# 45. Instagram DMs 101: What to Say to Actually Get Real Conversations Going

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Podcast: [Social Content Made Easy: Instagram Growth Tips](https://stenobird.com/podcast/social-content-made-easy-instagram-growth-tips-7204049)
Published: 2025-12-16T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://nicoleialeggio.com/captivate-podcast/45-instagram-dms-101-what-to-say-to-actually-get-real-conversations-going
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## Resource

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 Want me to hand pick your content every single week?? The Plug & Post Instagram Content Hub: Instagram content ideas, picked by me (an IG strategist) every week based on what's working RIGHT NOW ... so all you have to do is film and press post! - Join here! 100 IG stories that sell - $17 Say Hi on instagram! @nicoleialeggio Try Manychat- 1 month free offer HERE Show notes: https://nicoleialeggio.com/episode45/

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