Strut It: Bold Visibility through Instagram Marketing
by Elizabeth Marberry
Instagram is one of the biggest social platforms with over 3 billion monthly active users… So how do you, as an entrepreneur, grow your following, get more clients, and actually get SEEN in the crowded social media space? You need to learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your business—without spending ONE DIME on paid ads— by creating content that resonates with your ideal clients. And I’m here to show you how. Welcome to Strut It, a podcast about creating bold and unapologetic visibility on social media! I’m Elizabeth Marberry, your host and Instagram Marketing Coach. I help small business owners get SEEN on Instagram and monetize their offers so they can make more money doing their soul-led work. Instagram can be a game changer for small business owners, but you have to have a strategy and show up with confidence to create content that gets you SEEN. Join me each week to learn how to Strut It on Instagram, grow your following, and get more clients. Head to elizabe
Episodes
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How to Turn Instagram Content Into Leads and Sales (Part 3)
Send us Fan Mail One of my private clients recently shared something I want every business owner posting on Instagram to hear. She paid to boost a video and it received over 9,000 views but generated zero sales. Then another video where she implemented the strategy I taught her got only 250 views...
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What to Post on Instagram to Grow: Reels, Carousels, and Stories (part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever opened Instagram to post something and immediately started negotiating with yourself? Does this need to be a reel? Would it be better as a carousel? Am I posting enough stories? And when am I supposed to run my actual business? I get it. I run two businesses, I have...
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5 Instagram Growth Hacks You’re Missing (And How to Fix Them) - Part 1
Send us Fan Mail If you are a business owner who has been showing up on Instagram, creating content, and wondering when this is actually going to bring you more clients and customers, today’s episode is for you. I am sharing five things I wish I had known when I first started using Instagram for…
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The Instagram-to-LinkedIn Strategy Every Business Owner Should Know with Michelle J Raymond
Send us Fan Mail I am so excited for today’s conversation because we are talking about something I get asked about all the time: LinkedIn. Specifically, how to take the content you are already creating on Instagram and use it to build visibility and authority on LinkedIn without starting from...
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How to Find Your Niche as a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur with Talia Schneiderman
Send us Fan Mail I am so excited for today’s conversation because it is one of my favorite kinds of episodes to record: a real, honest client success story told by the person who lived it. I am sitting down with Talia Schneiderman, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Meisner-trained actress and…
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How to Make Money on TikTok: 5 Revenue Streams You’re Probably Missing with Keenya Kelly
Send us Fan Mail I am sitting down with Keenya Kelly, a video and social media strategist who turned short-form video marketing into a seven-figure business. Keenya has helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs build brands on TikTok and Instagram, she has spoken on stages at Fortune 500 events and...
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How to Automate Your Instagram Sales Funnel (Part 3)
Send us Fan Mail Are you still telling people to click the link in your bio? Or maybe you are dropping your full URL into your caption? No judgment, but there is a much easier way to share your most important links with your audience. Today I am showing you how I leverage DM automation to turn...
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The Instagram Sales Funnel I Used to Build Two Six-Figure Businesses Without Paid Ads (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Last week I kicked off this two-part series on the key to making money on Instagram by walking you through why most business owners are missing a clear path from their content to their offer. Today I am pulling back the curtain on the exact Instagram sales funnel I have used to...
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The Key to Making Money on Instagram (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail I want to talk about something that I think is one of the most misunderstood parts of Instagram marketing for small business owners. People come to me all the time saying: I am posting, I have a great offer, I know my audience, so why is Instagram not making me any money? And…
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Meta Ads for Beginners: When to Run Ads and When Not To with Jenn Possick
Send us Fan Mail If you have ever wondered whether you are ready to run Meta ads, or whether ads are going to save your business or just speed up your losses, today's episode is for you. I am sitting down with Jenn Possick, known as The Ads Maven, a Facebook and Instagram ads strategist who has...
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Why Most AI Content Fails at Sales with Molly Mahoney (And the Buyer Psychology Fix)
Send us Fan Mail If you have been using AI to create content and it still is not converting into sales, you are not alone and you are not doing it wrong. You are just missing one crucial ingredient. Today I am sitting down with Molly Mahoney, known as The Prepared Performer, a digital marketing...
