Social Media Decoded

Grow your business by starting a podcast. Host Michelle Thames shares how you can grow your brand with a podcast, whether you're a business, creator, expert, or influencer. She shares the benefits of podcasting and how you can start a podcast. ——Get your profitable podcast kitBook a growth and marketing clarity call with MichelleStart your own Stan StoreVisit My Stan StoreFollow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Marketing Minute - We send weekly marketing and online business tips you can use!Leave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You can make your business a better place to work through internal podcasting. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Amanda Cupido about how companies, organizations, and startups can leverage the power of internal podcasting to help foster relationships with their team and spread important messages.Amanda Cupido is an award-winning podcast producer, radio executive, university instructor, author, entrepreneur, and audio storytelling expert. She is the founder of Lead Podcasting, a full-service podcast production company that specializes in developing podcasts for thought leaders and organizations. ——Book a growth and marketing clarity call with MichelleGet Amanda's bookVisit Amanda's websiteConnect with Amanda on TwitterStart your own Stan StoreVisit My Stan StoreFollow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Marketing Minute - We send weekly marketing and online business tips you can use!Leave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should a business jump on reels trends or create original content? Host Michelle Thames talks about how you can use reels to grow your business on social media. She shares some advice for business owners about when to follow trends and when to create original content.——Book a growth and marketing clarity call with MichelleStart your own Stan StoreVisit My Stan StoreFollow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Marketing Minute - We send weekly marketing and online business tips you can use!Leave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Want to learn how to use TikTok to grow your business? Listen in as host Michelle Thames speaks with branding and marketing expert Joanne Bartolome about how to elevate your marketing and how to grow your business on TikTok. As a brand strategist, online collaborator, and connector, Joanne is the owner of a marketing business in Edmonton. She recently launched Your Social Planner, a tool for social media strategists and business owners. She is a conscious leader who lives daily to the fullest while helping business owners craft their unique online stories for social media.——Follow Joanne on InstagramFollow Empathie Creative on InstagramGet marketing resources from JoanneBook a growth and marketing clarity call with MichelleStart your own Stan StoreVisit My Stan StoreFollow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Marketing Minute - We send weekly marketing and online business tips you can use!Leave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to market your business is a very individual problem. Host Michelle Thames shares how business owners can market their businesses by following the competition and trending marketing tactics and covers when business owners should make original content. Listen for advice to see what's best for your online business.——Book a growth and marketing clarity call with MichelleStart your own Stan StoreVisit My Stan StoreFollow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Marketing Minute - We send weekly marketing and online business tips you can use!Leave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Everything you need to know for your 2023 social media strategy is here. In this episode, host Michelle Thames dives into her predictions for various social media platforms for next year. Listen in and set yourself up for success. ——Book a growth and marketing clarity call with MichelleStart your own Stan StoreVisit My Stan StoreFollow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Marketing Minute - We send weekly marketing and online business tips you can use!Leave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Increase sales and grow your business with an SEO strategy. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Bryan Clayton about how SEO has been a game-changer for his business and how you can use it as part of your marketing strategy. Bryan Clayton is CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 200,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day.Before starting GreenPal Bryan Clayton founded Peachtree Inc,. one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was acquired by Lusa holdings in 2013.Bryan‘s interest and expertise are related to entrepreneurialism, small business growth, marketing and bootstrapping businesses from zero revenue to profitability and exit.——Follow Bryan on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and FacebookGreenPal websiteFollow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grow your social media following without burning out. Host Michelle Thames shares tips for maintaining your growing social media following while also caring for your mental health. Follow these tips to improve your relationship with social media. ——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Create successful Facebook Ads with your existing audience! Host Michelle Thames speaks with Facebook and Instagram ads specialist Luan Jardine about how to create high-converting Facebook ads at a low cost. Luan also shares the social media mindset shift that can change the game for you and your business!Luan Jardine is a self-employed Facebook and Instagram Ads Strategist who helps changemakers reach a larger audience. Luan is a strong believer that by connecting entrepreneurs with the right audience through advertising, they can be wildly successful. Her advertising campaigns bring in results that consistently cost less than competitors' average because of her strategic and audience-focused approach. She has managed hundreds of thousands of dollars in ad campaigns and achieved a cost per lead as low as $0.50 (19X lower than the industry average).