Alex posts branding work, logo designs, and client transformations. Gets 15-25 DMs per week asking about pricing and availability for logo design, brand identity, and website design.
Before
Manually responded to every inquiry with portfolio link, pricing PDF, and Calendly link. Took 2-3 hours per week. Missed 40% of inquiries because DMs got buried while working on client projects.
After
Set up 'Comment DESIGN' automation. Auto-sends DM: 'Thanks for reaching out! Here's my design portfolio: [Behance link], my pricing guide: [PDF], and my calendar to book a free discovery call: [Calendly]. Let's bring your brand to life!' Added email collection to build client database.
Result:Booked 12 projects in first 60 days (up from 4). Cut inquiry response time from 2-3 hours to zero. Built email list of 180 potential clients for future availability announcements.
Template: Comment-to-DM + Email Gate + Follow-Up Message
Sarah posts wedding photography, engagement shoots, and behind-the-scenes content. Gets 30-50 DMs per month asking about wedding packages and availability.
Before
Manually sent portfolio link, package pricing PDF, and tried to coordinate consultation calls via back-and-forth DMs. Took 5+ messages per inquiry. Lost bookings to photographers who responded faster.
After
Set up 'Comment WEDDING' automation. Auto-sends DM: 'Congratulations on your engagement! Here's my wedding portfolio: [link], my 2025 packages: [PDF], and my calendar to book a complimentary consultation: [Calendly]. I can't wait to hear about your big day!' Added follow-up message 48 hours later: 'Just checking in! Did you get a chance to review my packages? I have a few 2025 dates still available—let's chat!'
Result:Booked 18 weddings in 90 days (up from 8). Response time went from hours to 8 seconds. Consultation booking rate increased from 30% to 65%.
Template: Comment-to-DM + Follow-Up Message + Calendar Integration
Marcus posts performance videos, studio sessions, and client testimonials. Offers music production services (beats, mixing, mastering) but struggled to convert Instagram engagement into paying clients.
Before
Posted great content, got engagement, but no clear path from 'love your music!' to 'here's my credit card.' Manually DMed rates and samples to people who asked, but most inquiries went nowhere.
After
Set up 'Comment BEATS or PRODUCTION' automation. Auto-sends DM: 'Thanks for checking out my work! Here's my press kit: [link], my production services and rates: [PDF], sample beats: [SoundCloud], and my booking calendar: [Calendly]. Let's make something fire 🔥' Added email gate to build mailing list for new beat releases.
Result:Booked 14 production clients in first 60 days (up from 3). Built email list of 340 artists/musicians for future service announcements and beat sales.
Template: Comment-to-DM + Email Gate + Media Attachments (audio samples)
Jamie posts podcast editing tips, before/after audio samples, and client success stories. Offers podcast editing services but had no system to capture leads or share pricing.
Before
Posted valuable content, but when podcasters asked about services, Jamie manually sent rates, turnaround times, and tried to schedule calls. Inquiries often fell through the cracks.
After
Set up 'Comment EDITING' automation. Auto-sends DM: 'I'd love to edit your podcast! Here's my portfolio of shows I've worked on: [link], my editing packages and rates: [PDF], and my calendar to discuss your show: [Calendly]. Let's make your podcast sound pro!' Added story reply automation for behind-the-scenes content.
Result:Booked 9 ongoing podcast editing clients in first 45 days (up from 2). Monthly recurring revenue increased from $600 to $2,700. Cut admin time by 80%.
Template: Comment-to-DM + Story Reply + Calendar Integration