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What 16 Years in Business Taught Me About Instagram, Coaching & Growth
Send us Fan Mail Today is a special episode. I am celebrating 16 years in business and I want to do something a little different. Instead of teaching you a strategy or walking you through a framework, I want to sit down with you the way I would sit down with a good friend over coffee and share…
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The Instagram Growth Formula Nobody Talks About (Part 5)
Send us Fan Mail Today I want to answer the question every entrepreneur quietly asks themselves: can I actually do this? I am introducing you to my Hot Reels graduate, Dani Alvarez. When Dani first joined Hot Reels, she did not know how to make a reel. She was not comfortable on camera. She did…
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How to Make Money on Instagram Without Thousands of Followers (Part 4)
Send us Fan Mail If I could wave a magic wand right now and give you one of two things: tomorrow morning you wake up and your Instagram account has 50,000 new followers, or tomorrow morning you wake up with an additional $100,000 in revenue for your business. Which one would you choose? Today I…
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The Biggest Instagram Mistake That's Repelling Your Dream Clients (Part 3)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever spent 20 minutes writing the perfect Instagram caption, carefully choosing every word, making sure you sounded knowledgeable, only to post it and hear crickets? Then five minutes later, someone posts a reel that feels almost ridiculously simple, and somehow it takes...
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Why Your Instagram Content Isn't Turning Followers Into Clients (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked at your Instagram and thought — I'm doing everything I'm supposed to do. I'm posting consistently, I'm showing my face, I'm making reels. People even comment that my content is helpful. So why isn't anyone actually converting into a paying client or customer?...
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The Truth About Instagram Growth in 2026 (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail If you posted content consistently for five straight months and your follower count barely moved, would you keep going? Would you keep showing up every week if it felt like nobody was watching? Today I'm sharing the story of one of my Hot Reels clients who did exactly that. She...
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Instagram Growth Secrets Every Business Owner Needs with Michelle Gifford
Send us Fan Mail I am so excited to bring on one of the leading Instagram strategists for business owners — Michelle Gifford. She helps six and seven-figure brands grow their audience, sell out their offers, and generate real revenue through Instagram. She's also a coach, agency owner, podcast…
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7 Ways I Use AI to Market My Business, Save Time, and Increase Revenue (Part 4)
Send us Fan Mail Today I'm pulling back the curtain and sharing seven ways I've been using AI behind the scenes every single week to market my business, generate leads, increase sales, and save hours of work. Because when I'm learning a new tool or strategy, I don't just want the theory. I want…
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The Marketing Asset That Saves Me 10 Hours/Week With AI (Part 3)
Send us Fan Mail Today I'm sharing something that sounds a little boring on paper but has changed everything about how I use AI. It's not a funnel, it's not a sales page, and it's not a complex system. It's a single living document. And it has become one of the most valuable marketing assets I've...
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How to Use AI Without Sounding Like Everyone Else on Instagram (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Every reel, every caption, every time you show your face on camera — you're building something you can't fully see yet. You never know where all of this will lead until you get into action and start finding your voice. This is part two of my four-part series on how to use AI to...
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Everyone Has AI. Here's How to Stand Out Anyway. (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail Instagram is filling up with AI-generated content. And as more small business owners and creators start using these tools, one thing is becoming really clear — everyone is starting to sound the same. So how do you use AI effectively without losing what makes you you? That's…
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Claude Co-Work, ChatGPT Carousels & the Future of Content Creation with Austin Armstrong
Send us Fan Mail I am sitting down with Austin Armstrong, author of Virality, keynote speaker, founder of Syllaby AI, and someone who has generated billions of views across social media through short-form video strategy. We talked about what's actually working on Instagram in 2026 including how...
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How I Use AI to Reverse Engineer Viral Hooks (Part 3)
Send us Fan Mail Today I'm pulling back the curtain on how I'm using AI in my business to reverse engineer viral hook formulas, generate stronger content ideas, and speed up my content creation process without losing personality or authenticity in my marketing. This is part three of our hooks and...
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The 4-Part Hook Formula Behind Viral Reels (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail You already know that strong hooks are one of the biggest things separating content that gets ignored from content that gets watched, shared, and remembered. But today I want to take this a step deeper because most business owners think a hook is only the text at the beginning of…
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The Secret to Stronger Instagram Hooks (part 1)
Send us Fan Mail If your brain feels a little overloaded right now, you are absolutely not alone. So many business owners are trying to keep up with content, trends, and algorithms while also running their actual business, life, and family. And I think a lot of us are over-complicating Instagram....
