Strut It: Bold Visibility through Instagram Marketing

10 Mistakes Business Owners Make on Instagram (And What to Do Instead)


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Are Instagram mistakes silently sabotaging your growth? If you're struggling to drive leads and sales on Instagram, this episode is your wake-up call. I’m breaking down the 10 most common Instagram mistakes I see business owners make (yes, I’ve made them too). From hashtag blunders to engagement fails, I’m giving you actionable tips to fix these errors fast and start growing your audience with ease. 


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • [06:21] Hashtags Done Right: Why hashtags still matter and how to use them to attract your dream clients.
  • [08:47] Leveraging Instagram Stories: Why ignoring Stories is a missed opportunity and how to make them work for you.
  • [10:13] Repurposing Content: How to save time and boost visibility by reusing top-performing posts.
  • [11:36] Post-and-Ghost? Never: The importance of engaging with your audience after posting to boost connection and visibility.
  • [13:20] Balance is Key: How to mix promotional and value-driven content for maximum impact.
  • [17:07] Quality Matters: Tips for ensuring your images and videos are high-quality and eye-catching.
  • [18:34] Clear Goals, Clear Results: Why every post needs a clear purpose to drive engagement or sales.
  • [19:31] Seamless Sales: How to make it ridiculously easy for people to buy from you using DM automation.
  • [20:58] Done, Not Perfect: Why overthinking kills creativity and how to embrace authenticity.
  • [21:47] The Hook is Everything: How to craft attention-grabbing hooks that stop the scroll in just three seconds.


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