Social Media Decoded is your go-to podcast for marketing, visibility, and monetization strategies to grow your business online. Hosted by marketing expert Michelle Thames, this show breaks down social media, content marketing, and business growth into actionable steps for entrepreneurs, creators, and brands. Tune in for expert insights, real-world strategies, and inspiring success stories to help you get visible, attract clients, and build a profitable brand. 🎙️✨
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Social Media Decoded is your go-to podcast for marketing, visibility, and monetization strategies to grow your business online. Hosted by marketing expert Michelle Thames, this show breaks down social media, content marketing, and business growth into actionable steps for entrepreneurs, creators, and brands. Tune in for expert insights, real-world strategies, and inspiring success stories to help you get visible, attract clients, and build a profitable brand. 🎙️✨
In this episode, Michelle Thames sits down with business coach and lead strategist Lauren Najar to break down why most lead magnets fail and what actually drives conversions in 2025. They unpack how relationship-based marketing, intentional visibility, and simple lead-tracking systems turn everyday conversations into consistent clients—without burnout or nonstop posting.
In this episode, Michelle Thames explains why Instagram audits are the fastest way to fix visibility issues by replacing guesswork with clarity and strategy. She shares what she looks for immediately when reviewing a page and why feedback outperforms content hacks every time.
In this episode, Michelle Thames shares a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and systems that power her six-figure visibility ecosystem without a big team or burnout. She breaks down how intentional systems, not hustle, create sustainable visibility, consistency, and growth.
In this episode, Michelle breaks down what truly matters for visibility going into 2026, focusing on clarity, community, and intentional leadership over noise and trends. This is a grounded reset for entrepreneurs who want visibility that feels aligned, sustainable, and effective.
This episode explores how publishing 365 podcast episodes transforms visibility, authority, and trust — and why podcasting is the most powerful long-term strategy for brand growth in 2026. Michelle shares the mindset, results, and clarity that daily podcasting has created for her business.
This episode reveals Michelle’s non-negotiable visibility rules for 2026, including what she’s eliminating, what she’s doubling down on, and why simplicity and community will outperform trends in the new year. She breaks down the mindset, strategy, and systems entrepreneurs need for visibility that actually converts.
This episode reveals Michelle’s non-negotiable visibility rules for 2026, including what she’s eliminating, what she’s doubling down on, and why simplicity and community will outperform trends in the new year. She breaks down the mindset, strategy, and systems entrepreneurs need for visibility that actually converts.
This episode explores why proximity—not reach—is the true key to visibility, opportunity, and long-term business growth. Michelle shares how access, relationships, and community transformed her career and why The Collective exists for women ready to step into 2026 with clarity and confidence.
This episode breaks down why thought leadership will always outperform aesthetics and why decision-makers invest in clarity, authority, and perspective—not pretty feeds. Michelle shares how entrepreneurs can shift from performing to leading conversations that build trust, community, and long-term visibility.
This episode breaks down why Threads will become one of the most powerful visibility platforms in 2026 and how early adopters can build real community, trust, and opportunities through conversation—not content overload. Michelle shares why conversational visibility is outperforming virality and the simple shifts entrepreneurs can make now to prepare for the new era of social media.
Michelle Thames breaks down why visibility without community leads nowhere and why relationship-driven visibility is the only strategy that will matter in 2026. This episode teaches the difference between being seen and being known—and how community transforms your business.
Michelle Thames reveals how her network became a million-dollar asset and why proximity, community, and strategic relationships open more doors than algorithms ever will. This episode highlights the power of connection and invites listeners into the rooms designed to accelerate their growth.
In this episode, Michelle Thames breaks down the only marketing strategy that works in every season of business, explaining why systems outlast platforms and why visibility needs a digital home you own. She shares how consistency, clarity, and ownership create sustainable growth—no matter how the online landscape changes.
In this episode, Michelle Thames shares behind-the-scenes insights from managing campaigns with over 50 creators, revealing what brands truly value beyond follower count. She breaks down the professionalism, systems, and relationship-building skills that lead to long-term opportunities in the creator economy.
Michelle shares the real lessons she’s learned after 15 years as a creator and marketer, revealing what actually leads to longevity in business. This episode breaks down why systems, community, and evolution matter more than trends.
Michelle delivers a powerful pre-webinar pep talk for entrepreneurs, creators, and leaders who need confidence, clarity, and courage before showing up live. This short episode resets your mindset for visibility success and guides you toward creating impact — not perfection.
Michelle breaks down why content is no longer enough going into 2026 — and why brands, creators, and CEOs must shift into community-led marketing to build trust, retention, and revenue. She shares the visibility trends shaping next year and the steps to start building true community now.
Michelle shares the exact steps she would take if she had to rebuild her entire brand from zero in 2026, based on 16 years of marketing experience and working with 100+ brands. This episode breaks down the new rules of visibility, community-building, and personal branding for the year ahead.
This episode breaks down how Michelle revived a “dead” social media account and grew it by 18,000 views in 30 days using strategic content pillars, audience-driven insights, and intentional engagement. Listeners will learn what actually drives visibility and how to apply the same principles to their own brand.
In this episode, LinkedIn Strategist Mollie Lo breaks down how entrepreneurs can stop treating LinkedIn like a resume and start using it like a revenue machine. Learn the exact profile updates, content strategies, and 15-minute prospecting routine that helped her grow from $270 to $105K using LinkedIn alone.
This episode celebrates 600 podcast episodes and breaks down the biggest lessons I’ve learned about consistency, visibility, and showing up online. If you’re ready to grow your brand or start your own podcast, this episode gives you the roadmap.
Social Media Decoded is your go-to podcast for marketing, visibility, and monetization strategies to grow your business online. Hosted by marketing expert Michelle Thames, this show breaks down social media, content marketing, and business growth into actionable steps for entrepreneurs, creators, and brands. Tune in for expert insights, real-world strategies, and inspiring success stories to help you get visible, attract clients, and build a profitable brand. 🎙️✨