The Instagram Growth Formula Nobody Talks About (Part 5)

You've landed on part five of a special five-part podcast series all about how to use Instagram to grow your visibility, attract more dreamboat clients and customers, and of course, build a more profitable business.

Now, don't worry if you haven't listened to the first four episodes.

This one absolutely stands on its own.

But if you enjoy today's conversation, I definitely recommend going back and binging the series, because each episode tackles a different piece of the Instagram puzzle.

In part one, we talked about why consistency is still one of the biggest predictors of Instagram growth.

Part two was all about creating content with intention, making sure every reel, carousel, and story has a clear job to do.

Part three focused on messaging and one of the biggest mistakes I see experts make that actually repels their dreamboat clients.

And last week, we talked about how to turn Instagram into a revenue-generating marketing system instead of just chasing trends or followers.

Today, I wanna answer what I think is the biggest question every entrepreneur quietly asks themselves, and that is this: Can I actually do this? Because maybe you've been listening to these stories and thinking, "That's amazing for those business owners, but could I really get results like that?" Beloved listener, today's episode is for you.

I'm introducing you to my Hot Reels graduate, Dani Alvarez.

When Dani first joined Hot Reels, she didn't know how to make a reel.

She wasn't comfortable on camera.

She didn't know what a trending audio was, and she seriously questioned whether Instagram was ever gonna work for her business.

Fast-forward one year later, she had grown her audience from around 1,800 to more than 22,000 followers, created multiple viral reels, including one with more than 15 million views, and added over $100,000 in revenue to her business.

Here's why I wanted to end this series with Dani's story.

This isn't really a story about Instagram.

It's a story about what becomes possible when you commit to mastering one skill long enough for it to change not just your marketing, but your confidence, your identity, and your business.

I hope you're pumped.

Let's go.

[upbeat music] Welcome to Strut It!, a podcast about creating bold visibility on social media with zero apologies.

I'm Elizabeth Marberry, your host and Instagram marketing coach.

I help small business owners get seen on Instagram and monetize their offers so they can make more money doing their soul-led work.

If you're tired of spinning your wheels on Instagram and you're seeking simple, proven Instagram marketing strategies that actually work, you're in the right place.

Let's dive in.