You’ve got followers, you’re posting consistently, and people are engaging with your content. But here’s the million-dollar question: are those followers actually becoming paying clients?

I’m teaching you how to build an Instagram sales funnel that turns engagement into revenue. You’ll learn how to design a clear customer journey, use lead magnets to grow your email list, and set up automations that nurture your audience while you sleep.

Plus, I’m sharing my exact CRIT framework prompt that lets AI map out your funnel, from follower to paying client, so you never have to wonder what your next step should be.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• [01:22 ] Why followers don’t equal revenue, and what to focus on instead
• [02:19 ] The biggest missing piece for most entrepreneurs on Instagram
• [04:15 ] The difference between influencers and business owners (and why it matters for your content)
• [07:27 ] How mentorship shortcuts growth and helps you avoid trial-and-error marketing
• [10:49 ] Understanding your Instagram funnel: awareness, nurture, and conversion
• [13:36 ] Why you need a lead magnet and how it captures your dream clients
• [14:54 ] How I grew my email list by 5,000+ subscribers with no paid ads
• [15:24 ] Using DM automation to capture leads and generate sales while you’re offline
• [16:48 ] How AI can help you map your funnel, create lead magnets, and write email sequences
• [17:16 ] The CRIT framework prompt you to build your Instagram sales funnel with AI
• [19:23 ] What to expect in next week’s finale with Geoff Woods, author of The AI-Driven Leader

Key Takeaways

• Followers don’t pay your bills, clients do. Your funnel must move people beyond likes and follows.
• Instagram is the entry point, but your funnel (lead magnets, email, DMs) is what drives conversions.
• Lead magnets are essential for moving followers off Instagram and into your ecosystem.
• DM automation tools like ManyChat can grow your list and generate leads 24/7.
• AI is your strategic partner. Use the CRIT framework to design your sales funnel step by step.

Mentioned Resources

• Try Poppy AI  → Think of it as your AI content strategist: helping you discover what’s working for others, spot the gaps in your own messaging, and design a content strategy where every post, email, and page works together to drive sales, not just likes.
• Join Hot Reels, my 12-month Instagram content lab → elizabethmarberry.com/hot
• Apply for Private Coaching with Elizabeth → elizabethmarberry.com/application

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