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45. Instagram DMs 101: What to Say to Actually Get Real Conversations Going
Episode 4516th December 2025 • Social Content Made Easy: Instagram Growth Tips • Nicole Ialeggio | Social Media Strategist | Instagram Tips
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If someone leaves you a comment or replies to your Story and your brain immediately goes:

“Cool… but what do I say back?” ... this episode is gonna save you.

DMs are where relationships are built, trust is formed, and honestly? Where most sales quietly happen. Especially if you have a smaller audience, what you do in the DMs matters so much more than you think.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

  • The DM opener that works about 80% of the time (and feels like texting a friend)
  • How to move from “cute comment” to real conversation
  • 3 non-awkward DM conversation starters you can literally copy
  • How to naturally pivot from chatting → freebie or paid offer (without feeling spammy)

If DMs make you freeze, overthink, or ghost people by accident, this one’s your new go-to.

Come tell me which opener you’re trying first over on Instagram: @nicoleialeggio

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Show notes: https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode45/

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