Turn Instagram Followers Into Paying Clients in 2026 (Part 3)

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Getting views does not guarantee sales. I see this every single day. In 2026, trust matters more than ever. In this episode, I break down what actually turns followers into paying clients. I explain the trust recession. I show you the difference between attention and connection.

I teach you the three specific areas where depth drives real revenue.

You’ll Learn:

00:00 – Why attention and sales are two different things
01:20 – Why most content does not connect to a real sales funnel
04:37 – What the trust recession is and how it changes buying behavior
05:36 – Why hype, urgency, and discounts are losing power
07:01 – Why proof and clarity beat promises
08:57 – Why people buy people, not products
09:25 – How little time you have to capture attention
11:15 – Why attention is rented and depth is owned
11:42 – The three areas where depth actually drives sales
12:10 – Why captions convert warm audiences
13:08 – Why carousels are a hidden growth and conversion tool
14:33 – The carousel data most creators are ignoring
15:29 – How to structure carousels for authority and leads
17:17 – Why consistency of perspective builds trust
19:57 – Why your customer journey must be clear
20:48 – How Elizabeth uses content to drive podcast growth
23:09 – How to choose the right call to action for each post
24:27 – Why DM automation is the real conversion engine
24:56 – How ManyChat turns content into leads on autopilot
26:46 – How to use DM automation in feed posts and stories

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