
Social Media Marketing Podcast
Publishing weekly since 2012, this show helps marketers navigate the ever changing marketing jungle with expert interviews from leading marketing pros. Join Social Media Examiner’s founder Michael Stelzner as he helps you discover new strategies and actionable tips to improve your marketing. Show notes at Socialmediaexaminer.com/podcast/
Latest episodes

Jul 17, 2025 • 46min
YouTube Scripting Strategies That Sell: A Proven Model for Success
In this episode, Salma Jafri, a video strategist and YouTube coach, shares her expertise in turning YouTube videos into revenue-generating machines. She reveals the power of strategic scripting, leveraging psychological triggers to boost sales. Topics include crafting compelling offers, establishing credibility with authentic storytelling, and the importance of effective calls to action. Salma also discusses viewer engagement strategies and the value of personalized content, ensuring creators keep their audience captivated while driving results.

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Jul 10, 2025 • 53min
Making Customer Stories Profitable: A Proven Framework
Joel Klettke, a conversion copywriter and former co-founder of Case Study Buddy, dives into turning customer wins into powerful marketing narratives. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration for effective storytelling and shares a six-element framework to gather compelling customer success stories. Discussing the role of AI in enhancing marketing strategies, he provides interview techniques to draw out authentic responses. Lastly, he introduces the 'Nibble Bite Snack Meal' framework, focusing on audience engagement and action-oriented language to captivate listeners.

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Jul 3, 2025 • 47min
How to Use a Personal Brand for Exposure, Leads, and Sales
Rory Vaden, co-founder of the Brand Builders Group and co-host of the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, shares insights on building a personal brand. He emphasizes the importance of identifying your audience and weaving personal stories into your branding. The discussion also covers harnessing data and AI for effective marketing strategies, creating service-centered content, and engaging through the QAC model. Lastly, Vaden introduces the 4Fs for monetizing personal content by fostering genuine relationships over broadcasting.

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Jun 26, 2025 • 46min
Advanced Messaging Strategy: Making Your Product a Must Have
Katelyn Bourgoin, a buyer psychologist and founder of Why We Buy, shares insights on making products essential through advanced messaging strategies. She emphasizes the need to address real customer pain points instead of relying on demographics. Katelyn discusses the significance of thorough research in understanding consumer needs and suggests using compelling messaging that highlights positive solutions. Real-world examples from brands like Snickers and Nike illustrate how effective communication can deepen customer connections and enhance marketing success.

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Jun 19, 2025 • 44min
LinkedIn Video Strategy: Becoming a Respected Industry Leader
Louise Brogan, author of 'Raise Your Visibility on LinkedIn' and founder of a LinkedIn video strategy agency, shares her expertise on establishing authority through video. She discusses the PREP framework for engaging content, emphasizing authentic storytelling and the power of analytics. Key tips for recording high-quality videos and using AI tools for editing are also revealed. Brogan highlights the importance of compelling text and transcripts for maximizing audience engagement, while exploring new video features that can enhance visibility and foster connections.

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Jun 12, 2025 • 49min
Instagram Content Strategy: Attracting Quality Leads and Sales
Elizabeth Marberry, an Instagram marketing strategist and host of the Strutt It Podcast, shares her expertise on attracting quality leads and boosting sales through effective Instagram practices. She discusses the journey from being a dancer to mastering social media marketing, emphasizing the importance of a well-optimized profile. Elizabeth reveals strategies for crafting engaging posts, increasing interactions, and utilizing automation tools. Listeners also learn about a successful case study of a luxury jewelry store leveraging Instagram to thrive without a physical location.

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Jun 5, 2025 • 39min
Maximize Your Instagram Growth: Getting More of The Right Followers
Lucas O'Keefe, an Instagram strategist, reveals powerful tactics for building a meaningful following. He introduces the 'GROWS' method to create relatable and educational content that fosters trust. Lucas emphasizes the importance of blending humor and pop culture while staying timely with your posts. He shares insights on adapting to the evolving world of AI in marketing and highlights five essential content types to engage audiences. The conversation wraps up with practical strategies for connecting with followers and boosting community interaction.

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May 29, 2025 • 46min
Mastering Anything: A New Way to Faster and Better Results
Pat Flynn, host of the Smart Passive Income podcast and author of several books, including Lean Learning, shares valuable insights on mastering new skills in marketing. He discusses strategies to navigate information overload and the importance of focused learning. Flynn introduces the concept of micro mastery—breaking down complex topics for effective learning—and explores how AI can enhance creativity and productivity. He emphasizes actionable steps for personal development in today’s fast-paced, information-rich world.

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May 22, 2025 • 49min
Creating Share-Worthy Instagram Content That Outperforms
Brock Johnson, an Instagram strategist and marketing coach, shares his journey from Snapchat to Instagram success, detailing how daily reels transformed his business. He highlights the importance of creating shareable content over likes, outlining five effective post types that resonate with audiences. Brock emphasizes relatability and brevity in captions for deeper engagement. He also discusses leveraging controversial topics and AI tools to enhance creativity, ultimately guiding creators to optimize their content for greater reach and audience growth.

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May 15, 2025 • 43min
Employee-Generated Content: Creating a Video First Strategy
Melissa Laurie, from Oysterly Media, specializes in empowering businesses to leverage employee-generated video content. She discusses how brands can enhance trust and engagement through authentic videos created by employees. Laurie outlines a structured framework for implementing a video-first strategy, shares tips on crafting engaging openings, and emphasizes the importance of brand guidelines. She also highlights the significance of training employees in video production to foster creativity and promote culture within organizations.