Highs & Lows of Freelancing (an honest update)

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Sharing an honest business update and talking about the highs & lows of freelancing in today's episode.
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0:00 - invite
3:34 - scope creep and client issues
5:23 - new offer, new purpose
8:23 - new hires
10:00 - youtube revenue issue
12:08 - updated youtube strategy
14:29 - failure, quarterly planning, & perspective
17:30 - book update
18:40 - more on my team
19:15 - updating plans
20:20 - staying motivated
21:19 - taking time off
23:03 - how to edit creatively
23:54 - planning ahead
25:03 - biggest operational fail
26:19 - best sponsor experience
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@theinfinitespin Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love some raw honesty about the industry like this! Thank you and keep it coming, you're always so helpful!

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! 🙌🏽

@Mv3Trader Жыл бұрын

Creatively, the thing I struggle with the most is having so many ideas for projects but not having someone or a team to help bring them to life. It gets so overwhelming that it's almost impossible to just focus on one. I haven't done any research on this, I'm sure its a thing already, but I've thought about how useful it would be to have an agency that helps creators like myself put together a team to help them with their projects. The introverted side of my creativity makes hiring people feel harder than working on all these project ideas myself. 😂

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Ahh that's really interesting and such a good point! Have you heard of the platform YT Jobs? I think it's ytjobs [dot] co. Specializes in freelancers for creators! But a done-for-you placement agency could be even better.

@brittanyadays Жыл бұрын

Here to saw that you're like my online biz bestie who I listen too while I'm working on admin tasks! Thanks for being here

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Aww I love that! Thank you for being here, too! ❤

@marcelengelhart8587 Жыл бұрын

Hey Latasha, I just discovered your channel and I have to say I really enjoy watching your content. First of all, you have such a nice voice 😋 but also the content helps me thinking about many many things on my personal bucket list, as I started thinking about becoming a Social Media Manager Freelancer in the long run ☺ So first things first I signed up for your workshop this week and looking forward to all the new videos, newsletters and posts from you ☺

@cathykeast4721 Жыл бұрын

La, i enjoy seeing a lot of the comments you get say they appreciate your honesty-youve always been! Love you! Mommy

@kratiagarwal95 Жыл бұрын

you are always so honest about the situation that is so cool

@matthewweimer5861 Жыл бұрын

Yes, 2023 has been going fast. It has been my most productive and most challenging. As somebody that has worked in production, it can be intimidating. Empathy is needed! I’m excited for the projects you have in the pipeline. Cheers!

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Matthew! Appreciate it :)

@auroralee_co Жыл бұрын

Love this video, Latasha! I always love and appreciate your honesty and transparency. I am not even in the social media marketing world, but I always find your content to be really valuable. So, keep it up!! 🥳🥳

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Aurora ❤

@ashgandawa Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing so candidly. My freelance business has been pretty much defunct since September last year (it was matching my mental health). So I’m essentially starting over and this is really encouraging. It’s reassuring to know that someone I really look up to also has tough times and I’m not just a sucky loser.

@jomarshall107 Жыл бұрын

Hey you're definitely not a sucky loser! My last 6 months freelancing has been shockingly rough and now I've had to slow down to deal with my health. But a "reset" is how I'm seeing it so I wish you all the best on your journey. Latasha's videos are my go to when I'm feeling low about freelancing ❤

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Definitely not a sucky loser! My mental health has been a big part of why I haven't achieved as much as I'd hoped as well. You're not alone and it's not too late! ❤

@janesnegledesign8409 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I have learned so much from you! My husband and I started s real estate agency two years ago and i wear a lot of hats at the office. After two years of continuous education i am a certified recruitment and education manager whitin our franchise, i do sll of the social media, currently managing 3 different Instagram accounts and two Facebook accounts. I love my job and i wanted to thank you for providing so much useful information!

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words, so glad things are working out for you!

@PrincessSachiko Жыл бұрын

I can totally relate to your scope creep situation because that happened to me over the past few months. I had a project that went on and on and on, lasting several weeks longer than I expected. The client kept asking me for way too many revisions. It was so stressful. 😭 Finally it ended and I earned my money, but it was tough! It was an unusual situation for me and I wasn't prepared, but I learned a lesson, which was... include some revisions in the original price but then after a point, start charging hourly for revisions!

