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The Fastest Way to Grow on Instagram: Get in Front of New Audiences (Part 3)
Description
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 we're talking about how to get your brand in front of an entirely new audience — one strategy happening on Instagram and one happening completely off the app. These are two of the most overlooked growth moves I know, and I cannot wait for you to run with them.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
- 01:48 Strategy 7: Instagram Collab Posts — the most underutilized feature for getting in front of new audiences fast
- 02:46 The biggest mistakes businesses make with collabs (and how to avoid them)
- 04:35 How to find the right collaboration partner — audience alignment, account size, and niche fit
- 05:04 Real-world collab examples: Pilates studio + local coffee shop, real estate agent + mortgage broker
- 07:49 Strategy 8: Speaking, workshops, and in-person networking — why real-life visibility drives the highest quality Instagram growth
- 09:17 How my speaking career directly correlated with spikes in my Instagram following
- 10:37 How to invite people to follow you in real life (and why you must always ask)
- 11:06 Why DM automation is the perfect backend system for in-person networking
- 11:35 Your homework: one action to take this month
LINKS MENTIONED
- Hot Reels — my 12-month Instagram content lab. DM me the word HOT on Instagram @elizabethmarberry for all the details
- Free DM Automation Guide + 1 Month of ManyChat Free — DM me the word LEADS on Instagram @elizabethmarberry
- Free Monetize Your IG Guide
🎙️ Missed the earlier episodes? Part 1 (Ep114) | Part 2 (Ep115)
- 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
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