Owning a small business today is challenging enough. Trying to sort out which social media platforms to use makes it even more challenging. Well in this episode I discuss the different platforms out there and what ones I focus my social media marketing company on. This casual episode can help you with some of the thoughts maybe going through your h…

Ever get stuck trying to figure out what gear or tech you should use to create content for your small business? This includes basic posting to social media all the way to full blow branding. Well I have you covered from a simplistic and casual discussion in this episode. Your business DOES NOT have to keep up with all of the YouTubers opinions and …

Casual discussion of how to market your small business on social media for this episode. Focusing on three areas: organic, paid, and partnerships. These three way to market your small business can be used separately or in conjunction with each other. Have questions on which your small business should use? Reach out to Joe from Pixels and Peeps on I…

In this episode I discuss marketing your small business with a small business marketing company. From researching who to making a marketing budget, I casually discuss why it is important to use a small business marketing company. Trying to be more informal in these solo podcasts to bring the information to your ears in a relatable way. Pixels and P…

Season 5 is kicking off with a reboot and thoughts on what Pixels and Peeps has going on. Thanks for ALL of your listens. Cannot thank ALL of you enough for your support as I ramble on about social media and small business marketing. Be sure to subscribe and rate the show a 5. Have questions about how I recorded the podcast? DM me on Instagram @pix…

Well I think I will have some social media managers or "gurus" coming at me after this one. Wanted to take time to discuss social media metrics, especially vanity ones. Are you only making small business content to get likes and follows? Take the time to listen to this episode to understand why maybe you should be looking at metrics in a different …

Engaging your community on social media can be confusing and challenging for small businesses. Already being involved in running your business, interacting with your community adds to it. Hope you enjoy this casual take on small business community engagement. This is where being social on social media can improve your small business' place in your …

Many small business owners struggle to create their own content or do not know how to get help making it. Well this off the cuff, casual chat will give you some basic insights into what type and how you can ease this struggle. As a content marketing company, we sometimes have our own challenges. We thought we would be candid with this subject. Than…

Owner of Twist Creative Studio, Peter Bella, joined me to share his passion for being a creator. We discussed what he has been up to, challenges in the creator space, and shared experiences. Discussing how to be social with your social media was fun and Pete shared his perspective. Be sure to catch the part about marketing your own business via Goo…

How does your small business strategize? Does your business have a strategy? In this episode I chat casually about the need for a strategy. Nothing in-depth, just quick quips on the importance of using a strategy for your business and also having a marketing budget. Ever have questions about using a small business marketing company or how to strate…

Many small businesses go along with what they think they know about social media, including posting photos only. With many social platforms using short and/or long form video, its time for your small business to post more video. This off the cuff podcast discusses Instagram Reels for the majority of the episode, but also the use of video in general…

This is a solo episode where I discuss having impostor syndrome and how it challenges me to remain creative. Being a content marketer, creator, and business owner has its struggles. Impostor syndrome discourages me from thinking I can do my best for clients, so I discuss how it has hindered me and what I am doing to battle it. Have you struggled wi…

What a time it was getting to discuss how Sean Clementz is motivated to be his best and to help others. Full of energy and desire to do his best was infectious during our time on the show. Sean is using a new way to get fitness direction with a program call Obsesh. Those of you wanting expert help with your fitness goals or positive support should …

What a fun chat with Kimberly Ellis of Kimberly Ellis Marketing based in Indianapolis. We discussed our love of social media marketing, the challenges, and overall dynamics of being a social media manager. Insightful and uplifting are just two words that describe Kimberly. Check her Instagram @kimberlyellismarketing to see how she is making her soc…

Kicking off season 3 and celebrating 2 years of How Social is Your Media? with Darius "D-Mac" Hamilton. We took a ride around Indy and discussed life, music, and social culture. What a great time to catch up after the past year of the pandemic. Follow Darius @d.mac_hamilton on Insta / d-mac1990 on Snap / @dmac or Music Scene-Life of D-mac on FB Fol…

Luis "DJ Cupcake" Rivera dropped by to discuss school, music production, and social media. He is releasing a new, yet to be named album, and a new single call "Dark Road" drops 3/31/21. Be sure to blow up his social media @djcupake on Instagram and add his music to your Spotify, Soundcloud, or Apple Music library. Check out more on ALL @pixelsandpe…

Sometimes you have to take a break from the normal show to discuss your business. This podcast has allowed Pixels and Peeps, LLC discuss small business ventures and the stories of how opportunity started the entrepreneurial journey. During 2021, this show will be showcasing different aspects of marketing for small businesses and discuss the need to…

Multimedia personality Tommy Geraci joined me to discuss social media and his new podcast, Prelude to Positivity. Tommy's outlook on social media is inspiring. Laughing it up about the changes we have both seen in multiple social platforms was a good time. His new podcast has only just started, but is more than worth a listen to hear his interactio…

Took some time to sit down and discuss life with our oldest daughter Kaden and how she is helping me with Pixels and Peeps. Some discussion about her involvement, her life so far, and her use of social media. Find out how social she is with her social media. Follow Pixelsandpeeps on ALL social media or get social with us at pixelsandpeeps.com. --- …

Enjoyed the discussion of how Julie Deem got her different endeavors going. We chatted about how covid-19 has changed multiple facets of our businesses. Having fellow podcasters on like Julie is insightful and allows both of us to share our journeys and tell listeners she behind the scenes info. Check out Julie's businesses on Instagram @greaterKok…

Quick podcast to share some thoughts on how social media needs to be social. Been hearing more and more about why their needs to be a return on the investment, not just engagement. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Wonderful story from Nikki Manning and Anchored Vibes. Her journey and what she is doing for her clients is amazing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Thought I’d share my follies in recording intros and outros. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Hugo and I share our experiences with our current state of the world. Social media and other life happenings are in there too. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Enjoyed speaking to AJ & Benjamin Bass about their experiences that led to their tales. Also, I learned about the fun they have had launching books as husband and wife. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

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Long-time social media friend Aiden on discussing the process in making CBD a valuable small business. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Spent time recapping the year, challenges of starting a biz, and revisiting the guests. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Met up again with D Mac to discuss his joint album effort with DJ Cupcake. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Spent time with an Indy entrepreneur discussing his path to success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Caught up with Braxton Clevenger to discuss voice acting, cosplay, and video games. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Catching up and speaking about experiences that led Ron Popp to a one man show performance.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Sat down with myself to share who I am and what Pixels and Peeps is about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

Sitting down with an owner of a newly formed lawn and landscape company to discuss his journey into making his media social. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message

This is the Initial podcast for Pixels and Peeps. Introducing D-Mac to podcasting. Thanks for your patience with the first podcast. We will be improving our sound engineering with each session. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/howsocialisyourmedia/message