——Follow Michelle on InstagramLuan's WebsiteAre you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbookLuan's new programJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The creator economy is a new way for you to generate income. Host Michelle Thames shares current trends within the creator economy, including strategies creators use to shift to full-time creators. She also shares how you can make money as a creator and what tools you need to start.——Stan Store- A Stan Creator Store is an all-in-one-App that you use as your link in bio. It is your very own digital store. Check it out here. How to use the Stan Store - Watch here!Follow Michelle on InstagramAre you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbookJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How to balance owning a business with family life, that is the question. Host Michelle Thames speaks with Instagram specialist and creator of Social Club Brooke Vulinovich about building your brand through Instagram without sacrificing your family life. She shares how to generate more leads through Instagram and work from anywhere in the world. Brooke Vulinovich is an Instagram specialist, international keynote speaker, and creator of the global Social Club Membership. Over the last six years, Brooke has skyrocketed through the digital marketing world to become one of Australia’s most influential Instagram speakers and trainers, working with brands like American Express, Dermalogica, Mazda, F45 and many more.——Follow Michelle on InstagramFollow Brooke on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grow your brand on TikTok with help from Brooklyn Dinesen. Host Michelle Thames speaks with Brooklyn about everything you need to know before developing your TikTok strategy. She shares how to grow your brand on TikTok, tips for creating great video content, and how to connect with your audience. Brooklyn Dinesen is an expert in TikTok marketing, video marketing, branding, storytelling, Instagram reels, confidence, and growing a loyal following. ——Follow Brooklyn on Instagram and TikTokGet 50 FREE hook ideas hereBrooklyn's websiteFollow Michelle on InstagramAre you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbookJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should you use TikTok or Instagram Reels for your online business? Host Michelle Thames shares the benefits of using each platform and breaks down the differences you'll want to consider as you include TikTok or Instagram Reels in your social media strategy. Tune in to figure out which strategy will work best for your online business!——Follow Michelle on InstagramAre you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbookJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Start your own online business with these tips from Host Michelle Thames. Michelle shares what it took to build a successful online marketing agency as well as the pros and cons of being in a service-based industry. ——Riverside - The online recording studio for podcasts and videosBuzzsprout - Podcast publishing platformClickup - The ultimate organization and productivity tool Dubsado - Project management and invoicingFollow Michelle on InstagramAre you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbookJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Influencer marketing can be an essential aspect of growing your online business. Terrah Holder joins host Michelle Thames to chat about all things influencer marketing. They discuss different types of influencer marketing to help you choose the right marketing strategy for your business. Terrah also shares how to get the most out of influencer collaborations. Terrah Jade Holder is the Owner and CEO of TJ Creative. She began her career in fashion and talent management and quickly realized the immense potential of influencer marketing to help any brand develop outreach strategies that can capture huge new audiences and drive revenue. Building on her 10+ years of experience in photography and collaborative content production, Terrah founded TJ Creative in 2017 to help businesses tap into the power of high-quality social media management. Her team has helped numerous clients throughout the health, beauty, and medical industries to transform their brand narratives and build massive followings across multiple platforms.——Follow Michelle on InstagramFollow @TJCreativeAgency on all social platformsTJ Creative websiteSocial Sessions PodcastJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Make passive income as a content creator using information and content you already have! Host Michelle Thames shares how you can leverage your knowledge and expertise to start making passive income. ——Stan Store- A Stan Creator Store is an all-in-one app that you use as your link in bio. It is your very own digital store. Check it out here.Follow Michelle on InstagramAre you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbookJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Run your online business and scale to new heights with the all-in-one app Stan. