to becoming a full-time content creator. Discover the importance of a solid content strategy and how to engage your audience effectively. Dive into monetization tactics, from product offerings to brand collaborations, ensuring your content not only gains traction but also makes money. This guide is packed with actionable insights to help you along your creative journey!

Here's what's new in social media marketing for September 2024! Updates to Instagram Insights, LinkedIn is turning into TikTok, and more social media news. 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 Join the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma⁠ 

These are the three questions I ask before creating a social media for ANY brand. 5-Step Social Media Strategy Checklist: https://brave-hall-727.myflodesk.com/jifs8q5o31

Dive into a detailed plan for becoming a social media manager in just six months! Discover essential skills and a month-by-month roadmap to launch your business. Learn about the importance of networking, creating a standout portfolio, and the role of mentorship. Plus, find out how to keep client engagement high and build a recognizable brand. This journey promises to equip aspiring managers with the strategies they need for success!

Some real talk about why I closed my membership group, the state of online business, and how to reckon with entrepreneurial failure. Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Work with me 1-on-1: https://latashajames.hbportal.co/public/mentorship/1-Mentoring_Program_Details

Here are the things I wish I knew before becoming a full-time content creator, from how to monetize to choosing a content creator niche. Thanks to Riverside for sponsoring today's episode. Use code latashajames to enjoy a 15% discount any of their paid plans: https://creators.riverside.fm/LatashaJames RSVP FOR MY FREE CONTENT CREATION WORKSHOP: ⁠https://event.webinarjam.com/register/40/xk87qtmr⁠

Here's what's new in social media marketing right now, from Instagram Notes to Threads vs. politics. Today's episode is sponsored by Metricool. Download the full study here: https://metricool.com/social-media-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-social-media-study-ad-read_2024&utm_term=q2 Make sure to register for a FREE Metricool account today. Use Code LATASHA to try any Premium plan free for 30 days: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla⁠  

Social media isn't everything. Here are 7 ways I've found freelance clients WITHOUT social media marketing. 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  Mentioned:Polly Clover's article: https://www.pollycloverwrites.com/blog/marketing-without-social-media

If you're stuck with ideas or confidence when it comes to content creation, Show Your Work by Austin Kleon might help. Sharing my biggest takeaways! 🎥 WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/TsrZn9-92F4 ➡️ VIDEO CREATION WORKSHOP: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/40/xk87qtmr 📖 Show Your Work: https://amzn.to/3WgfB1Q

Are Instagram Reels still worth it? Which platform should you post short-form video content to? What days and times should you post on social media? Going through an interesting report to answer all that and more! ➡️ WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/txh56Bo0LFA ➡️ FREE CONTENT WORKSHOP WITH ME! RSVP REQUIRED: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/40/xk87qtmr Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring the Freelance Friday Podcast. Download the full study and make sure to register for a FREE Metricool account today. Use Code LATASHA to try any Premium plan free for 30 days: https://metricool.com/short-form-video-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-shortform-ad-read_2024&utm_term=q2