The Social Strategist

What mistakes are you making on Instagram? Here's 3 mistakes I realized I was making and tips on how you can avoid doing the same! Plus, I have my 3-step process on how to batch reels. These 3 steps will make you feel like making reels is a breeze! Text "Instagram" to 951.309.7885 to get on my text list and get lots of free content to help grow your business! Instagram: https://instagram.com/iammichellegifford/ Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/3-mistakes-to-stop-making-on-instagram-how-to-batch-reels/

How do you let God be your business partner? Tune in to hear the 3 ways you can let God be more involved in your business and WHY you should! In my 15 years of business, all of it has been God-driven. I love that feeling of succeeding because I know I'm serving how God wants me to and am in a place where God can use me to make the world a better place. If you want to feel that energy from working and growing your business, listen to this episode to see how you can feel that way more often. There's still time to join my Instagram challenge! Text "Instagram" to 951.309.7885 to join. Website: https://iammichellegifford.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/iammichellegifford/ Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/3-ways-to-let-god-be-your-business-partner/

Want to do my 30-day Instagram Experiment with me? I recently created a new Instagram account @michelleteachesinsta and I'm going to see if I can grow this account faster in 30 days than my main Instagram account has grown over the past month using 3 strategies. Tune in to find out what the 3 strategies are! If you want to try out this experiment with me, follow these next steps: 1. Follow my two Instagram accounts: https://www.instagram.com/iammichellegifford/ https://www.instagram.com/michelleteachesinsta/ 2. Sign up for my FREE Rock the Reels challenge: https://iammichellegifford.com/rockthereels 3. Text "instagram" to 951.309.7885 to join my text party! I'll be sending tips and encouragement to everyone who is on this 30 day experiment with me! I hope to see you in my texts! Luvs, Michelle Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/try-my-30-day-instagram-experiment-with-me/

Are you feeling frustrated with Instagram from time to time? I know, I know. Sometimes it doesn't seem fair, but I've got the 3 secrets to how you can use Instagram to your advantage. Check out the 3 reasons why you're not growing on Instagram and what to do instead. Ready to grow on Instagram? Text "money maker" to 951-309-7885 Instagram: https://instagram.com/iammichellegifford/ Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/3-reasons-why-youre-not-growing-on-instagram/

Have you heard? Instagram is changing to a video sharing app. Don't panic. You don't have to do all video, but it's a good idea to try some video out--like reels. 3 Reels You Can Do Today: 1. Fast Motion 2. Teaching Something 3. Reinvent Listen to the episode to find out how to create these three reels! Rock the Reels Challenge: https://iammichellegifford.com/rockthereels/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/iammichellegifford/ Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/3-reels-you-can-do-today/

How are you feeling about Instagram right now? Is it working for you? If you ever feel frustrated with how Instagram works, this episode is for you, sister. I break down the three algorithms Instagram has: - The Feed - The Explore - The Reels Instagram has an equation for each of these three tools and once you understand them better, you can use them to spread your brand and turn your business into one built to last. Check this episode out and follow me on Instagram for more tips and tricks on how to have a successful biz: https://instagram.com/iammichellegifford/ Website: https://iammichellegifford.com/ Instagram Blog Article: https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/shedding-more-light-on-how-instagram-works Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/making-sense-of-the-instagram-algorithm/

This episode is a hard conversation! Are you ready? I had to bring this up because there's so many people out there trying to make running a business sound way easier than it is. Running a business is HARD. And if it feels hard then you are doing it right. Here are the 5 truths you need to know about running a business. Instagram: https://instagram.com/iammichellegifford/ Money Makers: https://iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/5-truths-about-growing-a-business/

Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/how-to-make-a-killer-instagram-live/

Did you hear Instagram is paying you to go live? It just released a new feature called Badges, where if you use them, you will get paid for it. What! Yes, it's real. (I double checked with my lawyer.) Badges are a way for you to make money from your audience every time you go live. If you enable badges on your live, your viewers have the option to purchase 1-3 stars through your video. Instagram is offering 3 milestones to reach as you use the badges on your lives. Go here for more information: https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/20/instagram-rolls-out-fan-badges-for-live-videos-expands-igtv-ads-test/#:~:text=Instagram%20is%20today%20introducing%20a,comments%20and%20show%20their%20support. Find out why people would even want to buy the stars and how this is genius of Instagram for creators. Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iammichellegifford/ Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/instagram-pays-you-to-go-live/

Are you wondering about creating a membership for your business? There's so many benefits to having one, but there's 3 I will share with you: 1. Consistent Income 2. Deepens my connection with my audience. 3. Strengthens my community where my people can collaborate with one another. My Money Makers membership program is through the app, Channels, created by Marco Polo. I love it so much better than a Facebook group! Channels is putting on a free webinar where you can learn about how it could work for you and your business. Go here to learn more: https://join-channels.marcopolo.me/evolutiononlinecoaching?utm_source=advisor&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Michelle&utm_id=evolutionofcoaching Or text "channels" to 951.309.7885 to get more info! Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/iammichellegifford/ Join Money Makers: https://iammichellegifford.com/moneymakers Get the full podcast show notes and transcript here: https://iammichellegifford.com/3-reasons-why-you-should-have-a-membership-in-your-business/