5 Simple Steps to Build an Automated Business on Instagram for Passive Income

Are you tired of working all day on Instagram with little money to show for it? Want to make sales while you sleep? An automated Instagram business can help you earn passive income without posting all day.

Let me show you how to set up a system that works for you 24/7, even when you're not online. After helping hundreds of clients build automated sales funnels on Instagram, I've broken it down into 5 easy steps anyone can follow.

Step 1: Find a Small Problem You Can Fix Fast

The key to making automated sales on Instagram is having something small to sell that fixes a specific problem.

Think about it:

What do people in your niche struggle with? What's a small win you can help them get?

Or maybe you were able to achieve something in the past that makes you proud and others are struggling right now.

Good low-ticket products that sell well on Instagram include:

• Checklists that simplify complex tasks

• Templates that save time

• Mini-guides that solve one specific problem

• Swipe files with proven examples

• Mini courses that guides people with a step-by-step process to solve a problem

The best part? You don't need to charge a lot. Products priced between $7-$37 often sell better because people can buy without thinking too hard.

Action step: List 3 small problems your followers face that you could solve with a simple digital product.

Step 2: Set Up Your Automated Sales Funnel

Now that you have your low-ticket offer, you need a system that sells it for you. This is where the magic happens!

Here's what your automated Instagram sales funnel needs:

1. A simple landing page that explains your product

2. A payment system that works while you sleep

3. Automatic delivery of the product

4. Follow-up messages that build trust

Tools like ManyChat can help you set up automated messages that respond to comments or DMs instantly. When someone shows interest, your automation takes over - answering questions, sharing testimonials, and guiding them to purchase.

Action step: Create a simple landing page for your low-ticket offer. I use Funnel Freedom because it allows me to do everything in just one platform (saving me money) and it also I can promote other products with no extra work!

Step 3: Create Content That Pulls People to Your Funnel

The secret to automated Instagram sales is creating content that makes people want your solution.

Instead of posting "buy my stuff" all day, share content that:

• Shows the problem your product solves

• Gives a small taste of your solution

• Shares results others have gotten

• Teaches something valuable but leaves them wanting more

The key phrase here is "story selling" - using stories to show how your product changes lives.

For example, if you sell a meal planning template, share a story about how you used to waste $200 on groceries that went bad until you created this simple system.

Action step: Plan 5 posts or stories that highlight the problem your product solves, without giving away the whole solution.

Step 4: Add Triggers That Start Your Automation

Now it's time to connect your content to your sales funnel with automation triggers.

Here are some effective triggers that work well on Instagram:

• Comment triggers: "Comment 'INFO' below to get my free guide on [topic]"

• DM triggers: "DM me 'TEMPLATE' for my $27 resource that saves you 5 hours"

• Link clicks: Use a link in your bio that connects to your automated funnel

When someone takes these actions, your automation system sends them messages, answers common questions, and guides them to your low-ticket offer.

This works even when you're sleeping, at the beach, or spending time with family!

Action step: Set up at least one automation trigger using ManyChat that responds when people comment on your posts.

Step 5: Add Upsells to Increase Your Passive Income

Want to know how to make even more passive income? Once someone buys your low-ticket offer, offer them something else!

This is called an "upsell" and it can double or triple your income with no extra work.

After someone buys your $27 product, you might offer:

• A more complete version for $47

• A done-for-you service for $97

• A group coaching call for $197

The best part? This all happens automatically in your sales funnel. Once it's set up, the system sells for you 24/7.

Action step: Create one upsell offer that would help buyers of your low-ticket product get even better results.

Start Building Your Automated Instagram Business Today

Building an automated business on Instagram isn't about posting more content or spending hours on the app. It's about creating a system that works for you even when you're not working.

And if you have at least 100 followers on Instagram you should be making $50-$100 a day!

With these 5 steps, you can set up a passive income stream that makes sales while you sleep:

1. Create a low-ticket digital product

2. Build your automated sales funnel

3. Make content that pulls people to your offer

4. Set up triggers that start your automation

5. Add upsells to increase your income

The best part? Once this system is running, you can duplicate it for multiple income streams. Many of my students have 3-5 different automated funnels running at once, creating multiple sources of passive income from Instagram.

Ready to start? Focus on creating your first low-ticket offer this week. Keep it simple - remember, it's better to launch something small now than wait months for something perfect.

Want to learn my complete system for automating your Instagram sales? Check out my Insta Profit System, where I show you step-by-step how to how I make +$400 a day on automated sales on Instagram (this works even if you're not tech-savvy), plus you get the rights to resell my course and keep 100% of the profits.

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