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Oct 31
29m 2s

how I gained 950,000 Instagram followers...

Matt Gray
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Get the free Instagram Flywheel System here: https://fos.now/yt-gd-discover-the-instagram-flywheel


Do you want my help scaling and systematizing your business? Book a free 10-minute Systems Audit call here: https://fos.now/yt-apply-543


In this video, I reveal how I grew to nearly 1 million Instagram followers without spending a single dollar on ads. While everyone else was chasing the algorithm and posting 10 times a day, I built a system that makes content creation sustainable and exponentially effective.


I break down the complete Instagram flywheel across three core systems: exponential content creation through the Content Waterfall System, strategic design templates that never change, and funnel automation that converts followers into customers.


You’ll see how one pillar piece of content becomes 20+ posts across platforms, generating millions of views without the burnout.


Learn my 4-hour weekly content system that creates a month’s worth of posts, the exact carousel formats driving 9 million+ views, and how to use ManyChat automations to turn engagement into revenue.


Disclaimer: Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary. This video shares my personal experience and growth on Instagram over 15+ years of consistent effort. Your results will vary depending on your own actions, strategies, and circumstances.


Already doing $30K+/month? Come to my next free workshop and I’ll show you how to systemize your business and get your time back. Save your spot here: https://fos.now/yt-workshop-543


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Connect with me: https://fos.now/yt-founder-os-543

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00:00 - Intro

00:23 - Exponential Content Creation

06:49 - Magnetic Brand Design

18:28 - Connecting Content to Revenue


#onepersonbusiness #creatoreconomy #entrepreneurship

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