Question
What unique techniques does Brandon SODERBERG recommend for creating engaging Instagram Reels?
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Answer
I focus on a simple but powerful formula you’ll see repeated across my Reels:
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Hook first (in-video + caption)
Start with a story or a clear struggle + solution:- “Can’t think of anything to post?”
- “One month of content in 2 mins”
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Specific reel editing rhythm
- Most clips: 4–8 seconds
- Every 3–4 clips, add a tiny 1.0–1.3 second clip
- Sync every cut to the beat of trending audio
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Lead magnets baked into content
I constantly give away freebies (reel hooks, frameworks, planners, eBooks) and reference them clearly in the Reel and caption. -
“Snowball” CTA strategy
I often use 3 CTAs like:- Comment a keyword for a free resource
- Comment another keyword for a different freebie
- Comment a third to talk next steps
This encourages multiple comments per person, which boosts reach.
Want me to turn this into a plug-and-play Reel script you can copy for your niche?
