Stuck on What to Post? Easy Social Media Ideas & AI Tools for Big Results

04/15/25 • 13 min

Feeling stuck on what to post? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Painless Posting Podcast, Maggie Carey shares smart, time-saving strategies to simplify your social media content — without the overwhelm.
From easy-to-use content ideas to powerful AI shortcuts and a framework that makes video creation feel doable (yes, even for non-creatives), you’ll walk away with clarity, confidence, and a calendar you can actually keep up with.
👉 Plus, find out how to grab Maggie’s free resource to help you write captions that connect and convert.
00:00 Introduction: The Content Creation Struggle
00:43 Understanding the Overwhelm
02:28 Simple Content Ideas to Get You Started
03:55 Leveraging Trends for Engagement
06:16 Creating Impactful Videos with the HELP Process
08:26 AI: Your New Content Creation Ally
10:21 Consistency and Batching: Work Smarter, Not Harder
12:16 Conclusion and Free Resources

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Stop Publishing LinkedIn Posts Without Doing This FIRST

In this episode of the Painless Posting Podcast, Maggie Carey shares a powerful strategy to amplify the reach and engagement of your LinkedIn posts through strategic engagement before publishing. She explains how interacting thoughtfully with key profiles and industry-related content before posting can enhance your visibility and attract the right audience, offering step-by-step instructions to employ this technique.
Maggie also provides practical tips on optimizing your LinkedIn profile and evaluating engagement using powerful tools, along with free resources to help you simplify and strengthen your LinkedIn presence:
🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
📘 All-Star LinkedIn Profile Guide
👉 https://painlessposting.com/linkedin-guide
Learn how to optimize your profile picture, craft a compelling headline and summary, and showcase your skills to attract your ideal clients.
📊 LinkedIn Social Selling Index Tool
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/sales/ssi
Measure how well your LinkedIn profile is performing and identify opportunities for improvement.
📓 The H.E.L.P. Process Guidebook
👉 https://thehelpprocess.com
Use this step-by-step framework to write stronger, more engaging social media captions that connect and convert.
🕒 Episode Breakdown
00:00 — Introduction: The Secret to LinkedIn Success
00:20 — The Power of Pre-Post Engagement
01:43 — Understanding Your Ideal Client
04:09 — Finding and Engaging with the Right People
04:58 — Crafting Meaningful Comments
08:11 — Maximizing Your LinkedIn Visibility
10:53 — Tracking and Tweaking Your Strategy
11:57 — A Simple 5-Step Pre-Post Strategy
12:48 — Additional Resources and Final Thoughts

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Avoid Common Social Media Video Mistakes—and What to Do Instead

You’ve got three seconds—maybe less. If your video doesn’t stop the scroll instantly, you’re invisible.
In this episode of the Painless Posting Podcast, we’re diving into the fast-paced world of short-form video—why it’s everywhere, how to make it work without burnout, and what you can do today to stand out (even if you’re not big on dancing TikToks 😉).
You’ll learn three powerful ways to make short-form work for your business, tools that simplify your process, and a shortcut that’ll have you feeling camera-ready in minutes—not hours.
🎯 Whether you’re camera-shy or short on time, this episode will help you show up with confidence and clarity.
📍 Plus: A free resource that’ll make your next caption so much easier.
As promised here's the link to Descript: https://www.descript.com/?lmref=jzXt0w
00:00 Introduction: The Power of Short Form Video
00:48 Understanding Short Form Video
02:49 Three Strategies for Effective Short Form Videos
06:53 Tools and Tips for Creating Short Form Videos
10:40 Camera Ready Checklist
14:02 Conclusion and Additional Resources