How Speaking Opportunities Actually Turn Into Clients

How Speaking Opportunities Actually Turn Into Clients

Author: Michelle Thames April 23, 2026 Duration: 4:02
In this episode, Michelle Thames breaks down what actually happens after you get on stage—and why most entrepreneurs aren’t converting speaking opportunities into clients. She shares how to turn visibility into real revenue using messaging, follow-up, and a clear system.

Ever feel like the rules of social media are written in a language you don't quite speak? Social Media Decoded translates the noise into a clear plan. Michelle Thames, a marketing expert who understands the grind of building something from scratch, hosts these conversations. She moves past theory to focus on the practical moves that actually change things-how a piece of content can attract a dream client, or how to tweak a profile so it starts working for you. Each episode feels like a focused workshop, whether she's dissecting a platform's algorithm, walking through a content marketing funnel, or sharing a story from an entrepreneur who turned followers into a sustainable business. This isn't about viral moments; it's about building a visible and viable operation online. You'll find a direct, no-fluff approach here, designed for anyone ready to move from being just a user of these platforms to becoming a strategic builder on them. For actionable steps on monetization, audience growth, and crafting a brand that resonates, this podcast serves as an essential guide.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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The Real Story Behind My Pivot in Business Right Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:57
In this honest and behind-the-scenes episode, Michelle Thames shares the real story behind her current business pivot, why she’s shifting toward local visibility and deeper community building, and what she’s learning abo…
What Going Viral Actually Taught Me About Visibility [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:00
In this episode, Michelle Thames shares the real truth about going viral and why visibility is about so much more than views and followers. From multiple viral moments to local visibility lessons, she breaks down why con…
How To Stay Visible Even When Life Gets Busy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:46
Life gets busy, but that does not mean your visibility has to stop. In this episode, Michelle shares simple, realistic ways to stay visible online during busy seasons like summer, motherhood, travel, and entrepreneurship…
The Visibility System I’d Build If I Had 30 Days [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:15
If Michelle Thames had only 30 days to rebuild her visibility, audience, and opportunities online, this is the exact system she’d use. In this episode, she breaks down a simple visibility strategy for entrepreneurs who w…
100K Views in 7 Days… But That Wasn’t the Real Flex [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:08
100,000+ views in 7 days sounds exciting, but Michelle Thames shares why the views were NOT the real flex. In this episode, she breaks down how to turn visibility into real opportunities, relationships, trust, and busine…
How I Turn Threads Into Clients, Rooms, and Revenue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:23
In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames shares how she’s using Threads to build authority, create opportunities, grow relationships, attract clients, fill rooms, and generate revenue through conversation…
Why Most People Are Using Threads Wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:49
In this episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames breaks down why most entrepreneurs are using Threads the wrong way and missing out on real visibility, authority, conversations, and opportunities online.