Podcasting is a great way to increase your network and become known as a thought leader in your industry. In this episode, host Michelle Thames discusses the power of podcasting for networking and collaboration in the creative industry. Podcasting has become a popular way for creatives to connect and collaborate, and in this episode, Michelle will share how you can benefit as a creative and an entrepreneur. —— Get the podcast playbook Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity c...
Mar 25, 2023•7 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast Learn to monetize your content, whether you're a blogger, YouTuber, podcaster, or any other type of creator. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares her top 7 tips to maximize the earnings from your online content. —— The ultimate make money online biz bundle Create your own podcast 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 marketing and online business tips you...
Mar 24, 2023•10 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast Learn to make passive income with your digital products. Host Michelle Thames shares how she made her first six figures in passive income selling a digital product. In this episode, she gives you a step-by-step breakdown of how you can have a profitable business and launch your own digital product to start generating passive income. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on Instagram Join The...
Mar 22, 2023•10 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast How to go viral? That's the big question on social media these days. In this episode, host Michelle Thames is joined by Jenell B. Stewart of Stewart Digital LLC. They discuss going viral when you didn't plan on it, as well as intentionally creating content to appeal to large audiences. Jenelle shares her tips for preparing to go viral and the systems and processes that helped her handle that. From special education classroom teacher to self-made entrepreneur Jenell B Stewart has helped over 6,00...
Mar 20, 2023•31 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast Connect with your target audience through podcasting using these tips. In this episode, host Michelle Thames explores the steps you need to take when creating a podcast to ensure you create content that your target audience will want to consume. Follow these tips, and you will be well on your way to making a binge-worthy podcast! —— Get the 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 Michelle...
Mar 18, 2023•8 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast If you want a chief marketing officer on a budget, you should look into getting a fractional CMO. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares how small businesses can get ahead in their marketing efforts by hiring a fractional chief marketing officer. Make sure to tune in if a full time chief marketing officer is out of your budget but you still want a solid marketing plan. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan ...
Mar 17, 2023•6 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast If you want to maximize your profit and minimize your business costs, you have to listen to this episode. Host Michelle Thames shares the business mistake that cost her thousands of dollars and what she did to ensure she never makes that mistake again. Learn from Michelle's mistakes and increase your conversion rates and customer satisfaction. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on Instagr...
Mar 15, 2023•7 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast The latest updates from Instagram. Host Michelle Thames talks about how you can work with the Instagram algorithm to grow your Instagram. She digs into the latest shift back into photos and what that means for your content strategy. She shares her top 3 tips for always staying on the algorithm's good side. —— Create your own podcast 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...
Mar 13, 2023•9 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast Have you been wondering how a creative entrepreneur can grow their business? Host Michelle Thames shares five ways a podcast can help you grow your business. Podcasting is a great way to share your ideas, connect with like-minded individuals, and grow your business. Michelle also shares a discount code for her favorite podcasting platform to help you save money as you get started on this new venture. —— Get the podcast playbook Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call wit...
Mar 11, 2023•8 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast The key to a successful marketing campaign is to understand the psychology of sales and marketing. In this episode, host Michelle Thames discusses key aspects you need to know about your audience before you can convert them into customers. Michelle dives into the big three you need to know when marketing: persuasion, emotion, and motivation. Tune in to get a better understanding of the psychology of sales and marketing. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Mic...
Mar 10, 2023•7 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast If you want to see growth on your client's social media, you must stay true to their brand and vision. Host Michelle Thames is joined by Leila Taha to discuss brand identity and why it's crucial on social media. Leila shares how to take the community aspect to the next level to create a loyal following on social media. Stay true to your (or your client's) brand, and don't lose yourself in the comparison game on social media. Leila Taha owns a boutique social media service for Sydney businesses, ...
Mar 08, 2023•22 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast If you want to grow your business, you can't rely on social media or email marketing alone. The secret sauce is to have both. Host Michelle Thames shares how having a weekly newsletter can help keep you and your business relevant to your community. —— Create your own podcast 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 marketing and online business tips you can use! Lea...
Mar 06, 2023•6 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast Here's why you should use live streaming to grow your business. Host Michelle Thames shares the benefits of incorporating video content in your social media strategy, and how to make the most of live streaming for your business. —— Join the Online Biz Growth Society Create your own podcast 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 marketing and online business tips y...
Mar 03, 2023•8 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast If you want to optimize your energy, mental clarity, and vitality so you can show up in life and business to maximize your positive impact, this episode is for you. Host Michelle Thames is joined by Amanda Hinman to speak about holistic health and how your internal health impacts your mental health and clarity. Amanda shares how you can improve your health to better show up in your business. Amanda specializes in helping successful women between the ages of 40-60 struggling with hormone imbalanc...
