An inside look at the world of freelancing, featuring tips, tricks, and interviews with people who are doing it right. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
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Lacy Johnson has been a resident of North Minneapolis for over 40 years. He believes the community and its people are among the best in Minnesota. Join him as he talks business, ideas, and family with some of the country's most successful entrepreneurs.
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Sit back, relax, and DON'T pour yourself a glass of Jones Juice as your hosts, Brooke Gaddy and Alyssa George, comedically discuss the horrors of the true crime world involving heinous murders, twisted conspiracies, and your favorite spooky ghost stories!
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Debt, fear, relationships, the children, your health, work - When you want to give up, and you need courage to continue, Take Heart and tune in to The Conversations on Courage Podcast as RJ Jackson writes her signature message on your heart - "You don't have to live where you are dying and you don't have to die where you are living." Every show is a guaranteed opportunity to be informed, inspired, and encouraged to find the courage you need to succeed at home, work, and in your business.
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How to Grow on Instagram Right Now (According to Science)
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Here's what's new on Instagram right now, and how to REALLY grow in 2024! Check out the full 2024 Instagram study here: https://metricool.com/instagram-research-study/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=latasha-ig-study-podcast-ad-read_2024&utm_term=q3 Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on …
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So You Want to Become a Social Media Manager?
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Thanks to Riverside for sponsoring today's episode! Visit https://creators.riverside.fm/LatashaJames and use code latashajames for 15% off your individual plan! Join me inside the Social Media Management Accelerator! https://latashajames.com/smma --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support…
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My 6 Month Plan to Becoming a Full-Time Content Creator
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This is my step-by-step 6 month plan for anyone looking to become a full-time content creator!Thanks to ActiveCampaign for sponsoring today's episode. Try them free for 14 days here: https://www.activecampaign.com/free?_r=73K2JM5P --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support…
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What's New In Social Media Marketing for September 2024?
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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 Accelerato…
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How to create a social media strategy for ANY brand
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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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelatashajames/support
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My 6 Month Plan to Becoming a BOOKED OUT Social Media Manager
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Here's my plan for becoming a social media manager with a full client load in 6 months or so! JOIN the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma 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 Try HoneyBook FREE for 7 day…
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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 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti…
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Becoming a Full Time Content Creator: What I Wish I Knew Before Starting
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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: ht…
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What's New In Social Media Marketing Right Now? August 2024
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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 regist…
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7 Ways to Get Clients WITHOUT Social Media
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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…
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Stuck When It Comes to Content Creation? This Might Help.
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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 --- Support this podcast:…
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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/re…
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What's New In Social: TikTok Launches an Instagram Competitor and Threads Enters the Fediverse
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Here's what's new in social media marketing right now, from Threads releasing their API to TikTok creating an Instagram rival called Whee. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/7yWThUzXhwk Today's episode is sponsored by Metricool. Download the full study on the Metricool blog from the link in the description and make sure to register for a FRE…
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast with special guest AK Kamara
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast with special guest AK Kamara Hello everyone! This is a highly anticipated interview tonight! We have the powerhouse man... AK Kamara. A man of many resources and always doing something great for his community. He goes state to state helping others do great things for their communities as well. Tune in and let me know what y…
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Q&A: Creating a Social Media Management Offer, On-Site Content Creation Days, & More
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Happy Freelance Friday! Answering your social media management, content creation, and freelancing questions from how to create a social media management package to how to organize an on-site content creation day and more. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/JpHtIAqQZ_4 Mentioned: https://evolvedfinance.com/audio-course/ 0:00 - Hello 0:37 - Co…
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The Secret to Consistent Content Creation
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My honest secret to consistent content creation is to stop making excuses about creating. We can always have better equipment, more confidence, or a prettier face, but sometimes you've just gotta show up. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/vdmQp6jJjp8 Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's video! Get 30 days free on any of their Premium …
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What's New In Social Media Marketing Right Now? June 2024
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Here's what's new in social media marketing right now for June 2024, from more Instagram feature updates to Threads changing to a tweetdeck style home feed. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode! Use code LATASHA for 30 days free on any PREMIUM plan. https://metricool.com/?utm_source=latasha-podcast&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=…
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My Favorite FREE Social Media Schedulers, Ranked
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Comparing five of the most popular FREE social media scheduling tools and sharing my favorites! From Meta Business Suite to Tailwind, Planable to Metricool, I'm sharing the pros and cons of each social media tool and which one comes out on top. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/IpBF0mS4iTU Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode!…
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Getting Your First Social Media Client, Niching Down, and Hiring a Team
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Chatting with one of my students about his first year as a social media manager. We talk about how to get your first client, what's working on social media right now, choosing a niche, and so much more. Say hi to Ben Oliveto here! https://www.instagram.com/blinkslow_marketing/ Join the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/s…
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5 Things I Learned About Earning More as a Content Creator This Week
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Sharing five game-changing pieces of content creation advice I learned from top-earning content creators at the Content Entrepreneur Expo this week! WATCH this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H-vrgY9K2NU Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.co…
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What's Actually Working on Instagram Right Now? May 2024 Updates!
