In today's episode, I sit down with Thomas Finetto, the head of creative for Instagram for Business—yes, the account with over 20 million followers helping business owners grow on Instagram (<a href='https://www.instagram.com/instagramforbusiness/'>@instagramforbusiness</a>). We talk about what it actually takes to win on Instagram today, from the biggest mistakes he sees creators and brands making, to the mindset shift every entrepreneur needs in order to succeed online.
Thomas shares why speed and trust are the secret weapons for social teams, and how giving creators more creative freedom is a game-changer for growth. We also get into why reposting content isn’t lazy, it’s smart - and why “letting a post breathe” is one of the worst myths in the game.
We break down real examples from brands like Duolingo, Ryanair, and even a donut shop in the UK that went viral by giving their staff the freedom to create content. Plus, Thomas shares overlooked tools like Instagram Close Friends, employee-generated content, and why most people are doing social media competitor research completely wrong.
This episode is full of hot takes, behind-the-scenes insight from someone who works at Meta, and tons of actionable advice for anyone using Instagram to grow their business—whether you're a solo creator or running a team.

In today's episode, I sit down with Thomas Finetto, the head of creative for Instagram for Business—yes, the account with over 20 million followers helping business owners grow on Instagram (@instagramforbusiness). We talk about what it actually takes to win on Instagram today, from the biggest mistakes he sees creators and brands making, to the mindset shift every entrepreneur needs in order to succeed online. Thomas shares why speed and trust are the secret weapons for social teams, and how giving creators more creative freedom is a game-changer for growth. We also get into why reposting content isn’t lazy, it’s smart - and why “letting a post breathe” is one of the worst myths in the game. We break down real examples from brands like Duolingo, Ryanair, and even a donut shop in the UK that went viral by giving their staff the freedom to create content. Plus, Thomas shares overlooked tools like Instagram Close Friends, employee-generated content, and why most people are doing social media competitor research completely wrong. This episode is full of hot takes, behind-the-scenes insight from someone who works at Meta, and tons of actionable advice for anyone using Instagram to grow their business—whether you're a solo creator or running a team.

In today's episode, I sit down with Thomas Finetto, the head of creative for Instagram for Business—yes, the account with over 20 million followers helping business owners grow on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/instagramforbusiness/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@instagramforbusiness</a>). We talk about what it actually takes to win on Instagram today, from the biggest mistakes he sees creators and brands making, to the mindset shift every entrepreneur needs in order to succeed online.
Thomas shares why speed and trust are the secret weapons for social teams, and how giving creators more creative freedom is a game-changer for growth. We also get into why reposting content isn’t lazy, it’s smart - and why “letting a post breathe” is one of the worst myths in the game.
We break down real examples from brands like Duolingo, Ryanair, and even a donut shop in the UK that went viral by giving their staff the freedom to create content. Plus, Thomas shares overlooked tools like Instagram Close Friends, employee-generated content, and why most people are doing social media competitor research completely wrong.
This episode is full of hot takes, behind-the-scenes insight from someone who works at Meta, and tons of actionable advice for anyone using Instagram to grow their business—whether you're a solo creator or running a team.

Ep 57: The Head of Instagram for Business reveals how to *actually* Grow

Social Media Money Makers is dedicated to empowering Creators to pursue their passion and educate them on how to turn their content into their full-time career. Join Brock Johnson as he interviews iconic entrepreneurs to uncover revolutionary social media marketing and business tactics. Each episode features Brock diving into the latest social media strategies, sharing actionable growth tactics, and uncovers personal insights from his guests who are massively successful in the online space to inspire you to pursue your own entrepreneurial journey as a Creator.

Meet your host: Brock Johnson, a renowned social media expert, committed to guiding Creators like you to follow in his path of social media success. Brock began his journey in the social media world over a decade ago, eventually evolving his initial 
“just for fun” content into a highly successful social media coaching community, now a multi-seven figure business. Brock focuses his personal content (@brock11johnson) on Instagram growth, since he himself has grown to a near 700k following.

With this podcast, Brock and his guests bring many unique perspectives to the world of digital creation. Focusing on the insights and experiences of a diverse range of social media gurus, listeners will be given a wide array of strategies, stories, and secrets directly from the experts themselves. Brock and his guests share the very strategies that drove their success, laying out a roadmap for building an online business.

Social Media Money Makers is powered by Stan, your all-in-one Creator Store. Stan is pioneering a movement where anyone with a wifi connection can make money working for themselves while pursuing their passion. As Creators ourselves, we know that being a Creator isn’t easy. On top of the challenges of being an artist, Creators are also required to be a solopreneur and build their own business. That’s where Stan comes in -  we take care of the backend technical stuff so Creators can do what they love: create. We’re here to empower, educate, and support anyone to make a living working for themselves.

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Social Media Money Makers is dedicated to empowering Creators to pursue their passion and educate them on how to turn their content into their full-time career. Join Brock Johnson as he interviews iconic entrepreneurs to uncover revolutionary social media marketing and business tactics. Each episode features Brock diving into the latest social media strategies, sharing actionable growth tactics, and uncovers personal insights from his guests who are massively successful in the online space to inspire you to pursue your own entrepreneurial journey as a Creator. Meet your host: Brock Johnson, a renowned social media expert, committed to guiding Creators like you to follow in his path of social media success. Brock began his journey in the social media world over a decade ago, eventually evolving his initial “just for fun” content into a highly successful social media coaching community, now a multi-seven figure business. Brock focuses his personal content (@brock11johnson) on Instagram growth, since he himself has grown to a near 700k following. With this podcast, Brock and his guests bring many unique perspectives to the world of digital creation. Focusing on the insights and experiences of a diverse range of social media gurus, listeners will be given a wide array of strategies, stories, and secrets directly from the experts themselves. Brock and his guests share the very strategies that drove their success, laying out a roadmap for building an online business. Social Media Money Makers is powered by Stan, your all-in-one Creator Store. Stan is pioneering a movement where anyone with a wifi connection can make money working for themselves while pursuing their passion. As Creators ourselves, we know that being a Creator isn’t easy. On top of the challenges of being an artist, Creators are also required to be a solopreneur and build their own business. That’s where Stan comes in - we take care of the backend technical stuff so Creators can do what they love: create. We’re here to empower, educate, and support anyone to make a living working for themselves.

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