A short YouTube tutorial by Patrick Biddiscombe explaining how to monetize Instagram using the Close Friends Stories feature. Recommends charging followers for access to exclusive content (masterclasses, routines, weekly tips) and promoting the paid list via main Stories (poll stickers or DM prompts) to build a scalable, loyal paying audience.
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If you're wondering how to make money on Instagram, you can do it using one of the most underused tools on the platform. Most people don't realize how powerful this feature actually is. Close Friends Stories let you share exclusive content with a select group of followers. Imagine offering many masterclasses, VIP tips or behind the scenes looks things people pay to access. So charge for access to your close friends list. For example, you could host a 10 minute morning routine reset series or share weekly productivity hacks. Promote it in your main store stories with a poll sticker or DM prompt like one in Message me VIP to join. It's simple, scalable, and perfect for creating loyal, paying fans. If you want more out of the box tips for monetizing on Instagram, I've linked a video full of juicy tips that will work whether you have 500 or 50,000 followers.