

How I Made $10K on Instagram Without Going Viral - 837
8 snips Jun 12, 2025
Discover how to make $10K on Instagram by 2025 with smart monetization strategies. Learn about in-app subscriptions and the challenges of traditional ads. Find out how building trust with your audience can lead to successful sales and brand partnerships. Explore the importance of personal storytelling and shifting from profit-driven goals to valuable service creation. This engaging discussion will equip you with the tools needed to transform your Instagram into a thriving business.
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Selling Skateboard for Quick Cash
- Brock sold an old electric skateboard on Facebook Marketplace to get quick cash for a local Pokemon card show.
- This anecdote illustrates the difficulty of making fast money without an existing audience on Instagram.
Combine Attention and Trust
- You need attention and trust to make money on Instagram; having one without the other is ineffective.
- To sell successfully, focus on gaining your audience's trust and keeping their attention despite distractions.
Limited Earnings From Reels Bonuses
- Instagram's Reels Bonuses and Ad Payments programs pay for views but require massive attention.
- These pay-per-view methods are not reliable for most unless you have millions of views monthly.