Social Media Decoded

You don't have to have a website to sell your products or services! In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares alternatives to a website you can use to sell your offers, including some free ways to market and sell for your business.  —— Ultimate Podcast Playbook Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Mic...

Grow your audience organically through YouTube. Host Michelle Thames is joined by Gulce Onganer, who shares how she took YouTube by storm to grow her community. She also shares the video strategy she uses that every creator and entrepreneur should adopt to grow their business.  Gulce Onganer is a YouTuber, YouTube marketing strategist, and the founder of Video Sales Mastery. She helps online coach...

The secret to growing your social media account in 2023 is out. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares the ideal posting schedule you should adopt across all your social media platforms if you want to see growth.  —— Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on Instagram Join The Marketing Minute - We send weekly mark...

Every business should have legal protection from the beginning rather than waiting for their business to blow up. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Legalpreneur Andrea Sager about the legal side of running a small business and what resources entrepreneurs can benefit from.  Andrea Sager is the CEO and founder of Legalpreneur, a legal tech startup that focuses on offering affordable...

Do you know the difference between a social media strategist and a social media manager? Many business owners think that it's the same job, and while some social media strategists are also social media managers, that's not always the case. Host Michelle Thames dives into the differences between the roles to help you determine what you need for your online business. —— Book a growth and marketing c...

You can make money on social media without running ads! Host Michelle Thames shares how you can connect with your ideal client on social media using organic content to grow your business and increase sales. Michelle dives into how she used social media to make $20,000 in a single month using only organic marketing. —— Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store...

If you want to easily promote your podcast on social media, you need to follow these steps. Host Michelle Thames guides you through the steps of promoting your podcast so you can connect with your ideal client and build your audience. Michelle's advice applies to multiple social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. —— Ultimate Podcast Playbook Create your own podcast Book a...

The latest Instagram updates and changes may be making your head spin, but host Michelle Thames shares the latest changes to Instagram and how you can make them work for you.  —— Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on Instagram Join The Marketing Minute - We send weekly marketing and online business tips you can use! Leave a review for Social...

Making your online business profitable doesn't have to be impossible. You can get started today with these tips. Host Michelle Thames shares how she went from working a 9-5 to being a successful online business owner. She also shares ideas for business models that you can implement using the skills and resources you already have.  —— Join the Online Biz Growth Society Book a growth and marketing c...

Get more eyes on your social media content without paid ads. Host Michelle Thames shares her three top tips for increasing your social media visibility to attract more clients and grow your business. Monetizing your social media doesn't have to be hard when you follow these tips.  —— Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Michell...

Using social media, particularly LinkedIn, can be a great way to market yourself for future employment opportunities. Host Michelle Thames speaks with Nick Guillory about leveraging social media to boost your career and how his social media was the key to meeting Oprah. ______ Nick's Store Connect with Nick on Instagram Connect with Nick on TikTok Connect with Nick on LinkedIn Book a growth and ma...

You can make money on Instagram without having to live on the platform. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares her best strategies for making money on Instagram. She also shares how to reach your ideal client on Instagram without having to use paid ads.  —— Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on Instagram Join T...

Make money using your expertise. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares three simple tips you can use to position yourself as an expert in your field to connect with your ideal customer and build a loyal following.  —— Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on Instagram Join The Marketing Minute - We send weekly ma...

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 kit Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on...

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 instru...

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 Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on Instagra...

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 soci...

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 Michelle Start your own Stan Sto...

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 Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on Instagram Join The Marketing Minute - We send...

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...

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 Instagram Join The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business the easy way Leave a review for Social...

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...

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 digi...

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, intern...

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...