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Stan creator John Hu. John shares how he started in business and grew his online business to over $5M. He also shares why he started Stan and how he leverages social media to continuously grow his online business. ——Stan Store- A Stan Creator Store is an all-in-one app that you use as your link in bio. It is your very own digital store.Follow John on Instagram and TikTokFollow Michelle on InstagramAre you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbookJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You don't have to have a large audience to start monetizing your podcast! Host Michelle Thames speaks with Anne Claessen, founder of The Podcast Babes, about how to start a podcast and make money from it. Anne shares the biggest mistakes podcasters tend to make and how you can avoid them.Anne Claessen is the founder of The Podcast Babes, a fully-female podcast management & monetization agency. The Podcast Babes help podcasters monetize their podcasts before they have thousands of downloads. They do that by offering masterminds, online courses, and DFY podcast production.——Follow Michelle on InstagramFollow The Podcast Babes on InstagramListen to The Podcast BabesVisit The Podcast Babes websiteJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Getting more clients for your online business doesn't have to be hard. Host Michelle Thames shares tips you can include in your social media strategy to get more clients and grow your business. ——Get my free get clients e-guideFollow Michelle on InstagramAre you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbookJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As a business owner, you have to maintain alignment in your brand and content strategy. Host Michelle Thames speaks with Maia Regman about why you need to maintain alignment between your brand and content strategy and how to do so. Maia also shares her best tips for developing a content strategy that gets consistent results. Maia the Mogul is the 23-year-old CEO of Maia Melanin Marketing with plans on revolutionizing marketing. Her trauma-informed and community-focused "time capsule" strategy is an innovative communications, branding, and business strategy that has guided her 7 years of strategic positioning as a public speaker, consultant, and creative strategist. ——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You need to stand out in an oversaturated online market to grow your online business. Host Michelle Thames speaks with Jalynn Jones about becoming visible to your ideal client and community. Jalynn shares the dos and don'ts of becoming visible online and what strategies work for online business growth. As Founder of Ecosistem Global Solutions and its sister organization, Black Pretty and Paid University, Jalynn has made it her mission to guide emerging and experienced black entrepreneurs through the twists and turns of building profitable businesses and achieving sustainable success. Jalynn is well-versed in using timeless strategies and methods to rise above the noise in the crowded, ever-evolving marketplace.——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Get help growing your online business with the Stan Creator Business Challenge! This is your opportunity to go from creator to entrepreneur, scale your business, and win $10,000! Listen in for details on how to get started and what you need to do to win. ——Sign up for the Stan Creator Business ChallengeFollow Michelle on InstagramAre you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbookJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you want to start an online business? Starting and growing an online business takes time and effort, but you don't have to do it alone. Host Michelle Thames shares a step-by-step guide on how to start a small online business. She also shares ideas for online businesses for those who know they want to step into the world of entrepreneurship but aren't sure where to start. ——Follow Michelle on InstagramIn this episode, Michelle shares some amazing tools that she has been using to help her grow her online business check them out here:Stan Store- A Stan Creator Store, is an all-in-one-App that you use as your link in bio. It is your very own digital store. Check it out here.Join The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pinterest is still relevant, and you can leverage it to grow your business. In this episode, Kate Ahl shares how you can use Pinterest to grow your business without burning out as well as how Pinterest differs from Instagram. Tune in as Kate shares her strategies for getting the most out of Pinterest!Kate Ahl is the founder of Simple Pin Media. She has been helping businesses discover, learn and master Pinterest marketing for over seven years. She combines the data learned from working with clients, education from Pinterest, and her knowledge of the platform to help people expand the reach of their business using Pinterest. Her mantra is to keep it simple, be authentic, and Pin with purpose. ——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Instagram is a great tool for generating leads. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares how you can take advantage of the community you've created on Instagram to grow your online business and generate more income. ——Follow Michelle on InstagramIn this episode, Michelle shares some amazing tools that she has been using to help her grow her online business check them out here:Stan Store- A Stan Creator Store, is an all-in-one-App that you use as your link in bio. It is your very own digital store. Check it out here.Join The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do you need a personal brand? Host Michelle Thames and guest Katie Zeppieri say yes. In this episode, Katie Zeppieri shares why you need a personal brand and how having one helps you build trust with your audience, increase your digital footprint, attract new business, and stand out to your ideal clients. She shares five core tips to create a personal brand as well as some crucial dos and don'ts of personal branding. Katie Zeppieri is a 2x TEDx speaker, author, social influencer, media personality, and Founder & Lead Publicist of The MicDrop Agency—an innovative Public Relations and Branding Agency specializing in media relations, professional speaking, personal branding, and strategic partnerships. MicDrop’s roster of clients ranges from brands to serial entrepreneurs to C-suite executives to reality TV stars, including “Love Is Blind” stars Deepti Vempati and Kelly Chase, who, together, have a combined total of over 1.4 million followers.