We’re all inspired by content. However, imagine how it feels to create something, only to see someone else create something that feels… like the same content that you put out there. I saw a comment on threads recently that inspired this, about how a woman had gone viral with a reel, and a few days later, someone took her reel, and caption and basic…

Happy New Year! Are you ready to crush your social media goals in the new year? Staying ahead of the curve is key for solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and social media pros alike as trends evolve and predictions roll in. In this episode, we’re diving into the game-changing shifts you need to know for 2025. From the unstoppable rise of AI to the influen…

Happy End of 2024! Ready to elevate your business game in the year ahead? This week, we’re diving into a year end recap of the lessons learned running a social media marketing agency and the secrets to surviving and thriving. We experienced extensive client work, dealt with the harsh realities of burnout, and learned how to treat ourselves like a c…

Where are my fellow introverts at? Do you often feel drained by endless networking events and constant social media demands as an entrepreneur? You might think business success requires extroverted energy—but think again! In this episode, we’re diving into how to harness your introverted strengths to build meaningful connections and thrive in the b…

Ever wondered why your social media ads aren't delivering the results you hoped for? Are you tired of pouring money into social media ads and seeing little to no return? Do you hit the "boost" button hoping for magic but end up disillusioned? You're not alone! This week, we’re chatting with Carol Kabale, a seasoned Facebook ads consultant. Carol sh…

Ready to take your LinkedIn game to the next level? Short-form videos are making their way to the professional networking platform that every B2B client of mine has a presence on. My question is, are you ready to add video to YOUR LinkedIn Strategy? With video views on LinkedIn booming, this episode discusses how you can get noticed on the platform…

Every social media manager I know often laments about declining social media performance. Even if your business is getting decent performance - reach and engagement, chances are it’s down year over year over year. Are you also tired of unpredictable social media algorithms sapping your engagement? In this episode, I’m chatting with Digital Strategi…

Let’s get a little personal. What did your online journey first look like? When did you join social media? In this episode, I’m sharing a little bit about my chapter in We Lead: Community, Connections, and Collaboration. It’s a little nostalgic and shares some of my earliest experiences with writing and struggling through self-doubt during college.…

Have you ever wondered about the magic behind those top search results when you type "XYZ near me"? Spoiler alert: It's all about those Google Reviews! I was recently in a committee meeting for my local business association and we were talking about to how to highlight members. “Could we ask them to share reviews with us and then we share them on s…

Are you tired of aimless scrolling and muddled marketing strategies? Do you want to create more purposeful content that attracts more engagement and drives real results for your business? This week, we’re joined by social media strategist and author Peg Fitzpatrick to talk about content creation for small businesses. We dove deep into the power of …

Are you struggling to make an impact on social media? Do you find yourself obsessing over likes and followers while burning out on content creation? Let’s talk about how to overcome these challenges. In this episode of Stop the Scroll, Heidi is spilling the secrets to shifting your mindset for a more rewarding and sustainable approach to digital ma…

Who wants more leads? We all do, right? Leads are, after all, what drives business growth, which we all ALSO want. This week, we’re sitting down with business coach and agency owner Lauren Najar to discuss innovative lead generation and engagement strategies. Lauren shares her top tips for identifying and nurturing potential clients by focusing on …

Did you know that social media platforms like Instagram are being used as search engines? SEO isn't just for your website anymore my friends. With more and more people using social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok as search engines, it's crucial to optimize your content to be easily found by your ideal audience. This week, I’m diving into …

Everyone wants more views, and more followers in the social media space. So many business owners have said to me, “I want to go viral.” Hard stop y’all. Going viral is nice, sure, but it’s not a part of a well-rounded social media strategy. In this episode, we’re talking about the obsession with going viral on social media and why it shouldn’t be a…

What’s a marketing funnel? Do you have one? This week, we’re diving into the essentials of email marketing and social media, emphasizing the importance of nurturing your audience through effective marketing funnels. Our guest Kristi Mitchell is sharing her mission to simplify marketing for businesses by leveraging multiple funnels tailored to diffe…

Can you believe we’re nearly in Q4?! As we head into the time, now is the time to plan ahead - regardless of whether you’re a retail/product-based business or a service-based provider. From setting achievable goals to designing holiday offerings and mapping out marketing calendars, this episode will guarantee that you can end the year with a bang. …

Are you itching to get more out of your Instagram reels? Recently, Meta shared a document on how to maximize your impact on Reels. We’re breaking down the recommendations so they’re easy to understand, and implement into your own Instagram strategies. The biggest takeaway is the importance of entertaining, digestible, and relatable content that wil…

