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In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down how to tell if your Instagram account is actually “dead” and whether starting over is the right move in 2026. He walks through the real reasons accounts experience low engagement, slow growth, or declining reach, and how to diagnose whether the issue is your content, consistency, or strategy—not your account age.

Brock also explains when restarting or rebranding an Instagram account makes sense, and when it’s better to fix what you already have. He’ll cover benchmarks for engagement, the difference between a shadowban and normal low reach, and how to recover from common issues like inconsistent posting or past mistakes. This episode is designed to help you make a clear, informed decision about whether to rebuild, rebrand, or double down on your current account.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down how to fix a shadowban on Instagram in 2026 and explains what’s actually happening when your reach drops. He clarifies the difference between a true shadowban and normal algorithm behavior, including why many accounts feel stuck in the “200 view” range and why engagement suddenly declines.

Brock walks through how to check your Instagram account status, identify potential content suppression issues, and recover from low views using strategies like shareworthy carousels and updated posting approaches. This episode also debunks common shadowban myths and explains how recent Instagram algorithm changes affect visibility, reach, and content distribution in 2026.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down how to 10X your Instagram followers in 30 days using new Reels strategies that are working right now. He walks through the latest Instagram Reel trends for 2026, including linked Reels, outro strategies, FaceTime-style Reels, curated Reel collections, and the outro swap trend.

Brock also covers high-performing formats like NAPs Reels, trending holiday content, fake green screens, challenges, and starting a Reel series to increase retention. This episode focuses on practical Reel growth hacks, viral formats, and hook strategies that align with how the Instagram algorithm is currently boosting Reels to non-followers.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down 10 major Instagram algorithm changes shared directly by Instagram’s CEO. He walks through the latest updates affecting Reels distribution, view tracking, hashtags, AI integration, and how Instagram is customizing the algorithm at an individual user level.

Brock covers changes like linked Reels, expanded language support, how Instagram now counts views, the reduced role of hashtags, and why third-party editing apps are not being penalized. He also explains updates around Trial Reels scheduling, early access Reels, resharing to Stories, and new surfaces like Instagram for TV. This episode focuses on what these changes mean for creators in 2026 and how to adjust your strategy based on what Instagram is explicitly prioritizing.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson walks through exactly how to grow on Instagram in 2026 starting from zero followers. He breaks down the full process for launching a new account, including how to optimize your profile, choose a niche, and use the Instagram ABC method to set a strong foundation from day one.

Brock also covers what to post first, how to batch and schedule content with tools like Metricool, and how to use DM automation with ManyChat to accelerate growth. He’ll talk about announcing a new account, running simple daily challenges, using repeatable formats, and upcycling content so you can post more consistently. This episode is a step-by-step guide focused on growing faster by posting smarter, especially when you’re starting with no audience.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down a real Instagram case study showing how one easy strategy helped a small business go viral and dramatically grow overnight. He walks through the exact trial Reels approach that triggered the spike, including the curiosity hook, the call to action, and how DM automation played a role in converting attention into real growth.

Brock also explains why this viral moment worked, how tools like ManyChat supported the strategy, and what lessons business owners can take from it—especially around gamified retention, trial Reels testing, and follower growth. This episode focuses on the mechanics behind the success, what to replicate, and why going viral alone isn’t the goal, but using momentum correctly is.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down whether you really need a niche in 2026 and why the answer isn’t as straightforward as most advice makes it seem. He explains how the “TikTokification” of Instagram has changed how content is distributed, why variety-based content can perform well, and how the algorithm now responds more to immediate interests than rigid niche boundaries.

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In this episode, Brock Johnson walks through his exact system for creating 150 Instagram Trial Reels in just 15 minutes using ChatGPT and Canva. Brock breaks down how I batch content efficiently, generate Reel ideas with AI, and turn those ideas into repeatable formats that are easy to produce at scale.

Brock  explains how to use ChatGPT for shot lists, quotes, and text prompts, how to use Canva’s bulk create features, and how to organize everything using simple workflows like Google Sheets and scheduling tools such as Metricool. This episode focuses on building a fast, repeatable Trial Reels system that helps you test content, post more consistently, and grow on Instagram without spending hours creating Reels.

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🎯Prompts:

This is a Trial Reel ChatGPT Prompt:

“Generate 50 different versions of 1–3 sentence on-screen text blocks for Instagram Trial Reels.

Each text block should explicitly mention that this is a trial reel and encourage interaction (follow, comment, guess, pause, tap, or think).

The tone should be casual, confident, slightly playful, and not salesy.

Avoid emojis, hashtags, and calls to “link in bio.”

Some prompts should:

– Call out that the viewer doesn’t follow me (yet)

– Reference the algorithm showing this anyway

– Invite guessing, curiosity, or self-identification

– Lightly tease or challenge the viewer

Output as a numbered list from 1–50.”

Quick Quotes and Tips ChatGPT Prompt:

“Generate 50 different 1–3 sentence on-screen text blocks for Instagram Trial Reels.

Each text block should feel like my own voice and represent quick tips, stats, short stories, blunt truths, phrases I often say, mini-anecdotes, or quotable lines I’d realistically say on camera.

Tone: direct, confident, slightly opinionated, no fluff, no emojis, no hashtags, not salesy.

These are standalone insights, not calls to action.

Write them as if they’re pulled straight from my brain or past content—concise, scroll-stopping, and practical.”

Repeatable Format ChatGPT Prompt:

“Generate 50 different 1–3 sentence on-screen text blocks for Instagram Trial Reels.

Each text block should feel like my own voice and ____(describe repeatable format)____

Tone: direct, confident, slightly opinionated, no fluff, no emojis, no hashtags, not salesy.

These are standalone insights, not calls to action.

Write them as if they’re pulled straight from my brain or past content—concise, scroll-stopping, and practical.”

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In this episode, I answer common questions about how to boost views on Instagram in 2026 and break down 12 practical tips you can apply right away. We cover how to reach more non-followers, what types of content perform best right now, and how Instagram SEO and niche clarity impact visibility.

In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down his exact Instagram strategy for reaching 1 million followers in 2026. He walks through the systems, posting structure, and decision-making framework he's using to grow consistently, including how he approaches Reels, carousels, collaborations, and trial Reels.

Brock also covers how he uses DM automation to grow his email list, schedule content with Metricool, and build a repeatable content system using the SHARE method. This episode focuses on posting more without burning out, upcycling content, batching efficiently, and aligning Instagram growth with a broader Instagram and YouTube strategy for long-term scale.

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