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
Turn Instagram Followers Into Paying Clients in 2026 (Part 3)
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Getting views does not guarantee sales. I see this every single day. In 2026, trust matters more than ever. In this episode, I break down what actually turns followers into paying clients. I explain the trust recession. I show you the difference between attention and connection.
I teach you the three specific areas where depth drives real revenue.
You’ll Learn:
00:00 – Why attention and sales are two different things
01:20 – Why most content does not connect to a real sales funnel
04:37 – What the trust recession is and how it changes buying behavior
05:36 – Why hype, urgency, and discounts are losing power
07:01 – Why proof and clarity beat promises
08:57 – Why people buy people, not products
09:25 – How little time you have to capture attention
11:15 – Why attention is rented and depth is owned
11:42 – The three areas where depth actually drives sales
12:10 – Why captions convert warm audiences
13:08 – Why carousels are a hidden growth and conversion tool
14:33 – The carousel data most creators are ignoring
15:29 – How to structure carousels for authority and leads
17:17 – Why consistency of perspective builds trust
19:57 – Why your customer journey must be clear
20:48 – How Elizabeth uses content to drive podcast growth
23:09 – How to choose the right call to action for each post
24:27 – Why DM automation is the real conversion engine
24:56 – How ManyChat turns content into leads on autopilot
26:46 – How to use DM automation in feed posts and stories
Resources Mentioned
- HOT REELS VIP WAITLIST
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- Free Close Sales in Your Sleep, DM Automation Guide:
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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
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