Real talk: 3 things you’ll need if you are serious about growing your business on Instagram this year
01/09/24 • 21 min
Not many people talk about the REALITY of growing on Instagram.
The truth is that Instagram requires a lot of work. It’s hard. It comes with its own set of challenges. It’s not supposed to be easy; otherwise, literally, everybody would be Instagram famous.
So, how can you prepare yourself for success? What should you really expect as a business owner committed to finally taking Instagram seriously so you can utilise it to grow your business?
In this episode, I am opening up about what it REALLY is like growing on Instagram based on my experience of growing to over 170K followers. Honestly? It was pretty similar to the hurdles I went through when I was growing my business on TikTok! Every business owner trying to grow on social media should know THIS so they can have realistic expectations and plan appropriately.
If you are a business owner ready to commit to your Instagram growth this year, this episode is a must-listen on your playlist.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
- The realistic approach to Instagram success
- What you should expect if you are ready to commit to your Instagram growth this year
- The harsh reality of growing on Instagram that no one talks about
- Lessons from my 170K Follower Instagram growth journey
- The mindset shift needed to thrive on Instagram
If you loved this episode, you will also love:
- E11: 3 things I did to grow over 150K followers on Instagram organically in one year - LISTEN HERE
- E13: Why are you not getting more followers on Instagram? - LISTEN HERE
E18: How to stay consistent with social media for your small business - LISTEN HERE
Tools mentioned in this episode:
- Try my Instagram hashtag helper Flick (affiliate link): TRY HERE
- Want more help growing your business on Instagram? Join Instagram for Small Business Academy HERE
- Want 365 days of content? Get my Social Media Content cheatsheet
- Improve Your Instagram Profile for More Followers with my FREE Instagram Profile Makeover Guide!
- Download your Instagram profile makeover guide - FREE GUIDE
- Try my productivity system Notion for free: TRY HERE
Let's connect:
- Follow me on Instagram: @smallbizbabescommunity
- Join our podcast-exclusive private Facebook group
- Visit my website: https://michaelafong.com/smallbizbabescommunitylinks
Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Some of the links in resources are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through the link I shared (at no additional cost to you). This helps me to continue creating this podcast and share more valuable resources with you.
Not many people talk about the REALITY of growing on Instagram.
The truth is that Instagram requires a lot of work. It’s hard. It comes with its own set of challenges. It’s not supposed to be easy; otherwise, literally, everybody would be Instagram famous.
So, how can you prepare yourself for success? What should you really expect as a business owner committed to finally taking Instagram seriously so you can utilise it to grow your business?
In this episode, I am opening up about what it REALLY is like growing on Instagram based on my experience of growing to over 170K followers. Honestly? It was pretty similar to the hurdles I went through when I was growing my business on TikTok! Every business owner trying to grow on social media should know THIS so they can have realistic expectations and plan appropriately.
If you are a business owner ready to commit to your Instagram growth this year, this episode is a must-listen on your playlist.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
- The realistic approach to Instagram success
- What you should expect if you are ready to commit to your Instagram growth this year
- The harsh reality of growing on Instagram that no one talks about
- Lessons from my 170K Follower Instagram growth journey
- The mindset shift needed to thrive on Instagram
If you loved this episode, you will also love:
- E11: 3 things I did to grow over 150K followers on Instagram organically in one year - LISTEN HERE
- E13: Why are you not getting more followers on Instagram? - LISTEN HERE
E18: How to stay consistent with social media for your small business - LISTEN HERE
Tools mentioned in this episode:
- Try my Instagram hashtag helper Flick (affiliate link): TRY HERE
- Want more help growing your business on Instagram? Join Instagram for Small Business Academy HERE
- Want 365 days of content? Get my Social Media Content cheatsheet
- Improve Your Instagram Profile for More Followers with my FREE Instagram Profile Makeover Guide!
