I grew on Instagram by 180,000 followers… BUT THEN I–

You need to post to grow!!! But here are also 5 hacks that help.

1 – Long-Form Caption Magic 📝

You're reading one right now! Longer captions are the secret sauce to visibility.

Pro Tip: Use ChatGPT or Claude to help turn BLEH value into amazing long-form captions. Just make sure to add your personal touch!

2 – The 4V Formula: Your Content Compass
— Value: Solve problems in every post
— Variety: Mix business wisdom with personal stories
— Vulnerable: Share your struggles (yes, even the embarrassing ones!)
— Viral: Ride trending the trending waves

Example: Share a "Day in the Life" Reel showcasing your productivity hacks (Value) while adding humorous bloopers (Variety), admitting to procrastination struggles (Vulnerable), and using a trending sound (Viral).

3 – 3×3 Hashtag Strategy: Your Reach Multiplier #️⃣ For every post, use: • 3 tags for WHO you're targeting • 3 tags for WHAT your content is about • 3 tags for WHY people should care

Example: WHO: #femaleentrepreneurs #solopreneur #sidehustlers
WHAT: #instagramtips #socialmediamarketing #contentcreation
WHY: #growyourbusiness #increaseyourreach #beatthealgorithm

4 – ManyChat + Reels = Lead Generation on Steroids 💪
• Create a Reel with a strong CTA (e.g., "Comment 'GROW' for my free guide!")
• Set up ManyChat to automatically respond to comments
• Watch leads pour in while you sleep (literally!)

5 – Meme Alchemy: Turn Viral Jokes into Instagram Gold 🏆

• Find trending memes on Twitter or Reddit
• Use CapCut to transform them into scroll-stopping Reels
• Add your unique twist or industry-specific angle

These hacks aren't just theory – they're battle-tested strategies that have helped me grow to over 300k followers. Just don’t stop posting LOL

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ABOUT ME:
I’m Rachel Pedersen.

I’m a Social Media Strategist and TikTok Expert. I help busy people with big dreams to build THRIVING businesses WITHOUT sacrificing their family, friends or their sanity.

AKA – If you’re a business owner looking to grow or someone looking to become a social media manager, you’re in the right place.

As a wife and mom of 3 kids, I don’t have time for fluff, boring strategies or pretending to be anything but myself.

I specialize in combining social media tactics with sustainable, long-term strategies to build profitable businesses that actually create an impact.

Not too long ago, I was a single mom on welfare and food stamps. We even had our heat shut off one year at Christmas.

So I did what any scrappy person would. I pulled myself up by the bootstraps and got to work!

Today our businesses are thriving, I speak on stages around the world, and we’ve had the privilege of seeing MILLIONS of lives impacted directly by our work.

I’ll keep this short and sweet, just like me (and maybe a little bit spicy) – but if you like what you see so far, subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any of the gold coming your way.

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