——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Making good content on social media isn't complicated. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares how to make good social media content. Follow these four tips and watch your community and online business grow!——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pinterest is an often overlooked social media platform that can be an essential part of growing your business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Presh Rodgers about using Pinterest to attract your ideal clients and grow your online community. Presh Rodgers is a Pinterest Marketing Expert and Ads Specialist (or Pinterest Badass for short) and the CEO of The Pinning Oasis - a boutique Pinterest Marketing agency that helps online coaches, service providers, and content creators pimp Pinterest to drive more people and profit to their business with and without Pinterest ads. When she's not giving out high energy, good laughs or sunshine vibes, you can find her sipping her favorite drink of the day, dancing around for fun, or watching her latest Netflix binge.Connect with Presh:Instagram-- @preshrodgersWebsite- https://preshrodgers.com/assistant/pinterest-success-training/——⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grow your online business not by chasing followers, but by building and nurturing your community. Host Michelle Thames explains why you shouldn't chase followers on social media and shares what you should do instead. ——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You can use social media to create a successful side hustle. Host Michelle Thames speaks with Hala Taha about how to start a side hustle using social media, and Hala shares her secrets on how to turn a side hustle into your main gig.Hala is an expert on networking, personal branding, leadership, social media, side hustles, entrepreneurship, and podcasting. With the success in growing and monetizing her own show, Young and Profiting podcast, Hala launched the YAP Media Podcast Network in January 2022, the only podcast network with a specialization in both the growth and monetization of podcasts. Connect with Hala:Instagram- @yapwithhala Website- https://youngandprofiting.com/Website:https://youngandprofiting.com/——⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Learn Alessandro Diruscio's two-step method to make your marketing strategy simple. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Alessandro Diruscio about leaving the 9 to 5 life and venturing on your own as a consultant, coach, or content creator. Tune in to learn how to bring in clients and grow your business while keeping your strategy simple. Alessandro Diruscio helps consultants, coaches, and content creators get clients on autopilot with a simple, straightforward two-step method. He also helps wannabe entrepreneurs and people unhappy with their full-time job acquire private and remote clients, work remotely and regain their freedom.——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It is possible to make money using social media. Host Michelle Thames has been using social media to generate income for over a decade. In this episode, Michelle shares how you can monetize your social media accounts. Tune in to start leveraging your social media for passive income. ——Follow Michelle on InstagramIn this episode, Michelle shares some amazing tools that she has been using to help her grow her online business check them out here:Stan Store- A Stan Creator Store, is an all-in-one-App that you use as your link in bio. It is your very own digital store. Check it out here.Join The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As an online business owner, you need to focus on growing your community, not just an audience. Host Michelle Thames speaks with Kim Johnson about why you should join and build communities and how communities differ from audiences. Tune in to learn how to build a community for your business, so you can continue to scale your business and service your ideal clients. Kim is the Head of Community at Geneva, an NYC-based messaging app for groups, clubs, and communities of all shapes and sizes. Her work at Geneva focuses on helping brands, creators, and community leaders build their communities from the ground up. Before joining the team at Geneva, she built Community at Glossier from the ground up for five years.——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media DecodedConnect with Kim:Kim's Instagram: @kimjohnson._Geneva's Instagram: @genevaGeneva's Website: geneva.com Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grow your business into a multi-million dollar e-commerce business with help from Kim Lewis. In this episode, Kim Lewis shares how social media fits into an e-commerce strategy and creative ways you can leverage your marketing efforts through social media. She also shares the dos and don'ts of social media and e-commerce. As CEO and Co-Founder of Listener Brands, which carries CurlMix & 4C ONLY as portfolio companies, Kim Lewis attributes her success to a resilient spirit and a strong work ethic. Her company employs a full-time staff of 30+ minorities and women. Looking toward the future, Kim is focused on expanding the business and being an active mother to her two baby boys. CurlMix is only one of the several brands in the Listener Brands portfolio, and she plans to continue to make stellar brands that listen.