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Why Visibility Without Community Is a Dead End

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Content provided by Michelle Thames. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Michelle Thames or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this powerful episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames breaks down why “reach” and visibility alone are no longer enough to sustain a successful business or brand. She explains why community-led visibility is the future, what happens when people see you but don’t actually know you, and how trust, relationships, and proximity drive conversions in today’s online world. If you’re tired of posting without results and crave something deeper, this conversation will change the way you approach marketing forever.


Topics Covered

  • Why visibility alone no longer converts
  • What happens when people see you but don’t feel connected
  • Why community builds trust, referrals, and loyalty
  • The difference between audience and community
  • How relationships compound even when platforms change
  • Why Threads and conversation-based platforms are thriving

  • Why Michelle built the Elevate & Empower Collective

  • How community-led visibility creates sustainable success


Key Takeaways

  • Visibility creates awareness — community creates trust
  • Relationships scale your business faster than algorithms
  • Engagement without connection doesn’t convert
  • Long-term success comes from community, not content volume
  • You don’t need more followers — you need deeper relationships

Resources Mentioned


Connect With Michelle

Instagram: @michellelthames
LinkedIn: Michelle Thames
Podcast: Social Media Decoded

For partnerships, speaking, or consulting inquiries:
[email protected]


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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601 episodes

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Manage episode 525575808 series 3003205
Content provided by Michelle Thames. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Michelle Thames or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this powerful episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames breaks down why “reach” and visibility alone are no longer enough to sustain a successful business or brand. She explains why community-led visibility is the future, what happens when people see you but don’t actually know you, and how trust, relationships, and proximity drive conversions in today’s online world. If you’re tired of posting without results and crave something deeper, this conversation will change the way you approach marketing forever.


Topics Covered

  • Why visibility alone no longer converts
  • What happens when people see you but don’t feel connected
  • Why community builds trust, referrals, and loyalty
  • The difference between audience and community
  • How relationships compound even when platforms change
  • Why Threads and conversation-based platforms are thriving

  • Why Michelle built the Elevate & Empower Collective

  • How community-led visibility creates sustainable success


Key Takeaways

  • Visibility creates awareness — community creates trust
  • Relationships scale your business faster than algorithms
  • Engagement without connection doesn’t convert
  • Long-term success comes from community, not content volume
  • You don’t need more followers — you need deeper relationships

Resources Mentioned


Connect With Michelle

Instagram: @michellelthames
LinkedIn: Michelle Thames
Podcast: Social Media Decoded

For partnerships, speaking, or consulting inquiries:
[email protected]


Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  continue reading

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