Social Media Decoded

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 Instagram Are you ready to run Facebook a...

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 videos Buzzsprout - Podcast publishing platform Clickup - The ultimate organization and productivity tool  Dubsado - Projec...

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 C...

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 Instagram Are you ready to run Face...

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 a...

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. Th...

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-guide Follow Michelle on Instagram Are you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbook Join The Newsletter - We send weekly tips to grow and market your online business th...

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 pla...

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 Uni...

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 Challenge Follow Michelle on Instagram Are you ready to run Facebook ads free quiz and workbook Join Th...

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...

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...

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 Instagram In 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 -...

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...

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

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 boutiq...

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

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 monetizi...

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, coache...

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 Instagram In this episode, Michelle shares some amazing tools that she has been using to help...

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 a...

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 a...

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 Instagram In this episode, Michelle shares some amazing tools that she has been using to help h...

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, t...

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 t...