——Follow Michelle on InstagramJoin The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There are certain tools every online business owner needs to scale their business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares what these tools are as well as her favorite platform for each one. Tune in to learn what resources you need to keep your business organized and scaling. ——Follow Michelle on InstagramIn this episode, Michelle shares some amazing tools that she has been using to help her grow her online business check them out here:Stan Store- A Stan Creator Store, is an all-in-one-App that you use as your link in bio. It is your very own digital store. Check it out here.Clickup- The all-in-one project management toolDubsado- CRM tool. Get 20% off your first month or year!Join The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy wayLeave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SEO can be intimidating, but once you determine the right acquisition channel for your business, you can start utilizing SEO to grow your online business. Host Michelle Thames speaks with Farzad Rashidi about why business owners should care about SEO, how to develop an SEO strategy online, and some important dos and don'ts of SEO on social media. Farzad Rashidi is the lead innovator at Respona, the all-in-one digital PR and link-building software that combines personalization with productivity. He also runs the marketing efforts at Visme, where he helped the company gain over 14 million active users and pass 2.5 million monthly organic traffic. Since then, he’s been helping other companies achieve similar successes via Respona.——⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every online business needs to have social media goals. As a business owner, you need to develop a clear strategy for how to achieve those social media goals if you want to grow your social media. Host Michelle Thames shares how to set social media goals for your business and walks you through common social media goals that may be helpful for you. ———⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Social media, and especially Twitter, are great spaces for networking. Networking is an essential step business owners have to take to grow their businesses. In this episode, Brittany Reese discusses the importance of social media for networking, tips on where to network, and the dos and don'ts of networking online. Brittany Reese earned her bachelor's degree in journalism with an emphasis in photojournalism and a master's in mass communications. She's honored to be a 2021 Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program Fellow for the Society of Professional Journalists. Recently she transitioned to the communications and PR industry, where she continues to enhance her storytelling skills.Connect with Brittany:Website: www.iambtrp.comLinks page: https://www.iambtrp.com/links———⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Highly curated Instagram feeds hold back many online business owners because they're waiting to post their content until it is perfect. Host Michelle Thames shares what you should focus on instead of perfectionism and how to connect with your target audience using social media. ———⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Social media is an ever-changing landscape, and it's critical that as an online business owner, you adapt to not only the changes to various social media platforms but to the cultural and political environment around you. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Kikora Mason, the social media and digital strategist for the Mayor of Chicago. Kikora shares the importance of adapting to changes on social media and why content is essential for both personal and business brands. Kikora N. Mason currently serves as a vice present overseeing social listening + community management for J.P. Morgan Chase. Most recently, she served as the deputy director of digital strategy for the City of Chicago, where her work focused on making Mayor Lightfoot the most digitally savvy mayor in the country. In addition to overseeing the digital strategy around Mayor Lightfoot’s and city social channels, she worked with her team to provide strategic social media direction to all 35 City departments and sister agencies. ——⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Storytelling is an essential part of social media. Host Michelle Thames shares how you can use storytelling to connect with your target audience and create loyal customers. Listen to learn the key components of storytelling on social media and how to sell through your social media content.———⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Instagram reels are essential to any Instagram strategy and are now required if you want to grow your online business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Anna Turner about how to leverage reels as well as some dos and don'ts when it comes to reels creation and strategy. Anna has been at the forefront of digital marketing for over 10 years. She’s worked with and has been sought out by big-name brands. With her experience in social media strategy, Anna provides comprehensive consultations to help you leverage content on social media for your brand's presence online. She believes that a well-planned content strategy is the key to success not just within the digital space but also within other areas of business and personal life. ——⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Let me help you show up on social media with confidence. