Ep. #147 Strategic Content Creation for Social Media Management

by Marci Barker / September 30th, 2025
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Strategic Content Creation
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Strategic Content Creation
for Social Media Management
In this episode, I talked about how social media management really works for business owners. Many people think hiring someone will fix their consistency, but the truth is, you first need to know your own content, your audience, and your goals. I explained that knowing the basics of your business, what you sell, who you sell to, and what makes you different, is the foundation for creating effective posts. Once you’re clear on that, social media becomes less overwhelming and way more powerful.

I also shared my framework for content creation using five pillars: personal life, growth, real talk, wins, and purpose. These pillars help guide what you share and make your posts more relatable and useful. I explained how every post should have a purpose, either nurturing your audience, showing results, or converting people to take action. Social media is free and, when done with strategy, can lead to real sales and long-term business growth.
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Topics Covered in the Episode:
Why submitting podcast topics is like getting free coaching
The truth about hiring people for social media vs. knowing your own content
Key questions to ask about your business before posting
How to define the problem you solve for clients
Understanding your ideal client beyond surface-level details
Why people buy outcomes instead of just products or courses
The importance of knowing how people find and buy from you
Five content pillars to guide your social media posts
The three goals of content: nurture, results, and conversion
How social media, done with strategy, can create sales without paid ads
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