# 395 | How to Monetize Instagram Reels Without 10K Followers

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Podcast: [Thrive: The Podcast for Content Creators](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thrive-the-podcast-for-content-creators-656002)
Published: 2026-02-05T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thrivebloggers.libsyn.com/395-how-to-monetize-instagram-reels-without-10k-followers
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Duration seconds: 1020

## Resource

Want to make money on Instagram without waiting for brand deals or hitting 10K followers? In this episode, I'm breaking down how you can start making real money through short-form video without needing a big following. We're going beyond the usual "wait-for-brand-deals" model and diving into smart affiliate strategies that work now. Find It Quickly: 01:59 - The Importance of Publishing Content 02:46 - Monetizing Instagram Reels 04:49 - Affiliate Marketing Strategies 07:04 - Maximizing Affiliate Income with Reels 11:16 - Engaging Content Ideas for Affiliates 14:42 - Consistency and Community Support Mentioned in this Episode: Pricing Guide: thrivetogether.blog/pricingguide Boldfluence: thrivetogether.blog/boldfluence Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@thrivetogetherblog

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