How many ways do you market your business? Are you relying solely on social media? Fun fact: 49% of consumers discover businesses through offline sources. If you’re not already, you should integrate offline marketing channels such as networking, print marketing, and public relations into your overall marketing strategy. Today, we’re sharing practic…

How often do you track your followers? Do you get anxious when you see five new followers come in, but your follower count is lower? I think a LOT of business owners get stuck in this cycle of follower count which doesn’t really drive anything strategically. In this episode, we’re talking about why tracking unfollows can trigger anxiety, imposter s…

Being a solopreneur is tough work, and being a solopreneur who struggles with marketing is even tougher. This week, I’m chatting with Alanna Brannigan of Harvest Moon Marketing about strategies for solopreneurs, from selecting the right digital platforms to how to leverage free marketing tools and how to quantify your efforts to know if you’re real…

Are you overwhelmed by social media? Do you struggle to keep up with it and feel like it’s taking away from more meaningful work in your business? Social media burnout is a real thing y’all, and as entrepreneurs we probably feel it the most since it’s a tool we use to help our businesses be successful. In this episode, I’m talking about how the con…

Some industries, as many a social media manager will tell you, are easier to create content for than others. They’re just a little…sexier if you will. Other industries, especially among service providers, can be… seemingly boring. But, as Marcus Sheridan taught us with his wild success as a pool company through content marketing, even boring indust…

How do you add value to your audience? We hear that a lot in marketing - always add value. This week on Stop the Scroll, we’re chatting with Dan Coughlin of Get Hyped about storytelling, influencer marketing, and adding value to your audience. We’re diving into the challenges and changes in influencer marketing in recent years, the importance of ad…

Marathon training and managing a business may seem like two different worlds, but they share countless parallels. From goal setting to overcoming setbacks and challenges, and finding a community to hold you accountable - the similarities when you’re just getting started are far too similar. Drawing from her own journey in both training for marathon…

Are you trying to show up in all the places on social media? Chances are, if that’s you, you’re probably a bit overwhelmed. Whether you're managing social media by yourself or seeking a strategic social media partner, this episode breaks down the fundamentals. We’re helping you align your social media presence with your business goals, from underst…

Do you use Pinterest? You might be missing out! This week we’re chatting with digital strategist Bonnie Conrad about pinterest strategies, and the importance of UTM codes to measure your marketing efforts. Bonnie shares tips about maintaining a consistent Pinterest strategy, sharing their journey from seeing no results to significant growth by pinn…

Is your copy compelling? What even IS compelling copy? And how does copy differ from content? This week, we’re talking about brand messaging for small businesses. Mackenzie Fleming is a seasoned copywriter and brand messaging mentor, shares her expert insights on the foundational strategies behind compelling copy and content writing. We discuss the…

Are you creating content for your website? If you want to rank online, you need to be. This week, we’re talking with Barb Davids about the importance of creating optimized, high-quality content for your website. Barb has a background in photography, which led her to digital marketing and now, an SEO expert. She has a unique approach that debunks th…

Ever wondered why reels are so essential for your Instagram strategy or struggled with being on video? You're not alone! This week we’re chatting about all things IG reels! From increasing engagement to reaching new audiences, reels are truly essential to any Instagram strategy. On this episode, you’re getting tips about batching content, leveragin…

Got time off this summer? With vacations and downtime on the horizon, how can you maintain your online presence without feeling overwhelmed? I’ve learned that planning is key to being consistent. This week on the podcast, we’re talking about how planning your content, and building your content calendar helps you stay consistent online while reducin…

Are you overwhelmed by social media metrics? 🤯 You're not alone! Have you ever wondered if your social media metrics are truly reflecting the success of your marketing efforts? You’ll never know unless you know which metrics actually matter when it comes to social media! This week we’re chatting about the importance of looking beyond vanity metrics…

How does your business show up online? Now, more than ever, people do not want to be sold to when they’re scrolling through their favorite social media platforms. That’s why it’s so crucial to mix up your content and show the human side of your business. But how do you balance those posts that you share your services and the value of working with y…

I’m a stickler for the fact that social media is rented space. Every time Instagram goes down, the marketing world freaks out - but you know what works? What doesn’t go down? Email marketing. This week, we’re discussing the how and whys of email marketing. With 4 billion daily email users and an ROI of 4000%, email is a goldmine for customer acquis…

Feel like you can’t keep up with all the changes and best practices to be successful on social media? It’s not just you. Instagram and Meta are ALWAYS changing. It can often feel like what works one week doesn’t work the next. It’s frustrating when you feel like you have a strategy and then the next week a tornado swoops in and nothing works the wa…