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The Fastest Way to Grow on Instagram: Get in Front of New Audiences (Part 3)
Send us Fan Mail We made it to part three of our three-part mini series on underrated Instagram growth strategies for 2026 and I saved two of my absolute favorites for last. In Part 1 we talked about growing without posting more. In Part 2 we covered how to create content that spreads. Today…
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How to Create Instagram Content That Gets Seen, Shared & Reposted (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Last week we talked about how to grow your account without posting more — strategic commenting, leveraging your warm audience, and repurposing your content. Today we're going deeper into the content itself. If your posts are consistent but not getting shared, reposted, or…
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3 Underrated Instagram Growth Strategies That Still Work in 2026 (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail This episode kicks off a brand new three-part mini series all about underrated Instagram growth strategies that are working right now for small businesses and marketers who want to get seen and paid. Over the course of this series, I'm teaching you eight different strategies. My...
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From Avoiding Instagram to Signing Clients with Christa Rypins | Hot Reels Success Story
Send us Fan Mail I'm sitting down with one of my beloved Hot Reels clients, Christa Rypins — a chronic pain relief specialist, Franklin Method practitioner, and former professional figure skater — to pull back the curtain on her incredible transformation. When Christa first came into Hot Reels…
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Why You Keep Overthinking Your Content (and How to Break the Cycle)
Send us Fan Mail If you’ve been struggling to show up consistently on Instagram, this episode reveals the real reason why—and it’s not your strategy! I'm breaking down the hidden visibility block that keeps business owners stuck, overthinking, and invisible: imposter syndrome. You’ll learn how…
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What’s Working for Business Owners On TikTok In 2026 With Mike Yanda
Send us Fan Mail If you think TikTok is just dancing and trends, this episode will change how you see the platform. In this conversation, Mike Yanda breaks down how coaches, consultants, and service providers are using TikTok to generate real revenue. He shares the exact content strategy and…
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This ChatGPT Prompt Will Optimize Your Instagram Bio (and Get You More Followers)
Send us Fan Mail If your Instagram bio isn’t turning profile visitors into followers or clients, this episode is your fix. In this solo episode, you’ll learn exactly how to transform your bio into a 24/7 conversion tool using a simple AI prompt you can implement today. You can have viral...
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An Instagram Strategy That Signed a $12K Client With Dr. Amber Parks (Client Success Story)
Send us Fan Mail Can Instagram actually lead to high-ticket clients without cold DMs or complicated funnels? In this episode of Strut It, I sit down with private client Dr. Amber Parks to break down exactly how she signed an almost $12,000 client using a simple organic Instagram strategy and a...
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A Proven Workflow for Instagram Growth and Revenue with Brock Johnson
Send us Fan Mail Today I’m joined by Instagram strategist Brock Johnson, and we go deep into the systems, workflows, and mindset that allow him to create hundreds of pieces of content each month while still running a full business. Brock shares how he batches content, how he separates idea...
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5 Instagram Growth Shifts That Took Me From 1K to 35K Followers
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,...
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Instagram Trial Reels Update: What Changed and What To Do Now
Send us Fan Mail Two weeks ago, I shared a trial reels strategy that was working beautifully. In real time, Instagram adjusted. In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what changed, what it means for your content, and how to adapt without spiraling. I’m also answering your questions straight...
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YouTube vs. Instagram: The Simple Funnel Every Business Needs in 2026 with Jamar Diggs
Send us Fan Mail I sat down with YouTube marketing strategist Jamar Diggs to talk about how coaches, consultants, and service providers can use long-form video as a strategic top-of-funnel engine. This is not about going viral. This is about visibility that converts. Jamar breaks down the...
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Instagram Updates 2026: Trial Reels Strategy and New Hashtag Limits
Send us Fan Mail Instagram is shifting again, and I’m breaking down exactly what you need to know so your content performs and converts. In this short, actionable episode, I’m sharing three key updates that can directly impact your reach, engagement, and sales: • A smarter way to use Trial Reels...
