Build Your Tribe | Grow Your Business with Social Media

Updated: 13 Oct 2025 • 853 episodes
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Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or desperate to quit your day job, this show has you covered. Hosts Chalene and Brock Johnson bring both perspectives - whether your goal is to earn extra income on the side, or take the growth of your online business to the next level. Get top tips to build social media, grow your email list, develop digital marketing strategies, boost automated sales and create additional streams of income on a limited budget. Learn to share your story and convert followers into loyal customers with New York Times Best Selling Author, Business Coach & Serial Entrepreneur Chalene Johnson and her son Brock Johnson, Part-Time Entrepreneur, Speaker and Story-Telling Strategist. Enjoy expert guest interviews and quick episodes with actionable steps. Whether you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur or someone who just wants to make extra money on the side, this is your show!

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In this episode, I share 9 Instagram hacks that actually work in 2025 to help you grow your account and increase engagement. We cover strategies for boosting Story views, creating effective 2-slide carousels, using horizontal Reels, and implementing hook swaps to capture attention quickly. I also dive into DM automatio

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In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down the brand new Instagram algorithm directly from Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri. He’ll cover the latest updates, including customizable feeds, TikTok-style recommendations, and how Instagram is prioritizing Reels, messaging, and niche targeting in 2025. Brock explains how these cha

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In this episode, Brock Johnson walks through a complete, step-by-step process for growing an Instagram account from zero followers. He will cover how to pick your niche, optimize your profile with a strong username, bio, and profile picture, and set up your account to attract the right audience. Brock also explains how

In this episode, Brock Johnson provides a complete guide to using DM automation from Manychat, one of the best tools on Instagram in 2025. He covers how to set up automated replies triggered by comments or keywords, how to control when messages are sent, and how to use automation to increase engagement, get more views,

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In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down the 7 types of Reels the Instagram algorithm favors in 2025. He covers strategies that increase reach and engagement, including controversial content, highly relatable humor, plot twist Reels, timely and pop culture moments, Reel series using the link-a-Reel feature, street in

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In this episode, Brock Johnson breaks down why Instagram isn’t hard—it’s just that most people are approaching it the wrong way. He covers common mistakes that slow growth, including overthinking trends, relying on hacks, and focusing too much on the algorithm instead of your audience. Brock shares practical strategies

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