Foundations for a Magnetic Brand

Julie Solomon didn’t just see entrepreneurs struggling with Instagram marketing; she lived the frustration herself. Despite growing an audience, her revenue stalled until she invested $25K in high-level mentorship and uncovered the real drivers of social media growth. Within nine months, she scaled from $250K to $1.3M and now shares her strategy with other creator entrepreneurs. In this episode, Julie reveals how to build a magnetic Instagram brand, boost engagement, and convert followers into paying customers regardless of your audience size.

In this episode, Hala and Julie will discuss:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:52) Redefining Visibility in Influencer Marketing

(07:53) The Importance of Value-Driven Content

(12:38) Foundations for Magnetic Instagram Branding

(19:05) Building a Profitable Instagram Ecosystem

(26:19) Automating Instagram Sales and Messaging

(35:46) Monetizing Small Audiences on Social Media

(48:07) Marketing Tips for Boosting Engagement

(52:05) Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Mastermind

(59:23) Manifestation Practices for Entrepreneurs’ Success

Julie Solomon is a brand strategist, bestselling author, and host of the Woman of Influence podcast, where she helps entrepreneurs grow their visibility and monetize their influence. A trusted voice for aspiring influencers and established creatives, she is known for her expertise in content creation, social media strategy, and personal branding. Julie has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider, and was named one of the top 100 leaders in influence marketing by Influence Co.

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