Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses - Small business marketing, Social media marketing, Social media strategy
Are you posting every day but hearing crickets? Wondering how your competitors are booking clients while you’re stuck refreshing your likes? Feeling like social media is a giant, time-sucking black hole? Hi, I’m Cheyanne Cleyman, and NO! You’re not crazy—social media can feel like a full-time job. But what if you could actually get clients without being glued to your phone 24/7? Welcome to Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses! The podcast for entrepreneurs, service providers, and small business owners who want real results from social media—without wasting time on strategies that don’t work. As co-founder of Cleyman Social Media, trust me—I get it. Once upon a time, I thought social media success meant posting daily, throwing out hashtags like confetti, and waiting for magic to happen. Spoiler alert: it didn’t. Instead, I discovered that engagement—not just content—is what actually moves the needle. Now, my agency helps business owners like you turn their social media into a lead-generating, client-attracting, money-making machine—without you having to lift a finger. In each bite-sized episode (under 10 minutes!), you’ll get no-fluff, straight-to-the-point strategies to actually grow your business online, the secret to turning followers into paying clients (hint: it’s NOT just posting) simple, repeatable engagement tactics that take minutes, not hours and the latest social media trends, decoded for small businesses. I won’t promise you viral posts or overnight success (because ew—we don’t do gimmicks here). But if you want to finally see real ROI from social media, this podcast is for you. More engagement. More clients. More sales. Less stress. So grab your coffee (or wine—no judgment), hit subscribe, and let’s turn your social media into a client-magnet—without the stress, the guesswork, or the burnout. Let’s do this! Xo, Cheyanne IG: @CleymanSocial.Media @CheyanneCleyman
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Are you posting daily, commenting consistently, and still struggling to start real conversations? Wondering why your comments aren’t turning into DMs or sales?
If you're doing all the “right” things but still hearing crickets, you're not alone.
There’s a smarter way to approach small business marketing, one rooted in real connection, not just reach. You don’t need fancy funnels. What you need is a new way to show up in the comments, because that’s where authentic relationships begin.
In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful comment types that spark online connection and lead to meaningful engagement. You’ll learn how to move beyond generic replies and start conversations that matter. Most people treat comments like a to-do list: emojis, “love this,” or “great post.” But that’s not how you build social media engagement or trust. If you’re ready to comment with purpose, this is your blueprint.
Whether your goal is to nurture leads or figure out exactly how to get clients from social media, these strategies are designed to work for real people in real conversations.
This is relationship marketing done right. Clear, personal, and rooted in organic marketing that actually converts.
With all my support,
Chey
5 Quiet Reasons Your Content Isn’t Converting
Discover why your content isn’t leading to clients—and what to do instead to build trust, start real conversations, and generate qualified leads.
https://kuleanaconnect.myflodesk.com/5reasons
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Growth is exciting until your to-do list triples and your creative energy starts running on fumes.
You're booking more clients (yay!), but now you're juggling 20 tabs, writing late-night emails, and wondering if this hustle is even sustainable.
In this episode, I’m breaking down how to scale your creative business without the burnout spiral. If you’re a one-woman show or leading a small team, I’ll walk you through the exact business systems and workflow optimization tips that helped me stop relying on willpower alone.
I’m sharing the mindset shift that helped me stop chasing perfection and start trusting my systems, plus the client management tools I rely on to stay organized and professional. You’ll learn how project templates can speed up delivery without sacrificing quality, when to start hiring virtual assistants (and what tasks to delegate first), and how Trello boards and business automations boost operational efficiency. I’ll also talk about protecting your energy and avoiding creative burnout as your business grows.
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I scale this thing without losing my spark?”, this episode is for you.
Let’s build your dream business, one system at a time.
With all my support,
Chey
5 Quiet Reasons Your Content Isn’t Converting
Discover why your content isn’t leading to clients—and what to do instead to build trust, start real conversations, and generate qualified leads.
https://kuleanaconnect.myflodesk.com/5reasons
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https://calendly.com/aloha-kuleanaconnect/30min
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Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Struggling to get real results from your Facebook group?
You're not alone. I used to wonder if Facebook groups were even worth the effort. But then I discovered a smarter way to use them, and everything changed.
