You've seen the headlines: "I grew 3,000 followers this month from trial reels!" but is that actually a strategy small businesses can replicate? In this episode, Kat breaks down the truth about trial reels, why the creators hyping them aren't telling the whole story, and what a realistic, time-smart trial reels approach actually looks like for makers, service providers, and local businesses.

Key Takeaways:

• The creators growing thousands of followers from trial reels are talking about trial reels — that's not a repeatable strategy for your business
• Follower count isn't currency for small businesses; a random follower in another country can't book your massage or shop at your store
• Trial reels require 1,000+ followers to access, and Instagram actively penalizes repetitive content
• St ...