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Aug 2025
34m 53s

Stories to Sales: Mastering Instagram Co...

Marketing and Margaritas
About this episode

Instagram Stories aren’t just for pretty pictures and behind-the-scenes snippets, they’re one of the most powerful tools for turning followers into loyal customers.


In this episode, we break down how to use Stories to spark real conversations, build trust, and guide your audience seamlessly from a quick reply to a confident purchase.

Whether it’s using polls and questions to create dialogue, strategic storytelling to showcase offers, or making the sales process feel natural and authentic, you’ll walk away with practical tips you can apply to your Instagram Stories.


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