In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Beisel, Facebook group strategist, coach, and host of the Profitable Facebook Groups podcast. Sarah helps Christian entrepreneurs turn their groups into lead-generating communities with heart, clarity, and simplicity. After starting in copywriting, she leaned into group coaching during the pandemic and has since become a go-to expert in sustainable group growth and engagement.
Sarah shares how she turned a quiet group into a powerful tool for connection, visibility, and real business growth. If you're tired of guessing how to boost audience engagement, this is for you. You’ll also hear from her how to turn passive group members into paying clients and how Facebook lead generation actually works inside a focused, active online community.
This episode is packed with the mindset shifts and strategies I wish I knew sooner. I’m not talking about chasing trends or hacks. I’m talking about simple, proven steps that work for christian entrepreneurs, coaches, service providers, and small business owners like you.
You'll learn how to build organic reach while creating a virtual community that feels real and connected. I’ll walk you through what actually matters when it comes to facebook group marketing, especially if you're serious about small business marketing and long-term authority building.
Forget the overwhelm. Let’s simplify your social media strategy and help you lead with intention. You don’t need fancy graphics or a massive ad budget. You need clarity, consistency, and a focus on authentic marketing.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about facebook content strategy or how to use an online workshop to build trust, don’t miss this one.
Tune in now. Your group has more potential than you think.
With all my support,
Chey
Join Sarah’s Facebook Community!https://sarahbeisel.com/community
5 Quiet Reasons Your Content Isn’t Converting
Discover why your content isn’t leading to clients—and what to do instead to build trust, start real conversations, and generate qualified leads.
https://kuleanaconnect.myflodesk.com/5reasons
Book a FREE connection call with us today here:
https://calendly.com/aloha-kuleanaconnect/30min
Follow me for more social media tips:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuleanaconnect
https://www.instagram.com/theenergizedmompreneur
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheyannecleyman/
Have a question or want to chat?
Contact me here: aloha@kuleanaconnect.com
www.kuleanaconnect.com
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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Selling a high ticket service?
In this episode, I’m breaking down why traditional content marketing doesn’t always work for high ticket offers, and what to do instead to create content that converts.
We’ll talk about why trust building is non-negotiable for high ticket services, the three types of posts that create real client connections and drive content that converts, and how to shift from shouting into the void to a soul-centered engagement strategy. I’ll also share what I learned from helping a grief coach land clients, without changing her offer, and why relationship marketing is the secret weapon for sustainable lead generation.
If you're a coach, consultant, or creative with a high ticket service, this episode is your permission slip to stop chasing trends and start building real relationships.
So grab a cozy drink, open that notes app, and let’s turn your content into conversations that convert.
With all my support,
Chey
5 Quiet Reasons Your Content Isn’t Converting
Discover why your content isn’t leading to clients—and what to do instead to build trust, start real conversations, and generate qualified leads.
https://kuleanaconnect.myflodesk.com/5reasons
Book a FREE connection call with us today here:
https://calendly.com/aloha-kuleanaconnect/30min
Follow me for more social media tips:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuleanaconnect
https://www.instagram.com/theenergizedmompreneur
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheyannecleyman/
Have a question or want to chat?
Contact me here: aloha@kuleanaconnect.com
www.kuleanaconnect.com
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Are you posting consistently, getting solid views on your content, and showing up like you mean business but your DMs are still quiet? Are you doing everything you were told would work, yet the results just aren’t showing up?
In this episode, I’m setting the record straight on the belief that more views automatically lead to more clients. It’s not about going viral, it’s about being valuable. We’ll unpack the missing piece most business owners overlook: real social media engagement and relationship marketing that actually converts.
You’ll learn why your content might be getting views but not conversions and exactly how to fix it. I’ll share the most overlooked engagement strategy that builds trust and drives sales, plus how to shift from just being visible to creating real client connection. You’ll also get a simple weekly challenge to boost business engagement, start nurturing leads, and build meaningful online relationships that fuel real small business growth.
If you're done yelling into the void and ready to build a business rooted in trust building and true connection, this one’s for you.
Hit play now and let’s turn your content into connection and your followers into clients.
With all my support,
Chey
5 Quiet Reasons Your Content Isn’t Converting
Discover why your content isn’t leading to clients—and what to do instead to build trust, start real conversations, and generate qualified leads.
https://kuleanaconnect.myflodesk.com/5reasons
Book a FREE connection call with us today here:
https://calendly.com/aloha-kuleanaconnect/30min
Follow me for more social media tips:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuleanaconnect
https://www.instagram.com/theenergizedmompreneur
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheyannecleyman/
Have a question or want to chat?
