Strut It: Bold Visibility through Instagram Marketing
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 elizabethmarberry.com/freebies to grab your free Monetize Your IG guide where you’ll learn 7 Simple and Proven Ways to *Finally* Make Money On Instagram.
Episodes
136 episodes
What’s Working for Business Owners On TikTok In 2026 With Mike Yanda
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.&nb...
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This ChatGPT Prompt Will Optimize Your Instagram Bio (and Get You More Followers)
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...
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Episode 110
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An Instagram Strategy That Signed a $12K Client With Dr. Amber Parks (Client Success Story)
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...
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Episode 109
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A Proven Workflow for Instagram Growth and Revenue with Brock Johnson
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 bat...
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Episode 108
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5 Instagram Growth Shifts That Took Me From 1K to 35K Followers
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 singl...
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Episode 107
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Instagram Trial Reels Update: What Changed and What To Do Now
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 spirali...
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Episode 106
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YouTube vs. Instagram: The Simple Funnel Every Business Needs in 2026 with Jamar Diggs
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 con...
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Episode 105
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Instagram Updates 2026: Trial Reels Strategy and New Hashtag Limits
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 ...
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Episode 104
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How to Build Trust and Show Up with Confidence on Social Media with Chelsea Peitz
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...
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Episode 103
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Your Complete 2026 Instagram Strategy: What to Stop, Start & Focus On (Part 4)
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...
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Episode 102
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Turn Instagram Followers Into Paying Clients in 2026 (Part 3)
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 dif...
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Episode 101
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How to Stand Out on Instagram Without Burning Out in 2026 (Part 2)
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 huma...
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Episode 100
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Instagram Marketing Trends & Predictions for 2026 (Part 1): Why Instagram Feels Harder Right Now
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...
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Episode 99
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Why Your Marketing Strategy Needs a Rethink in 2026 (Beyond the Funnel) with Becca Pountney
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 wit...
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Episode 98
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5 Business Lessons I Wish I'd Known Sooner (From My 300% Growth Year)
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, consisten...
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Episode 97
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$30K with Under 1K Followers: Kelly Leardon’s Secret to Scaling with Systems, Not Stress
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...
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Episode 96
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5 Instagram Growth Hacks For Your 2026 Marketing Strategy
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 messa...
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Episode 95
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Hook Your Ideal Client in 2 Seconds (Instagram Growth Secrets)
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 h...
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Episode 94
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How She Made $100K from Instagram in Under 12 Months with Dani Alvarez (A Hot Reels Success Story)
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 cl...
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Episode 93
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Overthinking Your Content? Here’s How to Build Confidence on Instagram – Part 2
In this episode, I go deeper into the visibility work we started last week. I explore two blocks that show up for every entrepreneur I know: imposter syndrome and perfectionism. These patterns often present as hesitation, overthinking, procrast...
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Episode 92
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The Real Reason You’re Afraid to Show Up Online (and How to Fix It) - Part 1
If people do not know you exist, they will not buy from you. It sounds simple, but visibility requires more than hitting publish on a post. It requires you to show up as your real self. It requires you to let your audience connect with your hum...
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Episode 91
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How Heart Leadership Fuels Business and Brand Growth with Anthony Lambatos
This week, I’m talking with Anthony Lambatos, owner of Footers Catering and founder of MIBE (Make It Better Every Day), a leadership and culture organization helping people build heart-led, people-first businesses.Anthony and his wife Ap...
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Episode 90
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The Instagram Growth Shift: Why Personal Content Wins in 2025 and Beyond
If your content isn’t converting, it’s not your strategy, it’s your messaging.In this Strut It episode, I’m breaking down one of the biggest shifts we’re seeing on Instagram right now: moving from generic to personal and spe...
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Episode 89
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The Hidden Gap in Your Marketing That’s Costing You Sales with Heidi Thompson
If your content isn’t converting, it’s probably not because you need a new strategy, it’s because your messaging isn’t connecting.In this episode of Strut It, I’m joined by marketing expert and wedding business strategist Heidi ...
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Episode 88
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Trial Reels: The Secret Instagram Growth Hack You’re Not Using Yet
If you’ve ever spent hours creating a reel you thought would crush it, only for it to flop, this episode is for you.I’m pulling back the curtain on one of my favorite Instagram growth hacks: trial reels. This is the exact method I use (a...
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Episode 87
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