#008: My #1 Advice After Growing to 45,000 Instagram Followers

In this episode of Marketing Minutes, I take you behind the scenes of my journey from 3,000 to over 45,000 Instagram followers in just 12 months. It’s been a wild ride, and I’m breaking it all down for you—from viral videos to brand deals to the mindset shifts that made it all happen.

I dive into:

• How 33% of my followers came in just the past month, and what led to that rapid growth.
• The immediate impact of reaching 45K, including brand deals that now make up 40-50% of my income.
• Why I stopped creating videos just for viral potential and started making them for myself—and how that changed everything.
• The difference between treating your creative output as "content" versus viewing it as art.
• The mental shifts you need to grow your audience, find fulfillment, and stay consistent without burning out.

If you’re on an Instagram journey or just curious about how to grow and monetize your social media presence, this episode is packed with real-world insights and practical advice. It’s all about creating from a place of passion and letting the results—followers, brand deals, and income—follow naturally.

Tune in and get inspired to shift your mindset and take your content (or art!) to the next level!

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