THE PODCAST IS BACK! If you are already working as a social media manager but just need to amp things up a bit to become fully booked, this is the episode for you. JOIN the Freelance Friday Club for monthly group calls, masterclasses, and on-demand access to dozens of resources and trainings (50% off): http://bit.ly/ffclub50 resources mentioned How to Become a SMM: https://youtu.be/FUiX8-xByO4 Niche List by Brian David Hall: https://gumroad.com/l/niche-list 50% off HoneyBook: http://share.honeyb...
Jun 18, 2021•31 min•Season 6Ep. 143
In this social media manager Q&A, we're talking about what goes into a $1000 social media package, how to find clients, and what a sales funnel is. My NEW (updated) course is here! Get my step by step guide on becoming a freelance social media manager: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/ajourneysocial 50% off HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/latashajames courses: http://courses.latashajames.com membership: freelancefridayclub.mn.co instagram: @thelatashajames http://instagram.com/...
May 21, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 140
Free live class for freelance social media managers on May 17, 2021! RSVP here to save your spot: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/609c42a60ae01059ca3f746b 50% off HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/latashajames courses: http://courses.latashajames.com membership: freelancefridayclub.mn.co instagram: @thelatashajames http://instagram.com/thelatashajames twitter: @thelatashajames http://twitter.com/thelatashajames...
May 14, 2021•18 min•Season 5Ep. 139
Freelancers: should you fire your client? Learn these client red flags and how to address them, because unfortunately, not every client relationship works out. Have you ever had to fire a client? Tweet credit! https://twitter.com/shl/status/1367928975176044545 My courses: https://courses.latashajames.com/ Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelatashajames Be sure to rate and review th...
May 07, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 138
Sharing my online business blueprint: how I reach my income goals using multiple revenue streams and strategies. NO shady sales tactics or get rich quick vibes here. Download: Free monthly revenue tracker https://view.flodesk.com/pages/608b298699645ee32ae1762e My courses: https://courses.latashajames.com/ Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelatashajames Be sure to rate and review th...
Apr 30, 2021•24 min•Season 5Ep. 137
The wedding industry is huge! Sharing social media marketing tips for wedding professionals like venues, wedding photographers, florists, caterers, and the social media managers that support them. Get more advice marketing advice for wedding professionals in this video: https://youtu.be/JmGab-zAA6M MEET NINA I Do Wedding Marketing Website: https://www.idoweddingmarketing.com I Do Wedding Marketing Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idoweddingmarketing Nina's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtub...
Apr 26, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 136
When do you need a coach? Do you REALLY need one? And how do you ethically sell coaching services? Discussing all that and more. I also found this Instagram post to be very insightful: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNKteVVl4MW/ Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelatashajames Be sure to rate and review the show on iTunes! If you'd like a shoutout on a future episode, screenshot your r...
Apr 23, 2021•22 min•Season 5Ep. 135
Social proof is a MUST if you want to market your business online. From testimonials to Google reviews, let's discuss the different forms of social proof you can use to build your online business! Get 50% off HoneyBook: http://share.honeybook.com/latashajames How to Add a Business to Google Maps Without an Address: https://smallbusiness.chron.com/add-business-google-maps-address-59973.html Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thel...
Apr 16, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 134
Make money online fast to boost your business with these revenue generating ideas! Hosting a masterclass, selling a digital product, and more are all great ways to add revenue streams to your business and give you a quick cash injection. Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelatashajames Be sure to rate and review the show on iTunes! If you'd like a shoutout on a future episode, scree...
Apr 09, 2021•22 min•Season 5Ep. 133
Let's talk about quitting your job to start your business... a steady paycheck, salary and benefits... will you regret leaving that? Sharing my business regrets and motivation here! Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelatashajames Be sure to rate and review the show on iTunes! If you'd like a shoutout on a future episode, screenshot your review and send it to me via Instagram DM @th...
Apr 02, 2021•21 min•Season 5Ep. 132
When should you quit your job to start a business? Consider your exit plan, emergency fund, healthcare, and more. Business Plan Template https://www.sba.gov/business-guide/plan-your-business/write-your-business-plan Health Insurance Plans for Freelancers https://www.freelancersunion.org/insurance/health/ The Tools I Use to Run My Social Media Management Business https://youtu.be/co-0JqCpoks How Much Should Your Emergency Fund Be? https://youtu.be/CRqx3g6a6q0 Freelance Taxes: What You Need to Kno...
Mar 26, 2021•19 min•Season 5Ep. 131
What is a personal brand? How do you create a personal brand? And why do you need a personal brand? Answering all that and sharing 5 tips for creating a personal brand in today's episode! MENTIONED: Video of this Episode: https://youtu.be/rdt3NhotP4A The Freelance Friday Club: https://freelancefridayclub.mn.co/ HARO: https://www.helpareporter.com/ Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: https://twitter.com/th...
Mar 19, 2021•26 min•Season 5Ep. 130
Can you become a social media manager with NO experience like some Internet gurus claim? Today I'm sharing HOW TO GET social media management experience... instead of selling something that you can't deliver on. MENTIONED: Enroll in The Social Media Management Accelerator: http://smmaccelerator.com/ My Entrepreneurial Journey: https://youtu.be/6pyoEuYXuPU How to Find Clients Using Facebook Groups: https://youtu.be/3IfICiadBR8 Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Inst...
