What to do when it feels like nobody is paying attention to your content. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares tips from her experience as a successful entrepreneur for when you aren't getting enough engagement on your social media. The most important thing to remember is to remain persistent and consistent with your content. Tune in for more actionable advice you can use for your social media content. -- Catch up on other podcast episodes on Apple and Spotify Follow Michelle on Instagra...
Aug 04, 2023•9 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to get paid speaking engagements to share your expertise and skills. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares how she got her first paid speaking engagement. She also shares her top five tips to get hired as a speaker. Paid speaking engagements will not only help you increase your brand presence but will also generate more income for you and your business. -- Catch up on other podcast episodes on Apple and Spotify Follow Michelle on Instagram Join Michelle's Cashflow Queens Faceboo...
Aug 02, 2023•7 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast Are you wondering if you should use Facebook for your business? Host Michelle Thames shares not only the benefits of using Facebook's professional mode, but how she used it to land a big client. She discusses the different features you'll want to use for your professional profile and how you can leverage Facebook to generate more income. -- Catch up on other podcast episodes on Apple and Spotify Follow Michelle on Instagram Join Michelle's Cashflow Queens Facebook group Leave a review for Social...
Jul 31, 2023•7 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast Simple ways to increase sales for your business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames and sales and marketing coach, Katie Bambrick share strategies business owners can use to increase their sales, especially on social media. If you struggle to sell on Instagram stories, this podcast episode is for you! Katie Bambrick is a highly skilled sales, marketing, and NLP mindset coach, who specializes in empowering online entrepreneurs to grow and scale their businesses with organic sales and marketing...
Jul 28, 2023•19 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast Three steps to increasing sales for your business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Elena Daccus what some of the biggest and most successful companies out there have in common, where they have fallen short, and how you can use this knowledge to grow your business. Elena shares a three-step framework to creating a loyal consumer base who are ready to buy from you. Elena went from a girl with all the mindset issues and limiting beliefs born in Siberia, who was told the best thing...
Jul 26, 2023•21 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast Your brand identity is an essential aspect of the success of your business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Abbey McGrew to discuss the importance of branding and how her global travels help inspire her designs. Abbey also shares the most common mistakes she sees on websites that could be impacting sales. She discusses the importance of website design for e-commerce and driving sales. Abbey McGrew is the founder and creative director of Wayfarer Design Studio. Known for her hea...
Jul 24, 2023•19 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast You can have a CFO without hiring a full-time CFO. In this episode, host Michelle Thames is joined by Danielle Hendon of 4 Corners CFO. They talk about the need small businesses have for a chief finance officer but how business owners can't always afford one and don't always need one full-time. Danielle shares how business owners can take an assessment of the financial health of their business and the action steps they can take to shift their businesses appropriately. Danielle Hendon is the foun...
Jul 21, 2023•18 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast Video marketing is more important than ever. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Bernadette Butler about the importance of video marketing. The two discuss why video marketing is so essential to an overall marketing strategy and how video content works at every stage of the customer journey. Bernadette Butler is the co-founder of StoryTap Technologies, a video production company which has created and placed brand inspired videos that amass MILLIONS of views. She has been in the ind...
Jul 19, 2023•15 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast Editing videos can be easy! In this episode, host Michelle Thames is joined by Augie Johnston to discuss how video plays a significant role in social media marketing and how using a service like VidChops can help content creators create better and higher-quality videos. Listen to get tips and tricks about launching your own YouTube channel. Augie Johnston is a 36 year old ex-YouTuber, former professional basketball player, turned entrepreneur. He is currently making waves in the video editing in...
Jul 17, 2023•17 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast What is Lemon8? Should you join Lemon8? Host Michelle Thames answers all your burning questions about the emerging social media platform. Tune in to get all the information you need to decide whether you should join Lemon8 and how you can leverage it for your business. -- Catch up on other podcast episodes on Apple and Spotify Watch the Social Media Decoded Podcast on YouTube Follow Michelle on Instagram Join Michelle's Cashflow Queens Facebook group Leave a review for Social Media Decoded Suppo...
