Meet Ben Kaluza, a full-time creator who has mastered the art of growing on Instagram. Ben shares practical tips and strategies, how he rapidly expanded his online presence, and the tactics he uses to stay ahead in 2025.
Get a free Breakdown Of Ben's strategy here: https://callummcdonnell.substack.com/
Tools I use:
VidIQ - https://vidiq.com/creatorplaybooks/
Riverside - https://riverside.fm/?via=callum
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Instagram Growth Strategies
01:18 How to Gain 200k Instagram Followers Fast
02:10 Overcoming Creator Burnout and Staying Motivated
03:15 Data-Driven Content Creation for Better Engagement
04:57 How to Find Your Instagram Niche
06:32 Balancing Original Content vs. Instagram Trends12:16 Why Instagram Hooks are Key for Growth15:15 Step-by-step Blueprint for Content Planning26:32 How to Track Instagram Performance Metrics
29:35 Understanding Instagram's Algorithm in 2024
33:06 Achieving Financial Freedom as a Content Creator
41:25 Balancing Work and Life as a Creator
43:06 How to Secure Brand Deals and Monetise Your Content
45:41 Daily Routine Tips for Productive Creators
46:55 Diversifying Your Content Across Multiple Platforms
47:42 Expanding Your Brand to Writing Platforms like LinkedIn, X, Threads, and BlueSky
53:05 Authenticity in Content Creation: Why It Matters
01:01:46 Challenges with Brand Partnerships
01:02:31 How to Optimise Brand Deals for Maximum ROI
01:03:40 Innovations in Influencer Marketing and Content Trends
01:10:10 Quickfire Questions
