If you’re a coach, creator, or business owner using Instagram to grow your brand, you’ve probably felt this:
You’re posting Reels. You’re following the trends. You’re doing “everything right.”
And still your growth is slow. Your profile is quiet. And no one seems to engage with any of your content.
Let me cut to the chase:
It’s not the algorithm. It’s not the trending sound you didn’t use.
It’s how you’re showing up and how outdated your messaging really is.
In this episode of the Fail to Win Podcast, I share the 3 real reasons your Instagram still isn’t working, and what to do instead if you want real growth in 2025.
1. You’re Still Posting Like It’s 2020
Back in 2020, you could get away with a static Canva quote and a few hashtags. But your audience has changed and if you haven’t changed with them, your message is missing the mark.
Think about it.
You’ve probably evolved: new goals, new routines, new priorities.
So has your audience.
They’re not talking about the same struggles or consuming content the same way. If your content still speaks to the old version of them, they’ll scroll right past.
Update your message. Speak to where they are now, not where they were five years ago.
2. You’re Speaking in Solutions, Not Symptoms
You know your service is powerful. You talk about the solution: your 5-step method, your burnout formula, your launch strategy.
But here’s the truth: most people don’t know they need the solution: because they haven’t recognized the problem yet.
That’s why your content needs to start with symptoms.
Talk about what your ideal client is feeling. What’s keeping them up at night? What are they venting about to their best friend?
Examples:
- “Are you always snoozing, even after 8 hours of sleep?”
- “Do you struggle to disconnect from your business on weekends?”
- “Still stuck at 2,000 followers even after posting 50 reels?”
Make them feel seen… and as a result they’ll finally see YOU.
3. You’re Not Consistent Enough to Know What’s Working
Harsh truth: posting once a week isn’t enough anymore.
You can’t analyze content you haven’t created.
You can’t go viral from a video you didn’t post.
One of the biggest reasons growth stalls is because entrepreneurs convince themselves they’re consistent, when they’re actually posting sporadically and without a clear strategy.
Give yourself the gift of volume with intention. Show up more than feels comfortable. Learn faster. Grow smarter.
🎁 Free Gift: The GPT Roast Prompt
If you want to know exactly why your content isn’t converting:
I built a free ChatGPT prompt that audits your Instagram profile and tells you what to fix; from your bio to your highlights to your feed. It roasted my account and told me where I’m playing it safe. It’ll probably roast yours too. Trust me, it works.
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✨ Final Thoughts
Instagram isn’t broken.
It’s just louder, faster, and more competitive than ever.
If you want to grow in 2025, you need to stop relying on outdated tactics and start showing up with clarity, consistency, and content that actually connects.
Listen to the full episode now and let’s fix what’s keeping your brand invisible.
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