Jack Neel Podcast

Reels Expert: I Made $2M With One Video (Steal This Viral Hook!)

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Jul 22, 2025
Ava Yuergens, an Instagram growth strategist and business owner, shares her journey from creating playful videos as a teen to making millions with viral content. She discusses strategic methods for social media success, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and emotional connections in video creation. Ava reveals how a single viral video skyrocketed her growth, offers key practices for effective content production, and shares insights on navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship, all while encouraging young creators to balance originality with clarity in their work.
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ANECDOTE

$2M From One Viral Reel

  • Ava Yuergens made $2 million annually from one Instagram reel that had 7.9 million views and generated 13,000 leads.
  • About 100 clients signed up for her recurring $2k-$4k/month service from this single viral video.
ADVICE

Use Viral Hooks with Expertise

  • Research your niche's top viral content by reviewing Instagram's Explorer Reels tab for videos with over a million views.
  • Create scripts using viral hooks but add your own expert value to stand out and increase chances of going viral.
ADVICE

Master Visual, Written, Verbal Hooks

  • Use three hooks in videos: visual, written, and verbal to grab attention in the first three seconds.
  • Different video formats like talking head, whiteboard, and skits help recreate viral content effectively.
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