@MeganCharmel Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, your coffee cup 😂😂 love it

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Nothing but love for my hometown 😊

@essayem-creative Жыл бұрын

Love the honesty, Latasha! It's interesting to hear about YT's potential authentication issue - I feel like Instagram may be going through something similar because I've heard some users being accused to using third parties to buy followers which, while is possible, isn't the case for these users.

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Hi Samantha! Oh that's so weird. Who knows what's going on with these platforms anymore 😅

@chericobb_ Жыл бұрын

Yeaaaaa!!! I’m flying to Detroit to launch my podcast-- 😊

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Yes!! 😁🙌🏽

@user-gf3en9lj9m Жыл бұрын

Can you refer who you found for your accounting?! I'm an aspiring entrepreneur and would love to check them out

@NothingLastsForeverLauraLantry Жыл бұрын

I’m sooooo over freelancing and it’s seems to have painted me into a corner because now it’s impossible to get hired permanently. Ugh I wish more people would be honest about how hard it is to freelance. Especially when there is an over saturated market. 😢😢😢 I’m exhausted from barely surviving.

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so sorry to hear that things are tough for you right now. Thank you for your honesty. I personally still wouldn't trade my freedom for most anything and am so grateful for the ability to freelance, but I also totally understand where you're coming from. It IS hard and I always try to be honest about that. I hope things turn around for you, whether in the freelance world or the traditional workplace! ❤

@NothingLastsForeverLauraLantry Жыл бұрын

@@thelatashajames thank you for that and your content.

@LifeOfInsamity Жыл бұрын

How much of your time/percentage of your work is from your agency (vs KZfaq/sponsorship/courses/influencer-y stuff)? This year has been challenging and it feels like I'm so behind, but when I do look at the larger picture, we are up almost 300% from last year. I appreciate the candor. I do find that I have unfollowed a lot of influencers in this realm because once they turn into "influencers" they lose touch with the actual production or business (not that I think there is anything wrong with the career of being an influencer, but it's just a much different beast than being a creative agency). However, you are always so grounded and are speaking to the actual struggles of freelancers. I also hate doing anything on my phone. Someone mentioned that they make all of their canva graphics on their phone and schedule it from their phone. I could never 😵‍💫

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

It really depends. I do a breakdown at the end of each year. So far this year, it's mostly video work (through the agency) and brand partnerships (through here). And YES, that perspective is important! I was feeling like a failure for a minute then realizing I have also made way more this year, it's just come at different times/in different ways. I totally see what you mean about business owners becoming "influencers"/creators (and of course it's your right to unfollow!) I will say though, that criticism/pressure has driven me to burn out many, many times. I've ALWAYS worked with *at least* one service-based client in addition to KZfaq (a full-time job on its own), teaching classes (also a full-time job), etc. even when I haven't needed to financially or haven't felt up to it. I truly feel unable to take a break without people thinking I'm lazy, out of touch, a fraud, etc. Oh gosh, no editing on the phone for me! Everything takes way longer and just feels more stressful haha

@katrinabrooksms Жыл бұрын

First of all - I yet to be bored with your content! I think monthly interviews with your former students is a great addition.

@kylaarce Жыл бұрын

❤

@melissabrecht6311 Жыл бұрын

Can you update when it's fixed, please?

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

should be fixed now! thanks for letting me know

@melissabrecht6311 Жыл бұрын

The workshop registration link gets a 404 code😮

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

oh no sorry about that! hopefully this works: event.webinarjam.com/register/25/ywq31fqq

@ashgandawa Жыл бұрын

First comment 🤗

@thelatashajames Жыл бұрын

Hi Ash! 🙌🏽

@ashgandawa Жыл бұрын

@@thelatashajames 🤗 Excellent episode as always. I really hope everything goes well in your business and your KZfaq channel bounces back. You create and share amazing value and you deserve to be rewarded for it.