- Download your Instagram profile makeover guide - FREE GUIDE
- Try my productivity system Notion for free: TRY HERE
Let's connect:
- Follow me on Instagram: @smallbizbabescommunity
- Join our podcast-exclusive private Facebook group
- Visit my website: https://michaelafong.com/smallbizbabescommunitylinks
Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Some of the links in resources are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through the link I shared (at no additional cost to you). This helps me to continue creating this podcast and share more valuable resources with you.
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Q&A with my husband Wes: the little things we do that make our life better
In this special New Year's episode, I've got a delightful treat for you. We're welcoming back our favourite guest, my husband Wes, who's here to be our lucky charm as we step into the new year.
If you're a business owner who's also juggling a romantic relationship, you know how intricate it can be to balance your personal life with your business.
Join us in today's episode as we share insights into the little things we do to support that make a big difference and enhance our lives. We hope that you'll find inspiration and pick up a thing or two from us to make your year even more extraordinary.
In this episode we'll cover:
- The changes we made to make more time for ourselves and our relationship
- How prioritizing self-care and personal time has enhanced our productivity and overall well-being
- Establishing an accountability hour for tasks that will improve our lives in the future
- Putting in the extra effort to nurture our relationship
If you loved this episode, you will also love:
- E3: Navigating marriage & business, Q&A with my husband - LISTEN NOW
Tools mentioned in this episode:
- Shop the boxing week sale on all small business resources - CLICK HERE
- Join our private Facebook group here
- Start for free in my productivity system Notion - START HERE
- Want more help growing your business on Instagram? Join Instagram for Small Business Academy HERE
- Join the waitlist for Social Media Planning Masterclass - JOIN HERE
Resources:
- Etsy competition research tool Everbee (affiliate link) - TRY HERE
- 5 steps to Etsy Success - FREE GUIDE
- Branding checklist for your small business - FREE GUIDE
- Instagram profile makeover for your small business - FREE GUIDE
Let's connect:
- Follow me on Instagram: @smallbizbabescommunity
- Join our podcast-exclusive private Facebook group
- Visit my website: https://michaelafong.com/smallbizbabescommunitylinks
Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Some of the links in resources are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through the link I shared (at no additional cost to you). This helps me to continue creating this podcast and share more valuable resources with you.
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My daily routine for productivity as a full-time business owner
I used to try all different productivity hacks, but nothing seemed to stick. I wasn’t aware of this ONE thing. Or I was too stubborn to admit it.
The more productive I tried to be, the more exhausted I was, and I wasn’t getting much more done. I was irritable, and simple tasks would take me longer.
That was until I stopped treating myself as a machine. I realised that how productive my days are often depends on how well I am prepared for that day before it starts.
In this episode, I dive into my daily productivity routine as a full-time business owner.
I am going to walk you through from start to finish how my days look like, how I plan my days, how I prioritise tasks through my days, the productivity start routine for the day, how I work through my work blocks and my work shut-down practice for days that prepare me for the next day.
If you find yourself unproductive, you can test out a thing or two from my systems!
In this episode, we will cover:
- the ONE realisation that changed my approach to productivity forever
- breakdown of my daily routine as a multi-six-figure business owner
- how I plan for productive days ahead
- 5-minute ritual to boost productivity in your work blocks that work for me
- actionable tips you can try to boost your productivity today
Tools mentioned in this episode:
- Curious about my Notion templates? - CHECK THEM OUT HERE
- Start for free in my productivity system Notion - START HERE
- Check out Deep Work by Cal newport - CLICK HERE
- Try my Instagram hashtag helper Flick (affiliate link): TRY HERE
- Want more help growing your business on Instagram? Join Instagram for Small Business Academy HERE
Resources:
- Etsy competition research tool Everbee (affiliate link) - TRY HERE
- 5 steps to Etsy Success - FREE GUIDE
- Branding checklist for your small business - FREE GUIDE
- Instagram profile makeover for your small business - FREE GUIDE
Let's connect:
- Follow me on Instagram: @smallbizbabescommunity
- Join our podcast-exclusive private Facebook group
- Visit my website: https://michaelafong.com/smallbizbabescommunitylinks
Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
Some of the links in resources are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through the link I shared (at no additional cost to you). This helps me to continue creating this podcast and share more valuable resources with you.
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