Facebook and Instagram ads are a thing most people have a love hate relationship with. No surprise as they really are quite the beast to tackle! Here are the 4 things that the unprofitable Derek wish he knew when his ad spend was going right down the toilet. 1. How to apply the marketing rule of 7 2. What's the minimum ad spend in order for Facebook to do it's job 3. Why and How Retargeting should Comprise of 70% of your Sales 4. Ways to Create an Optin Before Sending to your Offer ADVANCED AD T...
Sep 02, 2020•42 min
We need to get on track and finish this year strong team! If you're behind on your goal, stuck, or lacking direction, this is the episode for you. You'll need a pen and a piece of paper as well as the willingness to get inspired to take control of your business and put up some numbers. INSTAGRAM GROWTH PODCAST EPISODES: 98: 7 Techniques to Grow an Instagram Following Quickly 97: 3 Keys to Growing and Keeping Followers 94: Speed up Content Production and Various Algorithm Hacks 90: Why Your Hasht...
Aug 29, 2020•25 min
Whew!! This is a long episode because I had to deliver on the title! I am recapping and expanding upon the incredible information we heard in Episodes 103 and 99 with @BrookeAllisonn and @Sara_Hagstrom. What's Covered: • How to Instantly Overcome the Fear of Putting Yourself Out there and Imposter Syndrome • How to Setup your Instagram Account as a Coach • Designing Content that Finds Coaching Clients • Overview of Online Sales Processes Get the Expert Secrets Book for FREE HERE! https://experts...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 34 min
Instagram Reels is brand new this week which means... 1. There's only so much I know about it right now. 2. It can be extremely beneficial if you can be an early innovator for your market's content so here's what I know! What's Covered: • Why did TikTok and Instagram Reels become popular? • Account restrictions for using the feature • Tips for Viral Videos • Ideas to convert your content into an Instagram Reel Checkout my @igmsecrets page for a ridiculous 30 second music video so I could get som...
Aug 12, 2020•26 min
Make friends with everyone in life because you never know who's going to turn out to be a badass entrepreneur one day! That's what happened with my relationship with my good friend Brooke who is a coaching sales machine at this point! What's Covered: • Transitioning from food stamps to becoming a full time entrepreneur to consistent months well over 10k • The mentality of a closer and attracting wealth into your life for good reason • Tough times that have challenged your commitment to what you'...
Aug 05, 2020•52 min
It's time to sell some products my eCommerce friends! We will not only be addressing improved sales messaging but also the more typical root of the cause, the offer. If you don't sell products on Instagram you'll probably enjoy the sales psychology sprinkled throughout the episode too. At the end of the episode I'll announce the 3 winners of the one on one coaching giveaway! To apply for my new program and work with me personally, you may do so HERE! www.igmsecrets.com/application Thanks for lis...
Jul 29, 2020•30 min
"How often should I post on Instagram?" This is a very common question and it's also one that a lot of us know the answer to but executing on it is easier said then done. In this episode I'll break down... • The few types of accounts that I would recommend post 3 or more times a day • The accounts that should post 1 - 2 times a day and HOW to do it efficiently • The lowest posting frequency I recommend for someone who is serious about growing their account • Delegating a portion of your Instagra...
Jul 21, 2020•34 min
Cheers to episode 100! Literally! If you'd like to join me in this episode with a stiff drink to toast to 100 episodes I'd be honored. In this episode, I will be a little more off the cuff and real with you then I typically am. I would like for you to get to know me more and would like to be as clear with you as I can on what it takes to make it in entrepreneurship. ENTER GIVEAWAY FOR FREE COACHING CALLS! (Closed) But you can at least get my Insta Accelerator Course for FREE! www.igmsecrets.com/...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr
Ready to learn some secrets to social media monetization? Sarah Hagstrom is an established coach of health coaches and has done so with a small-er following of 10.5k. She has a wonderful process for warming up cold Instagram traffic to be ready to make significant investments in her as their coach. What You'll Learn: • How to be ready for entrepreneurship when the opportunity comes to you • Refining coaching content and writing captions • Getting clear with your coaching message • The sales proc...
Jun 24, 2020•57 min
It's time for everybody's favorite topic... quickly growing an Instagram following! All of these are quick strategies however, there are pros and cons to each and I will be covering these as well. The strategies will go in order of my least favorite to favorite but don't skip ahead as there are lots of little nuggets sprinkled throughout! Growing an Instagram following is becoming more difficult however this means two things... 1) It is becoming harder because there is increased competition to g...