Mar 01, 2023•23 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast I am so excited to be hosting the 1st inaugural CEO Summit! This year's summit features over 30 inspiring speakers who will share their insights and strategies on how to monetize your passion and grow your business in the creator economy. From successful creators to industry leaders and marketing gurus, you'll have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business and connect with like-minded individuals who share your goals. Whether you're an influencer, coach, blogger, artist, influencer,...
Feb 27, 2023•7 min•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast There are many ways you can make money online as a creator. Host Michelle Thames shares different ways creators with varying skills can make money in the creator economy. These tried and true methods can help you make a living as a creator and even help you start your own online business. —— 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 marketing and online business tips...
Feb 27, 2023•10 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast Here's how you can establish yourself as an influencer. Host Michelle Thames is joined by Sydney Socias who shares actionable tips for aspiring influencers across various industries. Sydney shares her advice on building credibility as an influencer and how blogging can elevate your business and online presence. Sydney started her blog in 2014, after earning a degree in business and spending over a decade in marketing. On her blog, you can expect to find Sydney’s personal and realistic approach t...
Feb 24, 2023•26 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast An easy way to grow your business is through podcasting. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares why podcasting is good for business growth and what you need to get started with your own podcast. Tune in to get some actionable tips for your own podcast. —— 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 Michelle on Instagram Join The Marketing Minute - We send weekly marketing and o...
Feb 22, 2023•11 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast Debating if you should have a podcast or email list for your business? Host Michelle Thames and J. Immanuel chat about why you should have both. They discuss the benefits of having a podcast and how email marketing can go hand in hand with it to help you grow your business. J also shares tips and resources that have helped him over his 11+ years as a business owner. J. Immanuel is the host of WHY We Succeed, the business podcast for content creators who want to make their first $1k+ per month. H...
Feb 20, 2023•22 min•Ep 180•Transcript available on Metacast Make money with a podcast using these simple tips from host Michelle Thames. In this episode, Michelle gives you a step-by-step breakdown of how to create your own podcast and start monetizing it. If you want to create passive income, a podcast is a great way to make some money. —— 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 Michelle on Instagram Join The Marketing Minute - We send w...
Feb 17, 2023•8 min•Ep 179•Transcript available on Metacast You can turn your side hustle into a profitable business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames is joined by former celebrity fitness trainer Jess Glazer. Jess shares how social media played a role in the successful launch of her business. She shares her best tips for entrepreneurs and creators who want to level up in their businesses or create their dream businesses. A former celebrity personal trainer and elementary school teacher, Jess turned her once “cute side hustle” into a multimillion-do...
Feb 13, 2023•26 min•Ep 178•Transcript available on Metacast Maximize the potential of every piece of content you create. Host Michelle Thames is a huge fan of repurposing content, as it is a more efficient way to create content, including for multiple social media channels. Michelle shares three genius tips for how you can repurpose your content online. —— Create your own podcast 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...
Feb 10, 2023•5 min•Ep 177•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to create high-quality social media content even as a beginner. In this episode, host Michelle Thames is joined by Tiffani Denham to chat about how new creators can show up on social media and level up their content creation. Tiffani Denham is an expert traveler and digital content creator. She helps travelers identify unique travel destinations, shares tips on how to get to those destinations, and resources to have a more enjoyable travel experience. When she is not traveling, she is ...
Feb 06, 2023•25 min•Ep 176•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Michelle on Instagram Join The Marketing Minute - We send weekly marketing and online business tips you ...
Feb 03, 2023•7 min•Ep 175•Transcript available on Metacast 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 coaches, consultants, and creative service providers YouTube their way to higher impact, qualified clients...
Jan 30, 2023•26 min•Ep 174•Transcript available on Metacast 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 marketing and online business tips you can use! Leave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show....
Jan 27, 2023•8 min•Ep 173•Transcript available on Metacast 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 legal services to businesses of all sizes. While working at a corporate firm, Andrea noticed a gap i...
Jan 23, 2023•23 min•Ep 172•Transcript available on Metacast 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 clarity call with Michelle Book a call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Fo...
Jan 20, 2023•8 min•Ep 171•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Visit My Stan Store Follow Michelle on Instagram Join The Marketing Minute - We send weekly marketi...
Jan 16, 2023•6 min•Ep 170•Transcript available on Metacast 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 growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follo...
Jan 13, 2023•9 min•Ep 169•Transcript available on Metacast