How to Make Money on Instagram: Build a Six-Figure Instagram Business
Release Date: 07/07/2026
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info_outlineCan you actually make six figures on Instagram? And if so... what's stopping most creators?
Join my 6-figure Instagram Club: https://www.skool.com/insta-club/about
In this episode, Michelle Gifford shares the mindset shifts and business strategies that separate hobby creators from profitable business owners. She opens up about the unexpected events that completely changed the direction of her business, why she created the Six Figure Insta Club, and the biggest mistakes creators make when trying to monetize Instagram.
You'll learn why growing followers isn't enough, how to build a clear path from Instagram posts to paying customers, why an email list matters more than ever, and how tools like ManyChat can automate your sales process.
Michelle also tackles one of the biggest hidden obstacles to success: the uncomfortable beliefs many women have about making money, abundance, and building a profitable business.
If you're ready to stop posting just for engagement and start creating an Instagram business that generates consistent income, this episode is for you.
In this episode:
- How to make money on Instagram
- What it takes to build a six-figure Instagram business
- The biggest money mistakes creators make
- Why Instagram followers don't automatically create income
- How to create a clear path from content to sales
- Why every creator needs an email list
- How ManyChat helps automate Instagram sales
- The mindset shifts that make profitable businesses possible
Whether you're a coach, service provider, creator, photographer, or online business owner, you'll leave with practical strategies to turn your Instagram account into a profitable business.