Jun 17, 2020•37 min
This episode is short but packed with some essential information! I say essential because these tips have been shared before but more as suggestions. Now they have become necessary keys to follow to have any real chance to compete on Instagram nowadays. The harder Instagram gets, the more of your competitors stop trying! WE ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES ON THIS SHOW! WE DO NOT LOOK AT CHANGE OR DIFFICULTIES IN ANY OTHER WAY OTHER THAN, "HOW ARE WE GOING TO GET THROUGH THIS!" To watch my NEW Instagram Tr...
Jun 12, 2020•15 min
In this episode you're going to learn the step by step instructions to creating an organic sales funnel to be set as your Instagram bio link! This is a great way to make sure your account is always ready for sales and not just followers. THIS IS AN ADVANCED EPISODE SO IT IS... ...Recommended to Follow Along with me on YouTube After! https://youtu.be/0VM9HaopymU What You'll Learn: 1. What the bird's eye view looks like for being able to monetize your Instagram page effectively 2. What could be th...
Jun 04, 2020•18 min
This episode takes a step back from understanding the Instagram platform to better understand marketing as a whole. Story selling is an underrated skill to have in the modern marketing world but can be used in various ways to cut through the noise and capture attention. Here's What You'll Learn: • How to craft your message into a story that people would love to listen to. • How email marketing fits into your overall marketing strategy. • Tips to get emails opened and understanding the email enga...
May 28, 2020•57 min
It's time to recap one of the best episodes of this show! The interview with Jean Mouret, owner of the page @explorer! What You'll Learn: • Content Improvement Techniques to get Picked up by the Algorithm Better • How to Increase your Instagram Trust Score? • What is the Pattern Recognition Algorithm and How to Benefit from It • Tips to Speeding up Content Production to not Waste Time on Social Media Reach out to Jean or I with any questions you have! Derek Videll [@derekvidell] Jean Mouret [@ex...
May 21, 2020•45 min
Stay to the end to learn how to get a free shoutout from me. This episode is for people ready to take control of their lives NOW. I'm not going to tell you to "believe in yourself"... I'm not going to tell you to "never give up"... I'm going to guide you through 3 exercises that will let you SHOW YOURSELF why your can do whatever you set your mind to. This is not an episode to be taken lightly as it will show you what you are truly made of. You will leave ready to conquer the world and turn your...
May 14, 2020•28 min
This interview is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE MY FRIENDS! Jean Mouret (@explorer) is rated in the top 10 influencers of 2020 by Yahoo Finance because he doesn't just grow a following, he earns a full time living from it! Instagram is responsible for him seeing over 30 countries and being a full time entrepreneur for over 10 years now. Here's What you'll Learn: • What you need to know before buying an Instagram account so you don't get screwed over • The biggest misunderstandings surrounding the Instag...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 30 min
That's right! If you can make it to the end of this episode you will learn how you can get a free coaching call with me, personally! Before then this episode will teach you... 1) What should never be your bio link which, unfortunately, most people do. 2) The type of bio link that has allowed me to turn cold Instagram traffic into warm and hot leads, AND close them on offers in the first few weeks they follow me. 3) How to set it all up and of course, the psychology behind why all of it works so ...
Apr 30, 2020•41 min
Doing hashtags for likes and doing hashtags for followers are different. You ultimately want to do a combination of both but this point needed to be brought up based on what I've seen from working with my students recently. Refer to episodes 27 and 58 first if this is over your head or download my Viral Posting Guide below to be guided through this process every step of the way. tinyurl.com/igmviral Nailing your hashtag strategy is a big part of growing organically so really focus on getting thi...
Apr 21, 2020•24 min
Seamless carousels are taking OFF on Instagram!! These seamless carousels are how you can create multiple image posts on Instagram that blend together as one long panoramic picture. Not only is a great way to improve your Instagram content, but it is an excellent way to promote offers and teach more substantial topics that are tough to explain on just a single image post. Improving your content will help with hashtag impressions, making it on the explore page, and even your follower conversion r...
Apr 16, 2020•22 min
Ready to recap the Marley Jaxx interview from episode 86!? Well then go back and listen to the episode! For the rest of you that are ready, here's what you'll learn. • Using YouTube to promote your Instagram and Instagram to promote your YouTube • How to use Instagram stories to convert followers into fans • How to write long captions on Instagram that warm up your audience to your offers • Creating irresistible resources to collect emails at the end of your content Viral Posting Guide: https://...