Jul 14, 2023•5 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast Want to learn how to use Canva's AI features? Host Michelle Thames has you covered. In this episode, Michelle shares the best AI Canva features you may not know about, and she discusses how you can use these features to create stunning documents and social media designs. -- Catch up on other podcast episodes on Apple and Spotify Follow Michelle on Instagram Join Michelle's Cashflow Queens Facebook group Leave a review for Social Media Decoded Support the Show....
Jul 12, 2023•7 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast Use AI to create your content calendar. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares her secrets for creating a content plan using AI. Learn exactly how you can use AI to give you a month's worth of content in under half an hour with specific guides for how to prompt AI tools to give you the results that will actually help your business. And Michelle shares the number one, often forgotten, tip that will help your content stand out. -- Catch up on other podcast episodes on Apple and Spotify Follo...
Jul 10, 2023•6 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast Your brief breakdown of the psychology of color marketing is here. In this episode, host Michelle Thames discusses an often overlooked aspect of marketing: color psychology. She helps you understand color psychology, how to choose colors for your branding, and how to use color for your business and marketing. By choosing the right colors for your brand, using them effectively in your marketing communications, and avoiding common mistakes, you can leverage the power of color to your advantage and...
Jul 07, 2023•5 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast Start making money with digital products from your creative business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames is joined by social media expert Breana Puente who discusses the joys of social media and how content creators can start making money through social media and digital products. Breana Puente is an online educator, course creator, and social media expert with 5 years’ experience helping businesses grow with social media marketing. She is obsessed with teaching creators, freelancers and serv...
Jul 05, 2023•24 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast Are you worried about getting cancelled? Host Michelle Thames talks about the negative aspects of social media, such as cancel culture, cyberbullying, and misinformation. She shares strategies you can use to safeguard your brand and reduce the risk of a negative experience on social media. Michelle also dives into how some major brands, such as Starbucks and H&M, have navigated online controversy and the lessons you can apply to your business. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketi...
Jul 03, 2023•10 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast Learn to boost sales and engagement on social media through the use of FOMO. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares how you can use FOMO as part of your marketing strategy. She dives into how FOMO impacts sales, how you can use FOMO in your marketing strategy, and she shares examples of brands that have used FOMO marketing exceptionally well. And, of course, Michelle shares some best practices for when you decide to implement FOMO marketing for your business. —— Create your own podcast Boo...
Jun 30, 2023•10 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast Every business needs to learn how to turn followers into paying customers. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares the steps you need to take to monetize your social media presence. She shares the 5-step strategy that has helped her over the years as a social media strategist and marketer so you can apply them to your social strategy and start making money. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow ...
Jun 28, 2023•6 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to another episode of Social Media Decoded! We have a special announcement in this episode that you won't want to miss. We're celebrating our 3rd anniversary with a live podcast event, and you're invited! Links & Resources: Event Registration Link Question Submission Form Link We hope to see you at our 3rd-anniversary celebration on June 29th at 6 PM CST. It will be a night of learning, connection, and fun, and we can't wait to celebrate with you! Don't forget to subscribe to Social...
Jun 26, 2023•5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Learn to stand out online. Host Michelle Thames discusses how to stand out on social media in a saturated market. Michelle shares her top 4 tips to stand out on social media and how you can apply each of these tips to your social media strategy. —— 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 online business tips you can use! Leave a re...
Jun 26, 2023•7 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to build a community on social media with Gabrielle Tongol. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with CEO and influencer Gabrielle Tongol (but you might know her as Gabs) about going from a fitness coach to an influencer to entrepreneur and finally CEO. Gabrielle shares her tips for new entrepreneurs who want to grow and scale. Gabs is the CEO and Founder of Assist-Her Agency. She started Assist-Her Agency to provide OBM services and now has a powerhouse team of incredibly tale...
