

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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Jan 12, 2024 • 43min
The Truth About the Coaching Industry w/ Eva Collins
Talking about the dark side of the coaching industry with host and creator of Why Don't You Say Something, Eva Collins. In this episode, we share tips both for those looking to coach ethically and those looking to hire a legitimate coach or educator, citing resources straight from the FTC.
WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/e127MTqwPbk
Find Eva here -
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whydontyousaysomething
Business Class: https://www.whydontyousaysomething.com/bizgroup
Website: https://whydontyousaysomething.com/
Find me here -
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thelatashajames/
Courses: https://latashajames.com/courses
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames/

Jan 10, 2024 • 7min
Why Industry Jargon Can Hurt Your Freelance Business
How do you cut out the fluff and start speaking your client's language? Sharing a few tips on deciding what industry jargon to keep and what to toss away.
Thanks to Chris Morris for submitting today's question! Chris runs Eagle's Eye Photography & Social Media and loves capturing life's moments and elevating brands with award-winning family & event photography and expert social media management & creative services: https://www.facebook.com/ctmorris
Want to be featured on a future episode? Submit your question or story here: https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature
Today's sponsor -
Learn more about the Social Media Management Accelerator here: https://latashajames.com/smma

Jan 8, 2024 • 8min
How to Get Your First Client feat. Madelyn Victoria
Welcome to First Client/Last Client. This segment will uncover the different ways of finding freelance clients whether you're first starting out, or starting to command authority and raise those rates!
This week's guest is Madelyn of Madelyn Victoria Co.
Find Madelyn online: madelynvictoriaco.com or on Instagram: @madelynvictoriaco.
To tell your First Client/Last Client story, click here.
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Jan 5, 2024 • 24min
[What's New In Social?] Threads Comes to the EU, Peloton Takes Over TikTok, and X Reinstates a Controversial Account
What's new in social media marketing for January 2024? Threads improves account deletion process, TikTok Shop is raising seller fees, and a new social media law in Ohio goes into effect.
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
Get freelance support in the Freelance Friday Club: https://freelancefriday.club/
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Jan 3, 2024 • 8min
Getting Started With Passive Income
Let's talk passive income!
Kenna owns a social media agency and wants to get started earning passive income. She doesn't have a huge following just yet and isn't sure a course is the right way to get started, but I think building a passive income stream is still totally possible!
In this minisode, we'll discuss two passive income options that are small creator friendly, from affiliate income to high-yield savings.
Thanks to Kenna for participating in this episode. Follow Kenna @soshcollective on Instagram.
Want to be featured on a future episode of the podcast? Submit your question or story here: https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature
Mentioned in this episode -
Freelance Friday Club: https://freelancefriday.club/
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Jan 1, 2024 • 9min
How to Plan Your Best Year Ever
Let's talk New Year goal setting! Follow my template for freelance business success that's based on your own goals and values, not someone else's.
WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/0SXAUnkvrcM
Mentioned in this episode -
Freelance Friday Club: https://freelancefriday.club/
FREE Freelance Fresh Start Template: https://brave-hall-727.myflodesk.com/m2ohpb4psc
Want to be featured on a future episode of the podcast? Submit your question or story here: https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature

Dec 29, 2023 • 15min
How to Make Money Being Creative in 2024
Want to make a full-time living as a content creator in 2024? Here are my predictions for the creator economy: will influencer marketing thrive or stagnate?
WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/uTWVaupZl5k
Check out @Uscreen: https://www.uscreen.tv/request-demo/?utm_category=marketing&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=latasha Thanks to Uscreen for sponsoring today's episode.
Other resources mentioned -
Social Media Management Accelerator Waitlist: https://latashajames.com/smma
Apply to be an affiliate for my programs: https://forms.gle/EGE9dWcZj9N7B2Tn7

Dec 22, 2023 • 23min
How to Create a Social Media Strategy for 2024 Step by Step
Here's how to create a social media strategy for 2024!
WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/45vj4nsSv_s
Check out Metricool's 2023 Social Media Networks Study: https://metricool.com/social-network-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=social_media_en&utm_term=q3
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
Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma
Find me here!
My courses: https://latashajames.com/courses
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames
TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames

Dec 15, 2023 • 23min
My 7 Income Streams as a Content Creator
Breaking down my 7 streams of income! Here are some ways you can make a living as a full-time content creator.
WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/bw9e68DxXuc
Check out @Uscreen: https://www.uscreen.tv/request-demo/?utm_category=marketing&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=latasha Thanks to Uscreen for sponsoring today's video.
Other resources mentioned -
Social Media Management Accelerator Waitlist: https://latashajames.com/smma
Be a guest on the podcast: https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature
Social Media Marketing World (affiliate link): https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/smmworld/?sme=210

Dec 8, 2023 • 17min
How I’m Changing My Podcast Strategy in 2024
WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/9bnzppKfLXA
Be a guest on my podcast in 2024! https://latashajames.com/podcast-feature
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
Want to start a podcast in 2024? Check out my step-by-step guide: https://www.mzed.com/courses/how-to-start-a-podcast?tap_a=17272-420962&tap_s=4294101-dabdc8
Find me here!
My courses: https://latashajames.com/courses
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/latmichjam?sub_confirmation=1
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thelatashajames
Twitter: http://twitter.com/thelatashajames
TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@thelatashajames