Apr 08, 2020•45 min
Ready to instantly level up your content!? Let's talk about the new Instagram trend of seamless carousels. Don't know what they are? Then listen to the episode right away! These will help you tell your story and communicate value to your audience in a much better way than what single post infographics have the opportunity to do. Check out "Rachel King's Ultimate Guide to Seamless Caousels" on sale for $97 for the month of April! (Retail: $297) OR get your copy of her course for FREE with the pur...
Mar 31, 2020•56 min
Marley Jaxx is the Webster definition of 'Boss Lady'!! She's got mad skills, a passionate fan base, and an unparalleled work ethic. After learning about her entrepreneur journey, which includes overcoming imposter syndrome, financial struggles, and dealing with divorce, we dive into the topic of getting better at creating video content. Video content marketing is extremely important no matter what type of business you're running. Video marketing is also important no matter what social platform y...
Mar 23, 2020•59 min
Time to talk about how the Coronavirus can hurt but also, potentially help our businesses, if we can ask ourselves the right questions and respond correctly. This is an interactive episode where you will be able to ask yourself a series of questions to get clarity on what moves your business should make. You can get any of Russel Brunson's books for FREE here and see the types of online sales funnels that can work for your business. 1. http://bit.ly/igm-dotcom (Free Dotcom Secrets Book) 2. http:...
Mar 17, 2020•19 min
The cliche of "Fail your Way to Success" is about to make a lot more sense. I hope this episode inspires you to come up with some quantitative goals with a timed deadline that will really help you to accelerate your business' growth! If you like this episode, I highly recommend you listen to episode 93 for a powerful boost of motivation and to learn how to ear a free shoutout from my Instagram page! CONTENT CHALLENGES: $47 Guided Challenge: www.igmsecrets.com/contentchallenge FREE Challenge: www...
Mar 10, 2020•21 min
To LinkTree or not to LinkTree? That is the question... ...and the answer may come as a surprise! Instagram traffic is some of the fastest moving and lowest attention span traffic out there so we need to act accordingly. INSTAGRAM CONTENT CHALLENGES: Start the Free 7 Day Challenge Start the Guided Challenge for $47 (Ended) Stay tuned for this month's interview with 7 figure entrepreneur, Marley Jaxx! Derek Videll [@igmsecrets] ----- Hosted by Derek Videll Want to Get Interviewed on this Show? Bo...
Mar 03, 2020•9 min
YouTube Video is AVAILABLE HERE http://urlgeni.us/youtube/insta-pod A Print on Demand business is one of the best ways to get started as an entrepreneur! This is because there is practically 0 risk and has HUGE UPSIDE POTENTIAL! You can find various print on demand websites but my top recommendation is Printify. Click Here to Start Selling with Printify http://bit.ly/igm-printify The other program I mention is called PlaceIt where you can generate lifestyle images with only your design needed to...
Feb 26, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 82
Yep you read that right! I'm hosting a 7 day Instagram content challenge where you will have the opportunity to compete (with yourself) for various prizes! If you are listening to this episode after March 10th or would like to compete in the free version of this challenge, click the link below. FREE CHALLENGE LET'S GO!! If it's on or before March 10th and you would like to participate in the $47 paid version of the challenge, you can sign up below! READY TO START THE $47 GUIDED CONTENT CHALLENGE...
Feb 19, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 81
This episode is a doozy! But it needed to happen... As TikTok grows in popularity, questions of how it should fit in to our social media marketing strategy arise. Do I need to be on TikTok? Is Instagram still a powerful social media platform? Is organic social media marketing still relevant? I think you'll find this episode to more than answer all your questions as I will present you with all of the known data so you can make the best decision for your business. Please review the podcast and sha...
Feb 12, 2020•37 min
Ever wondered if the Click Funnels platform could be valuable to selling your offer? If it does end up being a good fit, Click Funnels works phenomenal with Instagram as Instagram traffic is very fast moving and has a low attention span. All the while, Click Funnels brings customer through a one question at a time sales process to slow them down and accommodate for this. You can get any of Russel Brunson's books available for free here to see the types of funnels that have worked for your busine...
Feb 08, 2020•25 min
What if I told you motivation is not a natural born gift but a skill that you can acquire? What if I told you I could teach you this skill in 45 minutes if you allow yourself to become motivated? To give yourself permission to be inspired and to come out of a state of stress or fear. Well, I guess I can't promise anything but I can promise you that I put my absolute best effort to do so into this episode! Be sure to ENTER THE IGM UNIVERSITY GIVEAWAY [ENDS JANUARY 30TH] Listen for the code in thi...
Jan 28, 2020•46 min•Season 2Ep. 78
