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Instagram Growth Playbook for Coaches & Knowledge Entrepreneurs

The complete system 50+ coaches used to turn their Instagram from endless posting into a machine that generates warm leads and booked calls — without a big budget, without being visible 24/7.

Digital playbook (11 modules) + video walkthroughs + templates + checklists

Instagram Growth Playbook for Coaches & Knowledge Entrepreneurs — Digital playbook (11 modules) + video walkthroughs + templates + checklists

You’re doing everything “right”. Posting multiple times a week. Making reels. Showing up. But your phone doesn’t ring more often. No DMs from potential clients. No sales calls booked.

Meanwhile, competitors who know less than you have full calendars.

That’s not a coincidence. And it’s not about your content.

What most coaches try (and why it doesn’t scale)

You probably recognise at least two of these:

  • Posting content endlessly and hoping the algorithm picks you up. An occasional good reel, but no system behind it.
  • Sending cold DMs to potential clients. Thousands per month for 1 or 2 clients. Feels pushy, isn’t scalable, and risks your account getting restricted.
  • Running ads without a strategy. Burning budget on campaigns that don’t convert because there’s no funnel behind them.
  • Doing everything at once — podcasts, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletters. Lots of energy, no focus, no results.

The problem isn’t your visibility. The problem is you don’t have a system that turns that visibility into actual conversations.

What if every call felt like a warm referral?

That’s exactly what this playbook is for.

No more chasing clients. No more hoping for the algorithm. Instead: build a system where the right people find you, build trust, and reach out themselves.

Over the past 7+ years, I’ve built and refined this system with more than 50 coaches and knowledge entrepreneurs. Managed over €5 million in ad spend. My clients typically achieve a 5x to 7x return on ad spend.

Not through tricks. Through a system.

What you’ll learn (and apply immediately)

Module 1-2: Attraction Marketing & The 3-Step Funnel

Why most marketing doesn’t work for coaches — and how to flip it so clients come to you. The complete funnel architecture explained in video.

Module 3: Targeting that works in 2025

Forget hyper-specific interests. Meta’s AI is smarter than you think. I’ll show you why broad targeting delivers better results — and how you use your messaging to filter for high-value leads.

Module 4: Your profile as a landing page

Your Instagram profile isn’t just “social media” — it’s your first impression. Profile photo, name field, bio in 3 lines, 3 pinned posts. With a checklist so you get it done in 30 minutes.

Module 5: Simple ads for 20-50 followers per day

With a small budget (€5-10/day) you attract 20-50 qualified followers daily. Including KPIs: maximum $0.30 per profile visit, $1-2 per new follower. Video walkthrough included.

Module 6: Automatic inbound DMs

Set up a DM call-to-action in your bio, use a pinned post with a comment trigger, and let Manychat automatically deliver your lead magnet. Fully automated. Templates included.

Module 7: Grow your email list via Instagram

With one Manychat automation, you build your email list simultaneously through every Instagram interaction. Setup video included.

Module 8: Messaging that filters for buyers

“How women lose 18kg” attracts everyone. “How female lawyers lose 9kg despite their packed schedule” attracts buyers. I’ll show you how to filter using psychographics without expensive targeting.

Module 9-10: VSL & Lead Magnet that convert

How to build an irresistible lead magnet (using the Hormozi framework) and write a Video Sales Letter that turns viewers into clients. Including the complete VSL script I use again and again.

Module 11: Omnipresence Retargeting

For €1-2 per day you’re “everywhere” for people who already interacted with you. Custom audiences, budget allocation, and why retargeting is your cheapest and most powerful campaign.

Proven with 50+ coaches

This isn’t theory. This system has been running for years with coaches and knowledge entrepreneurs:

  • Coach Josine — eating disorder specialist. 600 guides sold and 80 masterclass signups in week 1 after launching her first mini-product with this system.
  • Happy With Yoga — from yoga blog to platform with 30,000+ webinar leads, 1,700+ mini-course sales and 2,000 paying members.
  • Tessa / Youlife — from zero online products to €10,000/month product revenue and 10 coaching clients per month from product leads.

This is not for you if…

  • You don’t have an existing offer yet (build your service or product first)
  • You’re not willing to spend €5-10 per day on ads (organic works too, but slower)
  • You’re looking for a “get rich quick” trick (this is a system, not a hack)
  • You’re already consistently earning €10k+ per month and want a fully managed service (check the Coach Accelerator programme)

What's inside

  • The 3-step Instagram Growth Funnel (including retargeting)
  • Attraction marketing principles: clients come to you, not the other way around
  • Instagram profile as landing page: checklist + examples
  • Simple ads for 20-50 qualified followers per day on a small budget
  • Automatic inbound DM flows via Manychat + templates
  • Grow your email list via Instagram content with one automation
  • Messaging framework: attract the right people with the right words
  • Build a VSL & lead magnet that attracts buyers (not viewers)
  • VSL script framework for your Signature Offer
  • Omnipresence retargeting: be everywhere for €1-2 per day
  • Video walkthroughs for every step + copy-paste templates

Who is this for?

  • Online coaches and experts tired of posting endlessly without results
  • Knowledge entrepreneurs who want leads that come to them naturally
  • Coaches with an existing offer who want to scale with a small ad budget (€300-1000/month)
  • Entrepreneurs who want a predictable system instead of hoping for viral content

Frequently asked questions

How much ad budget do I need to start?

You can start with €5-10 per day (€150-300 per month). The system is designed to scale — start small, optimise, and increase your budget when you see what works.

I don't have many followers yet. Will this still work?

Yes, especially then. Module 5 shows you how to attract 20-50 qualified followers per day with simple ads. You build your audience and your lead flow at the same time.

What if I have no experience with ads?

Every module includes video walkthroughs. I show you step by step what to set up, where to click, and which settings to choose. No ad experience required.

How is this different from all the free Instagram tips online?

Free tips give you isolated tactics. This playbook gives you a complete system — from profile to ads to automation to retargeting. The pieces work together. That's the difference between 'posting more' and 'building a machine'.

Can I do this without Manychat?

Yes. Manychat makes the automation easier, but you can run the DM flows manually too. The playbook explains both options.

What clients say

★★★★★
“Joost built a complete system that turns our visitors into paying members step by step. From quiz funnel to webinar to mini-course — everything works together. We now have 30,000+ leads and 2,000 paying platform members.”
Tessa

Tessa

Youlife
★★★★★
“We went from zero to roughly €10,000 per month in online product revenue in four months. Six products launched and an average of ten coaching clients per month coming in through product leads. The system now runs mostly on autopilot.”
★★★★★
“My first digital product — the Eating Struggle Guide — sold 600 copies in the first week. Plus 80 masterclass signups. I didn't expect it to move so fast with the right launch structure.”
★★★★★
“+25% more clients. From month 3 the difference became really clear — and the best part: I became much less dependent on paid advertising.”

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The complete system 50+ coaches used to turn their Instagram from endless posting into a machine that generates warm leads and booked calls — without a big budget, without being visible 24/7.