{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/66b2c68d129e9b2ef66ac542?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"416: Growing a Genuine Instagram Following for Your Side Hustle","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/659c22ccb31581001651ebcd/1722992083172-9a3d0c96-7bc9-4be0-bf79-5d31287d0bb1.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Growing an Instagram following doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this episode, I’m giving you&nbsp;actionable strategies for building a genuine Instagram following. When I started side hustling, I started leveraging Instagram as a powerful tool for promoting my blog and business, which led to growing an engaged and authentic audience.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode I share about:</p><ul><li><strong>Getting super specific: Create a profile of who your target audience member is, including details like their age, where they shop, what social platforms they’re on, etc.</strong></li><li><strong>Know, like, and trust: After figuring out your target audience, focus on how to build a reliable reputation with them</strong></li><li><strong>Creating a workflow for your content: Key habits like batching content, researching other content your audience engages with, and using content scheduling tools</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Highlights include:</p><p>00:00 Intro</p><p>4:03 Understanding your target audience&nbsp;</p><p>14:08 Creating tailored content</p><p>16:35 How to engage with your audience</p><p>20:56 Planning and scheduling your content</p><p>23:38 Tracking your content’s performance</p><p>26:16 Consistency and strategic planning</p><p><br></p><p>Check out episode 416 of Side Hustle Pro podcast out now on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/side-hustle-pro/id1126021323\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/13qDj08lBR4ymzGhXIKy8t?si=8fcfd638a59949a4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a>, and <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@SideHustlePro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This episode is brought to you by:</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.shopify.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=global-all-na-awareness-2Q22-en&amp;utm_term=hustlepro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Shopify</strong></a>. Go to <a href=\"https://www.shopify.com/?utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=audio&amp;utm_campaign=global-all-na-awareness-2Q22-en&amp;utm_term=hustlepro\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>shopify.com/hustlepro</strong></a> for a $1/month trial period and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode</strong></p><ul><li>How To Find Your Niche episode: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE9_FhpLTz8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VE9_FhpLTz8</a></li><li>Later scheduling app: <a href=\"https://later.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://later.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Manychat: <a href=\"https://manychat.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://manychat.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Canva: <a href=\"https://www.canva.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.canva.com/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>My email: <a href=\"mailto:hi@sidehutslepro.co\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hi@sidehutslepro.co</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.libsyn.com/rss</a></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Announcements</strong></h1><p><strong>Join our Facebook Community</strong></p><p>If you’re looking for a community of supportive side hustlers who are all working to take our businesses to the next level, join us here: <a href=\"http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://sidehustlepro.co/facebook</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h1><strong>Guest Social Media Info</strong></h1><p>Side Hustle Pro – <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@sidehustlepro</a></p>","author_name":"Nicaila Matthews Okome | Side Hustle Pro Media"}