Instagram Reels: You either love ‘em or you hate ‘em – or sometimes a bit of both all at once. If you listen to all the people out there, you’re bound to hear both sides of it, that Reels are a waste of time and also the only way to grow your business. Let’s cut through the noise and figure out how you can create content that actually moves the needle while using your valuable time effectively. In this episode, I detail 10 tips for Instagram Reels focusing on what’s best for your business, not what’s going to get you the most views. Because growing our business is what we’re all here for, right?

In this episode, you'll hear…

04:00 - The mistakes people make when it comes to Instagram Reels
07:20 - My background with Reels
13:17 - Using music legally
16:01 - Thinking evergreen with Reels content
17:21 - Letting people get to know you
19:17 - Getting people to read your captions
23:39 - Making your point in the caption
26:15 - Having fun while making it educational
28:31 - Don’t take it too seriously
30:40 - How to find trending audio
31:59 - Get inspiration from related entrepreneurs
33:57 - Save your Reels to your phone
35:35 - Answering your questions and sharing my Reels process

RESOURCES:

Get $100 off Louise Henry's Uplevel With Asana course (what I used to get SO organized in my business) here: https://samvanderwielen.krtra.com/t/QwGmfvsPA2Xc [affiliate link]
IG Music Legal Tips from IG — https://about.instagram.com/blog/tips-and-tricks/updates-and-guidelines-for-including-music-in-video/
IG Reels Audio tips from IG — https://help.instagram.com/270447560766967/?helpref=hc_fnav
FB Music Legal Guidelines — https://www.facebook.com/legal/music_guidelines

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18. 10 Easy Instagram Reels Tips (+ How to Use Music Legally)