How to Make Money from Instagram Reels in 2025
Why Does Your Instagram Reel Get Low Engagement?
Why is it that anytime you post an Instagram reel, it gets like five likes and 30 views, meanwhile, Sally next door posts one and gets hundreds of likes and thousands of views? So, what is Sally doing that you're not?
The Power of Instagram Reels for Business
In this video, I'm going to show you how you can harness the power of Instagram reels not only to get more likes and views but also to turn them into money-making machines for your business.
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The Digital Advertising Revolution
We are living in a time where business owners can advertise to anyone, anywhere in the world. A decade ago, we relied on TV commercials, which not all businesses could afford. Now, anyone has the opportunity to have that megaphone. But if everyone has the megaphone, can anyone really be heard?
Standing Out with Your Instagram Reels
It's important to make Instagram reels that stand out among your competition so that you can use them to make sales. That’s what we’re here for—sales!
Creating an Instagram Reel Step-by-Step
I'm going to do this with you guys in real time, so you can see how this would be done from top to bottom.
Step 1: Pick a Product to Promote
First things first, you're going to pick the product, collection, or service you’re going to sell.
Step 2: Choose a Video Format
You can do a customer testimonial, a before-and-after video, or a product demo. Today, I’m going to do a product feature video.
Step 3: Write the Script
I know what you’re thinking—writing a script is a grind. But trust me, I use this exact script template, and it works.
Step 4: Plan the Hook and Information Flow
We need to hook our audience every 3 seconds. The format will be: Hook → Information → Hook → Information.
Adding Captions for Better Engagement
Captions throughout the entire video will help with retention rates. A higher retention rate tells the algorithm that people care about your video, so it pushes your content to a larger audience.
Choosing the Right Reel Format for Your Brand
If you're selling luxury items, an infomercial-style reel may not work. Some other effective formats include:
- **Storytime** – The founder shares why they started the business.
- **Manufacturing Process** – Show how the product is made.
- **Before & After** – Showcase the results your product delivers.
- **Take It to the Streets** – Ask people for their opinions on your product.
Setting Up Your Online Store
If you're using reels to make sales, make it as easy as possible for people to buy. Tag your products in the reels and link your shop in the URL section.
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The Power of Shopify
Have you tried Shopify? It has top-tier templates, an unmatched checkout experience, and an affordable price. If you want to test it out, I'll drop a link for a free trial in the description.
Pro Tips for Instagram Reel Success
1. **Trends Are Your Friends** – Hop on trending sounds and themes.
2. **Use High-Quality Visuals & Audio** – Good lighting and sound make a difference.
3. **Consider Paid Promotion** – Boosting your reels can help reach a targeted audience.
Life Update & Community Engagement
I love reading your stories! Have you ever surprised someone for their birthday? Tell me about your business—what are you selling, and how long have you been running it?
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Enough shenanigans for today—I’ll see you next week. Peace!
