Influence with Katie

Influence with Katie Content Creator. Influencer Strategist/Manager. Assistant PR Coordinator. Instagram Growth + Influencer Coach! Here to help you SHINE online!✨

10/21/2025

Trial Reels aren’t dead… you’re just using them wrong!!

They still work…but ONLY with the right strategy.

I’ve tested these 5 hooks across 14+ creator client accounts. They ACTUALLY WORK!!

They’re why Trial Reels still bring crazy reach + followers (even with the new rules):

🧠 Use these 5 scroll-stopping hooks to train the algorithm:

1️⃣ “POV: You want [X result]… and you found my account.” → Speaks to desire + makes viewers feel seen.

2️⃣ “This is a Trial Reel — so I know you’re not following me. Be honest… what do you think of my content?” → People LOVE giving opinions!

3️⃣ “I wish more people knew about [problem you solve/myth].” → Builds authority + educates.

4️⃣ “Girlies with small accounts like mine? Let’s see how many followers you can get by commenting— let’s find your hype squad!” → Builds community + boosts engagement.

5️⃣ “If this reel shows up on your feed, PLEASE engage — I’ve been stuck at [follower count] for [time].” → Relatable + real = support magnet.

But here’s what most creators get wrong:
❌ Repost + dupe old reels without making changes = downranked.
❌ No hook testing = no learning.
❌ Push Trials to feed = wasted cold reach.
❌ Sell too soon — Trial Reels = NEW audiences, not buyers.
❌ Quit after 3 days — when the algorithm’s just learning.

🔥 Trial Reels are still IG’s #1 free growth tool — if you ACTUALLY commit to a strategy that works in 2025.

🎀 That’s why I updated my course: REELfluence: Viral by Trial 2.0 (based on what works NOW).

✅ Inside, you get:
👉🏼 New rules + posting limits
👉🏼 7+ updated growth strategies
👉🏼 Daily/weekly checklists, planners, trackers & more
👉🏼 The MAGIC Remix Strategy
👉🏼 How to repurpose B-roll + old content into high-performers

💬 Want it? Comment “COURSE2” and I’ll DM you the link!!
💬 What’s holding you back from Trial Reels? Drop questions if you have them!!

🩷 FOLLOW for more Instagram + Creator Tips!!

How I helped my client turn a $600 brand deal into $4,300: One secret!👇Negotiation magic 💪✨(2 words that make a big diff...
10/21/2025

How I helped my client turn a $600 brand deal into $4,300: One secret!👇

Negotiation magic 💪✨(2 words that make a big difference)

Many creators miss out on potential earnings because they don’t negotiate or don’t know how to do it right.

💰Here’s how we turned a lowball offer into a major win:

👉🏼 Original Offer: $600 for 1 IG Reel

⬇️ Our Moves:

1️⃣ The rate was too low. So, we aimed higher for the deliverable itself…(keeping the base rate at $600)

2️⃣ Content Usage: We asked how they planned to use the content and negotiated 60 days of whitelisting to give the ad an “authentic” touch. Adding on $1,200!! 💰😍

3️⃣ Exclusivity Clause: The contract included 4 weeks of exclusivity after the reel was posted. We identified this and requested an additional payment of $800!

FINAL DEAL: $2,800 for the reel, whitelisting, and exclusivity. 🎉

And the cherry on top? 🍒

After the campaign, we sent a Post Campaign Performance Report and a thank you note with a Starbucks gift card! 🥰 3 weeks later, we locked in another $1,500 with the same brand!

Total: $4,300 💸🤯

This is the power of smart ✨NEGOTIATION ✨!! Which YOU can do too!

⭐️BONUS TIPS:

👉🏼 Know Your Worth: Research industry rates and don’t undersell yourself. (You’ll need .vip just trust me!!)

👉🏼 Be Confident: Approach negotiations with confidence. You are providing a valuable service!

👉🏼 Be Professional: Remember, this is business! Not personal!

👉🏼 Prepare Well: Gather all info about the brand before negotiations.

👉🏼 Start High: Ask for a bit more than you’re willing to accept.
👉🏼 Highlight Your Value: Emphasize what sets you apart.

👉🏼 Stay Flexible: Charge your worth, but stay reasonable. Don’t price yourself out of a deal.

