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Strut It: Bold Visibility through Instagram MarketingAuthor: Elizabeth Marberry
Instagram is one of the biggest social platforms with over 1.3 billion users worldwide 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 businesswithout spending ONE DIME on paid ads by creating content that resonates with your ideal clients. And Im here to show you how. Welcome to Strut It, a podcast about creating bold and unapologetic visibility on social media! Im 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 youll learn 7 Simple and Proven Ways to *Finally* Make Money On Instagram. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Hook Your Ideal Client in 2 Seconds (Instagram Growth Secrets)
Episode 94
Monday, 8 December, 2025
Send us a textMost 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 engagement, better watch time, and more qualified leads from your content, this episode gives you the exact tools to make that shift.What You’ll Learn[00:00] Why the first two seconds decide whether your content works [00:29] The reason hooks fall flat and how to fix them [01:32] Why hook creation is a learnable skill [02:28] How clarity and brevity help your message land [03:49] The three hook strategies I teach inside Hot Reels [07:05] Real client wins that show what is possible [08:59] Why attention leads to conversions [09:29] How to write hooks that speak to your ideal clients [12:15] How to remove filler words and sharpen your messaging [13:41] Examples of hooks that activate the right audience [14:39] How to use your audience’s language when you write hooks [17:30] How to use client conversations to find better hook ideas [18:55] A simple hook structure anyone can follow [19:51] How pacing and editing keep viewers engaged [21:46] How movement, cuts, and angles strengthen your videos [22:17] Why implementation drives results more than informationKey TakeawaysYou have two seconds to earn someone’s attention on Instagram.Clear and brief hooks outperform long and complicated statements.Your content resonates when you use the words your audience uses.Strong pacing and simple edits help people stay with your message.Small upgrades each week create major results over time.Support and mentorship remove guesswork and speed up growth.This Week’s ChallengeChoose one hook strategy from this episode. Use it in your next reel, story, or carousel. Keep it short. Make it clear. Use your audience’s exact words. Then post it without overthinking.Links and ResourcesJoin the Hot Reels waitlist or DM me hot on InstagramRead Dani’s Story: How She Made $100K from Instagram in Under 12 Months (A Hot Reels Success Story)CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST, ELIZABETH MARBERRY:WORK WITH ELIZABETH Apply for your FREE Instagram Breakthrough Session with Elizabeth Free guide to Monetize Your IG: Seven Simple and Proven Ways to Finally Make Money on Instagram Follow 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.
