5 episodes

How do I grow my business on social media? What’s the best type of content to post on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn? How frequently do I post on social media and how do I even know if what I’m doing is working? Welcome to "Stop The Scroll” a podcast dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs and creatives thrive online. Hosted by Heidi Schmidt, a social media strategist and owner of Heidi Schmidt Creative, a social media and content marketing agency. Heidi shares all the best tips to help you show up online confidently with tips such as what really goes into a content strategy and how to stop overthinking your content. Heidi’s strategies have helped her and her clients build six-figure businesses over her 15-plus years in the marketing industry, working with brands of all sizes to accomplish their business goals online. Ready to thrive? Tune in! 

This podcast will answer questions like 

What are the pros and cons of social media in business?How do I start social media marketing?What are essential strategies for Effective Social Media MarketingWhat are some Top Social Media Trends to Shape Your StrategyWhat are social listening tools and how do I use them to understand my audience?Exploring the Advantages of Social Media for BusinessesHow can you Leverage the Many Benefits of Social Media for Business GrowthStorytelling Techniques That Captivate Social Media UsersThe Art of Storytelling in MarketingCreative Social Media Content Ideas to Refresh Your Feed

Stop the Scroll: A social Media podcast with Heidi Schmidt - Social Media and Content Marketing Advice for small business own Social Media Strategist, Content Marketer and Agency Owner Heidi Schmidt

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How do I grow my business on social media? What’s the best type of content to post on Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn? How frequently do I post on social media and how do I even know if what I’m doing is working? Welcome to "Stop The Scroll” a podcast dedicated to helping business owners, entrepreneurs and creatives thrive online. Hosted by Heidi Schmidt, a social media strategist and owner of Heidi Schmidt Creative, a social media and content marketing agency. Heidi shares all the best tips to help you show up online confidently with tips such as what really goes into a content strategy and how to stop overthinking your content. Heidi’s strategies have helped her and her clients build six-figure businesses over her 15-plus years in the marketing industry, working with brands of all sizes to accomplish their business goals online. Ready to thrive? Tune in! 

This podcast will answer questions like 

What are the pros and cons of social media in business?How do I start social media marketing?What are essential strategies for Effective Social Media MarketingWhat are some Top Social Media Trends to Shape Your StrategyWhat are social listening tools and how do I use them to understand my audience?Exploring the Advantages of Social Media for BusinessesHow can you Leverage the Many Benefits of Social Media for Business GrowthStorytelling Techniques That Captivate Social Media UsersThe Art of Storytelling in MarketingCreative Social Media Content Ideas to Refresh Your Feed

    How to Avoid Content Creation Burnout on Social Media

    How to Avoid Content Creation Burnout on Social Media

    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 and giving it new life—not just on social media but also in long-form content.




    Whether it’s avoiding content creation fatigue or effectively using tools and resources to maximize your content’s reach, we’re talking about it all. We’re discussing how repurposing content isn't just a strategy; it's self-care for the busy entrepreneur. So tune in, get inspired, and let’s learn how to make our content workflow as efficient and impactful as possible.




    Episode Highlights:



    The importance of having a content strategy with defined pillars or buckets.

    How to utilize tools and external resources to improve content creation efficiency.

    How to effectively repurpose your content including videos, blogs, and podcasts and how to chunk into smaller, more manageable pieces.

    How to manage content overload and the significance of revisiting evergreen content and repurposing it for things like social content, and email marketing. 

    The importance of using content calendars and tools for efficient content management.



    Resources mentioned: 
    CastMagic
    Hire a Unicorn
    Liz Wilcox Email Membership (Weekly templates!)
    Content Planner Download





    Connect with me:

    Website - https://www.heidijschmidt.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/HeidiSchmidtCreative
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeidiSchmidtCreative/
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/legallyheidi/
    Email - Heidi@heidijschmidt.com

    • 18 min
    How to Repurpose Your Content for Social Media and Where to Find Content Ideas

    How to Repurpose Your Content for Social Media and Where to Find Content Ideas

    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 how to repurpose your content, and not just on social media. Think blogs, podcasts, YouTube, etc. I’ll also share my secrets for getting new content ideas!



    Are you ready to tune in, gain valuable insights into the strategic thinking process behind sparking fresh content ideas, and discover my expert tips on reigniting content inspiration across various marketing platforms? If so, press play, and let’s get inspired!