NEVER leave money on the table.
Start negotiating like a pro! 🥂

💬 How comfortable are you with brand negotiations? Drop your questions below! ⬇️

🎀 COMMENT 👉🏼 “RATES” and I’ll DM you my FREE Influencer BFF AI Assistant, Negotiation Tips and Scripts, + My Influencer Rates Guide.

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10/18/2025

HERE’S WHAT’S CHANGED:

1. DMs are now the #1 driver of growth:

More content is shared via DMs than the feed.
Your content has to be DM-worthy or it’s invisible.

🔥 Make your content so relevant it begs to be forwarded.

Pro tip: Use DM automation to boost story views + drive conversions.

👀 And don’t sleep on engagement—watch stories, reply to them, and have real convos. IG rewards that too.

2. Reels + recommendations = top priority:

IG is learning what people want FASTER.
If you’re not posting within a clear niche (3–4 pillars), you won’t get pushed.

3. Trial reels got capped:

→ You can only post 5–10/day (varies per account)
→ Duplicates = downranked
→ Minor changes = not enough
To count as “original,” you need real variation (visuals, hooks, edits).

I have tons of other strategies in my Updated Trial Reels IG Growth Course (and a new duplicate strategy!!)

4. Users can now customize the algorithm:

People can tell IG what they do and don’t want to see.
If your content doesn’t clearly match a niche or category, you’ll get skipped.

5. MetaVerified now boosts your search ranking:

Verified accounts show up first in IG search results.
It’s not just a blue check- it’s a visibility boost.

P.S. IG layout just changed too!!!

Swipe left on your home feed → straight to Reels.
Swipe again → straight to DMs.

The app is literally prioritizing content → connection.

💬 Have you noticed this algorithm update?? Let me know below!! Have questions! Drop them!! ⬇️

🩷 FOLLOW for Instagram + Creator tips that actually work in 2025!!

I just gave my REELfluence: Viral by Trial IG Growth course a huge makeover too- updates and all!!
COMMENT 👉🏼 “COURSE2” to actually know what to post for growth on Trial Reels!!

10/16/2025

Own your spotlight! You belong shining bright!!! 🫶✨

Level up with and unlock exclusive Instagram growth tips, Influencer expertise, and Creator hacks that are crushing it in 2025!!

💬 Where are you stuck? Share your Creator concerns below!!⬇️

10/16/2025

Warning: following will give you ALL the Instagram, influencer and creator tips you need!!

(No gatekeeping zone, we're sharing all the secrets!!)

💬 What's your biggest creator struggle??

10/16/2025

Posting Reels won’t grow your account if these 3 aren’t locked in!! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

And yes— I said what I said.

Most people are cranking out content and wondering why their growth stalled.

It’s not because you’re not consistent.
It’s not because the algorithm hates you.

It’s because you’re missing one of these silent killers:

✅ 1. Your Bio = Your Billboard:

This isn’t about sounding cute.
Your bio should hit like a “why follow me” headline. Clear, niche-specific, and for STRANGERS.

When someone lands on your profile from a Reel, can they tell:
→ Who you help
→ What you teach
→ Why they should follow now?
If not—they scroll. And you lose them.

✅ 2. Your Visual Branding = Instant Recognition:
Your content should be recognizable before you even speak.
Colors, fonts, framing, text placement- this is your visual identity.
People should say:
“Oh I know this creator— she’s the one who talks about ___!”

If your Reels look like a confused Pinterest board, you’re forgettable.

Reels are the new storefront.
Make yours recognizable AF.

✅ 3. Your Captions = SEO + CTA Goldmine
Every caption is a micro-conversion moment.
It should:
→ Reinforce your niche topic
→ Drop searchable keywords (even in the comment replies!!)
→ Tell them exactly what to do next (Follow for more? DM for the freebie?)

Otherwise? You’re leaving money, views, and future followers on the table.

📌 Here’s the truth:

Growth isn’t just about going viral.
It’s about what happens after someone sees your content.

When your bio, branding, and captions are aligned—
You send a loud, clear message to the algorithm and your ideal follower.

✨ That’s what turns watchers into actual followers.
👀 That’s what boosts retention and SEO.
💸 That’s what drives conversions.

And it’s your reels power trio!!

💬 Be honest: which one’s weakest in your content right now? Drop it below!! Lmk if you want me to take a peek at YOUR page!! I’ll send some notes!!

🩷 FOLLOW for more Instagram, Influencer, and Creator strategy tips that actually work in 2025!!

