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
155 episodes
The Instagram Growth Formula Nobody Talks About (Part 5)
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. S...
How to Make Money on Instagram Without Thousands of Followers (Part 4)
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.&n...
The Biggest Instagram Mistake That's Repelling Your Dream Clients (Part 3)
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 ...
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Why Your Instagram Content Isn't Turning Followers Into Clients (Part 2)
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 converti...
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The Truth About Instagram Growth in 2026 (Part 1)
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...
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Instagram Growth Secrets Every Business Owner Needs with Michelle Gifford
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 al...
7 Ways I Use AI to Market My Business, Save Time, and Increase Revenue (Part 4)
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 ...
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The Marketing Asset That Saves Me 10 Hours/Week With AI (Part 3)
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...
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How to Use AI Without Sounding Like Everyone Else on Instagram (Part 2)
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...
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Everyone Has AI. Here's How to Stand Out Anyway. (Part 1)
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 los...
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Claude Co-Work, ChatGPT Carousels & the Future of Content Creation with Austin Armstrong
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 actua...
How I Use AI to Reverse Engineer Viral Hooks (Part 3)
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....
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The 4-Part Hook Formula Behind Viral Reels (Part 2)
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 ...
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The Secret to Stronger Instagram Hooks (part 1)
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...
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The Fastest Way to Grow on Instagram: Get in Front of New Audiences (Part 3)
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
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How to Create Instagram Content That Gets Seen, Shared & Reposted (Part 2)
Last week we talked about how to grow your account without posting more — strategic commenting, leveraging your warm audienc...
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3 Underrated Instagram Growth Strategies That Still Work in 2026 (Part 1)
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 te...
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From Avoiding Instagram to Signing Clients with Christa Rypins | Hot Reels Success Story
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. ...
Why You Keep Overthinking Your Content (and How to Break the Cycle)
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 invisi...
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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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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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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...
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...
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...