What’s a business lie that you’ve been told? Or a misconception you have about the various roles within business. That marketing and sales are one in the same? Lies! They are not, and I’m here to tell you exactly why. (I mean if you’re a solopreneur they are kind of the same however, they’re also not… but that’s a different story.) In this episode,…

We all know about those social media “best practices” right? Some of them…that we’re hanging onto might be a bit dated and are hindering our reach and engagement online. These are what I call marketing bad habits. And we all have them. We all think we know everything when it comes to marketing our businesses best, but sometimes, what we think is be…

Let’s talk about content creation burnout. It’s a real thing, there are marketers out there who are ALWAYS just creating. Unfortunately, we all face content creation hurdles. We all hit creator's block once in a pink moon. But, you don’t always need to create your content from scratch, Today, we’re discussing strategies for repurposing old content …

Are you struggling to find fresh ideas for your social media, blog, or podcast content? We often hear that we should be repurposing our content. But how do we know what’s the best content to repurpose and where should we repurpose it to? And what about new content ideas? How do I come up with those? Well, you are in luck because today, I’m sharing …

The one thing we all want to know is how the heck do we win online? I mean really, how do we win on social media? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what goes into a winning social media strategy and how you can elevate your social media accounts. I’m answering questions like Why do you need to define your value proposition and how it’s going to…

In the world of social media, we all strive to create content that captures our ideal client’s attention and gets them to stop doom scrolling. I’m super passionate about creating content, educating business owners about the benefits of social media marketing, and how to repurpose all this content you are creating because the content creation wheel …

How do I grow on social media? What's the best type of content to post? What are the latest best practices on Instagram, LinkedIn, and every other social media network? And how do I even know if what I'm doing on those platforms is even working? Welcome to Stop the Scroll, a podcast dedicated to helping small business owners like you thrive online.…

Unlock the secrets of soaring online visibility in this eye-opening episode of The Social Marketing Advice Podcast. Join Deborah as she demystifies SEO, reveals the staggering power of blogging (boost your visibility by 434%!), and shares cutting-edge trends for 2024. Whether you're a small business owner or a digital marketing enthusiast, you'll d…

Welcome to The Social Marketing Advice Podcast, where small business insights meet actionable strategies. In our latest episode, we uncover the 5 pivotal online steps every small business should be taking to skyrocket their growth. Think you're saving money by managing everything in-house? Our 'terrible truth' segment might have you rethinking thos…

Dive into 2023's hottest marketing tools with Deborah Brownell on this week's episode of The Social Marketing Advice Podcast! Whether you're mastering videos, jazzing up your emails, or scheduling content like a pro, she has curated the ultimate list for your small business. Discover the rise of AI voice generators, the evolution of platforms like …

Unlock the Power of Video for Your Biz! Dive deep with Deb as she uncovers the history, the hype, and the hard truths about video marketing. Whether you're camera-shy or ready for your close-up, this episode will transform your perspective. Packed with spicy insights and the latest social trends, it's the guide every small business owner needs. Tun…

Step right into the ever-evolving world of social media marketing with my latest episode of The Social Marketing Advice Podcast! Dive deep as we: 📉 Unravel the mysteries of sinking organic reach – the numbers might shock you! 💰 Navigate the vast ocean of paid ads, breaking down where you should (and shouldn't) splash your cash. 😲 Expose "The Terrib…

Join Deborah Brownell in 'The Social Marketing Advice Podcast', where she explores the ever-evolving world of social media and digital marketing. With a focus on small businesses and entrepreneurs, Deborah shares the latest platform updates, fun facts, stats, and interesting news, coupled with actionable insights to help your business thrive. Tune …

Dive into the thrilling world of social media in this episode, where I navigate through the meteoric rise of Meta's Threads, the ground-breaking updates on Instagram and Twitter, and all the latest trends you need to know. Discover how these changes can empower your small business marketing strategies, as we dissect the fastest app growth ever witn…

Dive in with me this week as we ride the rapid current of social media changes, deciphering the meteoric rise of Meta's Threads and its ripple effects in the digital realm. From YouTube's AI experiments to Twitter's new strategies, we're getting into the nitty-gritty. We'll tackle LinkedIn's algorithm update, the marketing blitz around the new Barb…

Join me on this rollercoaster ride of social media updates where I dive into the sea of changes taking place on your favorite platforms. Discover how Meta is shaking things up to become more like TikTok, learn about YouTube's new 'Test & Compare' tool that could revolutionize your video strategy, and find out how LinkedIn's latest adjustments might…