10/13/2025

THE REAL REASON YOU’RE NOT SEEING GROWTH 👇

It’s that you’re NOT posting Top of Funnel content. (80% of the time)

Top of Funnel (TOF) content = your growth code.

It’s the kind of content that reaches beyond your current followers- because it’s broad, relatable, and instantly understandable to anyone who scrolls by.

This is the content that gets new eyes on your page. The kind that makes people go, “Wait… who is this? I want to see more.”

✨ Top of Funnel content should:
✅ Make sense to someone who’s never seen you before
✅ Is relatable or educational enough to share or save
✅ Appeals to a wide audience (not just your niche besties)
✅ Focuses on problems, aha moments, or easy quick wins

Top of Funnel isn’t about selling….it’s about stopping the scroll and starting the connection.

My Viral Reels Recipe:👇

1️⃣ Hook them in the first 2 seconds (most crucial part of the reel)
2️⃣ Keep it short + snappy (under 10 seconds)
3️⃣ Focus on relatable, shareable, entertaining or educational content
4️⃣ Use trending audio with under 10K plays
5️⃣ Write longer SEO friendly captions (sparks saves, shares + comments)

This combo = Reels that actually grow your audience.

NOW FOR MY VIRAL CONTENT IDEA HACK:

If you’re out of ideas (or want ones that are already proven to work):

👉 Go to the Instagram search bar:
- Type in your niche or content pillars + words like “tips,” “mistakes,” or “ideas.”
- Example: “content tips,” “fall skincare mistakes,” “winter fashion ideas.”

Select the Reels tab and watch the first 10 that pop up.

Study what repeats: the hooks, the trends, the pain points? Then…
✨Create YOUR OWN version with your unique twist.✨

This 5-minute habit will give you endless Reels ideas that already have viral potential!!

🔥 PS: Top of Funnel content is the BEST type to use for your Trial Reels.
It’a the fastest, easiest way to grow your visibility and reach new audiences in 2025.

💬 Are you posting enough Top of Funnel content?👇

🩷 Stick around for more Instagram and Creator tips that actually work in 2025!!

10/11/2025

🚨 CREATORS + INFLUENCERS: If you’re only using “regular” ChatGPT…

Then you’re missing out on the goldmine!! ✨

📌 Save this list. Share with your creator bestie. Use these tools to save time + actually grow.

On ChatGPT, Inside the Explore GPTs tab (yes, it’s FREE!!), there are pre-built GPTs designed for specific use cases.

And they’re basically a cheat code for creators who want to:
👉 Save HOURS of work
👉 Pitch brands smarter
👉 Create content faster
👉 Land more collaborations

Here are the ones I use REGULARLY in my content business + creator talent agency:

1️⃣ Media Kit Wizard → Builds pitch-ready media kits in minutes.
2️⃣ CreatorGPT: Influencer Marketing & Collab Finder → Find aligned brands + collab opps.
3️⃣ Insta Reels Hook Generator → Stop staring at a blank screen. Hooks that actually grab attention!!
4️⃣ UGC Buddy → Helps write scripts + briefs for UGC projects and price your deals.
5️⃣ Micro-influencer Assistant → Perfect if you’re growing but not “big” yet- positions you for brand deals.
6️⃣ Content Creator Assistant → Organizes and repurposes your content ideas.
7️⃣ Influencer Builder → Helps grow authority + credibility in your niche.
8️⃣ Instagram Caption Creator → Captions that convert without sounding like a robot.
9️⃣ Brand Collab Coach → Refines your pitch strategy + negotiates like a pro.
🔟 Social Media Expert → Full-on content strategy for every platform.

And again, ALL FREE!!

✨ Bonus GPTs:
👉🏼 Fashion Trend Forecasting AI 👗
👉🏼 Freebie Finder (for your lead magnets)
👉🏼 Course Creator (for first-time educators!)
👉🏼 Meta Ads GPT (UGC ad scripts + paid ad help)
👉🏼 Personal Branding Genius (stand out, online + off).

🎀 WHY THIS MATTERS:

Most creators get stuck because they don’t know what to post, how to pitch, or how to scale their influence.

These GPTs solve that- so you can focus on showing up, connecting, and monetizing.

💬 Do YOU have any favorite GPT’s?? Have questions…drop them below!! ⬇️

COMMENT 👉🏼 “GPT” below and I’ll DM you the full list!!

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