Episode Details

If you’ve been posting consistently but still wondering “Why aren’t my lead magnets converting?” or “Where are my aligned clients?” — this episode is a must-listen.

In today’s conversation, Michelle Thames is joined by Lauren Najar, a business coach and lead strategist who helps women entrepreneurs turn visibility into real revenue — without burnout, constant posting, or chasing algorithms.

This episode breaks down what’s actually working in 2025 when it comes to lead generation, intentional visibility, and building a sales ecosystem rooted in relationships.

Lauren shares why most entrepreneurs already have leads (they just aren’t tracking them), why content alone isn’t enough anymore, and how simple conversations can turn into consistent clients.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why “not having leads” is usually a tracking problem, not a visibility problem
• How to use Instagram intentionally as a top-of-funnel tool
• Why follower count does not equal income
• The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make relying on content alone
• What intentional visibility really looks like in 2025
• How to build a lead ecosystem that fits your business model
• The truth about lead magnets — and why most PDFs don’t convert
• What types of lead magnets actually work right now

• The most underrated lead generation strategy: DM relationships

Key Takeaway:

You don’t need more content — you need more intentional conversations and better systems to track and nurture the leads you already have.

Connect with Lauren:

• Instagram: @laurennajar
• Website: laurennajar.com

• Free Resource: 30-Day Sales & Visibility Challenge

If you enjoyed this episode, tag @michellelthames and @socialmediadecodedpod on Instagram and let us know your biggest takeaway.

Stay visible and stay empowered.

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