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How to Build Trust and Show Up with Confidence on Social Media with Chelsea Peitz
Send us Fan Mail Showing up online can feel vulnerable, awkward, and emotionally exhausting. If you have ever questioned your confidence, your relevance, or whether social media is even worth it anymore, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I’m joined by Chelsea Peitz, keynote speaker,...
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Your Complete 2026 Instagram Strategy: What to Stop, Start & Focus On (Part 4)
Send us Fan Mail Instagram does not need to feel chaotic anymore. In this final episode of my 2026 Instagram trends series, I bring everything together. I share a grounded roadmap for building a sustainable Instagram strategy that drives visibility, trust, and sales without burnout. I walk you...
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Turn Instagram Followers Into Paying Clients in 2026 (Part 3)
Send us Fan Mail Getting views does not guarantee sales. I see this every single day. In 2026, trust matters more than ever. In this episode, I break down what actually turns followers into paying clients. I explain the trust recession. I show you the difference between attention and connection.…
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How to Stand Out on Instagram Without Burning Out in 2026 (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about how to stand out without burning out. We cover the shift away from generic content. We explore the rise of story-driven and mission-led marketing. We talk about how to grow your visibility in a way that feels human, sustainable, and aligned with…
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Instagram Marketing Trends & Predictions for 2026 (Part 1): Why Instagram Feels Harder Right Now
Send us Fan Mail Instagram feels harder than it used to. Your views might be down. Your reach might feel inconsistent. Your content might feel like it is disappearing into the void. This is not your fault. In this Strut It episode, I kick off a four part series on Instagram Marketing Trends and...
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Why Your Marketing Strategy Needs a Rethink in 2026 (Beyond the Funnel) with Becca Pountney
Send us Fan Mail Marketing in 2026 looks nothing like it did even a few years ago. The traditional funnel assumes people move in a straight line from awareness to purchase. That assumption no longer holds. In this Strut It episode, I sit down with internationally known marketing consultant,...
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5 Business Lessons I Wish I'd Known Sooner (From My 300% Growth Year)
Send us Fan Mail As 2025 comes to a close, I pause to reflect on what this year truly taught me about business, visibility, and growth. Instead of another strategy-heavy episode, I share five unexpected lessons that reshaped how I think about success, consistency, and confidence as a business…
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$30K with Under 1K Followers: Kelly Leardon’s Secret to Scaling with Systems, Not Stress
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever finished a full workday feeling exhausted but unsure what you actually accomplished? In this episode of Strut It, I sit down with Kelly Leardon, certified Director of Operations and founder of Walk Like Warriors. We talk about why traditional time management systems...
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5 Instagram Growth Hacks For Your 2026 Marketing Strategy
Send us Fan Mail If your Instagram growth feels stuck or you are posting without a clear direction, this episode gives you clarity fast. I break down the five Instagram growth hacks that are helping small business owners grow their accounts, tighten their messaging, and get more eyes on their…
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Hook Your Ideal Client in 2 Seconds (Instagram Growth Secrets)
Send us Fan Mail Most people lose their ideal audience in the first two seconds of a video. That tiny moment determines whether someone keeps scrolling or thinks this message is for me. If your content feels ignored or flat, the issue usually starts with your hook. If you want stronger…
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How She Made $100K from Instagram in Under 12 Months with Dani Alvarez (A Hot Reels Success Story)
Send us Fan Mail What if one year from now you could double your prices, expand your brand, grow your Instagram from under 2,000 followers to more than 22,000, and add more than $100,000 in revenue to your business. That is exactly what happened for my client, Dani Alvarez. When Dani and I first...
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Instagram is one of the biggest social platforms with over 3 billion monthly active users… So how do you, as an entrepreneur, grow your following, get more clients, and actually get SEEN in the crowded social media space?
You need to learn how to leverage Instagram to grow your business—without spending ONE DIME on paid ads— by creating content that resonates with your ideal clients. And I’m here to show you how. Welcome to Strut It, a podcast about creating bold and unapologetic visibility on social media! I’m Elizabeth Marberry, your host and Instagram Marketing Coach. I help small business owners get SEEN on Instagram and monetize their offers so they can make more money doing their soul-led work.
Instagram can be a game changer for small business owners, but you have to have a strategy and show up with confidence to create content that gets you SEEN. Join me each week to learn how to Strut It on Instagram, grow your following, and get more clients. Head to elizabe
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