Not many people talk about the REALITY of growing on Instagram. 

The truth is that Instagram requires a lot of work. It’s hard. It comes with its own set of challenges. It’s not supposed to be easy; otherwise, literally, everybody would be Instagram famous.

So, how can you prepare yourself for success? What should you really expect as a business owner committed to finally taking Instagram seriously so you can utilise it to grow your business?

In this episode, I am opening up about what it REALLY is like growing on Instagram based on my experience of growing to over 170K followers. Honestly? It was pretty similar to the hurdles I went through when I was growing my business on TikTok! Every business owner trying to grow on social media should know THIS so they can have realistic expectations and plan appropriately.

If you are a business owner ready to commit to your Instagram growth this year, this episode is a must-listen on your playlist.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

• The realistic approach to Instagram success
• What you should expect if you are ready to commit to your Instagram growth this year
• The harsh reality of growing on Instagram that no one talks about
• Lessons from my 170K Follower Instagram growth journey
• The mindset shift needed to thrive on Instagram

If you loved this episode, you will also love:

• E11: 3 things I did to grow over 150K followers on Instagram organically in one year - LISTEN HERE
• E13: Why are you not getting more followers on Instagram? - LISTEN HERE

• E18: How to stay consistent with social media for your small business - LISTEN HERE

Tools mentioned in this episode:

• Try my Instagram hashtag helper Flick (affiliate link): TRY HERE
• Want more help growing your business on Instagram? Join Instagram for Small Business Academy HERE
• Want 365 days of content? Get my Social Media Content cheatsheet 
• Improve Your Instagram Profile for More Followers with my FREE Instagram Profile Makeover Guide!
• Download your Instagram profile makeover guide - FREE GUIDE
• Try my productivity system Notion for free: TRY HERE

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