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares her struggles with being confident on social media and how she overcame them. Listen to learn how to get in the groove of social media posting, get excited about sharing your business online, and learn how it will help you connect with your ideal client. ———⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Your personal brand on social media must be authentic if you want to connect with your ideal community. In this episode, Jourdan Guyton shares why it's important to be authentic with your personal brand and how to create a brand that aligns with your goals. Jourdan began teaching female entrepreneurs her strategy for audience growth and increased revenue in 2020. Less than two years later, Jourdan has generated multiple six-figures in the business and has grown her Instagram audience to +75,000 amazing humans.Her true passion is helping women showcase their true authentic selves through their content to make more money online.———⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Increasing your reach on Instagram means you connect with more potential customers and you build connections with a larger community. Although engagement on Instagram has been down for most people, it is possible to increase your engagement and therefore increase your reach. Listen for tips on how to increase your engagement on Instagram and get more views from both your audience and new members of your target audience. ———⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Conducting regular social media and website audits is an essential aspect of having an online presence. In this episode with Kathy Fredrickson, Director of the Wisconsin SBDC Digital Marketing Clinic. We are now officially a state-wide initiative! host Michelle Thames discusses what is a social media audit, why it's important to do a social media audit, and how to do a social media audit. Listen for tips on how to conduct your own audit as well as when it's time to call in a professional. Kathy Fredrickson is the Director of the Wisconsin SBDC Digital Marketing Clinic and a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Over her tenure, she has taught digital marketing, analytics, audience measurement, advertising, and the National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). Her NSAC teams won the District 8 twice, qualifying for the national competition.———⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You need a personal brand, and you can use YouTube to create your online personal brand. In this episode, I speak with vlogger and entrepreneur Christina Gwira. We discuss how to find your niche as a YouTuber and use SEO to build your personal brand. Christina Gwira is a Toronto-based vlogger, entrepreneur, and speaker. As a life-long learner and self-starter, Christina has learned how to build websites on WordPress (and Joomla!), create graphics with Photoshop, and design in print for print with Illustrator. By 2016, she had accidentally built her web design firm NOYADESIGNS.——⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you need help growing your social media, Michelle Thames' Social Success Group Coaching Accelerator program is for you. Learn how to grow your business through social media, generate more leads, and earn more money. Get the strategy you need to make your business visible on social media and take it to the next level. Listen to learn more about the Social Success Group Coaching Accelerator program. More info on the program: https://thamesmediasolutions.teachable.com/p/6-week-social-media-accelerator-coaching-programJoin the waitlist: https://bit.ly/Aug2022waitlist Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Attraction marketing is essential for your online business. In this episode, I speak with Jen and Meg about overcoming adversity in business, collaborations, and organic growth online. Learn about attraction marketing and how to get your ideal customer to join your online community. Megan McCann is a #1 Amazon best-selling author, speaker, and business strategy coach. Meg is also the host of the Soul Ascend Podcast and in 2011 made it to the top 2% of a multi-billion dollar nutrition company, a 7-figure business. Jen Ludington is highly sought-after speaker and #1 best-selling author, podcaster, and real estate investor. She has owned and operated her own elite fitness and yoga studios and created and sold her own successful nutrition bar company. ——⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Collaborative posts are one of Instagram's newer features and if you aren't using them already, you're missing out. Instagram likes it when you use its new features, so using collaborative Instagram posts may help you with the algorithm. Listen to learn more about what collaborative Instagram posts are, how you should use them, and how you can benefit from them. ———⭐️ Click HERE to subscribe and get access to new podcast episodes every week💌 Join my email list and get access to The Ultimate Social Media Checklist + valuable newsletters every Monday!📲My flagship membership program The Social Pro Academy is open for enrollment!👋🏽 Say HI on Instagram @michellelthames 🎥 Check out my Youtube Channel ✅ Work with me🔗 Join The Expand Your Influence Community! This group is for influencers, creators, and small biz owners who want to become the expert authority in their industry, build their brand, and grow their social media community. If you want to learn how to make money on social media, attract your ideal clients, get a ton of traffic to your offers, websites, and massively grow your list and customers, this is the place to be! We go all-in when it comes to social media and BEYOND!⬇️ Download the 5 things you should do with every Instagram Post Support the Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.