Contact me here: Aloha@kuleanaconnect.com
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
You’re posting consistently, showing up in stories, maybe even trying the latest Reels trends. But still, nothing. No DMs, no sales, no real conversations. Just silence.
In this episode, I’m sharing what most marketing experts rarely talk about: why great posts alone don’t lead to conversions and what your strategy might be missing. We’ll unpack the importance of proactive engagement and having a real plan for relationship marketing.
If you’re a service-based business or high-trust brand, this is your turning point. Because visibility without connection is just noise.
You’ll learn why social media engagement is more than just likes and shares and how to make it truly meaningful. We’ll dive into how to turn your online presence into a powerful lead-generating machine, what content that converts really looks like (and why most entrepreneurs miss the mark), and how to stop chasing vanity metrics in favor of strategies that drive real small business growth. Most importantly, you’ll discover how to build real connections and trust with your audience without feeling salesy or burning out.
We’ll walk through a new way to show up online. One that’s rooted in trust, strategy, and actual results. You don’t need to go viral. You need a plan that turns followers into buyers and content into conversations.
So if you're ready to trade burnout for aligned lead generation, hit play. This might just change how you do business on social.
With all my support,
Chey
5 Quiet Reasons Your Content Isn’t Converting
Discover why your content isn’t leading to clients—and what to do instead to build trust, start real conversations, and generate qualified leads.
https://kuleanaconnect.myflodesk.com/5reasons
Book a FREE connection call with us today here:
https://calendly.com/aloha-kuleanaconnect/30min
Follow me for more social media tips:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheyannecleyman/
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Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Does your content get seen but never seem to connect? You’re posting, you’re showing up, you’re even trying Reels… but no DMs, no sales, no real conversations.
In this episode, I’m sharing the truth that most marketing experts don’t talk about. Creating more content doesn't automatically mean you'll get more clients. The real issue? Most entrepreneurs are showing up without an intentional engagement strategy and that’s exactly why their content isn’t converting. And if you’re a service-based business or a high-trust brand, this is everything.
You’ll learn what social media engagement really means (it’s more than just likes), why client engagement is the new marketing currency, and how to build real relationships without feeling salesy. We’ll talk about the surprising role of organic reach, how to stop chasing vanity metrics, and what it takes to create content that converts. Plus, we’ll talk about how to use relationship marketing and intentional engagement to turn your profile from a content library into a conversion machine. And the best part? It won’t drain your energy or require you to be online 24/7.
So if you’re ready for a digital marketing strategy that’s rooted in connection and actually gets results, this episode is the right one for you!
Hit play and find a better way to connect, convert, and grow your small business.
With all my support,
Chey
5 Quiet Reasons Your Content Isn’t Converting
Discover why your content isn’t leading to clients—and what to do instead to build trust, start real conversations, and generate qualified leads.
https://kuleanaconnect.myflodesk.com/5reasons
Book a FREE connection call with us today here:
https://calendly.com/aloha-kuleanaconnect/30min
Follow me for more social media tips:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheyannecleyman/
Have a question or want to chat?
Contact me here: Aloha@kuleanaconnect.com
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Are you posting your heart out on social media but still hearing crickets? You’re not alone and no, it’s not that your content “just isn’t good enough.” The truth? Content alone doesn’t convert anymore. Not in 2025. Not in a saturated feed. Not without connection.
In this heart-to-heart episode of Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses, I’m sharing the one strategy that changed the game for me and my clients: relationship marketing. Spoiler: it’s not about more reels, fancy captions, or shouting louder for the algorithm. It’s about creating a real social media connection and building trust through an intentional engagement strategy.
You’ll learn why content without connection won’t convert, even if it’s gorgeous, and what actually works when it comes to content that converts. I’ll show you how to boost your engagement rate without paid ads, share real examples of DMs and comments that led to sales, and reveal the power of social media conversation starters that genuinely spark interest. You’ll also discover why small business social media success isn’t just about posting, but about building real relationships. With just 15 minutes a day, you can create meaningful social media engagement that drives results and flips those dry DMs into booked clients.
So if you’re ready to ditch the “post and pray” approach and finally start connecting with the people who need you most, hit play.
