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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
Your Complete 2026 Instagram Strategy: What to Stop, Start & Focus On (Part 4)
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Instagram does not need to feel chaotic anymore. In this final episode of my 2026 Instagram trends series, I bring everything together. I share a grounded roadmap for building a sustainable Instagram strategy that drives visibility, trust, and sales without burnout. I walk you through what to stop doing, what to focus on instead, and how to create content that actually supports your business goals in 2026.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
00:00 – Why Instagram feels overwhelming and how to simplify your strategy
01:21 – The leadership lesson that reshaped how I think about connection
04:16 – A recap of the three biggest Instagram shifts happening right now
05:36 – What to stop doing in 2026 if you want sustainable growth
06:06 – Why chasing trends hurts long-term trust and conversions
07:32 – Why every piece of content needs a clear job
08:53 – Why views do not equal sales
10:47 – Why depth beats being everywhere at once
11:44 – Why posting at 80% good enough is a growth strategy
12:43 – The mindset shift that creates real confidence on Instagram
13:38 – Why human-first content wins in an AI-driven world
15:33 – Why community matters more than follower count
17:54 – How social search is changing Instagram marketing
19:52 – Why conversation-based marketing is the future
21:21 – How to use AI without losing your voice
23:12 – Your simple three-month Instagram action plan for 2026
29:17 – Why trust will be the ultimate currency moving forward
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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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