Mar 05, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 129
I've previously shared how to CREATE an online course, so let's talk about HOW TO SELL an online course! Taking you behind the scenes of my latest course launch and sharing my online course marketing and selling advice. MENTIONED: How to Create an Online Course Step-by-Step https://youtu.be/7YnEmMEVCfk Behind the Scenes of a 5-Figure Launch https://youtu.be/1EqIh73LSJg Pricing for Freelancers Work Session https://youtu.be/fYqknaOMH1s Big Manta Digital https://bigmanta.com/ Keep up with me here: ...
Feb 26, 2021•24 min•Season 5Ep. 128
The Social Media Management Accelerator is OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT! Save your spot (limited to the first 100 students) here: http://smmaccelerator.com/ The Freelance Friday Club is an ongoing member group which features monthly masterminds, monthly live Q&As, monthly masterclasses, and a daily support forum with dozens of other inspiring service providers and freelancers: https://freelancefridayclub.mn.co/ 1:1 coaching is currently CLOSED, but you can submit an application if you feel you'll be ...
Feb 19, 2021•22 min•Season 5Ep. 127
This is how I've turned my followers into customers, and why I don't believe you need millions of followers to make an impact with your business. MENTIONED: Wait list for the Social Media Management Accelerator is OPEN! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/601cb3436d3ef2ef3e3c060a Ep. 64 - 1000 True Fans: https://latashajames.com/podcast/64 Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelatashajames...
Feb 12, 2021•22 min•Season 5Ep. 126
Sharing my thoughts on Clubhouse, tips for raising your rates, and my advice for working with family as a freelancer. Join me on Clubhouse on 2/5 at 9am EST: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/m21EqX36 Social Media Management Accelerator WAIT LIST is open! Get notifications when the program is ready to accept students: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/601cb3436d3ef2ef3e3c060a Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames Twi...
Feb 05, 2021•42 min•Season 5Ep. 125
Wondering how to find clients using Facebook groups? Here's how to find clients for social media marketing or any other freelance hustle! Thanks to Alex for suggesting this topic and sending links to her favorite Facebook groups: https://www.instagram.com/remotelyalex/ Templates Mentioned: The Social Media Management Toolbox http://socialmediamanagementtoolbox.com Groups Mentioned: Freelancing Females Societygal Women Helping Women Entrepreneurs Virtual Assistant Savvies Keep up with me here: Yo...
Jan 29, 2021•25 min•Season 5Ep. 124
Are you balancing a side hustle AND a full-time job? Here are my side hustle tips, (coming from someone who had a side hustle for YEARS before diving into full-time entrepreneurship.) MENTIONED: My Second (Just for Fun) Channel: https://www.youtube.com/luxvlogtv Twitter thread mentioned: https://twitter.com/businessbarista/status/1345517232789585920 How to Start a Business in 2021: https://youtu.be/FHzxUXDSRGQ The Tools I Use to Run My Social Media Management Business: https://youtu.be/co-0JqCpo...
Jan 22, 2021•22 min•Season 5Ep. 123
Telling my full entrepreneurial story, from starting as a freelance blogger to running a successful marketing and online education business! MENTIONED: Leave me a voice note to be featured on an upcoming episode https://anchor.fm/thelatashajames/message All the Jobs I Had Before Becoming a Freelance Social Media Manager https://youtu.be/lxqvYysUFSE Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: https://twitter.com/t...
Jan 15, 2021•35 min•Season 5Ep. 122
Considering building a team for your freelance business? Here are my tips for how to hire freelancers and when to hire them so you can give yourself a promotion! Episode Mentioned - Mistakes I Made as a Boss: http://latashajames.com/podcast/15 JOIN the Freelance Friday Club for one-on-one support, group chats, and monthly masterclasses: http://freelancefriday.club/ Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelatashajames Twitter: http...
Jan 08, 2021•23 min•Season 5Ep. 121
As a social media manager or online business owner, how do we know when to pause posts or when to create a heartfelt brand messages? Here's how to avoid blunders managing social media accounts and use proper crisis management, plus a chat on toxic positivity and why sometimes ignoring major issues can be harmful. Mentioned - Should You Sell During a Crisis? [video]: https://youtu.be/83xOe2XGcng Keep up with me here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/latmichjam Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
Jan 08, 2021•20 min
These are the five habits I'm changing in 2021, from sticking to a weekly routine for my business to adjusting my sleep schedule! What are your goals for the New Year?
Jan 01, 2021•22 min
I'm sharing how to start a business in 2021 for under $500 for most industries!
Dec 18, 2020•28 min
These are the hardest lessons I've learned about entrepreneurship, from my thoughts on work life balance to cultivating a community that supports you.
Dec 11, 2020•21 min
If you've just got your first social media management client or social media management job, this is the episode for you.
Dec 04, 2020•23 min
Competition on social media holds a lot of new freelancers and content creators back. Here's how to stop comparing yourself to others, and how to find your own confidence!
Nov 27, 2020•21 min
Sharing my end of year checklist for freelancers, from updating your website to preparing your financials.
Nov 20, 2020•20 min
Opening up about my cost of doing business and which tools I use to run my social media management business?
Nov 13, 2020•24 min
Here is how you can make the most of the pre-launch, launch, and post-launch phases of getting a digital product out into the world.
Nov 06, 2020•27 min
