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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 24 MIN

5 Instagram Growth Shifts That Took Me From 1K to 35K Followers

from Strut It: Bold Visibility through Instagram Marketing · host Elizabeth Marberry

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” on Instagram and still seeing no growth?In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey. I spent over a year stuck at 1,000 followers while posting reels every single day with almost no traction. Eventually, five specific shifts completely changed the trajectory of my growth.Those same shifts helped me grow my personal brand to over 35,000 followers, scale my brick-and-mortar dance studio account to more than 60,000 followers on Instagram, and reach over 40,000 followers on TikTok.What You’ll Learn01:23 – Why growth on Instagram often takes longer than people expect04:14 – The first shift that changed everything: making a clear marketing decision06:33 – Why talking about too many topics confuses the algorithm and your audience11:06 – How clarity around your niche unlocks growth and visibility12:28 – Why speaking directly to your ideal client dramatically improves engagement13:55 – The power of storytelling and specific hooks in your content14:25 – What real consistency looks like (without burnout)17:19 – Why hiring mentors can dramatically shorten your growth curveResources Mentioned: Monetize Your IG GuideHOT REELS VIP WAITLISTHot Reels Full Program DetailsWORK WITH ELIZABETH MARBERRYApply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with ElizabethFree guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on InstagramFollow Elizabeth Marberry on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Please be sure to rate, review and follow the show on Apple podcasts (or wherever you find your podcasts) so we can get this free value to other people who need it.

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Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” on Instagram and still seeing no growth? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own journey. I spent over a year stuck at 1,000 followers while posting reels every single day with almost no traction. Eventually, five specific shifts completely changed the trajectory of my growth. Those same shifts helped me grow my personal brand to over 35,000 followers, scale my brick-and-mortar dance studio account to mor...

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