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Instagram released a ton of updates for spring 2024 -- let's chat about Meta AI, Threads bonuses, and what's actually working on Instagram right now.Social Media Management Accelerator is enrolling for May! https://latashajames.com/smma All of my links: https://latashajames.com/links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…
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TikTok Ban Explained: What Social Media Pros Should Know
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The TikTok ban has officially been signed into law. Here's everything social media managers and content creators need to know, including timing of the TikTok ban, how to pivot your audience, communicate with clients about it. The TikTok ban has officially been signed into law. Here's everything social media managers and content creators need to kno…
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Social Media Manager Q&A | How I'd Become a Social Media Manager in 2024 and more
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SMMA Open House on 4-24-24: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/36/r9qx4bvm Learn more about the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma 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 resources mentioned: Honey…
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Solopreneur vs. Entrepreneur: Pros, Cons, and My Journey
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Here are the pros and cons of hiring a team vs. working as a solopreneur, based on my experience being a freelance social media manager, having a team of 7, and being a solo content creator. After reading Paul Jarvis' "Company of One", I thought we should discuss! Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode.Get 30 days free on any Metricool pla…
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Social Media is Fake. What I Really Struggle with as an Entrepreneur:
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Is social media a highlight reel -- and SHOULD it be? Sharing my thoughts + some of the things I struggle with in life and entrepreneurship. Gentle warning that some mental health topics are discussed, so please protect yours! FREE email marketing course starts April 15, 2024! Register here: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/email-is-for-eve…
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The Process I Follow to Get Results for Social Media Management Clients
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The Social Media Management Toolbox for Notion is here!!! Take 50% off - no code needed + get free access to onboarding call and freelance rate calculator: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/notion-toolbox Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr…
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Let's Talk Influencer Marketing: Sponsorships, Brand Deals, and Career Options
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Let's chat - this is the truth about sponsorships, brand deals, and how to make money as a content creator. FREE How to Get Brand Deals LIVE CLASS: https://sidewalkerdaily.lpages.co/how-to-land-paid-brand-deals-latashajames/ Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode! Check out their LinkedIn study and use code LATASHA for 30 days free on a…
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Self-Promotion Still Feels Icky to Me (but we've gotta get over it)
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Selling, showing up, and sharing to a public audience doesn't come naturally to everyone, including me. Here's how I've learned to serve, not sell, and self-promote without the sleaze. The Social Media Management Toolbox for Notion is 50% off till 3/31/24! Check it out: https://courses.latashajames.com/ Let me know what you think of this episode on…
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My Client Booking Process Explained: Portfolios, Case Studies, Proposals, and Beyond
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AHHHH! The Social Media Management Toolbox for Notion is finally here!!! Take 50% off - no code needed till 3/31/24 + get free access to an onboarding call and freelance rate calculator: https://courses.latashajames.com/courses/notion-toolbox Mentioned: HoneyBook - take 50% off for a year (affiliate): http://share.honeybook.com/latasha Find me here…
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast with Andrew Klavan on Capitalism
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This is an episode of the Lacy Johnson Podcast with a collage of interviews and thoughts from Andrew Klavan about capitalism. #andrewklavan #lacyjohnson #TheLacyJohnsonPodcast #capitalism #americandream #interview #podcast #minneapolisBy Bright Lights
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Social Media Moderation May Change Forever... What's New in Social Media Marketing, March 2024
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Here's what's new in social media marketing for March 2024: another TikTok ban, editing comes to Instagram DMs, and social media moderation could change forever. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/nqgghKRkbjw Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://…
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast - Does The Black Community Still Have Hope?