Let’s make social media social again.
With all my support,
Chey
5 Quiet Reasons Your Content Isn’t Converting
Discover why your content isn’t leading to clients—and what to do instead to build trust, start real conversations, and generate qualified leads.
https://kuleanaconnect.myflodesk.com/5reasons
Book a FREE connection call with us today here:
https://calendly.com/aloha-kuleanaconnect/30min
Follow me for more social media tips:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuleanaconnect
https://www.instagram.com/theenergizedmompreneur
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheyannecleyman/
Have a question or want to chat?
Contact me here: Aloha@kuleanaconnect.com
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Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Facebook groups are one of the best-kept secrets in local marketing and small business marketing. They’re not just for casual chats, they’re for building real connections, boosting social media engagement, and turning followers into paying clients.
In this episode, I’m giving you the ultimate warm-up before we bring on my expert guest in a few weeks because today, we’re diving into how to actually grow your business using Facebook groups the right way. Not spammy. Not salesy. Just smart, service-led social media engagement.
I’m breaking down exactly why Facebook groups are a gold mine for local businesses and how the Facebook algorithm actually works in your favor when you use them right. You’ll learn how to find the best Facebook groups for business, the kind of engagement posts that build real trust, and how to follow Facebook group rules while still promoting your business like a pro.
I’ll also share tips to increase your organic reach without spending a dime, plus the 4-step engagement strategy we use at Kuleana Connect to turn group members into actual clients. And because I’m all about keeping it practical, I’ve got easy post ideas, DM tips, and the exact way to move from connection to conversion without ever feeling pushy.
So if marketing with Facebook groups has ever felt confusing or overwhelming, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.
Hit play and let’s turn Facebook into your best free marketing tool!
With all my support,
Chey
5 Quiet Reasons Your Content Isn’t Converting
Discover why your content isn’t leading to clients—and what to do instead to build trust, start real conversations, and generate qualified leads.
https://kuleanaconnect.myflodesk.com/5reasons
Book a FREE connection call with us today here:
https://calendly.com/aloha-kuleanaconnect/30min
Follow me for more social media tips:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuleanaconnect
https://www.instagram.com/theenergizedmompreneur
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheyannecleyman/
Have a question or want to chat?
Contact me here: Aloha@kuleanaconnect.com
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Managing social media does not have to take over your life. With the right systems, content scheduling, and smart tools, you can finally make space to focus on the parts of your business you love most.
In this episode of Social Media Marketing for Small Business, I am sharing my go-to social media tools that save hours every week without sacrificing connection or results. You’ll learn the importance of social media scheduling to stay consistent without being online 24/7, plus discover the best free and paid scheduling tools for social media, including a few hidden gems.
I’ll show you how the Canva Content Planner can simplify your content scheduling and why strong content planning makes your brand look more professional and less stressed. We will also talk about how to use social media engagement tools to build real relationships and track results with social media analytics tools. You will also learn how to design high-quality posts with easy content creation apps and edit videos with beginner-friendly video editing apps.
I’ll also walk you through how we use tools like Sprout Social, Canva, and Trello every day at Kuleana Connect to keep our clients' social media strategies organized and efficient.
If you want to improve your small business social media strategy with simple, proven methods, this episode is for you.
Listen now and learn how to take control of your social media, instead of letting it control you.
With all my support,
Chey
Struggling to Get Clients from Social Media? Start More Conversations with Ease with our free Engagement scripts. Download here: https://kuleanaconnect.myflodesk.com/scripts
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Let’s Simplify Your Social Media
Welcome to Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses!
Are you a small business owner overwhelmed by social media? Don’t know what to post, how to engage your audience, or how to turn those followers into customers?
You’re not alone—and this podcast is here to help!
I’m Cheyanne Cleyman, a social media strategist and owner of a family-run social media management agency. My mission is to simplify social media for small businesses like yours. Each episode delivers short, actionable strategies (in under 8 minutes!) to help you grow your business online without feeling stressed or stuck.
What makes this podcast unique? I don’t just throw out trends or generic advice. I keep it simple, practical, and tailored for busy small business owners. Think of it as your weekly dose of encouragement, clarity, and real-world tips to help you connect authentically with your audience and see measurable results.
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to refine your strategy, Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses is your go-to guide for building a social media presence that works for you.
Hit play, and let’s grow your business together!