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Strut It: Bold Visibility through Instagram Marketing
Instagram is one of the biggest social platforms with over 3 billion monthly active users… So how do you, as an entrepreneur, grow your following, get more clients, and actually get SEEN in the crowded social media space?
You need to learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your business—without spending ONE DIME on paid ads— by creating content that resonates with your ideal clients. And I’m here to show you how. Welcome to Strut It, a podcast about creating bold and unapologetic visibility on social media! 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.
Instagram can be a game changer for small business owners, but you have to have a strategy and show up with confidence to create content that gets you SEEN. Join me each week to learn how to Strut It on Instagram, grow your following, and get more clients. Head to elizabethmarberry.com/freebies to grab your free Monetize Your IG guide where you’ll learn 7 Simple and Proven Ways to *Finally* Make Money On Instagram.
Strut It: Bold Visibility through Instagram Marketing
5 Instagram Growth Hacks For Your 2026 Marketing Strategy
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If your Instagram growth feels stuck or you are posting without a clear direction, this episode gives you clarity fast. I break down the five Instagram growth hacks that are helping small business owners grow their accounts, tighten their messaging, and get more eyes on their work. Each strategy is simple. Each strategy is doable. Each strategy is relevant to your 2026 plan.
I also share how these principles work inside Hot Reels, my high-touch content lab for business owners who want clarity, confidence, and a repeatable system that drives real results.
What You’ll Learn
[00:00] Why your Instagram growth feels stalled
[00:26] Five simple growth strategies that work in 2026
[07:16] Growth hack #1: Target market research
[12:52] Growth hack #2: Narrow your focus
[16:43] Growth hack #3: Trial Reels
[21:19] Growth hack #4: Remixes
[23:38] Growth hack #5: Talking head videos and stories
[25:22] How Hot Reels supports you year-round
Key Takeaways
- Your audience responds when you use their exact words.
- Clear focus helps the right followers see themselves in your message.
- Trial Reels remove guesswork and speed up your growth.
- Remixes help your reach when you add your own perspective.
- Talking head videos deepen trust and connection fast.
Links and Resources
- Join the Hot Reels waitlist or DM me hot on Instagram
- Read Dani’s Story: How She Made $100K from Instagram in Under 12 Months (A Hot Reels Success Story)
WORK WITH ELIZABETH MARBERRY
- Apply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with Elizabeth
- Free guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on Instagram
Follow Elizabeth Marberry on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook
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