How to Use Instagram Stories & Lives to Build Trust and Sell More

Instagram stories and lives might not be as flashy as reels, but they remain one of the most powerful tools for building trust, deepening connections, and generating real sales on social media. In this episode, I break down how to make stories effortless with my Infinite Story Process, why context matters more than content, and how to turn story engagement into warm leads. If you're ready to level up your Instagram stories, this one’s for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

• [00:07] Why Instagram stories still matter despite reels taking over
• [01:08] The shift in story views & how to keep showing up
• [02:20] The real power of stories—trust, connection, and conversions
• [03:10] Why stories are context, not content (and how that makes them easier)
• [04:31] Why stories create stronger, more personal connections
• [06:34] The best ways to get more views on your stories
• [07:12] How to create a predictable story habit that keeps people engaged
• [08:33] My simple daily story framework (AM, Midday, PM)
• [10:32] The secret to never running out of story ideas
• [12:37] Why immediacy = authenticity (stop saving stories for later)
• [14:34] How to add value to your stories without extra effort
• [16:43] The #1 mistake people make when recording stories
• [17:44] My Infinite Story Process to create engaging stories daily
• [21:11] The best ways to use stickers to boost engagement
• [25:21] The real secret to making stories entertaining (hint: it's not what you think)
• [28:37] How to turn your story engagement into warm leads
• [30:13] Why DMing poll responders = instant sales opportunities

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