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast - Does The Black Community Still Have Hope? #blackexcellence #Blackhistorymonth2024 #TheLacyJohnPodcast #newpodcast #MinneapolisBy Bright Lights
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast with words from Thomas Sowell
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast with words from #ThomasSowell and more! #BlackHistoryMonth #SpecialBy Bright Lights
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Tools I'm Using & LOSING for My Freelance Business
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Exposing how much it costs to run my social media management and content creation business, plus all the tools it takes to do so! Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla Check out all the tools mentioned here: https://latashajames.com/to…
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast - Black Conservatives Speak Out
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast - Black Conservatives Speak Out featuring views from #GlenLoury #BobWoodson #IanRowe and #ThomasSowellBy Bright Lights
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Biggest Social Media Trends for 2024 (Social Media Marketing World Recap)
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These are the biggest social media trends for 2024 - according to social media managers (and other Social Media Marketing World 2024 attendees)! WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/ETILO49UHvQ People Featured: Valeria Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesocialsea Website - https://www.thesocialsea.ca/ Anniston Instagram - https://www.ins…
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The Lacy Johnson Podcast - Thoughts on Black History Month
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Building a Creator Business in 2024: New Report feat. Top Creators' Advice
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YES, it is possible to make $100,000 as a YouTuber or content creator in 2024. Here's advice from many six-figure content creators, thanks to a recent study from Kajabi. WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/g0wMBasgsfo Thanks to Munch for sponsoring today's episode. Get started here: https://www.getmunch.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=vide…
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TikTok vs. Universal Music Group & Instagram Turns Off Read Receipts: What's New In Social, February 2024
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Here's what's new in social media marketing right now: UMG pulled music from TikTok, Threads is testing bookmarks, and Instagram turned off read receipts. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring this video. Get 30 days free on any Metricool plan with code LATASHA using this link: https://my.mtr.cool/astrla My New LinkedIn Newsletter, "The Age of Autho…
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What should freelancers do during slow seasons? How can they know when to pivot? I'm hosting a free SMMA Open House this week: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/34/klw1ru2y Learn more about the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Thanks to Madelyn of Madelyn Victoria Co. for this question. Find Madeline here: Webs…
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How to Offer Video Content to Clients w/ Leah of Jar of Stars Creative
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Should you offer social media management or content creation to your freelance clients? According to Leah of Jar of Stars Creative (and me!), the answer could be... why not both? Interested in following Leah's social media marketing journey? I'm hosting a free SMMA Open House next week: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/34/klw1ru2y Thanks to Mu…
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Why is everyone quitting YouTube? Here's my perspective.If you come here for advice, this one doesn’t have a concrete lesson or takeaway. Just my personal feelings on the state of YouTube. Thanks for being here. WATCH this video + see links to other videos mentioned: https://youtu.be/s-Yd-UwSiyk Social Media Management Accelerator Early Bird is ope…
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Here's how to get paid to travel as a freelancer and everything you need to know about travel-related business expenses, invoicing, and more. Thanks to Metricool for sponsoring today's episode. If you're looking for a social media management tool to take your socials to the next level, use code LATASHA to try any of their Premium plans 30 days for …
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From $5/hour to $2000 Packages with Virtual Joy
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Joy Aliba Edumu is the founder of Virtual Joy, which helps business owners and entrepreneurs in the aspects of administrative work, social media management and podcast management. Her first client paid just $5/hour, and she now has packages up to $2000/month! What an upgrade. 🙌🏽 In this episode, you'll learn: When taking a low hourly rate can be a …
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What Social Media Managers Need to Make it in 2024
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These are the skills I think social media managers need in 2024. Thanks to Munch for sponsoring today's episode. Get started here: https://www.getmunch.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=FreelanceFriday_0124&utm_id=FreelanceFriday_0124 WATCH this episode here: https://youtu.be/-bhkVlOnmwg FREE social media manager starter kit: htt…
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Healthy Habits for Internet People: Committing to and Maintaining Your Goals
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Sharing three business and social media-related habits I've managed to keep up with so far this year, plus the three things that help me maintain healthy habits. Join the Freelance Friday Club: https://freelancefriday.club/ Join the Social Media Management Accelerator: https://latashajames.com/smma Find me on - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the…
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Outsourcing: What to Budget and Where to Find Freelancers
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Mary Grace is ready to outsource, but has two important questions to answer first: 1) how much can I afford to spend on freelancers? and 2) where should I find them? Mary Grace is the founder of MGRAE MEDIA, which help[s small businesses owners save time by taking social media off their hands! MGRAE MEDIA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/mgraeme…
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The Truth About the Coaching Industry w/ Eva Collins
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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 …
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Why Industry Jargon Can Hurt Your Freelance Business
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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…
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How to Get Your First Client feat. Madelyn Victoria
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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 you…
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