    Episode Highlights:


    Finding new ways to repurpose your content across social media

    Using surveys to spark engagement and gain valuable insights from your audience

    Benefits of creating evergreen content and what evergreen content performs best

    Benefits of motivational and inspirational content

    Sharing some of my best-performing content

    How to utilize “throwback Thursdays”

    Ways to use content to Position Yourself as an Authority Figure

    How to use seasonal content to your advantage




    Connect with me:

    Website - https://www.heidijschmidt.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/HeidiSchmidtCreative
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeidiSchmidtCreative/
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/legallyheidi/
    Email - Heidi@heidijschmidt.com

    • 24 min
    What is Actually in a Social Media Strategy: My Five Step Framework!

    What is Actually in a Social Media Strategy: My Five Step Framework!

    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 help you.What metrics should you measure to decipher what truly matters for your business?Why you need to truly understand your audience so you can effectively market to them.Why I use a SWOT analysis with my strategy clientsAuditing your competitors and finding opportunities to outshine themWhy tailoring your content pillars around your business is the foundation of your marketing


    So, if you are ready to uplevel your social media game press play and get ready to slay your social media!



    If you find yourself posting for the sake of posting stop and go download my social media planner - https://www.heidijschmidt.com/social-media-planner to help you get clarity on who you’re talking to on social media, how to differentiate yourself from your competitors and 14 content prompts to help you consistently post on social media.




    Episode Highlights:


    What is your valueadd

    Understanding marketing metrics to measure success and make data-driven decisions

    Why you want to do an audience deep dive to target your ideal audience

    How I use your SWOT analysis to pin point your strengths and weaknesses for effective marketing planning

    The value of competitor evaluation

    Why you need to have content pillars that align with your business to drive engagement and conversions



    Connect with me:

    Website - https://www.heidijschmidt.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/HeidiSchmidtCreative
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeidiSchmidtCreative/
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/legallyheidi/
    Email - Heidi@heidijschmidt.com

    • 16 min
    My Passion for Content and Social Media Strategy and How You Will Benefit From it!

    My Passion for Content and Social Media Strategy and How You Will Benefit From it!

    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 does not need to be recreated with each piece of content you produce.



    That's why I created the Stop the Scroll Podcast! With nearly two decades of marketing experience as a content creator and marketer, I’m sharing all my secrets about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to social media.



    Each week I’ll dive into topics like how to build authentic and engaging content for social media, strategies for social media success, building an engaging community, overcoming social media challenges and so much more.



    If you are ready to transform your social media presence with actionable steps and valuable strategies then press play and listen in!



    Episode Highlights:


    My background as a social media strategist and marketer

    Why I’m passionate about content creation

    What inspired the Stop The Scroll podcast 

    What are some of the challenges and opportunities in social media marketing

    Benefits of building communities and connections through social media

    Importance of authenticity in your social media content

    Overcoming imposter syndrome

    Why you need strategies to create engaging content that stops the scroll

    Why you need to repurpose content for maximum impact

    Should you use AI in your content creation?

    Utilizing email marketing along side social media

    Connect with me:

    Website - https://www.heidijschmidt.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/HeidiSchmidtCreative
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeidiSchmidtCreative/
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/legallyheidi/
    Email - Heidi@heidijschmidt.com

    • 18 min
    Welcome to Stop the Scroll! A Social Media podcast

    Welcome to Stop the Scroll! A Social Media podcast

    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. 



    I'm your host, Heidi Schmidt, a social media strategist and owner of Heidi Schmidt Creative, a social media and content marketing agency supporting small businesses with their social media and email marketing. 



    I'm here to share all the latest and greatest best practices to help you show up confidently and authentically with tips such as what really goes into a content strategy, how to stop overthinking your content, and how to really beat those pesky algorithms. 



    My content and social media strategies have helped build 6 figure businesses while creating content built around authenticity. 



    Tune in each week for the latest and greatest in the social media world to teach you how to create content that stops the scroll.



    Connect with me:

    Website - https://www.heidijschmidt.com/
    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/HeidiSchmidtCreative
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HeidiSchmidtCreative/
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/legallyheidi/
    Email - Heidi@heidijschmidt.com

    • 1 min

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