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Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses - Small business marketing, Social media marketing, Social media strategy

Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses - Small business marketing, Social media marketing, Social media strategy

Cheyanne Cleyman 71 Episodes May 5, 2026

Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses is a podcast hosted by Cheyanne Cleyman, co-founder of Cleyman Social Media. It offers practical, no-fluff strategies for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to turn their social media into a lead-generating tool. Episodes are under ten minutes and focus on engagement-based tactics rather than just posting frequency. The show aims to help listeners attract clients without spending excessive time on their phones.

Episodes

Episode 71 — What to Say in the DMs
Episode 71 — What to Say in the DMs May 5, 2026 891 If you’ve ever opened your DMs, started typing… and then deleted everything because it sounded too salesy, too formal, or just plain weird—this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been there… You know someone is watching your content. They’re liking your posts. They’re showing interest in small ways. But when it’s time to actually reach out, you freeze. You don’t want to sound pushy. You don’t want t
70 \\ How to Start Conversations Without Feeling Salesy
70 \\ How to Start Conversations Without Feeling Salesy Apr 22, 2026 619 It can feel surprisingly hard to start a conversation in the DMs… especially when you know someone is interested. They’ve watched your stories. They’ve liked your posts. Maybe they even replied once. And now you’re sitting there staring at your phone, wondering what to say next. So you hesitate. Or you overthink it. Or you send something that doesn’t quite feel like you. And just like that… the mo
69 \\ Why Your Content Isn’t Converting (And the Follow-Up Mistake You’re Making)
69 \\ Why Your Content Isn’t Converting (And the Follow-Up Mistake You’re Making) Apr 15, 2026 566 There’s a moment most small business owners know all too well: someone likes your post, watches your stories, maybe even replies once… and then disappears. No message. No inquiry. No sale. And you’re left wondering: were they actually interested… or not? In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really happening in that moment—and why your content isn’t the problem. Your follow-up is. We’ll talk a
68 \\ Why “More Content” Is the Wrong Growth Strategy in 2026 What Actually Turns Visibility Into Clients
68 \\ Why “More Content” Is the Wrong Growth Strategy in 2026 What Actually Turns Visibility Into Clients Apr 3, 2026 745 There’s a moment most small business owners know all too well: you open Instagram, feel the pressure to post, spend 30–40 minutes trying to come up with something… and still end up feeling behind. If that sounds familiar, this episode is going to shift how you think about social media entirely. Because the truth is—posting more content is no longer the growth strategy it once was. And in 2026, it’
67 \\ AI Is Making This Sales Mistake Worse: Why More Tools Won’t Fix a Broken Message
67 \\ AI Is Making This Sales Mistake Worse: Why More Tools Won’t Fix a Broken Message Mar 24, 2026 758 There’s something happening right now that most people aren’t talking about: AI isn’t ruining your sales… but it is making your biggest business weaknesses more visible than ever. If your message is unclear, AI will scale confusion. If your positioning feels scattered, AI will amplify noise. And if your authority isn’t solid, AI will only make that more obvious. In this episode, I’m breaking down
66 \\ Stop Automating the Wrong Things: Why Most Small Businesses Use AI in the Least Profitable Places
66 \\ Stop Automating the Wrong Things: Why Most Small Businesses Use AI in the Least Profitable Places Mar 24, 2026 737 There’s a quiet shift happening in the online space right now: automate more, streamline everything, let AI handle it. And on the surface, it sounds smart. But what if automation isn’t the solution… it’s actually where things are going wrong? In this episode, I’m breaking down why most small business owners are automating the least profitable parts of their business, and how that might be the very
65 \\ 3 Surprising Sales Strategies Every Online Business Owner Needs for Client Acquisition and Higher Conversion Rates
65 \\ 3 Surprising Sales Strategies Every Online Business Owner Needs for Client Acquisition and Higher Conversion Rates Feb 18, 2026 878 Your brand is becoming just another face in the digital crowd while you starve for a connection that feels substantial. You lean into your sales funnel only to find that closing deals feels more difficult.  You do not have to sacrifice your soul for efficiency. It is entirely possible to use tools as a support system while keeping human connection at the very heart of your brand. Your online busin
64 \\ Why Your Small Business Marketing Fails Without a Lead Generation Tracker and Follow-Up Strategy
64 \\ Why Your Small Business Marketing Fails Without a Lead Generation Tracker and Follow-Up Strategy Feb 11, 2026 949 Have you ever scrolled through your DMs and felt that sting of realizing you forgot to reply to a warm lead?  This heavy mental load happens when your small business marketing lacks a reliable system, causing your social media sales to stall while potential clients feel forgotten. It looks like a lack of discipline is stopping your progress, but underneath, it is actually the absence of a reliable
63 \\ 3 Content Creation Secrets to Improve Your Brand Awareness and Business Growth Using Human-Centric AI Prompts
63 \\ 3 Content Creation Secrets to Improve Your Brand Awareness and Business Growth Using Human-Centric AI Prompts Feb 4, 2026 776 Are you pouring your heart into a content cycle that only rewards your hustle with total silence? You are likely noticing that posting more often does not lead to more conversations when your message feels generic. So many people in the service industry let tools take the driver's seat, instead of using them for support. When your content creation feels cold, your community will secretly notice t
62 \\ The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining Your Human Voice in your Content Strategy While Leveraging AI
62 \\ The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining Your Human Voice in your Content Strategy While Leveraging AI Jan 28, 2026 810 I see so many service-based businesses making the mistake of letting technology lead their brand instead of using it as a support tool. When you do this, your social media content loses that human edge that makes people want to connect with you in the first place. You don't have to choose between being efficient and being yourself when it comes to your content strategy. It is entirely possible to
61 \\ The Human-First Content Formula: How to use AI for Small Business Without Losing Connection
61 \\ The Human-First Content Formula: How to use AI for Small Business Without Losing Connection Jan 21, 2026 677 There’s an unspoken pressure happening right now: learn all the AI tools, use every automation, post more, and do more. But what if doing more isn’t the answer? What if connection is the missing piece, not content? In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason your content might feel off and your audience has stopped responding. I’ll show you how AI for small business can support your content
60 \\ Connection-Based Business Growth! How to Build Clients and Community That Last (Without Chasing the Next Trend)
60 \\ Connection-Based Business Growth! How to Build Clients and Community That Last (Without Chasing the Next Trend) Jan 14, 2026 743 Most small business owners are stuck in a cycle of chasing what’s new: the latest features, must-try hacks, and trendy tools. But even with all that effort, conversions stay low and conversations feel one-sided. Without human marketing, the connection doesn’t stick. And without it, long-term success stays out of reach. In this episode, I’m showing you how real growth happens when you step away fro

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