EP3: 0 to 20,000 Followers In 90 Days. My Viral Instagram Growth Strategy

Have a question? Want to suggest a topic? Send me a message! Hey besties, today we're talking about one of my favorite topics: social media. Reach is down, growth is down, you're posting and posting and nobody's seeing it. I get it. But I want to prove it can still work, because it worked for me...big time. In March of 2026 I started a brand new Instagram account (@chelseasflowercart) and grew it to over 20,000 Followers in less than 90 days.  Try ManyChat and get your first month FREE of ManyChat Pro with my link. Click Here. I'm going to tell you exactly what I did to make it happen.  Make posting content easy with a bank of photos and b-roll ready to reuse and repurpose  Pick one social media platform and stick to it. Chasing every platform at once is the fastest way to burn out. To pick a niche or not? Why niching down my content and posting to a very specific audience worked to grow my account. How many times a day should you post on Instagram to see growth? I posted 2 to 3 times a day for the first month. DM Automation using ManyChat and why you should absolutely sign up ASAP The power of value driven content and the strategy behind giving away a freebie as a lead magnet Sharing stories and journeys are almost more important than sharing tips and tricks from a place of authority.  Participating in social media trends vs creating unique and original content Starting a new account vs reviving an existing one Listen for the full breakdown of everything I did to grow my Instagram account and let me know if you decide to try any of these on your own account. Check out my flower account on Instagram: @chelseasflowercart CONNECT WITH CHELSEA LEIGH ON SOCIALS Instagram: @HeyChelseaLeigh Instagram: @ChelseaLeighJewelry Substack: @BeautifullyConsumed LINKS My ShopMy @ChelseaLeigh Shop Chelsea Leigh Jewelry here Get your first month FREE with ManyChat Pro ............................... Disclaimers: The content in this podcast is for entertainment and inspirational purposes only and does not constitute as advice from a qualified professional.  This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. *Please note when you buy something using the links above, I may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you.