Jun 23, 2023•24 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to build a successful brand from scratch. In this episode, host Michelle Thames shares her 5-step framework for creatives and entrepreneurs to build a strong and memorable brand. Michelle shares how to define, develop, and launch your brand. You can use this framework for your personal brand or for your business' brand. —— 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 Ma...
Jun 21, 2023•6 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast It is possible to own multiple businesses and not burn out. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Whitney Eckis about entrepreneurship and how Whitney balances running multiple businesses without burning out. Whitney shares lessons she's learned through her journey as an entrepreneur and advice for entrepreneurs in their early twenties. Whitney Eckis is the founder and CEO of Eckis Marketing, a creative communications agency based out of San Diego, CA. Whitney has spent the last seve...
Jun 19, 2023•21 min•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast Learn to make money as a creator with this episode of Social Media Decoded. Host Michelle Thames is joined by Many Emerson to discuss how you can make money from reels and TikTok. Mandy shares the biggest thing that many creators are missing that's holding them back from monetizing their creative content. Mandy is a social media strategist teaching female entrepreneurs how to scale and grow their business with effective strategies! She started her business in August of 2020 and has since hosted ...
Jun 16, 2023•26 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast Learn how to make viral content with this episode of Social Media Decoded. Host Michelle Thames discusses what makes content go viral and what was done especially well with some recent viral posts on social media. Michelle also shares tips and strategies to help you create attention-grabbing content that resonates with your audience and could make you go viral. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan Store Follow M...
Jun 14, 2023•7 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast Learn to adapt your social media strategy rather than try to fight the algorithm. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Erika Yang about how to connect with your audience on social media in new and exciting ways. Erica shares how entrepreneurs can go with the flow when it comes to changes on social media. Erica Yang is the founder and CEO of Real Hype Creative, a cross-border venture studio and creative agency. Erica Yang, was an established Wall Street investment banker before she w...
Jun 12, 2023•19 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast Growing your creative business involves overcoming the subconscious blocks that are holding you back. In this episode, host Michelle Thames speaks with Nancy Linnerooth about how creative entrepreneurs can overcome self-doubt and get rich. Nancy Linnerooth helps women entrepreneurs get over their BS so they can go out and make 6- and 7-figures, change lives and develop really profitable, impactful businesses. Drawing on nine years as a Harvard-trained attorney and seventeen as a therapist, Nancy...
Jun 09, 2023•22 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast How to leverage AI marketing for your business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames discusses how you can use AI to take your marketing to the next level. She discusses the evolution of AI's role in business and marketing, and she dives into the benefits of using AI-powered tools and technologies for content creation and audience engagement. Learn which AI tools are the best choice for your business and how you can take advantage of them. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing ...
Jun 07, 2023•8 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald proves that you can be an influencer in any niche. Dr. McDonald (or Dr. Every Woman as she is often called) and host Michelle Thames talk about debunking myths on social media and becoming an influencer as a doctor. Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald is a Board-Certified Obstetrician Gynecologist and published author. Known in the media as Dr. Every Woman, Dr. McDonald shares evidence-based health information to educate the masses and inspire future physicians ...
Jun 05, 2023•24 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast Learn to create a marketing strategy that works for your business. In this episode, host Michelle Thames and Katrina Aronson discuss how to create a marketing strategy with maximum impact without expensive ads. If you are the face of your brand, this episode is for you! Katrina Aronson is a business coach with a major marketing twist. She works with entrepreneurs who are the face of their brands and businesses to help them to get their brands seen without expensive ads or a big team. —— Katrina'...
Jun 02, 2023•30 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast Want to figure out how algorithms work on social media? In this episode, host Michelle Thames dives into the latest algorithm updates for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. She shares how you can work with the algorithm to grow your social presence and generate more revenue for your business. Michelle also shares her top 4 tips for mastering social media algorithms. —— Create your own podcast Book a growth and marketing clarity call with Michelle Start your own Stan Store Visit My Stan ...
May 31, 2023•10 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast 
